Beauty of a cigar. Smelled like hot chocolate. Light up was immediate cacao and dried fruit. Short sections of heavy oak broke up various baking spices, dried fruit, and nuttiness. sweet creaminess and fruit in the lighter cooler puffs and on the heavier draws, a deep rich smoke offered; dark roast, hazelnut cream, and oak. Required a handful of touchups. A great cigar that was good to the nub and offered over an hour of relaxation. Wife says it was “yummy”.
So this rating comes with a caveate. After smoking multiple of both sticks the torpedo is phenomenal, the robusto is absolutely garbage. I'm not sure if they were rolled in different locations but they can barely even be called the same cigar.
I was a little distracted while smoking this one so I may need a follow up review, however my first impressions were really good. I really enjoyed the flavor and aroma, however it did need a few touch ups. Great cigar though.