Cigar Aficionado says:

“One doesn’t normally associate richness and body with Cigars wrapped in Connecticut shade nor does one associate a $5 cigar with very high scores, but the Charter Oak CT Shade Rothschild shatters both preconceived notions. It Scored a 93 points for its abundance of complex flavors as well as its medium to full body. The brand comes to us view the Foundation Cigar Company, owner by Nicholas Melillo, who decided to price this cigar in value brand territory. It’s The highest rated smoke of the category and one of the best values of the issue.”