Marsh Wheeling Cigar Review: A Dominican Disappointment

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Brand: Marsh Wheeling
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Manufacturer: Topper Cigars
Shape: Panatela
Size: 7×34
Burn time: 15-20m
Wrapper: Connecticut Broad Leaf
Filler: Dominican
Binder: Varying
Taste Rating: 6.5
Smell Rating: 7
Burn rating: 8

Overall Score: 6.75

Sat down at my favorite fire pit with this long, thin cigar (or stogie when going with the traditional word).

Had a first puff with hay, hickory, and subtle, earthy notes. At the half-way point a sweet back end came through. Although the last third became bitter and peppery with just a hint of newspaper. It felt like a punch to my tongue.

The cigar even began to drip from the cap that was becoming extremely gummy. I snipped the cap to finish the smoke. 

A disappointing end to an exciting start. It was like watching a horse race only to see the horse you bet on die at the finish line. Not. Good.

I was hopeful I was going to enjoy it more considering the rich history of the brand.

Though, for a $2 smoke, it could have been worse. I suppose…