Although not as luxurious as some of the big name brands, they come pretty darn close, and at around $2 bucks a stick, that sure is saying a heck of a lot! Quorum Shade presents a smoother and mellower version of the best-selling Quorum cigar thanks to its silky blonde Ecuador Connecticut wrapper that is as smooth tasting as honey. Although mellow to medium in strength, Quorum Shade is in no way bland, as the Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos that complete this blend add a lot of complexity and character.