I read a review on Cigar Boss saying this was a spicy, leather tasting cigar. Well, when i first lit this cigar, i did not get what he was saying. I was getting a coffee and cream taste. But as the smoke went on it seemed to change for me into that strong leather taste the reviewer was speaking about. That taste continued throughout the smoke. Though it was very detectable, it was still smooth, as i had another Cigar not long ago and it also had a leather taste but it was much more ruff or bolder. This was much better but still, as much as I hate to say it about a brand i never have had a bad experience with, this was not my favorite. I am simply not a fan of the leathery type of flavor, i do like more earthy flavors and this was simply to much leather. I think if you are the type that love that leather type of flavor then you will love this cigar, it had a perfect construction, burned evenly, and the ash was nice as well. I am going to give this to simply personal preference, for me it is a 2 due to taste.