Very light draw from the start, paired with a larger ring gauge than I would normally gravitate toward.
The wrapper began to peel slightly at the cap, though I suspect that was more a result of my cutter than the cigar itself.
At $21 USD, it’s on the expensive side for the U.S. market, but relatively affordable by Australian standards. Visually, it’s an excellent-looking cigar with plenty of shelf appeal.
The early draw issues were eventually traced to a pinhole just above the band. A quick wrap with tape helped stabilise the airflow, and from that point the cigar really began to shine.
Flavour-wise, there’s a refined aged tobacco character throughout—mild, slightly sweet, and carrying a quality that strongly reminds me of a Davidoff. Once the draw was corrected, the profile opened up considerably, revealing notes of aged tobacco, light sweetness, white pepper, cedar, leather, and a subtle salty edge, all working together in impressive balance.
It’s a difficult cigar to describe because its strength isn’t complexity—it’s refinement. Much like a perfectly executed minimalist dish, there aren’t countless flavours competing for attention, but what’s there is delivered with precision and quality.
The burn was slightly uneven at times, but smoke production remained excellent throughout the experience.
Despite the early construction issues, this turned out to be a genuinely impressive cigar once it found its footing.
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