Review Notes: I have tried a few of these cigars and have noticed a marked improvement with age. The first one I had was only in the humidor for about 1-2 weeks, just to try to even it out. At first it was very good with mocha and cocoa notes, but then about half way through, it became pretty harsh- not unbearably so, but enough to taint the experience. My next go around happened when I found one in a cigar store with plume on it. So I anxiously bought it and had it with coffee and my- what a difference. One of the best cigars I have ever had. Super smooth, tons on coffee and cocoa flavors with occacional spice notes- devine! There is not much else to say about this cigar which has not already been effusively opined. My one word of caution is, make sure you age it for a while before you go smoke it, those who rate this one down usually have had a green one. This is one of those cigars that really changes and improves dramatically with 6+ months in the Humi. On the other hand, cigars like the Gran Habano No.5 only require about a month to reach a super smoke and do not change that much after that, imho. Great cigar- highly recommended once aged. My top 5.

Review Notes: One word. Fantastic. Period. Nothing more need be said. This cigar, beautiful in appearance, flawless in construction, is one piece that sought to be savored . The cigar started off with a nice rich spiceness towards it, and as it went, it exploded into a tornado of complex, but mighty flavors. I noticed the cigar's flavor was dominant in espresso like notes. After taking my last sad puff, I literally cried like a child being denied his beloved sugar sprinkled candy! Get this cigar, for it is HIGHLY recommended, and tastes like a fine premium Cuban habano, if not....BETTER than!!!

Review Notes: Had another one of these having smoked a pile of cubans in the time since my first review. My rating has gone up a lot, these babies are solid, really a pile of flavor, great burn, a top drawer medium-full body NC cigar. A real winner. No twang but everything else is there.

Review Notes: Smoked this one not knowing what to expect ( who does on a first time smoke? ) it took a little while to get going but when it did it had a complex and nutty taste that I enjoyed very much, good cigar and the price is reasonable for what you get.

Review Notes: ...there are few cigars to match this one. I keep coming back to the Serie R #5 natural time and again and I have never been disappointed. Strong, smooth, flavorful smoke that wonderful character and very civilized burning characteristics. This is my go-to sub $6 smoke and it has few peers.