La Gloria Cubana mdo4 unknown (SvHC)

[dominattorney]

round 3, and it's another skinny. This one has been one I've always wanted to love, and when the example is on, it delivers. I've had more than half of the sticks from this box plug and be unsmokable but let's roll the dice, only 2 left. 

Starts off subtle and sweet, with spices and cream on top of light, toasted tobacco. Photos are sharper given the time of day, but its after dinner so let's pour a ferret and see how this thing develops

 

Draw is worryingly tight, but never gets too tight to enjoy the flavors. Past examples have seized up around the halfway point and gotten bitter as I fight the draw with every trick in the book. This one is rolled well enough to avoid that problem, but I don't think it will hold up down to the nub. 

Fernet is an excellent pairing, and the flavors stay mellow and pleasant throughout. I may have to buy another box if the final example shines like this one did. Lovely evening and very enjoyable smoke. 8 of 10