Joya Black Robusto 10/28/16

 

Appearance 

The cigar has a dark chocolate looking wrapper with a few prominent veins. Tight seams. There is a slight bit of tooth and a very light oil sheen. It has a nice 3-seam cap.

Aroma 

Earth,cedar and black licorice on the wrapper. Cedar,sweetness and a hint of spice at the foot. 

Prelight Draw 

Earth, cedar, licorice, molasses and very faint hint of spice.

1st

The initial draws bring out the earthy, cedary flavor. Some molasses enters the profile, very sweet. Followed immediately by a cinnamon spice. Ash is salt&pepper gray, a little stacked and flaky. Burn is off by 30*. Draw is a bit snug. Strength is a solid medium. 

2nd

Ash tightens up with minor flaking. Smoke production is low to medium. Upon removal of the band I realize there was too much vegetable glue used, ruining an otherwise beautiful band. Good thing we don't smoke the bands. The earthy, cedar, molasses and cinnamon spice remain consistent. A mild black pepper joins the profile. Burn line has fully self corrected midway in the 2nd/3rd. Strength has moved to medium+. 

Final/3rd

The finish is long with notes of earth, cedar, molasses, mild black pepper and cinnamon spice all well balanced. 

Overall the Joya Black Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A flavorful and well balanced profile. Definitely a cigar to keep in the humidor.