Micallef Herencia Maduro Short Torpedo 6/9/18

 Appearance
A dark chocolate colored wrapper with a couple prominent veins and a bit of mottling. The seams are tightly wrapped and there is a nice oily sheen on the wrapper. The filler bunch is on the spongy side but not problematic.

Aroma
Cedar, earth and spice on the wrapper. Earth, cedar and spice with a sweet flavor in the background.

Prelight Draw
Earth, cedar and spice with dried fruit in the background.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar with a hint of spice. The draw is spot on. The burn has a tiny bit of wave. The ash is salt&pepper gray and stacked. The dried red fruit sweetness really becomes pronounced at 3/4”in. The ash holds firm till removal.

2nd
The strength is medium+. Smoke production is at the high end of medium range. The burn gets a bit erratic due to a couple tiny tunnels but simple physics fully self corrects in about a dozen puffs. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, dried red fruit and cinnamon spice. The strength is working up to med/full.

Final/3rd
The final/3rd begins with the smoke production at the high range, the strength at med/full and the flavor profile still very well balanced and tasty. Midway through the burn is razor sharp.

Overall
The Micallef Cigars Herencia Maduro Short Torpedo provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A flavorful and well balanced profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn.