Cigar:
Room 101 The Big Payback Chavala Connecticut
Specifications:
Purchase date: 2023
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper Color: 1Claro
Wrapper type: Equador Connecticut
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Mexican
Vitola: Robusto (5.3x50)
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Fernandez
Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez Factory in Esteli, Nicaragua
Humidimeter: 64%
Current Production: yes
Price: $7
Environment:
Temperature: 56 degrees
Humidity: 93%
Wind: N/A
Setting: My regular spot in the little, outdoor smoke shack.
Paired with: Iced coffee
Pre-smoke Comments:
Very smooth, somewhat veiny, claro wrapper with invisible seams, with a medium length, smooth cap, a firm bunch with just a little give, very easy cold draw with no taste.
Burn Comments:
Nice, even burn, flat coal, typical, mottled black ash.
Draw/Smoke comments:
A very easy draw, excellent smoke volume, and smooth cool smoke smelling strong, fragrant wood.
Flavor/Taste Comments:
Of generous richness, body and perfectly balanced, generous flavors of woody, floral and spice tastes.
Finish/Aftertaste Comments:
Modest strength, medium length,finish/aftertaste of woody, floral, and predominantly spice.
Summary Comments:
Excellent smoke. I thoroughly enjoyed it, although not as much as the score reflects. I try to keep my personal feelings out of the scores as much as possible and the flavor wasnt my thing really.
Overall score of 97 out of 100, which is outstanding on the scale.
Category Scores:
Appearance/Construction__14_____ 15
Burn____15___15
Draw__10____10
Smoke volume __10____10
Smoke character __5___5
Aroma__5____5
Flavor/Strength__15____15
Finish/Aftertaste___10_____10
Summary___13____15
TOTAL____97___ 100