I'm a new cigar smoker, only having been smoking for 2-3 years now and I usually stick to mild cigars such as Monte #3. I tried this after hearing good things about it and boy does it hit hard! Started off medium with strong notes of toast, bran and leather. After the first 1/3 it really turned up another level, the power increasing to full bodied leather and wood, a bit of spice creeping in also. The strength really hit me, like someone had punched me in the back of the head, not unpleasant but not what I am used to. Finished off still strong but not harsh or bitter, the toasty bran coming back for a second appearence before the finish.
Great cigar for those who like full strength cubans, now I just need to lay down for a while!
