[amsgpwarrior]

The 2008's were a decent smoke, but I wouldn't have paid the money for the experience. Luckily I got mine through generous friends on the forums. The wrappers would bust when they were getting close to the band when burned. I don't remember the 2008 being offered through the tranche system, but the 2009's seemed to be very well priced if they are better than the 2008's.

I got a box of both sizes already via the 1st tranche.

These cigars are all about the concept of single farm (like single vineyard) and single vintage (like wine vintages) akin to releasing Bordeaux futures int he wine industry. If you don't like the concept than I would stay away from these. But I buy Bordeaux futures, so this concept is pretty familiar and the chances of getting crappy product is always there.