Pre light
A well-constructed cigar with few veins and a slightly rough wrapper. The aroma is of mild leather. The pre-draw is easy and the flavors of light leather are more prominent.
1 Third
The cigar lights easily and starts with a smooth draw. The flavors are of coffee bean and leather with cocoa on the aftertaste. The burn is even right from the start.
2 Third
The cigar is still burning extremely well. The flavors are incredibly smooth and leave the palate moist. This Montecristo is one of the most flavorful I’ve experienced. There is not much change in the flavor profile, which is not a bad thing at all. I had to do a re-light, which was my own fault while perusing online.
Last third
There was just a bit of harshness or bite on the transition that smoothed out quickly. This cigar was simply great right to the end.
Overall impression:
An incredibly smooth cigar with excellent flavors. My mouth was practically salivating the entire time. It will be difficult not to go through this box quickly.
Rating:
5/6 smoke rings (a great cigar; highly recommended; one of the best Montecristos I’ve ever had)
