Draw produced a good deal of smoke, but it was kind of thin. The ash looked tight and maintained the original shape of the cigar. Was surprised to see that the ash was firm enough to stand the cigar up. Then I knocked the ash and found out why. The cigar is not burning evenly, leaving the center of the cigar. Burn line starts out crooked remains that way throughout the smoking session.
Definite pepper note on the retrohale, with an ashy taste on the tongue.
Must have been a tight spot in the middle of the cigar. Because the amount of smoke increased significantly in the final third.
A decent cigar overall. Wouldn't mind trying another one.
Based on other reviews, I must have had an extra good stick. Good, even burn, smooth wrapper, thick smoke. First half was chocolately and the last half nutty. Am very surprised. Paired nicely with Red Breast. It's sweeter taste complimented the draw.