It is quite a treat to have a discontinued cigar like the La Tradicion Cabinet Series. With a little bit of toasting with the match, the flame caught on rather quickly and I was off to a good start. To begin with, this cigar is reminiscent of a very savory chocolate bar: notes of dark chocolate and coffee ease their way onto the palate, greeting me with what is about to be a very enjoyable cigar....
Flavors of cedar from the prelight intensified, bringing forth a crispy dimension to the notes. There is a slight sweetness on the palate, lingering after exhale, but not as strong on the inhale. A hint of latte is apparent on the retrohale, mending nicely with the woody notes of the smoke itself....