At first grab, your eyes are drawn to the band. As a fan of tattoos, I appreciate the artwork here. Creativity of bands almost seems like a declining art. The smooth chocolate colored wrapper’s appearance is toothy and veiny. At first light, I get a woody chocolate feel with a faint taste of spice. As I roll through the middle of this stick, you get an appreciation for the complexity of these flavors. Chocolate, woody, leather and just enough pepper to keep your interest is consistent as I smoke through and enter the final third. Reluctantly removing the band, the stick continues to get better in strength and flavor introducing a bit of toasted almond  flavor to this great mix. Overall this has been an enjoyable smoke from our friends over at Dapper and I’d give my 2 cent recommendation on this one. The La Madrina smokes medium to near full. The burn is great with no touch ups necessary. The flavor profile keeps your attention and is a delightful mid-afternoon stick. I’d put it in 3rd position in my 5 a day regimen. This rich chocolaty, earthy, leathery and creamy stick will keep your interest and your senses peaked! Complexity and good construction is enough to keep you calling for more. Get your hands on one, you won’t be disappointed…