I have only been smoking cigars for about three years and have tried maybe 15-20 different ones. Call me a sissy but I enjoy mild to med flavor. This cigar is by far the best I have smoked yet. I know cigars are like BBQ sauce and everybody has there preference, but to me this cigar had a pefect draw, even burn, and smooth flavors. I did find that you have to put aside proper cigar etiquette and drop the ash after about 2 inches because it DOES effect the flavor.