Review Notes: I agree with much of what has been said by other reviewers here. It actually surprises me to see this in the list of cigars on this website when so many others are not (despite my requests in the past). How this one got enough attention to warrant a place in the list I'll never know. Most of Thompson's cigars are simply not very good. The "good" ones are just pasable, and never excellent. That said, this cigar is the best looking of their offerings. Then it goes down hill from there. The flavor is harsh and unrelenting. The aroma is strong and elicited many complaints by those in the cigar bar I was at. I had to toss this gar before someone tossed ME out. Inexpensive...yes. Cheap..yes Avoid...YES