Review Notes: I consider this to be one of the best values out there, and definitely a contender for best smoke under $5. I keep boxes of these around along with LGC Serie 5's which are also another outstanding >$5 stick. The 554 is fuller bodied and stronger, but delivers the same complexity and array of flavors, as well as copious amounts of smoke. I have been through boxes of these and while the construction in terms of appearance can vary, I have never had one that was plugged or that went totally awry in the burn department. The great thing about this cigar is that it is equally at home at a football game or a black tie event.