BBF - Unknown 2020 (BCCRW)

[ChangBang]

Smoked a BBF I got as a single from the store around the same time as the Xmas sampler - so thinking it's probably around the same date as that being Jun 2020?

Been in my dry box for a 4 days and had it out on my counter for a day.  Cut revealed a good draw so let's give this a light!  

1 - Opens with a strong leather note with earth and cocoa.  After maybe an inch, I'm starting to get cream come into the fold.  Finished off with coffee and chocolate flavors with a bold leather being present throughout.

2 - Burn is getting wonky with it wanting to canoe real bad.  Lots of touchups but that's a minor annoyance.  In this third, flavors are starting to get more intense with leather, cream, and cocoa.

3 - More of the same with the 2nd third - leather, cream, and cocoa.  Flavors get a touch lighter not being as strong as the 2nd, but still stronger than the 1st.  Luckily I just filled up my lighter as there are lots of touchups and relights during this last third.  

Overall - 5.5/10 - The same ranking I've had as before.  It's a slightly above average cigar, but I would reach for the BRC if I wanted to smoke a 1hr 30min+ smoke.  I think I get stronger flavors in the other sizes with these being a bit muted.  

[Chibearsv]

Nice review.  Your comparison to BRC is on the money.  BBFs I've had are good but BRC are a step up in flavor for me too.

[karp]

Nice review! It does sound like a BRC from what you describe. I’ve gotten some malty / honey flavour from the BBF too, but admittedly not always. This seems distinct from the BRC imho… maybe worth giving these another try sometime.