Review Notes: This is a rustic looking cigar with noticable veins and rough exterior. It starts off with a natural tobbaco flavor combined with some pepper. Smoking through the first third it is a pretty strong cigar...not for the mild smokers out there. In the 2nd third it mellows a little and starts to leave a sweet aftertaste on the palate. Also in the second third an earthy bitter chocolate shows itself. Overall I enjoyed this stick but would not be my first choice to smoke.