Have just smoked one of these that I've had sat in the box for while, as my 1st large cigar, since being introduced to the art poolside at a hotel in Florida, it was an excellent experience. Lit well and evenly, started off like a breath of fresh air with lovely creamy nutty textures to the flavor and remained cool right to the end, lasting nearly 2 hours, where it started revealing a delightful spicy almost peppery flavor. Definitely off to order another to go with the one left in the box I have yet to smoke.