It's been a while since I've smoked an MX2. Truthfully, I don't know remember when it was that i last did that. However, since having tried their Italia, Brazilia, and La Traviata lines, I've become a big fan of the brand.
The pre-light aroma has some chocolate and coffee notes, with some barnyard aroma at the foot as well. The cold draw displays some resistance but nothing alarming. A very shallow cut left me with a primary cap that was pretty much ready to come off. Since there was only a seemingly double cap on the cigar, that was definitely a concern. The cutter I used was the "perfect cut" model that has a backing on it which prevents too much from being cut off. Usually it's literally the perfect amount but i guess with this particular stick the only thing that would have worked would be a punch cutter.
Once lit up, this stick has some very clear earthiness and wood notes. There's also a hint of coffee-like bitterness. The stick was very mild. That primary cap did come off within a few minutes and the draw was consistently tight throughout the entire cigar. It didn't open up until the last inch or so, which I would consider the result of a very tight roll rather than just a blockage.
Normally I would write more about a stick but this one was pretty flat. Flavors didn't really change. One positive about it was the burn, which was almost perfect throughout. I will say that I also gave one to a friend and he seemed to be having an easier time with his so it's very possible this was an isolated incident.
If you're someone who likes earthy smokes, this may be up your alley. If that's the case, it may not hurt to give it a try. You'll likely find it locally at $5-$6, so trying one won't make a big hole in your budget.
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