Very nice. Thank You KC.

I tend to choose med-full bodied sticks but this was a very flavorful mild cigar. The "5" signifies the tobacco is aged 5 years. The wrapper is a very smooth and satiny Connecticut shade grown leaf and perfectly rolled into an expertly crafted cigar.

Toasting produced a sumptuous, thick waft of nutty, creamy smoke. It reminded me of roasted peanuts in the shell. After a few draws I could definately detect the nuttiness with a hint of white pepper. I like zesty cigars but not so that they become bitter or too harsh on the tongue. The draw seemed a little tight at first, but lightened up around half-way. As with all cigars of this vitola I used a v-cutter.

After the first inch or so it really mellowed out into a well-balanced, somewhat complex smoke with a steady burn and near perfect ash. The flavors did stack a little around the last third, but certainly no more than normal. Also, it transformed into a medium strength around mid way but was consistantly smooth throughout.

It is presented in a very wide gold band with red outline that tastefully compliments the natural color. That, together with a very smooth roll, I would rate appearance right up there with Davidoff and other top shelf brands.

For me this cigar is a very good value. I would recommend it for those who like the milder cigars. I believe they also offer a toro or belicoso that is a 54 ring guage and should be even milder.

On a scale of 1-10 I rate this cigar 8.