I really have been looking forward to enjoying this cigar, ever since I received it as a gift. It rested in my humi for about 5 months, and I lit it up last night. This is not just a cigar, it is a cross between a stogie and dessert. The shaggy foot lit up with amazing ease, and as the burn line of the filler approached the wrapper/binder, the rest of it caught up with ease. The initial burn allowed for tasting of just the filler, which is a nice touch to add to the complexity of the cigar...
The first thing you notice is the wonderful scent, as strong as the ACID Blue's. On first light the draw is exceptionally smooth. It doesn't give off as much smoke as some of the shorter, fatter cigars, but the taste is superb - lots of floral notes, the green tea flavor along with fruity flavors. Because the flavors are infused and not flavored you get a much more subtle taste experience....
I only smoke flavored cigars and you don't see too many reviews of them on these sites so I thought I'd do a couple. Here's a tip for you regular cigar smokers - don't keep flavored cigars in a humidor with regular cigars. I gave a few samples to a friend of mine and the flavors transferred to his other cigars - he wasn't pleased! Also, keep any cello etc wrappers on in the humidor. Anyway - here goes with the Juicy Lucy. The burn was as good as perfect on this cigar. The first thing you not...