Whlist maintaining a typical Hoyo taste; woody (mostly ceder) this is a much fuller and stronger flavoured cigar. The burn was very even after a few weeks in the humidor. The ash was long and confirmed the fine pedigree of all Hoyo's. This is definately a cigar to be savoured and celebrated - it needs time (I'd say at least an hour) and a certain level of respect to get the most out of it.