Review Notes: As much as I want to figure out a way to use this cigar as a weapon, I figured since I spent so much on it, I'd go ahead and smoke it. Taste was leather.vanilla with chocolate tones coming in about halfway through. Medium bodied and smooth. Burn and draw were very nice. Even though this is a great cigar.. it's price is a bit silly. As much as I'm sure I could have devised a way to turn this cigar into a lethal device, I'm glad I opted to smoke it.

Review Notes: How do you smoke a $20 bill? Just buy a platinum tubo and light. Even though a Lexus automobile has sylish design and a personality which appeals to individuals desiring to display their given financial status, ask any parts person and they'll tell you it's really just a Toyota Camry in disguise. Many of the same components, just delivered in a much more shiny package to justify the increase in cost. I think that pretty much describes this cigar. It burned well, construction gets an A+, and the aroma is wonderful. But hey, you could say the same about a fireplace. The overall package is deceiving. I guess I was expecting more from this little silver bullet than it was able to deliver. It's not the first time I spent $20 bucks for a cigar, but it is the first time I felt cheated and a little mislead especially with all the hype and ratings surrounding this cigar. So for all of you contemplating this purchase, I leave you with these final words. "Try this cigar, live and learn, and you too can watch your $20 dollars burn."

Review Notes: Nice chocolate brown wrapper with minimal veins. Excellent construction with no soft spots. Easy light - no harshness. Smooth draw and even burn the whole way down to the nub. Gray white ash. Started with a little leather and a whisper of sweetness, but really opened up about 1/3 way down into spice and a hint of vanilla (at least to my palate). The complexity intensified at the halfway point, but was not in your face. It remained very smooth and enjoyable, right to the last. I know these aren't cheap, but they are worth the price in my book. I had bought a 5-er, and would definitely by box to save for special occasions.

Review Notes: A very flavorful cigar, with great apearance and a great shape. It burned nicely, (not too hot) and maintained good taste throughout. It also had a more mild/sweet flavor than i expected. If you are going to splurge on a smoke this is the one get. enjoy!

Review Notes: This is one of those rare cigars that is everything it advertises and more. Its promoted as being aged in old cognac casks; the subtle flavor of this shows through, not in a flavored cigar fashion, but in a sublime aroma that is incomparable. Utterly smooth flavor devoid of any harshness whatsoever but without any sacrifice of flavor. Ideal construction, firm, very even burn, stays acceptably cool right to the nub. The packaging is not only gorgeous, but protects its flavor and keeps its moisture even. I bought a package of 5, smoked one, and knew I'd have to find out how great these will be after aging. If there is a downside to this cigar, its that its price prohibits most smokers from enjoying it more often than a blue moon. Nevermind that, buy two of these, one to age, and one to convince you that its worth aging.