Gurkha Marquesa Toro 4/21/19

 Appearance
A dark brown colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. There is a nice oily sheen on the wrapper. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Earth, cedar, dried fruit and spice on the wrapper. Dried fruit, cedar, earth and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Cedar, dried fruit, earth, sugar cane, cinnamon and black pepper spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar, earth and a leathery texture with a pinch of black pepper spice in the background. The draw is effortless. The burn starts out a bit wavy just as the box pressed version did. The black pepper spice notes intensify right away to a dash. The ash is medium gray, stacked and flaky. The ash is beginning to curl and look suspect so I removed it just before the end of the 1st/3rd.

2nd
Upon inspection of the working end I find 2 large(1/4”diameter) tunnels which are causing the erratic burn. The smoke production is at the high end of medium range. The black pepper spice which was beginning to dominate the profile begins to taper back and cinnamon spice notes join in to balance the black pepper. Spent most of the 2nd/3rd using physics to get the burn, which had started to canoe, corrected.

Final/3rd
One large tunnel still remains. The flavor profile has remained consistent since the start. Strength is medium+. Profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
The Gurkha Marquesa Toro provides a somewhat enjoyable smoking experience. A nice flavor profile with an effortless draw and very erratic burn. If I was not doing a review I would have put this one down early in the 2nd/3rd. Hopefully this was not indicative of the rest of the production. Bunchero needs to do a better job.

Gurkha Marquesa Toro Box Press 4/20/19

 Appearance
A dark brown colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and only visible due to some mottling. There are a couple imperfections in the wrapper as well. It has a light oil sheen. The filler bunch is loosely packed and a bit on the soft side. We’ll see if that affects the
experience.

Aroma
Earth, sugar, cedar and a hint of spice on the wrapper. Dried fruit, cedar, earth and a hint of spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Sugary, dried fruit, cedar, earth and cinnamon spice.

1st
The initial draws are very earthy along with notes of cedar and a pinch of black pepper spice in the background. The draw is effortless. The burn is a bit wavy. Smoke production is at the medium range. The ash is medium gray, stacked and a bit flaky. The dried fruit notes are a nice addition to the profile. The black pepper spice moves to a dash which is considerably more than a pinch(think in cooking terms). The ash held firm and straight until removal.

2nd
Upon inspection of the working end I find a couple of tunnels which are causing the mildly erratic burn. Notes of toast join the profile as well as espresso notes. The black pepper spice is balanced by a cinnamon spice note. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, dried fruit, espresso and a cinnamon/black pepper spice combo. The profile is well balanced and flavorful. Strength is medium+. The imperfections in the wrapper did not cause any issues. Cashew notes bring a creamy texture to the profile.

Final/3rd
The still present tunnels keep the burn erratic even while I use simple physics to correct. The blend causes plenty of salivation from start to finish. The flavorful profile continues right to the nub.

Overall
The Gurkha Marquesa Toro Box Press provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with an effortless draw and erratic burn. The Marquesa also comes in a round Toro which I will review tomorrow.

Diesel Hair of the Dog Toro Box Press 4/14/19

 Appearance
A light brown colored wrapper with a couple of prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. The cigar has a nice oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Cedar, slight barnyard, a hint of spice on the wrapper. Cedar, a hint of dried fruit and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Cedar, dried fruit, cashews, graham cracker and a cinnamon spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar, cashew and a cinnamon/black pepper spice combo. The draw is a tick snug, the burn is wavy. The smoke production is at the medium range. Strength starts out medium. The ash is light/medium gray and stacked. Almond notes join the profile. The blend is well balanced to this point. The ash holds firm and straight until removal.

2nd
The tunnel that was causing the erratic burn appears to be ending. About the midway point of the cigar the draw opens up. The finish is long with notes of cedar, almond and cinnamon/black pepper spice.

Final/3rd
The burn has fully self corrected. The draw is effortless. The strength moves to medium+. The flavor profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
The Diesel Hair of the Dog Toro Box Press provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced profile with a nice flavor, good draw and mildly erratic burn.
It’s a good cigar worth a try but it’s a limited edition so get em while you can.

Oscar Valladares Ciseron Edition Toro 4/13/19

 Appearance
A medium brown colored wrapper with a couple of veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and only visible due to some mottling. It has a nice oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Cardboard on the wrapper. Cedar and brown sugar at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Cedar, dried fruit, earth, wheat and spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar, faint dried fruit and white pepper spice. The draw is perfect. The burn is a bit wavy. The ash is salt&pepper gray and stacked. Strength is medium. Smoke production is at the medium range. Toast and roasted peanuts join the profile. Some black pepper notes join the white pepper spice. The ash gets tighter as the cigar burns. The ash held firm till removal.

2nd
Upon inspection of the working end I find several tiny tunnels near the binder which are causing the wavy burn. At the halfway point of the cigar the burn fully self corrects. The blend is nicely balanced. Earth and wheat notes join the profile. The finish is long with notes of cedar, faint dried fruit, toast, roasted peanuts, earth, wheat and a white & black pepper spice combo.

Final/3rd
Cayenne pepper notes join the spice notes. The dried fruit notes have disappeared and a nice citrus note replaces it. The flavorful profile continues right to the nub.

Overall
The Oscar Valladares Ciseron Edition Toro provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced, complex and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn. Definitely a smoke you should try.

Corona de GTO Natural Toro 3/31/19

 Appearance
A light brown colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped for the most part. There is a nice light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Tobacco, cedar and a mild spice on the wrapper. Brown sugar, cedar and mild cinnamon spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Cedar, brown sugar, black licorice, cinnamon spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar. About a 1/2” in light brown sugar notes join the profile. The draw is spot on. The burn is basically straight with a little wave. The ash is light gray and stacked. Some spice is developing in the form of cinnamon. Strength starts out mild/med. The ash held firm and straight until removal.

2nd
Smoke production is at the medium range. The spice is becoming more like a Paprika with a pinch of black pepper. Strength moves to medium. The finish is long with well balanced notes of cedar, toast, light brown sugar and a paprika/black pepper spice combo.

Final/3rd
The well balanced profile rolls into the final/3rd with a perfect draw and burn. The flavorful remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
Corona de GTO Natural Toro provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced flavor profile with a perfect draw and burn.
A cigar you should try. Works well as a morning cigar even for a seasoned smoker.
Thanks again to Dr Oscar Rodriguez @GTOCigars for the samples for review.

Corona de GTO 10 Años Maduro Toro 3/30/19

 Appearance
An oily dark brown wrapper with a couple of prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Floral, brown sugar, cedar and leather on the wrapper. Cereal, cedar, aged tobacco and raisin at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Earth, cedar, raisin, floral, brown sugar.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of Dominican twang with a little citrus tang as well. The draw is a bit snug. The burn is straight with a slight wave. The sweet flavor yields to a meaty/savory flavor. The ash is salt&pepper gray and stacked with some flaking. There is a very faint cinnamon spice in the background starting at the midway point of the 1st/3rd and continuing to develop by the end of the 1st/3rd. The ash held firm and straight until removal.

2nd
Right away the draw loosened up and the smoke production increases to the high end of medium range. Strength has been medium to the midpoint of the cigar. A tiny bit of sweetness returns to the profile.

Final/3rd
There is a pinch of black pepper noticeable in the profile to start the final/3rd.
The profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
The Corona de GTO 10 Años Maduro Toro provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced albeit consistent flavor profile with a nice draw after the 1st/3rd and a slightly wavy burn throughout.
Thank you to Dr Oscar Rodriguez @GTOCigars for the samples for review.

Dapper Cigars Siempre Sungrown Corona 3/24/19

 Appearance
A mottled dark brown wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and only visible due to the mottling. It has a nice oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

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

Prelight Draw
Earth, molasses, citrus tang and spice.

1st
Initial draws bring notes of dark brown earth and a pinch of spice. Almond notes bring a balance to the spice. The draw and burn are spot on. The smoke production is in the high range. The ash is salt&pepper gray, stacked and flaky. Citrus notes join the profile. Strength & body are about medium+. The ash dropped at about 1” into the cigar.

2nd
The burn line gets a bit wavy due to a couple of tunnels just inside the binder leaf. The spice is a Paprika with a pinch of black pepper. One of the tunnels ends as the burn is self correcting.

Final/3rd
The black pepper spice fades away.
The finish is long with notes of earth, almond, citrus and Paprika spice. The flavor profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
Dapper Cigars Siempre Sungrown Corona provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn.
A little pricey at $11 and change for a Corona but as I always say
GottaTryEmAll™️!!

Cornelius & Anthony Señor Esugars Corona Gorda 3/23/19

 Appearance
A dark chocolate colored wrapper with a couple of prominent veins and a little bit of tooth. The seams are tightly wrapped. It has a light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with one soft spot.

Aroma
Earth, dark chocolate, molasses on the wrapper. Earth, cedar, light molasses at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Earth, cedar, molasses, chocolate and a mild spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar, earth, toast and a mild allspice. A bit of black pepper spice joins the profile. The ash is medium gray and stacked. The draw is a bit snug and the burn is spot on. Medium roast coffee notes join the profile.

2nd
Sweet notes like caramel become very apparent. Draw has opened up nicely. Strength is medium. Smoke production is at the medium range. There is a double tunnel on one side causing an erratic burn. The finish is long with notes of earth, cedar, caramel, toast, chocolate, coffee and a black pepper/ cinnamon spice combo. Smoke production moves to the low end of high. Burn continues to be uneven.

Final/3rd
The tunnels are gone and the burn is self correcting. Profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
Cornelius & Anthony Señor Esugars Corona Gorda provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw(after the 1st/3rd) and an erratic burn.

Soneros Maduro Robusto 3/10/19

 Appearance
A chocolate colored wrapper with a couple of thin veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. There is a light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Earth, cedar and spice on the wrapper. Earth, dried red fruit sweetness and spices at the semi closed foot.

Prelight Draw
Earth, raisin, cedar, dried red fruit and spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of earth and espresso with a very faint spice. Smoke production is at the high range. The draw is spot on. The burn is uneven. The profile which started out very bold has taken a step back in intensity. The ash is dark gray, stacked and a bit flaky. The ash was looking very suspect so I removed it early. Upon inspection of the working end I find 2 tunnels, one at the center, the other just inside the binder. They are the obvious cause of the uneven burn. With the help of some simple physics the burn begins to self correct.

2nd
Dried red fruit notes bring sweetness to the profile. The strength is at medium+. The finish is long with notes of earth, espresso, dried red fruit and mild spice.

Final/3rd
The large tunnel at the center of the bunch finally ends. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
The Soneros Maduro Robusto provides a somewhat enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a good draw and uneven burn.

Camacho/Cigar Dojo Imperial Stout Barrel Aged Toro 3/9/19

 Appearance
A rustic looking chocolate brown wrapper with a few thin veins on the surface. The seams are tightly wrapped and the 3 seam cap is well applied. The matte finish of the wrapper has a tiny bit of oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Earth, Oak, chocolate and spice on the wrapper. Earth, chocolate, vanilla and mild spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Earth, chocolate, vanilla and rich bold spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of earth, sweetness and a pinch of black pepper spice. Smoke production is at the high range. Draw is perfect. The black pepper spice continues to build. The body is full while the strength is medium+. The burn has a small wave at 1/2” in. The ash is medium gray and stacked with a bit of flake. Oak notes become noticeable. The ash was looking suspect and dropped at about an inch in. The sweetness brings a nice balance to the profile. Near the end of the 1st/3rd the burn gets all wonky.

2nd
After ashing and inspecting the working end I find a tunnel on one side just under the binder leaf and the cone is off center which is causing the uneven burn. Strength is at med/full. The finish is long with notes of earth, oak, dark chocolate, vanilla and a cinnamon/mild black pepper spice combo. The ash is still very flaky. Late in the 2nd/3rd the strength joins the body at full. Might wanna change into your BigBoy pants. Burn has begun self correcting.

Final/3rd
The burn fully self corrects about a 1/2” into the final/3rd. The flavorful profile continues right to the nub.

Overall
The Camacho/Cigar Dojo Imperial Stout Barrel Aged Toro provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and erratic burn.
If you like a bold and strong cigar with a flavorful profile, this will be right in your wheelhouse.
GoGetchasome™️!!

Southern Draw Cedrus Belicoso 3/3/19

 Appearance
A milk chocolate colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. There is a light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Cocoa powder, earth, cedar and spice on the wrapper. Cocoa powder, earth, cedar, dried red fruit and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Earth, dried red fruit, cocoa powder, cedar and spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of heavy earth, cedar and spice. The strength is already at medium+. The draw is a bit snug which I expect due to the Belicoso head. Burn is a bit wavy. About a 1/2”in dried fruit notes join the profile. The ash is light gray and tight. The burn has almost fully self corrected. The draw has opened up nicely. The ash held firm and straight until removal.

2nd
Bready notes join the profile. The profile takes on a creamy texture. The finish is long with notes of heavy earth, cedar, dried red fruit, bread and a mild paprika spice all well balanced with a creamy texture. The smoke production is at the low end of high range. The draw is now effortless. Cocoa powder notes join the profile. Great complexity to this point. The burn got wavy again due to a tunnel. Strength moves to med/full.
Final/3rd
The heavy earth tapers back with the dried red fruit notes becoming more prominent. The burn is still wavy but the tunnel is gone. The spice becomes more like a crushed red pepper with a pinch of black pepper. The very flavorful profile remains complex and well balanced right to the nub.

Overall
The Southern Draw Cedrus Belicoso provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and very flavorful profile with great draw(once it opened up) and a mildly erratic burn.
Southern Draw Cigars are made at the AJ Fernandez factory in Esteli Nicaragua. A great smoke that u will want to try.

Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Robusto 3/2/19

 Appearance
A light brown colored wrapper with a few thin veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. There is a very light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Cedar, earth, light brown sugar and a hint of spice on the wrapper. Earth, cedar, light brown sugar and a distant spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Cedar, earth and cinnamon spice

1st
Initial draws bring notes of cedar and spice. The spice is a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper, making a nice spice combo. The draw is spot on. The burn is near perfect at 1/2” in. The ash is medium gray and tight. The strength is at medium at midway in the 1st/3rd. There is a very faint sweetness on the finish. Smoke production is at the low range. The ash held firm and straight until removal.

2nd
Burn gets a bit wavy. Upon inspection of the working end I find a small tunnel. By the end of the 2nd/3rd the burn fully self corrected. Earth notes join the profile.

Final/3rd
Strength moves to medium+.
The profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
The Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A consistent flavor profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn.

DT&T Sin Compromiso Seleccion No.5 Toro Extra

 Appearance
The dark chocolate colored wrapper has a bit of mottling and some thin veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. It has a soft Box Press. The matte finish feels more oily than it looks. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Earth, cedar, floral, hickory, cocoa powder and a very faint spice on the wrapper. Cedar, earth, cocoa and a hint of spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Earth, cedar, molasses, cocoa powder and nutmeg spice

1st
The initial draws bring very earthy notes(black moist loam) with cedar and a thick blackstrap molasses note as well as a hint of spice. Very thick and rich flavor in the mouth and on the palate. The draw is perfect. The burn is off slightly but it’s early yet. Smoke production is in the high range. The ash is almost white in appearance with double nickel stacking. The strength starts at medium+ and begins building halfway through the 1st/3rd. At an inch and a half in the burn has almost fully self corrected. I’m holding the cigar over my ashtray as the ash is looking very suspect. The profile takes on a meaty/savory note with some black pepper added to the spice notes. The burn goes off again. Ash holds till removal.

2nd
Upon inspection of the working end I notice a 1/4” wide tunnel which is the cause of the burn issue. The ash gets a bit flaky. The black pepper portion of the spice notes tapers back. Espresso notes join the profile which continues to be very well balanced. The finish is long with notes of earth, cedar, molasses, cocoa powder, seared steak, espresso and a nutmeg/black pepper spice combo. The burn has fully self corrected. Strength has moved to med/full while the body remains full.

Final/3rd
The molasses notes fade away. The profile remains consistent, flavorful and rich right to the nub.

Overall
The Sin Compromiso Seleccion No.5 provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and delicious profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn.
Another excellent cigar by Steve Saka @stevesaka and his team at Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust.

Cornelius & Anthony Mistress Corona Gorda 2/23/19

 Appearance
A medium brown colored wrapper with several prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. The wrapper has a nice oily sheen and a bit of tooth. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Dried red fruit, cedar, earth, leather and a hint of spice on the wrapper. The same at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Molasses, dried red fruit, red licorice, cedar and a mild spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar and earth with a mild spice in the background. The spice is developing in the form of black pepper. The draw is almost effortless. The burn is wavy. The ash is medium gray and stacked. Smoke production is in the high range! The dried red fruit is beginning to make its presence known. So far the black pepper spice is in balance. The ash held firm and straight til removal.

2nd
Starting out the 2nd/3rd the black pepper spice ramps up and takes over the profile. At 1/2” in the spice tapers back into balance with the cedar, earth and dried red fruit. Espresso notes join the profile late in the 2nd/3rd. Strength has been medium+ from the start.

Final/3rd
The well balanced profile has a long finish with notes of cedar, earth, dried red fruit, espresso and black pepper spice. The flavorful profile continues right to the nub.

Overall
The Cornelius & Anthony Mistress Corona Gorda provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and near perfect burn. Definitely a cigar to try.

The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No.142 Robusto 2/17/19

 Appearance
The reddish brown colored wrapper has a few thin veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. There is a very oily sheen as well. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Earth, cedar, sweetness and a hint of spice on the wrapper. Cedar, earth and dried fruit at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Dried red fruit, cedar, earth, red licorice and mild spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of earthy cedar with a white pepper spice kick. The smoke production is already in the high range. Strength is medium+ from the first draws. The burn has a bit of a wave at the 3/4” mark. Draw is perfect. The ash is light gray and tight. The burn is self correcting. Dried red fruit notes are joining the well balanced profile. The white pepper spice has tapered off a bit. The ash held firm and straight till removal.

2nd
The flavor profile is very tasty as the white pepper spice comes back into balance with the cedar, earth and dried red fruit. Just the right amount of vegetable glue was used to secure the band and there was not even the slightest damage to the band upon removal. I admire the seams which are so tightly wrapped that they appear to be a line drawn on the wrapper, which speaks to the quality of construction. The burn line is now razor sharp. The body is med/full while the strength is still medium+. Some cinnamon notes join the white pepper for a nice spice combo.

Final/3rd
Espresso notes join the flavor profile as the dried red fruit notes disappear. The strength moves to med/full. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No.142 Robusto provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn.
The cigar is made at the AJ Fernandez factory in Esteli, Nicaragua.

Joya De Nicaragua Silver Robusto 2/3/19

 Appearance
A milk chocolate colored wrapper with a thick vein on the back of the otherwise fairly smooth cigar. The wrapper has a matte finish with very little oil sheen visible. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Earth, cedar and tobacco on the wrapper. Earth, dried red fruit and a hint of spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Earth, succulent red fruit, licorice, cedar and a hint of cinnamon spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of earth and cedar with a mild spice on the outer edges of the tongue. The draw is spot on. The burn is a bit wavy. About a half inch in the red fruit notes join the profile along with a cinnamon/ black pepper spice combo. The ash is a medium gray and tight. Strength and body are medium. Smoke production is at the medium range. Ash held firm till removal.

2nd
The burn was self correcting, then got all wonky again. After removal of the ash I find a tunnel that is responsible for the erratic burn. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, red fruit and cinnamon spice. Dry roasted peanut notes join the profile midway in the 2nd/3rd. Burn is still a bit wavy.

Final/3rd
Just into the final/3rd the burn even’s out. Flavors remain consistent right to the nub.

Overall
The Joya De Nicaragua Silver Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a great draw and mildly erratic burn.

TNT Cigars Red Dawn Toro 2/2/19

 Appearance
A light brown colored wrapper with a veiny texture and a bit of tooth. The seams are tightly wrapped and it has a light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed but there are a couple of soft spots.

Aroma
Cedar, fruity, earth and a distant spice on the wrapper. Candy sweetness, dried fruit, cedar, earth, graham crackers and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Cedar, graham cracker, fruit, licorice, earth and spice.

1st
Initial draws bring notes of earth and cedar along with a mild spice. The draw is spot on. The burn has a wave on one side. Strength starts out in the mild/med range. The ash is medium gray and stacked. The ash began looking suspect so I removed it. Upon inspection of the working end I find a 1/4” diameter tunnel which is causing the erratic burn. The graham cracker notes come out in the long finish which also has notes of earth, cedar and spice. The spice is part cinnamon and part black pepper.

2nd
The black pepper spice becomes a bit more prominent. Strength moves to medium. Smoke production is at the medium range. Black pepper spice notes tapering back.

Final/3rd
Spice becomes more like warm cinnamon. The fruity notes become more noticeable after the black pepper notes are gone. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall
The TNT Cigars Red Dawn Toro provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A consistent profile with nice flavor. Great draw and mildly erratic burn.

Fratello Navetta Inverso Robusto 1/27/19

 Appearance
A beautiful medium brown colored wrapper with very thin veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. It has a nice oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma
Cedar, leather, sugary sweetness on the wrapper. Molasses, cedar and cinnamon spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Licorice, dried red fruit, molasses, raisin, cedar, earth and mild cinnamon spice.

1st
Initial draws bring notes of cedar, mild cinnamon spice and dried red fruit. The draw is perfect. Burn is spot on. The ash is light gray/almost white and stacked. The spice has increased its presence, still nicely balanced. Smoke production is at the low end of medium range. Ash held firm till removal.

2nd
Great balance! The spice becomes more like Spanish Paprika. Molasses notes keep the spice in balance. The finish is long with notes of cedar, dried red fruit, molasses, Spanish Paprika all wrapped up in a leathery texture. Smoke production is at the medium range. Strength is medium. The ash has developed a bit of flake but is very firm and straight. A pinch of black pepper joins the profile.

Final/3rd
This cigar would do well in a long ash contest. Great complexity and a well balanced flavorful profile. Strength moves to med/full. Smoke production moves to the high end of medium range. Complex, well balanced and flavorful right to the nub.

Overall
The Fratello Navetta Inverso Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and burn.
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Well done Omar!!