Review Notes: After smoking the Mancha, I was a bit worried that the Conquistador might disappoint. It was definitely better, maybe because it was aged a few more months in the humidor. I'll try a Mancha in a few months and let everyone know. Anyway like other reviewers said, this gar has the taste of leather "big time" and it was a pleasant leather taste. Sure there were other taste like spice and nuts, but the leather came through. It was built good if not great and gave me a pleasant evening smoke. I like the old-time band look that gives it the sense that it's been aged.