Leathery with a very slight spice and a bit of sweetness...
Apparently the tobacco is a blend of all ligero types, which I have to say I like - they have that spicy full-bodied taste that I tend to like in a cigar - so these have always been a bit of a favorite....
Certainly a cigar that grabs your attention from the beginning, even with the peppery pre-light flavor. The pepperiness continues when you light it and it has an added spiciness to it - very strong & powerful....