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I'm a sucker for a well-made cigar. Taste and body are important, but a well constructed smoke will somethimes make me forget about other shortcomings. It's like spare ribs. Many that "fall off the bone" get rave reviews despite bland flavor, while it's difficult to finish a rack of delicious tasting babybacks if you can't get the meat off the bone. I've encountered cigars like this. One that lacks in the flavor department but is extremely well made and enjoyable is the Espinosa Gold. On the flip side is the Carlos Torano I recently smoked. I only had one, but the flavor and aroma were "Xquisito", but my cheeks hurt from smoking it (although it did not go out and kept a nice, even ash). Any particular cigars come to mind that fit either category?

Two cigars I've bought boxes of, and found to have a great flavor but way too tough to smoke are V Centenial and Olor Vintage.

I agree on the V Centennial. I had one last night and could not get a proper draw until well past halfway. Speaking of poorly made, don't go near the Hamiltons. Tooey! That thing broke down like a protestant in front of the spanish inquisition.