Cigar:            Flor De A. Allones Especiales No. 5

Size:             38 x 5.25"

Country:          Hon

Wrapper:          ECSU, E

Binder:           CT

Filler:           Hon, Nic

Flavor Strength:  Med-Full

NicotineStength:  Med-Full

Date Received:    2004-11-18

Suspected Age:    Not old enough

Vendor/Price:     JR / 25 @ $12 (Special)

Beverage(s):      Water

Smoke time:       30 minutes

Date:             2005-03-05

Posted to ASC:    2005-03-06

Overall score:    1.0/5.0

Overall:    Bitter draw and harsh finish, draw after draw.  No hint of getting better.  Abandoned at the halfway point.  I don't see what other's see in this stick.

Ambience:   Fifth floor roof of building on the South Shore of Lake Union, Seattle, WA.  Beautiful afternoon sunshine with light south winds.  Taking a break from paperwork.

Construction:     A little rough.  Cute little pigtail at the head and the wrapper encroaches a bit on the open foot.  Some veining and a bit of tooth on the wrapper near the foot. 

Cut & Prelight:   Cut fine.  Draw good with a mild taste.  Spicey on the lips.

First third:      Immediately green bitter almond.  Burn a problem for the first inch or so.  Flavor mellowed somewhat, though still bitter and harsh on the throat.  Light gray compact ash that held to about 1.5". 

Second third:     Bitter draw and harsh finish, draw after draw.  No hint of getting better, and it's all I can do to force another try.  Abandoned at the halfway point.  I don't see what other's see in this stick.

Third third:      Couldn't get here from there.