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Tried my first one of these last night. I got it from a friend who was at the launch in London last week who, as luck would have it, also happens to sell cigars. Nice looking cigar, thin, quite smooth, claro wrapper. Nice oil, not too veiny. Pre-light aroma, good tobacco, nothing harsh, "invitational". Draw, the tiniest bit on the loose side of perfect. Very good. No problems lighting and no touch ups required through the length of the cigar. First few inches, started off with a tiny amount of harshness that went away after 1/2 inch. Main impression was salty toffee with a lovely chewy mouthfeel. Very, very nice. Not a powerhouse of a cigar but that's not a bad thing, for me at least. 2nd third of the cigar, saltiness has mostly gone away now leaving a more caramel-like toffee-ness. Just lovely. I have no idea if aged tobacco was used in this but from the fineness (a more accurate description of these flavours than "subtlety") of the flavours, that's what it reminded me of. The last cigar I can remember giving me flavours like these was a 40 year old Ramon Allones Private Stock smoked a few months ago that was fantastic. Not a cigar for smoking in the wind. Final third, still very nice sweetness with a little woodiness coming in now. Nubbed it after about 90 minutes. I know many people at the launch found it mild and that I can understand. This is not a cigar for smoking outside (I did, but very well sheltered on a calm evening) if the flavours are to be found. A cigar to get lost in with that delicate sweetness. To me it's what premium cigars are about, a cigar that asks you to pay attention to it. It's worth it. I'll be getting more. Looking forward to the comparision tasting with the PCC Grandioso. Pictures