Appearance
A dark chocolate colored Maduro wrapper with a couple of prominent veins and a smooth texture. The seams are tight and difficult to find. The wrapper has a light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.
Aroma
Earth, chocolate and coffee on the wrapper. Earth, cocoa powder and a hint of spice at the foot.
Prelight Draw
Earth, cocoa powder, a hint of molasses and cinnamon spice.
1st
The initial draws bring notes of earth with a thick molasses sweetness. The draw is perfect from the start. The ash is salt&pepper gray and stacked. The burn has a small wave but appears to be self correcting. The spice is very faint. The finish is long with notes of earth, molasses, cocoa powder and cinnamon spice. The ash holds firm till removal.
2nd
Notes of cocoa powder join the profile.
The spice continues to develop as a pinch of black pepper joins the profile and the cinnamon becomes warm.
Final/3rd
Smoke production is at the high end of medium range. A mild coffee note joins the profile. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.
Overall
The Aladino Maduro Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A consistent and balanced flavor profile with a perfect draw and slight wave in the burn.
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