Punch 8-9-8 -LMB JUL 19 (SELRW)* (MDMBNAT*)

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* Man, does my beard need a trim

I love the Dalia vitola, and was thrilled when these came out last year, despite their price.

I've been smoking them occasionally since their release to track their progression. I think I'll let them rest for another year before I try again. And I think I'll be rewarded for it.

1st Third:

True to the previous examples I've smoked, roasted nuts and chocolate, right out of the starting blocks, though slightly less intense in strength and body than when they were first released. Delicious.

2nd Third:

Here's where I think it's time to rest these. The flavors become fairly muddled, with some promising tea and citrus notes popping up here and there. Solidly medium bodied.

3rd Third:

There's a marked pickup in body and power, though it's nowhere near as noticeable as when they were first released. Nut and chocolate flavors are more defined again...but again, I think they'll be more focused a year or two from now.

All told: I give it a 91...which I consider a fine score. I expect that they'll be in the mid-high 90's again on the future.

Terrible photo. But it was taken in the garage in the winter during a global pandemic...I haven't been dressing to impress of late. ?