Diplomaticos #2 - 12-Jan-2012

Diplomaticos #2 – 12-Jan-2012

Origin:  Cuba

Format:  Piramedes

Size:  52 x 156

Initial impressions:  Construction is a bit veiny.  Draw at cold is spot on.  Aroma at cold is woody, leather and earth.

Opening:  Opens up with a creamy, peppery and woody flavor.  Good draw, looks to be an even burn.  Medium volume of smoke.

First third:  Medium bodied to start.  Creamy notes fall away but leaves an enjoyable leather and spice character.  Good even burn.  Touch-ups only required after prolonged interruptions.

Second third:  Smoke volume increasing.  Body moving to medium plus.  Very earthy at this point with hints of espresso.

Final third:  gaining strength, moving to medium full.  Not burning as even as I would have liked, but no touch ups required during the second half.

Conclusions:  A good cigar but not representative of as good as this marca can be.