So I bought a 25 box of these cigars at one year old and they were box pressed with a tight draw and were very strong. Throughout the following year I considered this purchase to be a mistake, however, one year on and they have completely transformed. Now they are a smooth and flavourful smoke with a comfortable draw that I highly recommend, albeit not straight out of the box! In summary, one of the best PCs I have tried next to the Siglo II.