In HockeyDad's review he wrote: "I noticed two patch jobs on the wrapper."
On a $15.00 dollar stick, I think I'd probably have taken that pup back to the shop where I bought it and asked for a replacement.
I think they're a "nice" smoke, but for less $$, I think I'd rather have a VSG and, for about the same $$ I've had much enjoyment with an occasional Davidoff Millenium.
Seriously, $15.00 is too much to pay for anything but a special occasion cigar that you know you'll enjoy every time you light up.