finally got around to trying a 601 blue the other day and thought I would share my thoughts
5.2x52
Construction: good, not soft spots a few larger veins
Prelight: simple cut and first draw is sweet tobacco
First Third: sweet tobacco, coffee and cocoa
Draw: on the tight side but not difficult
Burn: good waivers a little but no need for touch up
Ash/Smoke: ash is firm and a good amount of smoke
Second Third: the coffee cocoa combo still remains
Final third: pretty consistent flavor and for those that like a sweeter maduro this is right up your alley
Strength: medium
Flavor: medium
Overall: when I read in the first post that this was a better cigar than the JJ maduro I was excited, maybe too excited, the JJ maddie is one of my favorites and I really enjoy the subtle spice and pepper that mixes in the with sweet flavors, I also feel the JJ is a more complex cigar with many flavors coming in and out of predominance though out the experience
that said this was not a bad cigar, just not in my wheel house
Scoring
Construction: 9/10
Prelight: 4/5
First Third: 12/15
Draw: 9/10
Burn: 9/10
Ash / Smoke: 8/10
Second Third: 8/10
Final Third: 8/10
Overall impression: 17/20
Total Score: 84/100