Arganese CL3 robusto 3 of 20

Appearance - a reddish brown hue adorns this wrapper, much like the first of the series, however it also retains some imperfections found in the second.  Although a smooth wrapper, there is no gradual discoloration showing a barberpole effect, but the many darker spots remind me of a leopard.  there are many small circular tears in the wrapper as well througout, most of them less than 1 millimeter in diameter and the largest one a little over two millimeters.

Construction - the draw is again good, although a bit tighter than the previous ones.  Elasticity remains the same when I press into it.

Pre-light taste - smooth cinnamon notes coat my tongue with hints of raisin sweetness.

Initial lighting - the spicy cinnamon flavour is again apparent, although there is a hint of sourness present.  Seems that cinnamon is the predominant characteristic in this particular line.

Aromas - much of the same aromas as the first robusto.  Vanilla spice fills my nasal cavities as I lightly inhale the trail smoke from the cherry.

Flavours of the smoke - Spicy cinnamon throughout, and notes of coffee and vanilla with a small sweet and tangy licorice essence.  The delicate earthiness comes and goes, but never overpowers the other flavours and works in a wonderful combination with the spicy cinnamon, the sweet tangy licorice, as well as the soothing coffee and vanilla to keep my interested in the smoke.  Towards the nub of the cigar, the spiciness subsides and the tangy licorice steps up, allowing for a smooth finish.

Summary - Well, this goes against the previous theory of the imperfections in the wrapper affecting the cigar as a whole.  The previous one might have been a dud, although still enjoyable, the third of the series has been just as tasty as the first.  So far, even though there are subtle differences in all the categories I take notes in, the construction has been so far the most consistent, not the same, just consistently well made in elasticity and drawing properties.  17 more to go, and I feel sooner or later I might have to start changing my accompaniment beverage from water to other beverages that cigar smokers tend to partake in, such as rums, scotches, coffees, beer, and soda.