OM MANI Connecticut Toro 8/23/16

Appearance 

The Light brown colored wrapper has a few prominent veins. The seams are tight. It has a bit of tooth and a very light oil sheen.

Aroma 

Barnyard, fruit & hay on the wrapper. Barnyard,chocolate,fruit and a hint of spice.

Prelight Draw 

Tobacco,black licorice,cedar & spice.

1st

The initial draws show notes of cedar,leather and a hint of black pepper spice. The burn starts out good then develops a wave at the 1/2" point. The draw is just a pinch snug. The ash is salt&pepper gray, slightly flaky and stacked. 

2nd

A little bit into the 2nd/3rd the burn has almost fully self corrected. Flavors from the 1st continue into the 2nd/3rd. Black pepper begins to dominate the profile. After a half dozen draws the black pepper tapers off some and the fruity notes become more evident. Draw opens up. A mild coffee note joins the profile. Burn line goes off but quickly begins to correct. A tunnel opens up where the burn went off. 

Final/3rd

The finish is long with the black pepper dominant. The strength started medium and has moved to med/full. Burn has fully self corrected. Crushed red pepper joins the profile balancing the black pepper. 

Overall the OM MANI Connecticut provides an enjoyable smoking experience. The profile is complex and flavorful albeit dominated at times by the black pepper spice. 

Thanks again to Peter @ommnaicigars for the samples for review, and Mark @iRobusto for making the connection. The cigars are available at Ommanicigars.com in small quantities and sample paks so u can try them for yourself. I recommend u give them a try.