A light breeze makes lighting a bit of a challenge, but the burn line is sharp. A sweet nuttiness comes forward as red pepper jumps from the retrohale. The smoke is plentiful, but light and not creamy. The lightly toasted bread from the cold draw comes front and center, stealing the attention from the pepper. A sweet butter note accompanies it. I begin to taste maple syrup?! It is clear to my palate and confusing to my brain. How can this be? What witchcraft is this? It is subtle but it is there. It’s like smoking a stack of almost burnt pancakes, drenched in butter, and topped with a slightly sweet syrup. The savory notes of salt, nuts, and bread blend well with the creamy and buttery notes. The subtle sweetness accentuates it perfectly. The red pepper from the initial few retrohales has mellowed to black pepper. The ash is grey with a few streaks of black. The burn line is straight, despite the cool Georgia breeze. A spicy cedar note lingers on my tongue. The black pepper once found on the retrohale is gone, replaced with baking spices. Toasted wood begins to dominate the flavor profile, while the sweet and savory notes play supporting roles. A floral note begins its dance with the sweet and savory, adding its presence to the support of toasted wood. The Claro would be amazing paired with a good cup of coffee. I’m kicking myself for leaving my coffee at home.