All I can say is you get what you pay for. A friend came by with a Cohiba Torp from a smoke shop on the Rezo. No tax there. It was $2.50, a good price w/o the tax. WRONG! The first taste I got was similar to low octane gas odor at the pump combined with a hint of fresh hay. As I got about 1/2 way through it, the gasoline flavor became more pronounced. At this point I politely said I have to go inside and make an order. I thanked him and invited him in the shop. I hate to say it but it was a terrible cigar. I appreceiate that he was kind enough to bring me a cigar, but I don't think I could ever smoke one of these again. On a 1 to 10 I give it a 3. Only because it did burn and draw very well. I'm going to have to introduce him to some good cigars so he can tell the difference. :dunno: