I nice short cigar flavoursome but last about 30 mins from lighting , excellant taste plenty of smoke a a good draw , these cigars burn evenly , but without the harsh taste of machine made of the same size , a lot of smokers complain that small cigars are harsh on the pallette , but not these , I found the quality of tobaaco the same as the Hamilton robusto ,not a kick ar** ride but just right , the spicy flavours are complimented by a good rum or calvados , but a columbian mild roast coffee will go well with them , I've smoked some out on the shoot or infront of the easel and would definatly reccomend them , to experianced smokers & novices looking for an inexpebsive alternative to a cuban of the same size.