Review Notes: Ugly lil' bugger, but tasty. Pulled a couple from an '05 box, and they could still use more time. They're tannic on the tongue even before lighting, but that mellows out after half an inch or so. The burn was erratic and the draw a tad tight, but the cigar is saved by a toasty, slightly peppery flavor that runs to leather toward the end. The finish is earthy and persistent. A really pleasant sweet caramel twang on the nose adds another dimension. Full bodied smoke texture, but only medium strength at most. The ash is a mess. Beastly appearance, iffy construction, but nice flavor overall.