This cigar was firm in the hand and had a nice oily sheen and moderate vein construction with a faint pre-light smell. There was a small resistance to the draw that provided big thick clouds of flavorful smoke. Decent burn that held on to a slat and pepper colored ash. Flavor and body both slowly develop and intensify. Very flavorful and clean on the palate. Overall medium-full body that eventually becomes straight full. Nice complexity with a spicy character.