Victor Sinclair Series 55 Habano Churchill

 
General Information
Cigar Brand: Victor Sinclair
Line: Series 55 Habano
Size/Vitola: Churchill
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Box, Sampler, Single: Sampler
Purchase Date: 4-17-2014
Smoking Date: 6-24-2014
Packaging: Cello Bundle
Price (Per Cigar / Per Box): Gift
Where Purchased: Thompson's
Meal/Beverage: Ice Water

Overall Appearance and Presentation Of The Cigar
Wrapper Color: Mottled Brown
Consistent Color within the Box: Yes
Oily / Dry: Dry
Veiny/Toothy/Smooth: Veiny
Cap Construction: Single Cap
Packaging: In Cello
Ease of Cutting: Good
Construction: Very Firm, Unyielding

Lighting and Burning Properties
Even Initial Light: Lit using matches, slightly uneven.
Even Burn (Initial): Slightly Uneven. 4/5
Even Burn (1/3):Straightened Out 5/5
Even Burn (2/3): Sightly Uneven 4/5
Even Burn (Final): Uneven 3/5
Resting Smoke (light, even, smoldering): Light
Burn Rate (slow, perfect, fast): Perfect
Ash (solid, black, white, crumbly, etc.): Solid, White, Fell off halfway.
Relighting Required: No

Construction
Draw (Initial): Good. 4/5
Draw (1/3): Good 4/5
Draw (2/3): Perfect 5/5
Draw (Final): Perfect 5/5
Wrapper Stays Intact: Yes.

Taste
Light, Medium, Full: Light
Bitter, Harsh, Smooth: Smooth
Sweet/Salty: Slightly on the sweet side.
Bland, Medium, Spicy: Mildly Spicy
Comments Pre Light: Sweet Hay, Hint of Cocoa
Comments (1/3): Medium smoke, mostly mild tobacco flavor, hint of leather as well as the initial hay.
Comments (2/3): On the fuller side of light, same mild tobacco flavor with a dash of white pepper on the forefront and a whisp of leather on the finish.
Comments (Final): Same as 2/3 but with an increase in pepper.
Describe any changes in the body or flavor: Body stayed the same for the most part. It didn't have a very complex flavor, but it was still fairly enjoyable.
Aroma: Pleasant
Finish: Nothing To Add

Conclusion
Buy Recommendation: If on sale.
Final Comments: Surprisingly not bad considering the low pricepoint these typically stay at. I believe it would make a good beginner or everyday smoke.

Thanks for the review. A lot of information in a clear format.

I can't take credit for the format, I saw IronPeddler's reviews of the Tobacos de la Cordillera cigars and liked it a lot.

'sweet hay'....aka....mary jane ???
 
 
 

 
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Nicely done!