[rjs]

For my second Secret Santa cigar, I smoked a Puros Indios Piramide #2, natural.

My overall smoking experience and rating was an 8.

The #2 is a big, almost intimidating cigar, unless of course you're ready for a big smoke! On the afternoon of New Year's Eve, I'm ready for a big smoke. The #2 is very good looking cigar with a beautiful oily wrapper. A little soft to the touch, but the light and draw are ok.

This cigar didn't have a strong aroma or a lot of smoke. The burn was mostly even with a firm, almost white ash. This #2 is actually what I'd call a refreshing smoke. A very clean, light taste that builds to a medium bodied smoke by the time you're half way through.

The taste is Honduran all the way. Not heavy or overbearing, but on the lighter side especially for a big ring guage cigar. The maduro versions are a little more full bodied.

There is a little power towards the end, but nothing that requires sitting down. This is a good day time smoke with a light beverage rather than an after dinner cigar.

I'm a little biased towards the maduro, but this is an excellent, well made cigar. It was certainly the right smoke for the afternoon of New Year's eve. Many thanks to my secret Santa!

... rjs