When I started smoking cigars - only a year ago - I was most impressed by construction. I valued a stick that burned without issues above all. Over time I've found that many burn issues are due to outside influences, not necessarily construction or quality of tobacco. Things like wind while smoking, storage and unstable shipping conditions. Now, I like to let my cigars rest for at least a week after online purchase and I can accept a touch up or two if the flavor profile fits for me. Of course my favorites burn correctly and have great flavor. What do you think.