Jeremy Jack Cigars JJ 23 Maduro Toro 3/17/15

Appearance

Chocolatey. Has a couple of prominent veins. Tight seams nearly invisible. It has a very light oil sheen.

Aroma

The wrapper has an earthy aroma with a sweet chocolatey scent. Earth and molasses aroma at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Earthy with some leather and wood notes.

1st

The first few draws bring a heavy earthy flavor with notes of white cedar. A little ways in I'm noticing some spice. The draw is a bit snug but I'm sure it will loosen up as I smoke. The burn line is off by 45*. The ash is salt&pepper gray and somewhat flaky. The burn is already self correcting. The spice started out leaning toward blk pepper(which doesn't thrill me). Nearing the end of 1st/3rd and the spice seems to b changing. 

2nd

The burn line has not yet corrected. The cigar produces plenty of smoke. I'm noticing some mild citrus notes(tangy). At this point the draw has loosened up. The spice has become a cross between blk pepper & crushed red pepper. With the CRP being dominant.(that's a good thing). Had to touch up the burn(1 1/2"is too much). 

Final/3rd

This part of the cigar is the most enjoyable with the blk pepper gone and the CRP taking over in the spice department. The earthy and woody notes come together nicely with the crushed red pepper spice thru the end of the cigar. I want to smoke another of these JJ23's as I'm sure the burn issues are not indicative of the Brand. Thanks to Brady of Jeremy Jack Cigars for the samples to review.