5 Vegas AAA,  5x56,  aged over 1 year.  After a winter of sketchy weather, it is time to head back outside and start smoking again.  This maduro has aged magnificantly.  It was a great cigar before, and with a little time in the humidor it has become fantastic.  Strong barnyard odor, smooth as silk, meaty and chocolate.  Mild spiciness, quite a bit of pepper still with strong gut kick.  Great.

Paired with Greg Norman Sparkling Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.  A really nice inexpensive champagne.

69 degrees on a beautiful dry day.