I had high hopes, after the incredible flavor...more

I had high hopes, after the incredible flavor, aroma, and quality of the Serie V. But Serie C was very disappointing. Tried one right out of the cello: had to grab a paddle, it canoed so badly. So I put the rest in cedar and waited a couple weeks to try again. No runs this time...just a hunk of charcoal that made me throw the thing away half way thru. Tried another after a couple weeks: more canoeing. The 4th (after 1.5 months on cedar) was pretty good. The 5th was "Mission: Impossible": the wrapper disintegrated after 10 seconds. Also, these do not look, taste, or smell like Cameroons. Save your money, and grab Fuentes or Partagas instead. less

I've heard a number of very critical comments...more

I've heard a number of very critical comments about this brand including one fellow who called them "overpriced fake Cubans", but this is an excellent cigar. I got a good even burn, an easy draw and found it will hold a nice long grey-white ash. The 5 pack I bought were all very well made with a nice deep colored smooth Cameroon wrapper. I tasted some hints of coffee, leather and cedar and I'm calling this one somewhere between medium and full flavored but very smooth smoking. My girlfriend even commented that she liked the aroma. Not a cheap smoke, but worth the $$, so save them for special occasions. Just put your feet up and don't pull too fast. Nice easy puffs will be rewarded!.......................mgg less