Black Works Studio NBK

Today we have the Black Works Studio NBK.  This cigar has a medium brown wrapper and is boxed pressed with a closed foot.  There are a few visible veins and invisible seems.  The cigar is very well constructed and looks beautiful.  It comes in at 6 X 46.  After lighting, the draw is slightly snug and smoke output is at a minimum.  The draw flavors start of with some earthy black pepper flavors.  The finish continues the earth and black pepper and adds in some faint coco powder notes.  The finish stays on the palate long into the next draw and is at a medium body.  The burn through the first inch is wavy but not an issue.

I've burned down around two inches now and the draw has opened up slightly.  The draw still hits you with a black pepper punch as well as the earthy notes.  The finish continues to be heavy on the earthiness and the black pepper spice and flavor.  A creamy textured cedar has also come in at the tail end of the finish.  After a few more draws a small amount of leather has crept in as well.  The burn remains wavy and I did finally have to give it a touch up to keep it from tunneling.  The body is medium to full.

I've burned down three inches and the cigar went out on me.  I discovered that it did tunnel a little bit.  I re lit the cigar and continued to get some earthiness and black pepper and creamy cedar.  The re-light did not seem to effect the flavors that I was already getting on the draw and the finish but may have hindered me from getting any transitions.

I sat the cigar down and the 1 hour and 3 minute mark.  Overall the cigar was enjoyable.  Luckily for me I like earthy and peppery cigars medium to full in body.  If you like a bold cigar with transitions every few inches this will not be the cigar for you.  However if you like a well constructed  and aesthetically pleasing cigar that burns for just over an hour and is a pleasant experience, give this one a try!

Thank you to Black Label Trading Company for sending this cigar in for review!
Check them out at blacklabeltrading.com

Price: $9.00

Appearance: 10/10

Draw: 16/20

Burn: 17/20

Flavor:  16/20

Complexity: 15/20

Burn Time: 10/10

Overall Score:  84 / Enjoyable Cigar