[nggallery id=49] This 6×54 belicoso stick offered a very straighforward espresso and nut flavor profile, with a slight pepper heat on the finish that built up as it went along. The body gained momentum from mild to medium to the band point, at which I stopped. A burn issue at the 1/2 way point prompted a partial relight, and it recovered and burned normally after that.

[nggallery id=48] This very nice box pressed 6×50 dark chocolate stick offered a great light tobacco pre-light aroma. The flavors changed constantly to the 1/2 way point, offering woodiness, nuts, cream flavor and texture. A slight pepper heat was present on the top of

[nggallery id=47] This 6×52 dark, oily stick gave medium-full bodied flavors of cocoa, tobacco, nuts and a slight pepper heat on the finish. Unfortunately it did have some construction issues. Draw was excellent, with just the right amount of resistance for easy control. Available as a cosmetic factory second called X-Out Liga “E”.

This 7×50 stick brought a mild-medium body, wood and nut party to the table. Very typical in flavors, not so typical in the perfect draw and burn, at a very attractive price-point. It lasted just over 1 hour to the band point at which the whole thing became very soggy and hot, and I stopped. Thank you VERY much to AJ for this generous donation, I greatly appreciate it! [nggallery …