The cigar lights up with ease, and the burn is effortlessly maintained. Initial, pre-light flavors come through with some sweet spiciness in typical Nicaraguan fashion. The flavors are simple, those of cedar and nuts. I think it is worthwhile to mention some of the background of this cigar. Swisher International abandoned their handmade premium cigar segment in the late 1990s. I picked up a bundle from JR Cigars, and these should be right around 10 years old. The bands are nothing to wri...