Should price increase or lower a rating on a cigar review? No. However, it should be taken into consideration because price is in fact a factor. A cigar should be reviewed based on it's characteristics. While price is not an actual smoking characteristic of a cigar it has to be taken into consideration. For example: An Olivia Melanio Robusto goes for $10. An Ashton Symmetry Robusto goes for $12. Personally, the Melanio is 3x better than the Symmetry. However, I like the Symmetry as a cigar..but not at that price point. To me the Symmetry is better priced around $8 or less (Robusto).

Therefore, price is a factor. Same can be said for the majority of the Davidoff line. To me they are just well made cigars, but have very little flavor. I'd rather smoke a $8 My Father El Centurion than a $15 Davidoff.