I'm a fan of dark, bold blends.
@brian_bkeeps their cigar photos private. What follows is the public record of their taste — in their own words.
I enjoy medium to full-bodied cigars with earthy, leathery, and sweet flavor profiles, often with cedar notes and a touch of pepper — complexity is important to me. Construction quality is a big deal; I've been burned by poorly made cigars and won't go back to brands that can't deliver a consistent draw and wrapper. I tend to gravitate toward natural and maduro wrappers and appreciate cigars that offer good value without sacrificing craftsmanship.
I had to even out the burn several times, but that happens with almost every cigar I smoke. I think it is probably user error or the fact that I smoke outdoors. first third is very peppery with sweetness on the…Read more
dried fruit notes before light.
It started creamy and mild with the Connecticut wrapper on the foot. cocoa with a hint of pepper. As it hit the maduro, the leather came out, as did a hint of dark sweetness. still cocoa. the sweetness builds through…Read more
peppery with an underlying sweetness. it has a long, pleasant finish. hints of cocoa.