Well packed, lightly resistive draw, great construction. It hits the num nums right from lightup with lightly-candied roasted almond, salty cashew, and hints of the way luxury black leather smells. The 2nd third roots it in a quintessential habano profile (mild black pepper, cedar, and light earthiness) with marzipan hints. Retrohale calls the salinity and leather up to the front with loads of sweet toasted cedar. Final third is where this cigar loses its wheels: bitter earth and burnt coffee masked the rest of the deliciousness underneath. Purging helps, but ultimately returned to unpleasant after a handful of draws. If you’re not smoking down to the last inch, consider this a 5 star cigar imo. If you typically do and this sounds like a profile you’d like to enjoy for an hour or more, maybe look at the toro – that’s where I’m going next.