the one i had was the Tusk torpedo. It was an easy pull, but not too easy, it was just right in my opinion. It had a very mild taste all the way down to the very end. Didn't get a bitter taste at all and I smoke it as far down as I could hold it. It was just the best one I have had so far. I have not tried any really expensive cigars though as I do not have a ton of money, but for what it costs, its a damn good cigar. Guess thats why they sell out immediatly. They have some in stock at the company, just not the tusks, which I am a torpedo stlye kind of smoker.