I got this in a CI brown bag sampler. It was a little veiny, but nothing serious. I thought for sure this was going to be a mediocre cigar at best. I was pleasantly surprised. It had a nice aroma, burn, draw, and flavor. The flavor was actually reminiscent of the Cohiba red dot cigars! A nice rich pungent smell was present on the wrapper before lighting. It's a medium bodied smoke with a slightly sweet smooth finish. Not the best cigar I've ever had, but worth buying again if the price is right!