A tatuaje east coast at that. Anyone ever have this happen?It had a bitter taste none of the tatuaje goodness.it took 2/3 for me too see this burned stem remaining when i flicked the ash so i pulled it out this thing was thick about as thick as a 5/32 allen. A few minutes later the flavor came through sort off.It ruined most of the stick though which have been saving for a special ocasion.:hn