Review Notes: This Cigar starts with a strong punch of Cedar and Sweet cocoa flavor at the tip, possibly because of the filler wrapper ratio. But it loses its punch within the 1st ten minutes and takes on a small bit of bitterness. As has been suggested, some time in the humidor might help to add some complexity to this still very nice smoke.

Review Notes: I love this little guy. A 20 - 30 minute smoke with awesome flavor, a great draw and lots of smoke. Medium bodied. I just wish it was 3 bucks instead of $4.75. I will knock down the "Value" score a little because it is just a little pricey for such a little cigar. But I will continue to buy 'em.

Review Notes: I let this one age a fw months longer... boy what a difference. The draw and burn were perfect, where the burn was off on my previous review. For a small cigar, this one is packed full of flavor. The spicey and roasted nut flavors are met with a nice sence of wood and earthy tones. A great melody of flavors. Great little smoke when you are in a hurry and don't have much time.

Review Notes: a great smoke for someone who does not have a lot of time on their hands to puff a chuchill....lots of warm nutty flavors....great construction

Review Notes: I tend to agree with not loving this stick right outta the box. It aint bad but is never near its potential. Which is why starting in 1996 I began rotating 2-3 boxes to where the one I am smoking out of is generally about 3 years aged up. The box I am in the middle of now is from May 2005 and is magnificant, as were its predecessors. I invariably try one or two out of each new box with the same experience; not much depth/complexity, just spice. Sit on these a couple years and they turn into a sublime and complex finger burning masterpiece every single time. Something that these share with the Don Carlos is the box. They both benefit from being naked in the origianl box for an extended time as the aromas in the wood greatly enhance both these blends. As with so many cigars if you do not like them now sit on 'em. It has taken me several years to learn which cigars are worthy of aging and which ones are not; with more than a couple surprises in the mix both good and bad. For me this is what make the cigar experience more hobby and less habit. Picking up where the maker of a fine med-full bodied ciagr left off is very cool and worth the time and patience in the end.