This is a review of a cigar I received in a "Cigar of the Month" batch my kids got for me at Christmas.
The pre-lit draw - very much a "nada". Not much there as far as impression - a bit of pepper on the lip, that's all.
First draws - remind me of my first cigars back in the late '80s. "Yeah - I'm a big guy now - look at me smokin' my stogie. Hope it gets better. Will say the smoke output is nice & creamy.
Ok - it's cookin now. Very smooth. No kick - no harshness. Very bland. Kinda like instant oatmeal - not terrible, but would not order it if I had a choice.
Will say one positive thing for this sucker - it stays lit without any extra attention. Have left it alone for a period of no less than 10 minutes - and she is still lit perfectly. Burn is VERY even. AB should take notes on how to construct a cigar.
Ash is really good and tight - held to 1.25 inches before I elected to tap.
While not complex - it is a decent smoke. Not buying this for myself, I cannot respond to value - but I'd pay 2 to 2.75 for this guy and be happy.
JTL
