Appearance
The cigar has a dark brown colored wrapper with a couple of prominent veins and a gritty look and feel to the finish. The seams are tight and very difficult to find(i actually used a lighted magnifying glass that I keep for purposes like that or reading very small print on bands). The cigar has a nice oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.
Aroma
Earthy, smoky wood and sweetness on the wrapper. Wood with a pinch of sweetness at the foot.
Prelight Draw
Earthy, woody, dried fruit and spice
1st
The initial draws bring notes of earth and a very mild sweetness that I have yet to identify. About a half inch into the cigar a very mild spice begins to develop. The draw is a tiny bit snug. The burn is nearly spot on. The ash is medium gray and stacked. Cedar notes join the profile. The ash holds firm til removal.
2nd
Smoke production is at the high end of medium range. The finish is long with notes of earth, cedar, vanilla sweetness and a mild warm spice. The strength which started mild has moved to medium. There is a mild coffee note joining the well balanced profile.
Final/3rd
The spice which has continued to develop is now a warm cinnamon with a pinch of crushed red pepper. Flavor profile remains consistent through to the nub.
Overall
The Rancho Luna Maduro Robusto by JRE provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced flavor profile with a great draw and burn.
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