Wrapper: Oily/smooth

Band: Very attractive

Would you look at that beautifully colored, oily smooth wrapper on this bad boy!

I absolutely loved the Amazon Basin, let's see what this one has in store.

Wood

Herbs/spices

Wood

It starts off quite woody, with some herbal flavors in between.

Sweet

Herbs/spices

Sweet

There's a lot of smoke but it's a bit yellow-ish in color. No smell of rotten eggs, though, so it's probably OK. Just the regular carcinogens to worry about.

Herbs/spices

Animal

Herbs/spices

Nuts/beans

Nuts/beans

The ash is firm but a bit flaky around the edges. Not a problem, just messy.

Nuts/beans

Herbs/spices

Animal

Pepper

Nuts/beans

The development in this cigar is really great. Some basic flavors throughout, but different enphases from inch to inch.

Nuts/beans

Sweet

Alas, the end strikes like a thief in the night, with a sudden drop-off of all flavors. Oh well, all good things must come to an end. Definitely a great smoke but I liked the Amazon Basin better.

Draw: Good

Burn: Good

Ash: Good

Strength: Strong