JackK1971 purchased this cigar on 2009-01-01.
The thing I love about these cigars is the wonderful construction - they never let you down and are just consistently good. Also for a medium to full-bodied cigar, they aren't too strong - you are not overwhelmed by it. The draw is pretty good as well.
As soon as you start into it you get that great leathery taste, those nice hits of pepper with it, but its also got the sweetness to it as well - it is such a great combination of flavors. It has a firm solid light gray ash and a nice clean slow burn.
As you get into the second third of the cigar it gradually starts to build from the medium. The flavor is still pretty consistent - you still have those almost earthy type, sort of semi-sweet chocolate flavors interspersed with the pepper.
The flavor builds more in the final third of the cigar. The burn is even and slow - pretty consistent throughout the whole cigar really - just shows how well it is constructed. The flavors are also pretty consistent throughout. It is a solid cigar - great rich taste - not much variation but you know what you are getting and they are pretty consistent whenever I smoke one. Overall, not as good or complex as some I've had, but I have never been disappointed with a Patagas Black either - I'd certainly buy another box of them.