A large 7.2×49 stick that offered good promise from the start with a strong medium-full bodied leather flavor and great pepper zing, followed by a long pepper and spice finish. By the 2nd half it mellowed to medium losing the leather and most of the spice bringing a smooth nutty flavor. Unfortunately the remainder of the smoke was marred by a very bad burn requiring touch-ups and a relight, ruining …

A medium-full bodied smoke with a rich, oily mouthfeel. Really nice nutty flavor with a touch of spice on the clean short finish. Minor burn issues that corrected themselves. Excellent blend of flavors that played off each other perfectly! [nggallery id=26]

A long mild-medium bodied smoke, 1 hour 45 min until it got hot at the band point. Rich creamy textured smoke from an easy draw on the loose side. Excellent burn producing a medium grey ash that held on for 1 1/2 inches. Flavors included nuts, coffee, leather, a touch of creme at points and a hint of pepper on the short finish. Available as a cosmetic factory second. [nggallery …

[nggallery id=22] Mild-medium bodied, with a light creamy textured smoke. Very loose draw, excellent burn. Overall flavors are nutty and woody with a touch of leather at points and a small pepper kick at the end of the short finish.