So I bought these sticks for my trip to Canada and I couldn't wait to try one. First off, it was a bit disappointing but no turning back now as I leave within hours. My first stick was cut which led to the initial disappointment since the cigar seemed very loosely rolled. No resistance on the draw and very uneven burn and? the ash is very flaky. However I decided to try another, this time I punched the end. Draw was better however, the wrapper burned a lot, i mean a lot slower than the filler. So much it actually burned through about quarter inch from the end in several spots. Flavor was ok, after taste not ok. Thompson Cigar may want to think about giving these out as freebies.