Smoking the Maduro, I'm not expecting Montecristo smoothness, but as soon as I pulled this cigar off the shelf I can feel the exceptional construction and consistency that Diamond Crown is known for. These come in boxes of 15, and of the cigars left in the box at the store, all of the wrappers look uniform like they came off of the same plant. When I cut the cigar I look at the filler leaves inside and I was pleased to see a tight bunch with just enough space to allow a good draw. Cigars that are bunched this well stay lit longer and run cooler, in my experience.
Lighting this cigar up is another satisfying experience. from the first puff I knew I was in for a good Maduro smoking experience. This cigar isn't very strong for a Maduro, but it is satisfying in all the ways I enjoy from a dark wrapper. I find that dark wrappers offer more natural sweetness than a natural or Connecticut wrapper. The burn is even and cool, from the initial light I never had to fight with it to get a satisfying draw and the ash burns a nice chalky white shade, which is indicative of good soil minerals and drainage.
This is one of the better medium to full bodied cigars I've smoked. I mostly like very full bodied cigars, but this has exceeded my expectations I like this a lot more than the Connecticut wrapper Diamond Crowns. They definitely are priced at a premium bracket and I would say that it delivers on all fronts; construction, flavor, draw and finish are all above average. I drank a Sprite with this cigar, but I'm going to revisit it with a VSOP Cognac next time, liquor from grapes I think brings out the sweetness of the Maduro wrapper without adding bite. I recommend this cigar to anybody that wants to smoke Maduros but finds most of them too strong or nauseating. This cigar would also be good for somebody that is stuck on Connecticut wrappers and would like an introduction to a fuller bodied cigar.
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