First off, let me say that I love Rocky Patel. They have flawless construction and burn characteristics coupled with outstanding and delicious blending across their entire line of cigars. Having never had one of their Vintage '99 Connecticut sticks and enjoying a mild cigar from time to time, I picked a Toro up at a local shop to try. The construction and burn was exactly what I expected of a RP. Excellent, slow, and consistent. It started as a delicious cedar and cashew flavor until within 2 inches of the band and then smoothly transitioned to more of a caramel flavor with the strength of the stick holding steady throughout. I enjoyed it immensely. That being said, the trouble I have with this cigar is that it is extremely expensive for what it is. As much as I enjoyed this stick, a CAO Gold holds its own with it for half the money and a Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne completely blows the '99 away for the same money. Not that it wasn't good. The Rocky Patel Vintage '99 Connecticut was an excellent cigar. It just didn't have any advantage over others for less money and was at a deficit up against others for the same money. Good cigar but not great and certainly not a value. My rating system puts this cigar at a 90.