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Burning slow and even like the old days, this cigar has that earthy, slightly sweet character I remember from years ago. The wrapper stayed intact the whole time, no touch-ups needed.

The slow burn really lives up to the old-world reputation—I lit one up after dinner and it lasted nearly an hour without needing a touch-up. Only knock is the draw's a bit tight on the first inch, but once it opens up, the character comes through just as promised.

The Italian-style construction is interesting, and the old-world charm is there. I just found the draw a bit tighter than I prefer, but it burns steadily enough for a casual smoke.