LFD TAA Golden ORO 50th Anniversary Torpedo 12/29/18

 Appearance
The milk chocolate colored wrapper has a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. It has a nice box pressed torpedo shape. It has a very light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Figs, barnyard, cedar and spice on the wrapper. Figs, cedar and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Molasses, cedar, raisin, citrus and spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar and a large amount of white pepper with a leathery texture. The draw is spot on and the burn has a little wave to it. The white pepper tapers back allowing notes of cedar and almond to come to the surface. The ash is salt&pepper gray and stacked with a bit of flake. The ash held firm till removal.

2nd
Moving into the 2nd/3rd notes of espresso and what reminds me of sunflower seeds. The smoke production is at the low end of high range. Strength is a solid medium. There is an underlying raisiny sweetness as well. Just before the midpoint of the cigar the white pepper backs off some more and subtle notes of cinnamon spice replace it. The finish is long with notes of cedar, almond, sunflower seed, espresso, raisin and white pepper/cinnamon spice. The burn & draw are perfect. Smoke production moves to the high range.

Final/3rd
As I move into the final/3rd the seam begins losing its bond. Espresso, molasses, cedar and spice notes join for a flavorful profile. Strength becomes medium+. The spice tastes more like paprika midway in the final/3rd. The espresso and paprika spice become dominant with the molasses and raisin in the background. Strength finishes at med/full.

Overall
LFD TAA Golden Oro 50th Anniversary Torpedo provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced, complex and very flavorful profile with a perfect draw and burn.
A great blend by Litto and Tony the father/son blenders of LFD.