601 Habano Red Label ~ Torpedo

[badwhale]

Smoke: 601 Habano Red Label ~ Torpedo
Drink: Anderson Valley B.C. ~ Hop Ottin IPA
Tunes: N/A

Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Draw: medium
Burn: n/a
Misc: about 60min+

Pre-light: Colorado maduro shade wrapper. Good construction with moderate to heavy veined leaf. Has a musty tobacco scent. Tobacco and black licorice taste when cut.



Light: Did the cedar splint, ‘cause the lighter is upstairs…Easy with a medium draw.

1st 3rd: Woodsy, spicy, oily and nutty. Yet, all smooth and balanced sofar. Off the bat, it seems I’m in for a treat here. The oil is a nice accent to the IPA.



Ash: Very well layered light gray. Holds on for 1 ¼”



2nd 3rd: Basically like the first 3rd. Nice woodsy, oil. Cut it open a bit more. Much better draw. Spicy, but not overpowering. Not creamy either, but well balanced.



3rd 3rd: Delcious. Very consistent. Woodsy and oily with a great balance. Yes, it does taste “Nicaraguan”



Overall impression: Great blend. Great cigar.

Thanks SLCraiders!

Will

[VancouverMark]

Thanks for the review Will.

Mark

[steffanan]

That ash just looks awesome. Nice even burn. I'm jealous!