I definitely received mine earlier than most but I seem to have lost my note with the exact date they went in the humidor. It would have been on or about 12/5, so I nearly made it for a full 30 days rest before I had to sample my first. Construction was immaculate. Beautiful Colorado wrapper with a light oil sheen. Aroma at cold was slightly barnyard. The draw was perfectly snug (Goldilocks would have bit her tongue). First light put a smile on my face and a tip of my hat to Rob and Hamlet. You gentlemen had me fooled! I may be a bit of a novice with CCs but the flavor profile rang Habanos to me. Wish I had some experience with the Partagas SdC No. 3 to offer a comparison, but I don’t doubt that it’s close. Flavor notes I picked up included nutmeg, coffee with cream, and slight cocoa on the finish. The retrohale was silky smooth. A wonderful choice for celebrating the new year and I can’t wait to journey along with the remaining 24 sticks.
92/100