If you look back – even relatively recently – barber pole cigars were a novelty that meant to be…well…eye candy. But some blenders took them more seriously than others. One of Southern Draw’s latest releases, the Ignite Barberpole is anything but a novelty. Dual Ecuador EMS and Nicaraguan Maduro wrappers burn in tandem, creating flavors that teeter between cedar and sweet cream, then spices and coffee. It’s an endless carousel of flavor and complexity married to perfection by Robert Holt’s blending room skills. In short, this Ignite’s got the looks, got the flavor, and it’s even got a reasonable price tag. A must-try indeed. – Jared
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