Review Notes: I've had these for a year now and they've changed little. For the technically curious, I've kept them in all their original packaging -- box, cedar sleeve, and cello. They're fine for a small smoke, but that's about it. Starts with a decent kick, but fades quickly. Like almost all vitolas in the "A" line, these are plagued by a short finish. Pleasant flavor, but it dissipates almost instantly on the palate. I had this one with a cup of medium roast coffee and some chocolates, and the smoke stood up to neither. Nothing to hate here, but I just find them to be a tease. There are better small format sticks (Camacho H3s), tastier maduros (too many to list), and better values (again, too many to list).

Review Notes: A more even performance than four months ago, when it fizzled quickly after a good start. These things burn really slowly. If you wanted to nub it, you could easily invest 45 minutes. Still one-dimensional, and will probably remain that way, but it's a fun little smoke.