Consistency...

[Kenyth]

Now that I've been smoking a little while and had the opportunity to buy certain smokes more than once, I've noticed a lack in consistency. I had a Don Kiki brown label that was really great! Exciting since at the same time, they were at a good price! I bought a five pack from another source, and they were nowhere near as good. More harsh, less smooth and sweet. Even the roll on the second batch was visibly worse. I recommended them to someone based on the first batch and now I fear I gave a bad recommendation. I also feel foolish as I gave one to a friend with my recommendation and the smokes are only mediocre.

Is this a more common, or less common problem with cigars? If I find a cigar I like, should I buy more only from the same source to assure consistent quality?