Review Notes: Sorry, my overall experience would certainly be a "8" or "9", however, I accidentally entered "5", not realizing till' the review posted. My apologies.

Review Notes: This cigar starts with strong flavors of coffee and cocoa, yet it gradually fades into slight hints of cream and cherry, with just a pinch of pepper. Very enjoyable, as it has a great draw and a mild/medium, semi-sweet flavor. I would agree with K2snow, its a lighter maduro for certain.

Review Notes: I have smoked many of these over the years but never really aged any of them. I did smoke my last one from about a year ago and it was unbelievable.The wrapper looked like it was dipped in olive oil when I took it out of the cellophane. I can't describe the experience, but I will say it was one of the best!

Review Notes: this was the smoothest smoke i ever had, the draw was tight, because the cigar was packed so hard, but it wasnt to bad, this cigar is very well constructed and looks beautiful, the taste was nutty, with hints of cedar, very sweeet, with a great taste left on the lips, the end got a bit hot but nothing bad, and this burned slow even and steady.

Review Notes: After a terrible first experience with the Samba, I decided to give this one another chance. This one burned perfectly unilke the first one, had none of the harsh notes, and was basically a joy all the way through. If they all end up like this one and less like the disappointing first experience, this has all the makings of a new favorite.