Smooth Nicaraguan

Beautiful smoke. Strong notes of white pepper and bitterness initially. Once it warmed up notes of leather and cashews come out. 2nd 3rd. The cigar becomes much creamier with soft cashews and leather. Paired with a cabernet sauvignon which went quite well. The leather/ cashew from the cigar was a nice counterpoint to the red berry/oak of the wine. There was several construction issues with cracking/canoeing in the wrapper at both ends (hence lower rating).