I have decided to branch out a little bit more into cigars, from my usual pipe smoking. I would only recommend this particular one, for a casual smoke. To shake up a routine for a change. I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of this cigar, not too str... Read Moreong and very smooth. The second half was like taking a bullet, and I did not enjoy it. But for its price, smoothness in the beginning, I would recommend this cigar to an avid cigar smoker who wants to try something new. Read Less