Review Notes: Went to cigar fest '07 and got one of these as a sample. Out of all of maybe 50 assorted samples...this one was one of my favorite. After talking with Alan Rubin I was sold (what a cool, approachable, friendly guy). I later got a deal on a box of these (even though I couldn't stop staring at the 'Freak') because I absolutely LOVE the look and size of this cigar. I've smoked about 5 now and I've never had a split wrapper. Pretty much every one of them needed touch-up here and there to keep the burn even, but not to the point that it takes away from enjoyment. This cigar doesn't have a lot of nuances, BUT it does have a nice coffee background and creaminess throughout. I could care less if it changes profiles a hundred times... the one profile it does have tastes good to me. They do get a little bitter after the band, so I don't nub them, but until that point this is one helluva good smoke.