Five Silly Blind Reviews

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Cigar #5



Construction: 5x50, light/medium brown wrapper, very solid

Pre-Light Draw: A smooth draw. A little sweetness is detectable.

1st Third: Upon lighting, this cigar is very peppery and harsh. The harshness quickly subsides, leaving behind a bit of sweetness. About a half inch into the stick, the sweetness takes control. Sweet and smooth with a slight bit of pepper through the nose. The cigar is very solid; the ash is firm and holds on past the two inch mark. Toward the end of the first third, the sweetness subsides a little and a harshness joins it.

2nd Third: The sweetness and harshness combine for a flavor that reminds me of toasted or burnt sugar (toasted marshmallow?). It's not bad, but not great either. A tangy flavor is detectable as well.

Final Third: Sweetness and burnt flavor continue. It's not bad, but I'm beginning to get bored with it. At the last inch, the cigar starts to get bitter.

Final Thoughts: This cigar was ok. Not spectacular, not bad, but just ok. I'd like it for a morning smoke w/ coffee, but it's not a good afternoon/evening smoke for me. This is something that I would enjoy and not worry about putting it down after smoking half of it (which is what I tend to do in the mornings if I'm rushed for time).

That was an Alec Bradley Harvest Selection Robusto. I really enjoy these for the price. I like the toasted marshmallow flavor you were tasting.

Great reviews, Andy!

MCS