I got two of these in a sampler and didn't really enjoy the first but I was fresh to the cigar world so thought I just didn't know enough to appreciate it. After a time when I understood better I smoked the other and found I could taste more but there just wasn't much to taste. I found it very earthy with a subtle cocoa and coffee undertone but not much else. It burned well, reasonably straight line, no dark spot like you had. It does have a long burn time and I smoke quickly. All in all, I probably won't be buying another for a long time.
Man, you must have gotten a bad one. I'm enjoying one now, and it's burning perfectly.
Very smooth for a full-bodied cigar. Leathery, and then some sweetness starts to develop. Some pepper, but not overpowering. I think it's a very good cigar, and it's had some lofty ratings just about everywhere.
I agree with the medium kick on this tasty chocolate bar.
Thank you Jim for your spot on analysis of the Cigar. I totally agree. I’ve had several of the 660. Haven’t been impressed.
I've only had one and it was in whatever vitola the black labels come in. I thought it had a nice sweetness and was a chocolate bomb
Suppose to be the highest rated 60 guage by cigar aficionado lol. Have you tried sinistro last cowboy? Conn broadleaf but I don't think they do 60 guage. They have a 56 guage though. Personally the larger guages overwhelm the wrapper flavors.
Like most of cao it's a pretty 1 dementional cigar. Not a fan of large guages but I'll usually punch cut a figure 8 as the draws are usually airy.