Farm Roll - SSR

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A gift from a BOTL. At least 2y since he was last in Cuba, or so he says...wrapper aroma of leather and hay and age...cold draw very mute, just a touch of spice...incredible savory aroma just from toasting the foot...first puff is a BANG of toffee and caramel...crispy citrus and spun sugar soon follow...wavy burn, but probably my fault, it seems to be correcting....pain grille and olive oil, very creamy, but with a pleasantly mouthwatering bitterness...dropping an octave in profile about 3/4in in...suddenly much richer with no bitterness at all...smooth as silk, very light textured smoke...getting in to 2nd/3, mellows to mild as can be while still keeping a strong flavor presence: creme caramel, cafe au lait, beurre blanc profile...picking up steam again at the halfway point, flavors pick up intensity, to drop and spike back up higher than before every other puff...very stiff ash still hanging on while approaching the final third even while typing - great roll...meaty unami texture begins...still pale cream flavors, just with bones underneath...starting to get some nicotine...must be very strong as I'm not sensitive...1st ash falls at 1.5in to go...still creamy smooth...absolutely wonderful...just an edge of bitterness creeping back, probably due to resin buildup and heat, but it balances the excessive mildness...I have zero experience with this type of cigar and am in no way versed in the terrior of Cuba...starting to get overwhelming tarry with about an inch to go...lets up a little...nicotine stings...mellows back out after a rest...picks up strength again immediately with a puff or two...I give in before I singe my fingers...

Thanks for making this a priority @El Presidente

[M777]

Sounds like an epic farm roll, thanks for sharing!

[Sandman]

I’ve smoked quite a few of the La verdad by Papos. Your review is spot on. Very nice review!

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10 hours ago, Sandman said:

I’ve smoked quite a few of the La verdad by Papos. Your review is spot on. Very nice review!

So, this is a known thing??

Awesome, I can hope for more!