This vitola belongs to the original Don Pepin “Blue Label” line. It bears a medium-brown, oily corojo wrapper.
Pre light
After cutting the cigar the pre-light taste and aroma are of leather and cocoa bean with a hint of spice. The wrapper is slightly rough with no noticeable veins.
1 Third
This cigar was very easy to light. I immediately got full flavors of leather and rich coffee bean. It is yielding a generous amount of smoke that is pleasing to the senses. The burn starts off uneven but is easily corrected with a slight touchup. The ash is a salt and pepper gray.
2 Third
The cigar has a rich, full body. The aftertaste is a combination of coffee and toasted almonds. The cigar is tightly packed and required a relight at this time. The ash has been holding very well.
Last third
Flavors are staying very consistent. I’m picking up a slight buttery flavor on the aftertaste.
Over all impression:
A quality cigar with excellent construction and flavor. My only complaint is the uneven burn which required a few touchups.
Rating:
4/6 smoke rings (a good cigar; smoke it now)
