Taste: The Partagas Maduro No.1 (25) delivers rich dark chocolate and espresso with leather and black pepper notes and a background of molasses sweetness and toasted nuts
Strength: Full-bodied
Shot: Smooth and robust with a balanced draw and evolving layers that move from spicy and earthy to sweet cocoa
Layer: Oily dark Maduro wrapper with a deep chocolate brown color and slight toothiness typical of Connecticut Broadleaf or Ecuadorian Maduro style wrappers
Combustion: Even and consistent burn with a steady, reliable draw
Ash: Firm compact ash that tends toward light gray with good retention
Aroma: Warm woody and leathery notes with roasted coffee, cocoa and a subtle sweet spice on the retrohale