First time buying Gold Middle; the fruit notes are subtle and smooth. It feels elegant without being harsh. The draw is very soft, leaving a clean finish that's easy on the throat.

The toast finish gives a nice mellow character without harshness. Nicotine hit is moderate at 0.9mg, making it suitable for lighter smokers. The fruit notes add a subtle sweetness that enhances the clean aftertaste.

Bought this again for my daily habit, expecting the same punch as the Gold Strong. The 'mellow' fruit notes are nice and smooth, yet it's noticeably weaker than what I'm used to from this brand. Still a pleasant smoke, just not quite hitting those earlier high expectations.