Finally got the Cardenas cigars in today (ordered on the 25th). Came via UPS (8 p.m., that dude was working late!) and packaged quite well. Rolled up in a nice bag and then wrapped with bubble wrap. Also came with a small box of cigar matches. Only got four smokes: Rothchild Natural, Belicoso Natural, Fuma Natural , and Petit Cetro Natural. Cost $11.85 for the sticks with shipping and tax (not sure why I got taxed?) it came to a total of $19. Unfortunately, there was some damage to the foot on one of the smokes, possibly happened in transit.
The cigars themselves have a strong, dried raisin aroma. I know to let smokes rest a while, however I went ahead and put fire to the Rothchild. I went to light the cigar and got a very sweet taste on my lips, as if it had a sweetened tip. The smoke itself also seemed to be flavored. I know that many of the cigars listed on the site are cognac cigars, and there was no doubt that's what this was, although it didn't list it as cognac. The flavor was actually quite strong. I wouldn't say it was bad, just very different for me. I was reminded very much of a Baccarat "The Game" cigar. I only smoked to about halfway and put it down. I'm definitely curious to try another after they've rested a while.