AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon Gordo

This is a 6 x 60 box pressed, Cameroon wrapped, Nicaraguan cigar, very similar in profile to the double robusto, but not as full bodied

Appearance and Construction: Light in the hand, box pressed, Cameroon wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and filler. I noted a spike on the first ashing which might have resulted in a tighter draw.

First Puff: Mild

Draw and Burn: Burn was fine throughout, draw was a little resistant, despite the light packing of the cigar. 

Flavour and Complexity: Cameroon flavour was quite distinct. Otherwise, a medium roast, cocoa flavour. Not as complex as the robusto.

Body: Medium 

Strength: A little strength towards the final third.

Finish and Aftertaste: Good long finish and pleasant cocoa aftertaste.

Aroma: A light but fleeting aroma, pleasant but not intense

Ash: unremarkable, held on twenty minutes.

Balance and Consistency: Balanced and consistent, perhaps lacking a bit of body.

Time smoke: 90 minutes

Overall: Quite satisfying.

Same 90 minute smoking time, but less complex than the robusto

October 16th, 2022: Much the same as the previous cigar with the same proviso: not as complex as the robusto. Around 90 minutes. Quite satisfying. 

April 1st, 2023: A much milder version of the double robusto, both in flavour and body. Easy draw and burn. Pleasant at 90 minutes.