Appearance
A medium brown colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and the cigar has a nice oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.
Aroma
Barnyard and a hint of spice on the wrapper. Cedar, graham cracker and a faint hint of spice at the foot.
Prelight Draw
Cedar, dried fruit, graham cracker and a hint of spice developing
1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar, a hint of sweetness and a mild spice. The draw is a tiny bit snug. The dried fruit notes join the profile. All flavors are well balanced. The ash is med/dark gray and stacked. After implementing some simple physics, the burn is self correcting. Near the end of the 1st/3rd the draw opens up nicely. Right before removing the ash I noticed that the burn has fully self corrected.
2nd
Strength is at the medium+ range. Smoke production is at the medium range. The finish is long with notes of cedar, dried fruit, cashew and a cinnamon spice with a pinch of black pepper. The burn is developing a V on one side due to a tunnel near the edge under the binder. Late in the 2nd/3rd the burn fully self corrects.
Final/3rd
The well balanced and flavorful profile continues into the final/3rd. Strength moves to med/full. The black pepper spice has become more prominent but not overpowering. Good to the nub.
Overall
The My Father La Gran Oferta Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a nice draw(once it opened up) and a mildly erratic burn.
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