Review Notes: I have sat around and smoked these with about 30 different cigar lovers, and the word "harsh" has never come up. Even as we all approached the nub (which happens every time). This smoke will always be in close reach in my humi. For those who said it was too harsh...pair it with a good stout or porter (drink cool, not cold). Smoke it sloooowly, savor. Its a powerful smoke and the hotter it gets the harsher it will be. It is up to individual taste as to whether you prefer the natural or this, but this is what a maduro should be. Lots of bitter-sweet chocolate, coffee, and roasted nuts.