Strength: Medium-Full
Tasting Notes: First light is a revelation. Ultra-dark chocolate, dark brown sugar, whipped cream, coffee beans, and vanilla bean instantly begin. Hints of toasted almonds, tanned leather, and cinnamon stick follow immediately. The finish is long adding a rich cocoa note. The retrohale brings a cayenne pepper burn.
As it progresses, waffle cone, cedar wood, and clover honey emerge. Additional hints of cashew, black tea, and hickory wood appear.
Halfway, the blend intensifies even more. The body becomes more robust as the strength jumps up a notch. Cappuccino, clove, and licorice come to the fore. Toffee, mocha, custard, and maple.
Last third, everything crescendoes! Caramel, espresso con panna, and nutmeg are added to the mix. All-spice and ginger tingle the tongue. Cocoa flavor emerges and remains all the way to the nub! Absolutely PHENOMENAL!