Construction and draw was great. The burn was a little uneven, but probably due more from me having to light it w/ a cheapass lighter than the cigar. The taste stayed pretty much the same throughout, slightly spicy and sweet. I don't know how else to describe it. Burn time was around 50 minutes. For now, I have to say I definitely like mild creamy cigars alot more, but I do plan on getting another one of these when my palate is more developed. On my newbie scale I'd give this one a 6.5-7.