Sawtelle Cigars "The Inkwell" 11/26/15

Appearance 

Flawless. From the beautiful milk chocolate brown color of the wrapper with only a couple minor small veins. To the excellent rolling of the wrapper with tight invisible seams. The wrapper has a light oily sheen. This stick has soft box press on the back side and hard box press on the front. Not a bad thing just interesting. The belicoso head is well shaped and the cap is well done. 

Aroma 

The wrapper has an aroma of wood(black walnut) and earth and a hint of cocoa powder. The foot has a molasses aroma with earthiness as well.

Prelight Draw

Creamy molasses and a light tang of citrus on the palate(I love the citrus note in a cigar as it leaves the palate fresh and clean). 

1st

The first several draws bring out the citrus notes cleaning the palate but in the background their is a hint of spice(cinnamon)(definitely a good thing). The draw is nearly effortless(unusual in a belicoso shaped head). A woody cedar note is present joining with the citrus in a very creamy texture. At about 3/4" in the burn is near perfect. The ash is salt&pepper gray and tight. A creamy espresso note joins the mix while the spice tapers off a bit. The ash was looking a little suspect so I removed it. So far the strength has hovered around medium. 

2nd

The transition into the 2nd/3rd is seamless as the citrus,cinnamon spice, cedar and creamy espresso(yes I noticed those all started with the letter "c") all are present in balanced proportions. Creamy cashews have nudged their way in while the cinnamon becomes warm. 

Final/3rd

The balanced flavors continue into the final/3rd with the spice becoming more of a crushed red pepper. The finish has been long and creamy. 

Overall this was a tasty creamy relaxing smoking experience. A medium strength full flavored complex and well balanced cigar. The box(25 count) is the best deal $125 or $5 a stick. Smaller quantities are available in increments of 5 sticks. A must have in your humi. Available on their website sawtellecigars.com GoGetchasome™!! TRUST ME!!!