Today, I received the bundle of maduro Montesino Napoleon Grandes, 7.50x46, that I ordered. Where I live in Greenville, North Carolina there is only one cigar store that sells premium cigars and they are more of a head shop. Their selection of premium cigars is limited, so I have to buy my cigars online.

I usually order from JR Cigars. There are usually the least expensive. I smoke 3 or 4 cigars a day, so I can't afford much more than a $2 cigar. These Montesinos cost about $1.60.

I smoked one of the Montesinos and found it to be mild to my taste and fairly smooth all the way through, though it became a bit stronger as it smoked down. I would prefer a richer, thicker smoke, since part of my pleasure is in smelling the aroma of the cigar as I hold it in my mouth.

Though I haven't smoked the light brown version yet, I suspect it might be a bit too mild and bland for me.

The draw was good. The cigar held up well in my mouth. I tend to chew on my cigars and they spend a lot of time in my mouth.

This cigar is the least expensive of all the Montesinos. Perhaps the more expensive ones are better, but if I could afford more, I'd probably choose something other than Montesino. Nevertheless, the Napoleon Grande is a satisfactory as an ordinary, daytime smoke in between better smokes in which I might indulge myself in the evening hours.

I am not an expert at describing the quality of cigar smoke as are some of the folks here and on other forums who obviously have a wine-tasters talent for cigars, so this is the best I can do.