Appearance
A dark chocolate colored wrapper with a couple of thin veins and a pigtail cap. The seams are tightly wrapped. There is a split in the side of the wrapper leaf up near the head of the cigar. The wrapper leaf has a nice oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.
The band is attractive but difficult to read the name.
Aroma
Molasses, earth, cedar and a distant spice on the wrapper. Earth, cedar and spice at the foot.
Prelight Draw
Molasses, earth, cedar, black licorice and spice.
1st
The initial draws bring notes of earth, cedar and a leathery texture. The draw is snug. The burn has a small wave to it. The ash is light gray and stacked. Strength is medium. Smoke production is at the low end of medium range. There is a tiny bit of red pepper spice on the tongue and palate. The ash holds firm and straight until removal.
2nd
Some chocolate notes join the profile. The burn has continued to self correct. The draw is still snug at the midway point of the cigar. The finish is long with notes of earth, cedar, chocolate and red pepper spice. Strength is at med/full.
Final/3rd
Moving into the final/3rd the draw is still snug. The well balanced and flavorful profile continues right to the nub.
Overall
The Menelik Maduro Petite Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience(overlooking the snug draw). A well balanced and flavorful profile with a snug draw and mildly erratic burn.
The snug draw is not typical as the first one I smoked when it was released had a great draw.
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