Don't hear much about this brand on this site. I have a friend who enjoys the Mac Miniatures. They look (and to me they also taste) like glorified cigarettes. Are these in any way, shape or form a true premium cigar? Is the filler long, or simply crushed floor sweepings? How do they compare to the Ascot size in the same brand? I am trying to assist this friend in "graduating" to the next level of cigar smoking. His key criteria, apparently, are 1. time to smoke it, and 2. price per stick (NOT per puff, wise guys). Any information would be appreciated.