Review Notes: A damn fine looking cigar, with pretty veins on a dark brown shiny wrapper leaf. Slightly box pressed in an almost oval shape & hefty. The burn & draw are fine, with plenty of smoke. The only detraction to the construction is a spongy aspect. A bit strong the 1st couple of draws, but it smooths out quickly. About two thirds of this cigar shows little change, with a smooth power & a slightly sweet leathery tone. In the last third, a bit of spice comes forward for a bit, but it is soon dominated by a saltiness to the palate that is not all that pleasant. Overall, a very nice cigar that is beginning to come into it's flavor profile. The flavor seemed to be out of balance for the 1st few months.