Perdomo

Reserve 10th Anniversary Maduro

Pepper city. Black pepper covers the black pepper aftertaste. Burns good though

Dark, smooth wrapper. Box pressed, a bit more give than usual. Perfect draw, good burn out of the gate, good smoke production. Initially sweet notes, raisin and chocolate over an earthy background taste. Notably mild (to me) and smooth. The cigar gets stronger and earthier in the second third. The (big, shiny and beautifully blue) band needs to get off and a bit of the wrapper comes off but the burn line gets to it before it can make too much damage. The loos packing leads to a quick burn, reaching the middle of the cigar in 28 minutes. Very enjoyable until the end.

Super easy draw. Band was a little large, but came off easily when smoked down to it. Last 3rd got peppery, then shortly after was done, she let you know.

Very good draw! Earthy and strong with notes of soil and chocolate, and a hints of vanilla.