HdM Epicure #2 SLE AGO 16 (XNYRW5)

[Jfeath74]

New Years Eve evening, a few hours before heading out to a small get together with family and friends, decided to fire up a HdM Epi. 2.

1/3 - Cigar appears to to be superbly constructed with a silky smooth rosado wrapper that has plenty of sheen and no visible large veins. Draw cold seems near perfect with just a slight resistance. Cream and clove primary note with cinnamon on the fringes. Some cedar and an earthy mushroom note as well. Lots going on here but full of flavor and very enjoyable. 

2/3 - Cream and cedar with a bouquet of baking spices, including cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Draw is perfect, burn is razor sharp. Coming in just under medium strength. 

3/3 - Cigar has had a

lush creamy texture throughout but in the final third the earthy notes of mushroom, green bell pepper and leather have overpowered the much preferred baking spice notes. 

 

Appearance 10/10

Draw 10/10

Burn 10/10

Aroma 9/10

Complexity 9/10

Taste 44/50

Total 92