Well I finally smoked one last night with a Guinness. Man, what a fullbodied cigar. Definitely not for the inexperience palate. The guy at the local B&M said the MB3s were stronger but I didn't see much of a difference. Both are pretty powerful. You know you're smoking a decent cigar, but it hits you like a train also. One of the very few cigars I've had a hard time finishing that was actually good. Started with a little spice, and about midway there were hints of raisin (seriously) and a bit of sweetness, then back to a more powerful kick-you-in-the-can smoke for the last 1/3. It also canoed for about the last 1/3 which ticked me off, I expect better from a flagship cigar - or anything costing more than 5 bux for that matter. All in all a good smoke but I doubt I'll buy the rest up, the 4 I have left will probably last me a good long while. If you like very rich, full-bodied, but smooth cigars, like the Padron 1926, this is probably right up your alley and for less than half the price. IF you can find them.