83, 049: Caldwell Midnight Express Toro 6 x 52 with thanks to PapaWhiskey
This one was better than the ones I have had from my sampler packs. They’ve probably rested much longer in PW’s and then my own storage. Not much to brag about on nose and cold draw, kinda like barnyard / hogwash. The kick off was slight black pepper and leather with a touch of savor. First third mild leather, savory, salty, occasional toast and just a hint of cantaloupe on retro, or it could be closer to cucumber. It was very pleasant and unique through the first third, that was the last of the cantaloupe / cucumber type flavor. Second third the leather maintained with occasional mild hits of burnt toast and light mineral. Into final third minerals pick up with a few hits of dark cocoa but not a lot, saltiness gone but minerals pick up. Halfway through the final third the cigar wasn’t burning well and I had to relight 2x then gave it up. Almost made it to the end. Excellent burn and draw up to that point. Thanks, PW for an enjoyable smoke.
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