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I am a leaf on the wind...
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General Information
Cigar Brand: Tabak Especial
Line: Dulce
Size/Vitola: Robusto Shagfoot
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Box, Sampler, Single: Single
Purchase Date: 4-27-2007
Smoking Date: 6-26-2014
Packaging: Cello Bundle
Price (Per Cigar / Per Box): $5
Where Purchased: Local B&M
Meal/Beverage: Ice Water
Overall Appearance and Presentation Of The Cigar
Wrapper Type: Connecticut
Wrapper Color: Light Brown
Consistent Color within the Box: Yes
Oily / Dry: Dry
Veiny/Toothy/Smooth: Smooth
Cap Construction: Double Cap
Packaging: In Cello
Ease of Cutting: Good
Construction: Slightly Firm, Sweetened Tip
Lighting and Burning Properties
Even Initial Light: Lit using matches, slightly uneven.
Even Burn (Initial): Slightly Uneven. 4/5
Even Burn (1/3): Slightly Uneven 4/5
Even Burn (2/3): Sightly Uneven. Required Touchup. 4/5
Even Burn (Final): Slightly Uneven 4/5
Resting Smoke (light, even, smoldering): Even
Burn Rate (slow, perfect, fast): Fast
Ash (solid, black, white, crumbly, etc.): Crumbly, Mottled Gray, Fell off after first third.
Relighting Required: No
Construction
Draw (Initial): Perfect 5/5
Draw (1/3): Perfect 5/5
Draw (2/3): Perfect 5/5
Draw (Final): Perfect 5/5
Wrapper Stays Intact: Yes.
Taste
Light, Medium, Full: Light
Bitter, Harsh, Smooth: Very Smooth
Sweet/Salty: Sweet
Bland, Medium, Spicy: Mild but not bland.
Comments Pre Light: Vanilla, Cocoa, Like a damn hot chocolate.
Comments (1/3): Reminds me of a cup of coffee when too much cream is added, but in smoke form. Sweet, very creamy, hint of cocoa, very slight bit of pepper when smoked too quickly.
Comments (2/3): The tobacco is more forward on the tongue now, but still quite creamy.
Comments (Final): The creaminess has finally dropped off a bit and has been accompanied by a roasty/nutty flavor. Well aged tobacco flavor is prominent.
Aroma: Very Pleasant
Finish: Smoked to the nub, very enjoyable.
Conclusion
Buy Recommendation: Yes.
Final Comments: Extremely good breakfast or dessert cigar. I could see this pairing well with a cup of Joe. Sweet, but not cloyingly so... as long as the sweetened tip is dealt with. May even convert those who don't cotton to flavored cigars.
I need to get a box!