Review Notes: This cigar is classy to the eye. The cigar itself is cedary and a bit tangy somehow. It became quite hot in the last 2 inches and acrid. Still, not a bad smoke. I'd try a larger ring for less heat.

Review Notes: I recieved a five pack of these nice look dark sumatra cigars from JR Cigar as a freebie when I bought a box of Fonseca Cedars because they ran out of the Fonseca freebie that was originally supposed to go with it. I have to say that I think I got an upgrade. I kept these in the humidor for 2 months prior to trying one, so that may have made a difference as far as the drying out problem others have mentioned. This is a full bodied, but not too strong beauty. The cap was my only complaint as far at the construction, but the burn was perfect. The flavor was what I have come to expect from Hoyo, with a little more fullness. No harshness in this gar at all. The smoke was blue and the ash white with a little grey in the burn lines. I only needed to tap this one about 5 times as the ash was sturdy as any I've seen. Perfect draw as well. I smoked this one to the nub. I really found this to be a very very good cigar for a "bonus" pickup. Simply the best Hoyo I have had.