Southern Draw Kudzu Axil Lancero

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Southern Draw Kudzu Axil Lancero
6.5X40

Got this as part of an exchange package from Gomeitsmybday. So again, not having more than one to review, I am only giving my commentary, no scores.

1) Aesthetics: I am a sucker for a box-pressed cigar, add a little pig-tail head, a closed foot, and seal that all in a panatela/lancer size – done deal! And then you add the words “Soli Deo Gloria” (to God alone be the glory) on the band, and I give this a full blown 5. Now, add to this the fact that it was a very smooth, oily, beautiful maduro wrapper. A double band encircled it, and the colors harmonized nicely with the wrapper.

2) Pre-light Construction: Nicely rolled, solid, and I was a bit worried that it might be a difficult draw.

3) Post-light Construction/How it smoked: Well, there were no draw issues. It kept a decent burn line, and the white ash held determinedly for a good couple inches before needing to be coaxed off. You always worry about narrow ring smokes getting a little warm in the mouth, maybe I expected that and was temperate as I smoke it (not usually one of my character traits while smoking), or it simply didn’t happen.

4) Flavor and strength: Complexity wasn’t a strong point here as it remained pretty consistent throughout, but it was a very enjoyable consistency – predominantly cocoa and coffee, hints of citrus, and a bit of spice/pepper that tingles the back of the mouth.

5) Aftertaste/Finish: I expected a longer finish, but that’s OK. Light earthiness was the focal point.

6) Aroma: Here is where chocolate notes seemed to hold sway, but in an earthy way.

7) General Comments: If looks can sell cigars, this is a serious winner – but it is also a tasty smoke.

8) Recommendation: I will look for these, and if they are in my price range, I will pick up some.