H. Upmann Half Corona EBP DIC 23 (FS1024)

[Pyramidas]

1/3: Draw on the snugger side but manageable. The initial draws reveal notes of sweet cream and toasted tobacco, with hints of baked bread. The finish is long, carrying the sweet cream note, though the smoke has a fairly dry texture. The burn is slightly uneven but self corrected and didn't require a touch up. Flavors are medium, with a light-medium body and low smoke output.

2/3: Sweet cream and baked bread take center stage, with subtle vanilla notes emerging toward the end of this third, adding a touch of complexity. The finish remains long with the sweet cream and bready note, though the smoke still has a fairly dry texture. The flavor intensity is medium, with a consistent light-medium body and low smoke output.

3/3: Vanilla and buttery toast dominate in this final third. The finish is long and sweet, highlighting both flavor notes, smoke texture continues to dry out the palate. The flavor profile has intensified to a solid medium, while the body remains light-medium. Low smoke output continues throughout.

Final thoughts: Some great flavors, saturation and development, though not very complex. The drying sensation this smoke leaves on the palate detracts from the overall experience. Still young. 

Smoke Time: 41 minutes
Score: 87