Oddly enough I found this cigar to have a harsh first few draws, but grew more mellow as I smoked it down. Initially flavours of strong expresso and burnt iak mellowing to intense caramel, leather, chicory root moving to liquorice and burdock. Full flavoured and smooth from almost start to finish it stayed solid with no softening of the stick right up to the last. Ash is white/grey and stable for a good inch. Its a cigar that demands mindfulness, making you stop and take time to analyse the sensations it brings to you. Excellent late evening smoke, to be savoured and experienced.