This is the second half of my review of this cigar. I’m sorry to say, I was not much more impressed by my second tasting than by my first. I still had burn problems on a clear, windless day after a light with a nice torch lighter. I am pretty convinced the burn problems were not my fault – and even if they were, I’ve seen a cigar self-correct worse issues than these. As for flavor, again, I got a pretty nice combination of earth, leather and cocoa, with an added bit of cedar this time. The problem is that this is a very subtle cigar. Maybe it’s too subtle for me, or maybe I’m just looking for something else. The flavor is very dry, and usually in a maduro I like something a bit stronger, sweeter and / or more peppery. As I got a couple inches into this robusto, I kept expecting a little more oomph or a new flavor or two. No luck. If you’re into mild-to-medium bodied cigars, this might be a great pick, but for me, if I’m going to have a maduro, I’d much prefer something like the C.A.O. Mx2, which is decidedly medium-bodied, but still has plenty of pepper and bitter chocolate to give it some heft.
2.5 out of 5 stars.
