GTO Gold Connecticut Churchill 3/4/17

 

Appearance 

The wrapper is a light brown color and slightly mottled with several prominent veins. The seams are tight. It has very little sheen. 

Aroma 

Cedar, hay, sweetness and a hint of spice on the wrapper. Cedar and tobacco at the foot. 

Prelight Draw 

Cedar, leather and sweetness 

1st

The initial draws bring notes of leathery cedar with an underlying sweetness, and a mild cinnamon spice. The draw & burn are perfect. The ash is salt&pepper gray, stacked and a bit flaky. The ash dropped at 1". The spice becomes more of a paprika. The flavors meld nicely to a creamy texture. 

2nd

The flavor profile remains consistent. Very smooth & creamy. The spice backs off to a warm cinnamon. Draw and burn are still perfect. Smoke production is in the medium range. The strength started in the mild range but has moved to medium. The finish is long with notes of cedar, leather, warm cinnamon spice and a pinch of paprika. 

Final/3rd

The flavor profile remains consistent through the final/3rd.

Overall

The GTO Gold Connecticut Churchill provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A creamy and smooth flavor profile with a perfect draw and burn. 

A big Thank you to Oscar @GTOCigars for the samples for review.