Appearance
A medium brown colored wrapper with a few thin veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. It has a light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.
Aroma
Earth, cocoa, dates and a hint of spice on the wrapper.
Earth, cocoa, dates and spice at the foot.
Prelight Draw
Earth, cedar, dates, dried fruit, cocoa and spice.
Earth, cedar, dates, dried fruit, cocoa and spice.
1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar, coffee notes with their inherent bitterness and a mild spice note to round out the profile.
The initial draws bring notes of cedar, coffee notes with their inherent bitterness and a mild spice note to round out the profile.
The draw is a bit snug(says my cheeks). The burn is slightly wavy. Smoke production is at the low range. Strength is medium. The ash is medium gray and tightly stacked. The ash held firm and straight until removal.
2nd
The profile becomes very creamy moving into the 2nd/3rd. The draw opens up nicely. The dried fruit notes are present but in the background. Smoke production is at the medium range. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, coffee, faint dried fruit and mild cinnamon spice.
The profile becomes very creamy moving into the 2nd/3rd. The draw opens up nicely. The dried fruit notes are present but in the background. Smoke production is at the medium range. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, coffee, faint dried fruit and mild cinnamon spice.
Final/3rd
Moving into the final/3rd the spice increases in intensity. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.
Moving into the final/3rd the spice increases in intensity. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.
Overall
The 300 Manos Robusto by Southern Draw provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a nice draw(after the 1st/3rd) and a wavy burn.
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