This cigar had a slightly oily sheen, was heavy in the hand and solid to the touch.  The pre-light nose was full and had a tangy sweet, earthy tone.  The cold draw flavor had a similar sweet tone with earthy hay-like notes. As soon as the cigar was lit it boasted full, rich flavors and a creamy smooth, full body.

There was a tolerable amount of spice through the nose when retro haling the smoke.  Outstanding construction from the first puff to the last.  The draw was incredibly smooth and effortless with a deliberate amount of resistance. The burn was even and held on to a long, nearly white ash.  Full flavors, full body and medium strength gradually built to full.

Extremely well-balanced textures on the palate.  It had a full aroma with ore earthy tones, spices, mild sweetness and some woody notes.  An outstanding robust and flavorful experience overall – refined and sophisticated.  This was a hardy smoking experience that is ideal when the situation allows one to just kick back and relax with to let the time slowly slip away.