Taste: intense tobacco and wood, slightly spongy, accompanied at the end by somewhat sweet notes.
Strength: mild-medium.
Shot: impressive, as befits a ring gauge as thick as the one on this cigar.
Layer: slightly ripe, fine, soft brown, with slightly marked veins, shiny and somewhat oily.
Combustion: almost perfect, very homogeneous and even throughout the smoke.
Ash: medium gray veined with dark grey, very compact and consistent.
Aroma: intense tobacco and wood accompanied by hints of leather and spices, especially pepper and cinnamon.