I got a box + of each of these cigars and decided to taste them together and have done so twice. I would have to say that the Nestor is the better all around cigar... The Onyx had a harsh start to it for the 1/4 inch or so and then became a much better smoke, to abd it is a shorter stick; earthy and hints of leather, the ash seemed pretty flakey both times I smoked it...I usually smoke when coming and going to work, so a flakey ash pisses me off more than the flakey drivers! Worth the price but I don't think it rates a 94 given by the big cigar AFFICIANADOS. I would give it a 90 and the Nestor a 92. The Nestor was a great smoke from start to finish smooth great draw a nice ash!