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Gentlemen, grab your cutters. Today, we’re dissecting Drew Estate’s Fat Bottom Betty – a cigar that might just redefine your idea of a sweet smoke.
The Balance: 85/100 – Good Right off the bat, Betty hits you with sweetness. But don’t write her off as one-dimensional. As you progress, that initial sugar rush gracefully steps back, allowing a harmonious blend of flavors to emerge. It’s sweet, yes, but with purpose and restraint.
The Draw: 80/100 – Good Let’s be frank – the draw starts off tighter than a new pair of leather shoes. You’ll work for your smoke in the beginning. But stick with it. By the final third, Betty loosens up, rewarding your patience with an almost ideal pull.
Development: 85/100 – Good For the first two acts, Betty plays it cool, slowly dialing back the sweetness. But in the final third? She flips the script. Suddenly, you’re hit with a peppery heat that’ll make your lips tingle. It’s like Betty decided to trade her dessert menu for a spice rack.
Complexity: 90/100 – Great Here’s where Fat Bottom Betty really struts her stuff. We’re talking honey-roasted cashews, sweet cream, and buttery notes, with cameos from toasted marshmallow and vanilla. There’s even a floral whisper if you pay attention. The first two-thirds are a creamy, buttery dream. The final third? It’s like Betty grew up overnight – woody, earthy, with coffee-like bitterness that’ll wake up your palate.
Construction: 88/100 – Good to Great Betty’s got an interesting party trick – a covered foot. She failed the first sit test, but like a true lady, she recovered gracefully. Expect an even burn, a strong core, and a maduro wrapper that’s pure eye candy.
Finish: 93/100 – Great to Epic The sweetness doesn’t ghost you – it lingers on your lips and the back of your mouth like a pleasant memory. It’s the kind of finish that has you reaching for another draw before you even realize it.
Overall: 87/100 – A Good to Borderline Great Smoke
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Bonus Round: Betty leaves behind an ash so white it could blind you. The aroma? Sweet, naturally. Nicotine strength sits at a comfortable medium, while the body flexes from mild to medium-full. And the smoke? Smooth as silk.
Bottom line: If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to smoke a gourmet dessert, Fat Bottom Betty is your answer. She’s sweet but complex, familiar yet full of surprises.
So, what do you say, gents? Ready to let Betty sing her sweet serenade to your palate? Drop a comment if you’ve danced with her before, or if this review has you reaching for your lighter.
Remember, life’s too short for mediocre smokes. This is Ty, signing off until the next light-up.