La Palina

Bronze Label

Hints of fruit in virgin draw, more subtle as cigar burns, introducing earthy notes with leather. In the 2nd third, we experience more noticeable pepper with each draw, yet by the last 3rd, the pepper seems to be lost, giving way to hints of almond and vanilla. Even burn throughout, and a somewhat tight draw until the final 3rd, where it really opens up and becomes almost too airy. I would smoke again, however, likely not a first pick due to severe swings in flavor and draw.