Really enjoyed your post and I can relate. After a 10 year break from cigars, I bought the same cigar due a recommendation at the b&m. When I got to the final third, I became hot and very dizzy. Went inside and searched google for some answers. This is how I found out cigar forums had so much info. I smoked one a few months later with the advice of a spoonful of sugar and after a heavy meal. Still have 10 of these sticks in a box staring at me when I open my wineador. I think the trauma has me avoiding them. lol Think about that night every time I see that box. Nice to know that I'm not alone.