This was my first experience with this machine made Habanos. The pre-light aroma was just typical tobacco. There was not a lot of noteworthy aromas. I started to cut it, and realized it had already been cut. How convenient. The smoke started out very harsh, but became more palatable as it progressed. Within four or five draws the feel of the stick went from firm to mushy, like any short cut filler cigars do. The retro-hale was better than the initial draw. This got better over time. Smoke time was about 35 minutes. Would I recommend this cigar? Nope. Would I offer it to a friend? No, at least not without a disclaimer. Will I throw them out? Nah. They will be good enough for a quick smoke where time is tight.