I picked up a couple of these at Hi-Times in Costa Mesa, CA yesterday for $10 a stick. Smoked one last night with a double shot of Suntory 18 whiskey and I'd have to say that I was a little disappointed. It was a good smoke but now that I'm reminiscing on it, there was nothing memorable. I'm sorry to say but didn't blow me away. I'll smoke the other one this weekend and hope that I change my mind b/c these guys really make amazing smokes. Perhaps I'll just stick w/ the regular V series which are still amazing.