Smoked one of these today and agree with the review. I wasn't expecting much since the one I smoked was an ugly devil, kind of spotty and lumpy, and I had the same initial problem with the tight draw. But it turned out to be a very pleasant smoke, some nice flavors, and it leaves a clean palette. Even burn, long ash. Nothing amazing, but nice to puff while working or whatever. I think it was my first Costa Rican cigar, but tasted pretty Dominican to me.