Review Notes: An amusing sticker on the celophane of this cigar states that it is made in the Dominican Republic and NOT made from Cuban-grown tobacco. It's a good looking cigar, well-made with few imperfections. It smokes well as the draw, burn, and ash are all fine. The first half of this smoke tastes like warm air, meaning to say it's flavorless. Towards the end some dull wood and pepper comes out, as well as some nicotine; not much of an improvement, but better than nothing I guess. Not a good smoke with a rather high price tag as well. I've never had the Cuban version, but it has to be better than this.