Still my favorite stick. I have had 25 or so over the past couple years and 2 were pretty bad with bitter taste and burn issues, then one was flat but I was smoking it in a lot of wind so won't judge.

My best #9 experience yet was one over a year old and it had plenty of complexity.

Usually this is a solid smoke and I trust they're ability to stay lit, but the consistency isn't perfect.
I have always found the strength to be just right, not enough to make feel off but just enough to hit the spot.

Thanks for continuing the reviews!