OK gents...This stick has a very nice, smooth wrapper that was soft to the touch, a couple of noticeable veins. It canoed slightly in the first third but straightened out pretty quickly, no touch up was required. Very good smoke output and ash, it only needed to be ashed twice which speaks to its construction. It had good flavor and aroma, quite pleasing yet not overpowering. I enjoyed this one, it strikes me as a good after lunch cigar paired with strong coffee.