I've smoke both the Macabi #40 and Sosa Piramide... and liked both, favoring the Sosa. I tried these brands because they have the Fuente connection. I think I was able to taste that heritage. There's a similarity in flavor with the Macabi leaning to the dry (sweet) and heavy side. That might be what eleltea means by "a little hot". I'm letting both sit a little longer.