Obrigado First Edition Robusto by Cigars Daily 6/10/18

 Appearance
The medium brown colored wrapper has very thin veins and seams that are difficult to find because they are tightly wrapped and the nice uniform color. It has a nice oily sheen.
The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Cedar and spice on the wrapper. Earth, cedar and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Cedar, earth, dried red fruit and cinnamon spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar, earth and mild black pepper spice. There is a nice soft leathery texture to the smoke as well. The draw is a bit snug. The burn line is almost perfect. The ash is light gray and mostly tight. Strength is at medium. The ash held firm til removal and would have held longer.

2nd
The smoke production is at the low end of medium range. The draw opened up nicely to start the 2nd/3rd. The black pepper spice has become a bit more prominent. A half inch into the 2nd/3rd the black pepper backs off and comes back into balance. The burn is now spot on at the halfway point of the cigar. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, dried red fruit and mild black pepper spice. Strength moves to medium+. Smoke production is at the medium range.

Final/3rd
A pinch of cinnamon spice joins the profile. The burn and draw are still spot on. Some almond notes join the profile midway in the final/3rd. Flavorful right to the nub.

Overall
The Obrigado First Edition Robusto provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A complex and flavorful profile with a nice draw and mildly erratic burn.
A great first brand/blend from Tim Swanson and the folks at Cigars Daily. Looking forward to the opening of their new headquarters and smoking lounge.
Thanks Tim for the sample for review.