Cigar Characteristics:
Aroma: Sweet aromatic a hint of wood, light caramel in color, then dark tobacco under wrapper
Size: 52 x 6 ½
Cost: $ 8.50 (Jan 2017)
Smoking:
Draw good, a bit tarry.
Duration:
1 ½ hr
Libation:
Federalist Red Blend 2014
Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tart cherry, good body, not much bouquet, mouth feel a little thin
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