Review Notes: First of all, if mild cigars are your preference, dont read any further. Second of all, if you are new to cigar smoking, go find a Conn Shade stick to smoke and evaluate. I don't understand how a cigar can be flavorful yet "too"strong, nor do I understand those claims of cigars being so strong you get buzzed. This is a grown man's full bodied smoke. Nice oily wrapper, minimal veins, and a sharp burn. Prominent flavors are spice and licorice, with hints of cherry. The finish starts long and gradually gets shorter. If you got a bad one, keep buying them to you hit pay dirt, they are extremely affordable and available. I smoked this only after one week in the humi.