Review Notes: I decent, but not exceptional Cuban stick. This cigar (box code BVD 9/04) comes attractively wrapped in the trademark Japanese paper. It sports a slightly mottled appearance with a couple sun spots on the wrapper. Medium veining. Solid construction wihtout soft spots. Easy light. Good draw. Even burn without the need for corrections or relights. Gray black ash. Started with wood and nuts, and then introduced an herbal overtone with touches of wood, flora, and nuts in the first third. The middle third brought an intensification of the herbal and woodsy flavors, as well as raw tobacco. The last third continued with the herbal/flroal foundation and became a bit tannic. All in all, this 45 minute mild-to-medium bodied smoke was fairly one dimensional in that the flavors didn't change tremendously throughout the experience. I don't particularly care for an overly herbal cigar, but those that do will definitely enjoy this one.