MBombay Kesara Salamon 1/31/16

Appearance 

Light brown wrapper with tight nearly invisible seams. Very few veins are visible in the silky wrapper. There is a nice oily sheen on the wrapper. 

Aroma

A slight barnyard aroma on the wrapper and not much aroma at the foot other than the faint sweetness and a hint of spice.

Prelight Draw

Hint of spice on the lips and cedar and a sweet note.

1st

First draws bring notes of cedar to the palate. The draw is near perfect and the burn is spot on. The cigar flavor has a nice creamy texture. The ash is medium gray and semi tight. Cashews join the flavor profile with a hint of spice developing. The spice which starts in the cinnamon range quickly moves to warm cinnamon. 

2nd

By the start of the 2nd/3rd the ash has tightened up. The cedar and cashew notes remain constant while the spice fluctuates up and down in strength. The strength of the cigar has been in the medium range since the start. It has a long finish with notes of cedar, cashew and warm cinnamon spice. 

Final/3rd

By the beginning of the final/3rd the strength is at medium+. The flavors remain the same through till the end. 

Overall a very enjoyable smoking experience. Definitely a cigar to keep in the humi for anytime of the day. Thanks again to Mel Shah brand owner of @mbombaycigars for the samples for review. GoGetchasome™!!