Okay I have just tried a great maduro cigar it was the "Diplomat". From the maduro line, very nice color and smooth somewhat earthy smell. Great construction no tears/holes, nice and firm. When I lit the cigar it burned nicely with no bitter taste, and no after taste, had a nice mellow taste on the tongue. I had the cigar with some "Knob Creek" bourbon. This gave it a nice flavor. I got this in a bomb. I am sorry if I have forgotten who gave it to me. I really like this cigar and I am planning on getting more to put in my daily smoke selection.