Review Notes: I am offering my thoughts on the maduro, as I've not had the pleasure of the EMS. Can you say big? Kids could use this as a walking stick if it wasn't such a waste. A very well constructed stick that is almost black. Flavors are earthy, with chocolate and leather. Very smooth if you let them age for a few months. The burn has always been even in my experience. I believe that Native Americans may have used these as the source for their smoke signals - the volume is tremendous. Daily or for a special occasion, set aside some time for a long, glorious experience with Charles the Great.