Dark Sumatra Ebano
TA thin cigar with a bumpy surface, but it's constructed well. The burn is a bit uneven but manageable, and the draw is mostly good. It has very strong, full bodied tobacco flavors that finish somewhat dry. It doesn't show much beyond that which is why it's rated at this level, but it's still a decent cigar.
June 2004

Governor Maduro
This cigar felt a bit lumpy in spots, usually indicating a bad burn. Sure enough, a runner started as soon as I lit up, and it burned unevenly all the way. The draw, though, was quite good. It has a medium body with tobacco flavors that were occasionally rich but mostly bland.
May 2004

Super Hoyo
This cigar had a smooth wrapper but felt a bit soft in spots. It's medium bodied with a light hint of coffee in its flavor. The draw is a bit firm, and the burn is somewhat uneven at times but mostly decent. Basically this is a rough but acceptable cigar with little to shout about.
February 2004