Black Market Illicit Toro TAA 2017 1/27/18

 Appearance
A milk chocolate brown colored wrapper with only a couple of veins. The seams are fairly tight but visible. It has a nice oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Cedar and spice on the wrapper. Cedar sweetness and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Cedar, earth, sweetness and paprika spice, especially on the lips.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar with a faint hint of black pepper spice. The burn line at 1/2” in is perfect. The draw is perfect as well. The ash is light gray and stacked. Strength starts out mild/med. The ash holds firm till removal.

2nd
The ash seems to be tightening up. The flavor profile is still very basic with notes of cedar and black pepper spice equally balanced. Smoke production is at the low end of medium. Strength moves to medium+.

Final/3rd
The flavor profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
The Black Market Illicit Toro TAA 2017 provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A consistent flavor profile with a perfect draw and burn.