wrapper: Ecuadorian
fillers: Nicaraguan, Dominican

Appearance: The appearance of this cigar was kind of rough. There were quite a few veins showing, and there were some rough spots as well. The box press shape however was quite flawless. 9/15

Draw/Burn: The draw was quite firm. However, it produced a lot of smoke for such a tight draw. The burn was pretty even for being in the wind and it being decently windy. At one point though, it got a bit uneven, but soon corrected itself in the wind. Ash was also quite strong and stayed together for about 2.5 inches. Before falling off. If I was not outside it would have went longer. 22/25

Taste: This cigar started out instantly with a nice smooth creaminess and cocoa almost like a dark chocolate. Then as soon as the creamy dark chocolate started to announce its presence, I got what seemed to be a java bean flavor profile. Kind of a chocolate, coffee flavor. Finish was not that bitter. Not terribly complex, but bold and fantastic flavors. 22/25

Overall: This cigar performed very well in the wind. Ash held for a couple inches twice before being blown off the cigar. This cigar never went out, and I never had to retouch it. The flavors were quite bold, and I was drinking warm tea while smoking it. The flavors were the exact opposite of the splenda sweetened tea I was drinking, which probably made them stick out even more. I would love to smoke this cigar again, without wind, with some more age and with a cup of coffee. 32/35

Total Score: 85/100

canac,
Nice review. This is sorta a sleeper. However, I've found at my B&M and excellent smoke. But, I'm partial to the Ecquador Sumatra wrapper anyway. Very nice smoke, creamy and does seem to have a cocoa flavor mixed in with the rest.

Not trying to steal your thunder but I'd recommend it.

Oh definitely it is. I also believe they only come out once a year. Though the quantities are quite high, and the demand is not that high, so they stay around for awhile. They are darn good though, I think 2-3 years could do this cigar crazy good.

I always let my sit in the humi for a week or two after coming home from the B&M. Seems like the longer time they sit, the better they get. Then it gets hard to let em sit!!

True that. I have a Partagas Vintage 1997 thats been in my humidor for a couple months now. I had one when I first started smoking about 3 years ago, and I dont remember what it tastes like. So I am going to try it out. I also have had a Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ sitting in my humidor for about 6 months. So I have a couple sitting there resting for me waiting for a special occasion.