J F R Lunatic Habano

Flavor and Character

Toward the final few draws the blend leans into its darker notes and lets the lighter ones fade back The finish hangs around quietly, not demanding attention but not disappearing either. While you’re leaning back a little farther than before you realize you’re timing your thoughts between draws instead of checking your watch and the longer you sit with it, the easier it is to forget the clock.

Without you really noticing when it happened the cigar quietly takes control of the pace and the rest of the noise from the day sits a few steps farther away. After that first inch is gone you begin to pick up more than just the basic tobacco taste with touches of coffee, dry cocoa, and a bit of wood weaving together. The result is a profile that feels familiar in a good way. After that first inch is gone the flavors start to show more of themselves showing a line of warm spice over a simple, grounded tobacco core. The result is a profile that feels familiar in a good way.

The Experience

Toward the final few draws the flavors pull in tighter and feel more concentrated You’re left more with the memory of the time you spent than any one flavor. A little further along the smoke thickens and carries more weight on the palate with hints of earth and toasted grain sliding in quietly. The change is slow, but it makes the cigar feel more complete. As the burn evens out the blend opens up and feels more sure of itself with hints of earth and toasted grain sliding in quietly. Nothing really jumps out of line; everything just settles into place.

• Taste: Hints of cocoa, roasted nut, and dry fruit over a bed of straightforward, honest tobacco.
• Strength: Medium Bodied
• Rating: 94
• Reddit Notes: Mentioned by smokers who like a cigar that feels straightforward but still has enough movement to stay interesting.