Todays smoke Camacho Connecticut (Robusto)

I’ve got to start with the one real hiccup the burn. This one fought me. I had to trim a bit, relight, babysit it until it finally settled into an even burn. That kind of start has never really happened to me before with a Camacho. I’ll absolutely try another down the road and see if it was just a one-off.

But once it got going, the experience was pretty pleasant. The flavor profile lined up nicely with what the brand and reviewers describe, though I experienced it in my own way:

The smoke carried a soft, creamy base there was a gentle richness underneath everything.

I picked up earth and cedar (or woody undertones) layering in the background.

There was a touch of spice on the retrohale, just enough to keep things interesting without overpowering.

Occasionally, a light citrus brightness peeked through, especially early on.

I also got hints of nuts or a roasted-nut tone, though subtle.

The chocolate / cocoa tones I mentioned earlier were mild.

So, in all, not a bold bomb, but a nicely balanced, mellow-to-medium smoke with depth. For a morning or mid-afternoon pairing (especially with coffee), this cigar really hit the spot.

One more thing I’m curious about: what humidity levels do other cigar folks tend to keep their humidor / environment at? I lean between 69–72 % depending on the stick’s thickness, the season, and indoor vs outdoor temps. But after this experience, I’m wondering if that range might sometimes contribute to slower ignition or weird burn behavior.

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