Well, i got them. The package was destroyed by customs, they tore it to shreds looking to see what was inside. heh heh. they very kindly re-packaged it for me in loose plastic.

The long, black Wismilak Diplomat boxes had ten packs in each, the packs also black. The back of each box is solid black with logos, and the front has some sort of car onit with the logos. The cigarettes themselves are white with grey pinstriping, both horizontal and vertical, with a short filter.

They smell amazing in the pack, very similar to Djarum Blacks. The pull on them is extremely smooth, almost airlike. The smoke is heavy, but not as heavy as blacks, and so easier on the lungs. Its difficult to tell if the crackle is any more than a regular cigarette, though the blacks are definitely much louder.

The smoke taste, like the pull, is mild. Still much better than a regular cigarette.

Personally, i like the Djarum Blacks better, as i am used to a bolder taste and smoke. These however a obviously fine cigarettes, and behave as such. The clove to tobbacco content leans more in the tobbacco direction than Djarums, and i find these hit me less.

All in all, they seem like a milder version of Djarums. They would probably still be considered harsh to a typical smoker though.

Blacks will remain my favorite, but these are definitely a great kretek.