Appearance
A medium brown colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. It has a bit of tooth and is slightly mottled. Most of the oily sheen has dissipated.
The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.
Aroma
Cedar, tobacco and a hint of spice on the wrapper. Tobacco and a hint of spice at the foot.
Prelight Draw
Cedar and a pinch of spice
1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar. Notes of black pepper spice join the profile. The draw is spot on. The burn is straight except for the U shape on one side. The ash is salt&pepper gray and stacked. Strength is medium+. Smoke production is at the high end of medium range. Almond notes join the profile. The ash held firm till removal.
2nd
Upon inspection of the working end I find the tiny tunnel just under the binder causing the erratic burn. Some sweet notes like honey join the profile. The sweetness fades quickly. At the midway point of the cigar the burn has fully self corrected. The finish is long with notes of cedar, almond, faint honey sweetness and a cinnamon/black pepper spice combo.
Final/3rd
The flavorful profile rolls into the final/3rd. Smoke production moves to the high range. The well balanced and flavorful profile continues right to the nub.
Overall
The Cory’s Blend #4 provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn.
Well done Cory!
Thanks again to brother Cory @Chacocll for the sample of his personally blended and rolled cigars for review.
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