Disappointment, for me sorry to say. Burn problems caused me to relight for what seemed like 10 times. I pitched it midway through. I hate to be 'that guy', but maybe with more time it'd be better. I can't speak to the flavor with the problems. Looked nice though.
Hmm well I bought 2 gold bricks from 2 different places, burned through 5 so far. Here is my pairing and 2 cents so far.
1. Nica and Ice Water - lot of flavor no burn issues
2. Nica and Flor de Cana - little burn issue but burned back great
3. Nica and Latte - great flavor and great burn
4. Nica and Modelo - not a good mix, great flavor
5. Nica and Virgil's Rootbeer - Zomg great combo and flavor (this is win)
So far only one stick with a burn issue but corrected itself. What I noticed with this stick is time is needed on this one meaning I caught myself smoking too fast and flavors became muted. Slow and easy was how thus one for me worked best. Just my opinion, but definitely a great smoke for 7 bux!