Appearance
Nicely rolled Belicoso head. Veins are almost invisible. Lots of tiny veins.
Aroma
Hay on the wrapper. Hay and honey at the foot.
Prelight Draw
Hay & honey.
1st
First puffs are mild with an underlying spice coming. The cigar has an even burn and the draw is just a touch snug.The strength is at medium at 3/4". Ash is light gray and mostly tight. The Nicaraguan Habano wrapper from Jalapa is burning nicely. Leather and roasted coffee bean are the prominent flavors in the 1st/3rd.
2nd
The 2nd/3rd brings sweet nutty notes like hazelnuts. The spice becomes stronger almost like curry. The Indian word Cumpay refers to the rolled tobacco leaf. Midway thru the coffee bean gets a little stronger and nicely balances the spice which gives it that roasted flavor. The sweet spicy flavor is a characteristic of Ometepe leaf.
Final/3rd
All the flavors balance well together as the draw loosens up. Burn line has stayed almost razor sharp from the beginning. The strength has become med/full. A very enjoyable smoke! Thank you to my brother Gabriel Alvarez for the samples to review. More Maya Selva reviews coming soon.
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