i give them to the girls that want to try a stick. had a box and passed a few on as i like a more dimensional stick than these. I have been told they age well and taste better after a stay. The draw to me was a bit too easy. Not bad with something really light. I had one after we had some sushi and it didnt overwhelm the nice aftertaste from dinner. I had no construction problems from them. Im going to let 4 or 5 sit in the bottom of my box for a while and see if they get any better. 1st two smoked OTB

P.S. i always find the bands are easily removed once the cigar is lit and underway, the glue softens up i think