One word to describe this cigar is consistent. There was a great burn, nice smoke, and a firm ash all the way through. My mouth never dried out. The last third was definitely the best, finally producing some great flavor sending my taste buds into overdrive. I wish I could explain the taste more but my noob palette can't pick specific things out yet, especially with the short time that the full flavor was there. I smoked it to the nub and may actually try this again down the road since its potential teased me so much at the end. Maybe next time Mike won't offend his at the halfway mark and experience a better burn.
Overall, it was a great day. Finishing it up with a cigar and good company is a perfect ending.