CuriVari Socrates Robusto 2/24/18

 Appearance
A nice dark San Andreas Maduro wrapper with one prominent vein. The seams are tightly wrapped but visible due to some mottling. It has a light oil sheen and a bit of tooth as well. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Very faint earth, cocoa and spice on the wrapper.
Earth at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Earth, cedar, dried fruit

1st
The initial draws bring notes of chewy earth and cedar with a hint of cocoa. There is a very faint spice. Draw is perfect. Burn is perfect as well. The ash is light gray and stacked. The smoke production is at the medium range. Strength is medium. Spicy notes are starting to develop.

2nd
The chewy earth and cedar are still the dominant flavors with the spice, a mild red pepper with a pinch of black pepper coming in a close second. Strength is at medium+. Burn & draw still spot on. The flavors have all come into balance. The dried fruit notes have joined the profile. Ash holds til removal at each 3rd.

Final/3rd
The well balanced flavor profile moves into the final 3rd. A well balanced cigar with a nice flavor profile right to the nub.

Overall
The CuriVari Socrates Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced cigar with a nice flavor profile and a perfect burn & draw.