Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua and Honduras
Appearance 8 /10
Construction 15/15
Aroma 18/20
Burn 15/15
Draw 10/10
Flavor 27/30
Price - Approx. $5.25
Lance's Rating 93/100
This cigar is a cousin to The Edge - Maduro and Corojo. This is a mild to medium bodied cigar, and is a great change-up if you are looking for something light and very creamy to smoke. This one really gets high points from me for being such a great cigar for a very reasonable price!
Appearance 8/10
The wrapper is smooth and virtually seamless. Personally, I am not a huge fan of the Connecticut shade wrapper, but this one is actually quite attractive none-the-less. It is devoid of the normal banding, and it is delivered in a rough unfinished cedar box. Its a no-frills great cigar!
Construction 14/15
Much like its cousins; the maduro and corojo ... The wrapper is firm, oily and velvety to the touch. It is crafted beautifully and is very stout despite its relative thin Connecticut wrapper.
Aroma 18/20
This cigar has a wonderful sweet aroma that is quite bold, but not overpowering.
Burn 14/15
The initial lighting and subsequent burn were very even and predictable. It produced a light grey ash that was dense and firm to the touch.
Draw 10/10
The draw was a little easier than the others in The Edge line ... a little too easy for what I would consider perfect, but it in no way detracted from my enjoyment of the cigar, so it still gets a 10/10.
Flavor 27/30
This is a very smooth and flavorful cigar. It is very creamy throughout, and can be smoked all the way to the end without having any overpowering bitter tastes. It has hints of roasted coffee and cream, with a very short and smooth finish -- Very well balanced. Of all of the cigars that I have tried, The Edge line by Rocky Patel are sure to be my go-to-cigars for years to come. I can't say enough about them.
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