Review Notes: No need to have a fancy band on this cigar, all that is needed to know is that it is a Padron. The overall appearance is very nice on this stick. The wrapper was dark and oily with a nice smooth construction. The cap was a little ugly but that was fixed with the Xikar with no loose ends to be picked out. The construction was solid all around. The foot lit very well and held a nice even ash that was solid with no soft spots to make runs or re-lights a habit. The taste was medium with notes of rich peppery wood and a nice spicy finish of toast. A must try cigar.