Smooth, rich-bodied and produced plumes of aromatic smoke. Required a couple of re-lights, but this did not detract from an otherwise pleasurable 30-35 minute smoking experience. Despite the richness of this cigar it was not overly strong, although it did provide a good hit of nicotine. The first quarter was just OK in terms of taste, but the cigar certainly developed throughout the smoke and at the end left a very pleasant aftertaste. I would recommend and will probably purchase again.