Camacho Powerband Robusto 10/9/16

Appearance

Nice chocolate colored Ecuadoran Habano wrapper has a couple prominent veins. The seams are tight and difficult to find. The cigar has a light oil sheen.

Aroma

Earthy and sweet with a slight hint of spice on the wrapper. Not as aromatic at the foot.

Prelight Draw 

Black licorice, coffee, spice.

1st

Initial draws yield a bold cedary, leathery flavor with a white pepper and paprika spice kick. Strength is medium+. Draw is a bit snug. Burn has a little wave to it. Ash is medium gray and stacked with a few flakes. Draw opened up and burn has fully self corrected by the end of 1st/3rd.

2nd

The coffee notes from the prelight join the profile. The smoke is rather smooth for the strength level which is now at the med/full range. Smoke production is medium to the low end of high. The burn is fairly straight with small waves. The white pepper is still present but mostly a paprika spice. 

Final/3rd

The ash holds til removal at each 3rd albeit a bit suspect late in each 3rd. Flavor profile remains consistent through the end of the final/3rd. Midway in the final/3rd the strength goes to full. 

Overall the Camacho Powerband Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A nicely balanced flavor profile with a good spice kick. Definitely a stick to keep in the humi if you like a tasty and bold cigar.