Review Notes: Being a fan of every Oliva I have tried I was looking forward to this stick. However, it just didn't have the flavor of the robusto. The first 1" was pretty much non existent. It did pick up a little woodsy and light tobacco flavor, which were predominant throughout. Some slight sweetness and coffee notes appeared. The last 2" picked up some nice pepper. If you are into mild smokes, try this one. I like a little more flavor and body to my cigars, as my ale overpowered this smoke. The burn and construction were great; no touch ups needed.