I rate this cigar at 95. Great smoke! Main flavor notes of chocolate, carmel, spice, floral, earth and nutmeg. Undertones of white pepper, coffee, wood and cocoa. Full body smoke and strength. This is what a cigar smoking experience is supposed to be! Cigar Afficionado rating 94. FIRST THIRD Subtle chocolate, cocoa notes and caramel. As the first third comes to a close there is a slightly floral note developing. Creamy milk chocolate with coffee dominates the palate. The retro has tamed down to a baking spice with nutmeg front and center. Cocoa powder on the finish with a feint white pepper on the back end. SECOND THIRD Develops some charcoal notes.There is a steak like note present as well. Earthiness shifts to the front but is matched by a smooth aged tobacco with a dark chocolate as a foundation. The retro hale is a creamy mix of nutmeg with a little white pepper coming in a few seconds after. Black coffee mixed a little bitter chocolate on the finish. The creaminess disappearing. FINAL THIRD Develops notes of leather and coffee, with a subtle spice through the nose. It’s bitter, earthy, sweet, and just a little creamy. Red pepper moves to the front on the retro with Nutmeg and fades into chocolate cream pie finish.
