[nggallery id=71] This 6×50 stick offered very creamy smooth flavors including wood, leather, cocoa and a hint of chocolate at points, with a nice pepper kick coming in and out on the finish which was very short and clean. Burn was very good needing only a tiny touchup 1/2 way through, and the draw was excellent with just the right amount of easy resistance. 1 1/2 hours to the band …

[nggallery id=70]This 6.5×52 stick has a unique wrapper/binder, offering both a conneticut and maduro combination in a twisted spiral pattern called a barberpole! At times it reminded me of a more potent Vintage 1992, but quickly transitioned into something all it’s own. The overall body was medium-full, but it did go up and down slightly over the course of the 1 1/2 hour burn. Construction was excellent with a near …

This 6×52 stick offered a near perfect burn with a very tight draw giving a mild-medium body experience. Flavors started out with a great light leather, with toast, nuts and tobacco following. The finish was short and clean till the last third where it became more substantial and heavy. Overall it took me back to the Rocky Patel R4 minus the spice, reviewed here. [nggallery id=69]

This 7×56 stick started out promising, albeit with simple flavors of pepper, tobacco and a hint of sweetness. By the 2/3 point 45 min in though, the flavors had changed to a nice smooth nut but then unfortunately the stick became unsmokeable in a matter of seconds prompting a recut and relight, with horrible flavors afterwards. Full details shown in the video. [nggallery id=68]