Good flavor, variable draw.

Draw was bad. Hard to smoke.

Worst cigars I’ve ever smoked.wish I wouldn’t have wasted my money on them

The only thing you may not like about this cigar is the hard draw! For the price you can not beat this cigar.

I love these cigars; they remind me of the old Thompson Cigars "Cleopatra's Needles", which were my favorites for years. I bought these hoping to find a substitute for the now discontinued Needles. ?? But, as much as I love the flavor of these cigars, the enjoyment of them is pretty much destroyed because of their terrible construction. They are SO tight, they are almost unsmokeable. I'll be very reluctant to buy another box if they don't fix the construction problem. Which is a shame because I really do love the flavor of the delicious dark Madura wrapper and the feel of a 7-inch panetella in my hand. C'mon Thompson! Fix this problem!

I really enjoy the nut like flavors of this cigar. I have been buying these bad boys for over 15 years. Discounting some sticks with a bad draw (not as bad as others with small ring sizes), the net is a hardy recommendation for an enjoyable daily smoke.

I have been smoking the contessa for years and use it as a gift for up and coming aficionados

Will purchase these again in the future. Smooth smoking for a maduro.

Been smoking Contessa's for years. Cigar club is a great bonus.

not in a wood box as in pic. very hard to draw. flavor not that great. find a better smoke,not worth the money