Just finished my first IT Classic..the Chief, a hefty 7.5" x 52 ring cigar.

The construction was superb, albeit a bit soft. The H-2000 wrapper is flawless, dark brown, and supple.

The initial burn was a bit uneven, but that corrected itself after about an inch.

Almost immediately, there was a smooth, sweet, creamy, almost buttery taste that lasted thoughout...not a bit of harshness to speak of beyond the initial lighting. It is clear that the 2+ years of aging have removed any traces of harshness or bitterness, producing a mild-medium bodied flavor profile.

It constantly amazes me how tobaccos can produce such a creamy, buttery sweet taste. While not the full-bodied powerhouse taste usually associated with most IT offerings, this IT offering gives the smoker a very satisfyingly creamy, buttery sweet taste.

DD

I thought you might like that...

Since I enjoyed it on a full stomach following an early dinner, I think I'm giving it less credit in the strength department than it actually deserves.

The strength definitely grew as it progressed, finishing with a medium-full bodied character, but still buttery-sweet and smooth.

DD

I have not had one of the classics, but love their other lines. Rocky does a great job.

Later

Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

This is one line I just don't care for. I thought the special line Bear and such were OK but the others the super fuerte, corojo - nothing. I smoked a maddie this morning and it was just OK. I've probably smoked about 25 of these and have just never been impressed.

Maybe I'll give the classic a shot.

I tried a tomahawk maddie......rolled way too tight....smoked about a hundred bears before I found a different everyday smoke I rreallly liked...but I do enjoy the cameroon legends.

Oh yeah ....I do like the chiefs....good morning smoke.