Review Notes: I have smoked countless cigars from all over the world. Since I can't get cigars from the ISOM on a regular basis, I've settled on this cigar. I visit the Padron offices in Miami at least twice a month. They Padron family has always made this a plesurable experience. They have helped me out in some of charitable ventures. Having said that, I smoked the 3000 maduro for the first time in October of '06. I have enjoyed the Padron line ever since. A nephew of the Padrons told me that once you start smoking Padrons on a regular basis, it's hard to smoke anything else. He was right. I love the cocoa flavor profile and the general consistency of these cigars. I finally have a go to everyday cigar I can call my favorite. You can't beat the value anywhere.