Tabak Especial Negra Robusto

[Kreth]

The nice folks at Famous included a couple of these (one robusto, one toro) in my latest order. Confirmed with CS that it was a promo and not a goof, and decided to fire one up ROTT.

Humidor time: None

Prelight: The wrapper was blotchy, with a couple of prominent veins. I seem to remember the same blotchiness on the Java, so I wonder if it's a side effect of the infusion process. Cap looked decent and this cigar has a shaggy foot. Prelight draw was easy, tasting of coffee with too much sugar, thanks in part to the sweetened cap.

Burn: The burn was fairly straight. Ash was a little flaky, but solid. Draw was easy. This was a quick smoke. I didn't nub it, but fairly close, and in only 45-50 minutes .

Flavor: This stick actually had decent flavors: coffee, and occasional notes of cocoa.

Summary: Like the Java, not something I'd smoke every day. Decent flavors, although I think it would be much better without the sweetened cap.
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