Partagas 898 LMB FEB 18 (MPQRW)

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Party 898 paired with a Maplewood DDH IPA Tropicamo  at first light plugged as can be  pulled out the perfecdraw still no good  had to go to the xikar gullillatine just about 1/4 inch in as the cap was the culprit  instant relief kind of like on a long drive and you have to go ... get to the rest stop and do what needs done....  amazing !

1st third mostly earth and classy tobacco  no edges just smooth and nice  

2nd third it revolves into what it should be. Earth and really clean tobacco almost sweet and spicy. Also the espresso came out perfectly.  Not the American kind but the kind you will be served in Italy out of a real porcelain cup. Just delightful. 

final third more of the same. Very enjoyable smoking experience and took It to the nub as the storms came in. Just a great evening smoke. 

final smoking time 100 minutes. These are definitely smokable now but will be enjoyed for years to come as they have legs for days. Construction hard to rate b/c of the initial issue with the plug but once I solved this it was spot on. I would rate maybe 88 due to the plug issue, but after this def a 93 pointer.