Chocolate and a hint of fruit. That’s how the first third starts after the initial light. There’s an nice cedar note weaving through the others. Black pepper dominates the retrohale. A saltiness lingers on palate. Sweet cream and fruit, with just a hint of coffee. These flavors are bold but not without nuance. The burn was razor sharp on two of the three smoked. The last one I smoked (and took pictures for, seemed to burn a bit wonky all the way through). As for the ash, it is grey with black streaks. It’s a tad bit flakey and doesn’t appear sturdy at all. We’ll see how long the ash holds on for. The cedar note is really coming through now, followed by a chocolate note. The sweet cream and fruit lingers still on my palate. Black pepper stings the nostrils as a spiciness begins to tickle my throat. As the first third winds down, the flavors begin to soften. Not to say they were harsh, but they are definitely mellowing. The chocolate note is deepening to more of a coffee flavor. The sweetness is still there, but more fruit and less cream. I deposit the ash in the tray and it holds its shape. Unfortunately, it has caused the burn to become wonky.