“I unfortunately have to agree with JC. This brand has rapidly declined over the years. These used to be the cream of the crop. Now they are just the crop. In the early to mid 90's I kept at least a box in one of my humi's at all times. Times change and I am no longer willing to pay for the name while falling flat on the experience. It is a shame. I too will only accept these as a gift hence forth. Far too many $10-15 smokes out there that are far superior. I will still throw in the normal "thanks for the low prices CI" for the rest of my collection. JH ”