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In 2022, General Cigar purchased the Room101 brand, and brought on Matt Booth to be their creative director. One of Booth's first projects with the company was the revitalization of the Sancho Panza brand. We rated all three of those new blends Original, Double Maduro, and Extra Fuerte. Now, the brand is getting a limited edition line extension. Something that sets this limited edition apart from the regular production version is the fact that they are rolled at the Oliva Cigar Factory, as opposed to HATSA.
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Extraordinary
Punch Spring Roll - Blind Cigar Review
"With a smoking time south of an hour, this smoke was quite literally short and sweet making it a shoo-in for a lunch break or any other occasion where time is not a luxury. It is hard to say with absolute certainty whether or not the missing chunk of wrapper right at the foot was intentional or not. The fact that the wrapper was not torn and the uniformity of the transition where the wrapper begins leads me to believe that this feature had a purpose. Regardless, it showcased and highlighted in an intriguing way just how much the wrapper leaf contributes to a cigar's aroma, blend, and flavor profiles. Without it, the cigar would certainly not be the same. Aside from the obvious transition that took place once the burn line reached the leading edge of the wrapper, this smoke was dead consistent with regards to flavors. A smoke this short doesn't need a ton of transitions and with such enjoyable flavors, I couldn't be happier in their absence. Not only were the flavors right in line with my preferences, they were well balanced and the smoke was buttery smooth. A top-notch draw and trouble-free burn were the cherries on top of an incredible smoking experience that I can not wait to have again." -Noah S. (Noah)
Alec Bradley, recently acquired by STG, has announced a new exclusive cigar and single barrel whiskey pairing series for STG called “The Uncut Series.” This new project will debut with a special pairing of Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf cigars and Starlight Rye Whiskey Cigar Batch, which is aged in exotic Brazilian Amburana barrels.
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. will be shipping their annual Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars this week to 128 retailers across the United States and Germany. This year’s release of Brick House Bricktoberfest cigar measure the same as last year at 6 x 52” in a toro with a pigtail cap. Rolled at J.C. Newman PENSA in Esteli, Nicaragua, the blend of these limited-edition cigars uses a Havana Rosado wrapper grown in Ecuador with a binder and fillers mix of Nicaraguan tobaccos.
Aganorsa Leaf has announced a new size in their Supreme Leaf line, Supreme Leaf Perfecto. The blend uses the same entirely Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos grown on the company's farms in Nicaragua and comes in the same vibrant packaging as the original release. The Perfecto is Supreme Leaf’s seventh iteration. The cigar will measure 6 x 54 Perfecto in a traditional perfecto shape. Unlike previous editions, this release will be available only to Aganorsa Leaf Select Retail Partners who will each be allotted 10 boxes.

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96%
Extraordinary
Punch Spring Roll - Blind Cigar Review
"With a smoking time south of an hour, this smoke was quite literally short and sweet making it a shoo-in for a lunch break or any other occasion where time is not a luxury. It is hard to say with absolute certainty whether or not the missing chunk of wrapper right at the foot was intentional or not. The fact that the wrapper was not torn and the uniformity of the transition where the wrapper begins leads me to believe that this feature had a purpose. Regardless, it showcased and highlighted in an intriguing way just how much the wrapper leaf contributes to a cigar's aroma, blend, and flavor profiles. Without it, the cigar would certainly not be the same. Aside from the obvious transition that took place once the burn line reached the leading edge of the wrapper, this smoke was dead consistent with regards to flavors. A smoke this short doesn't need a ton of transitions and with such enjoyable flavors, I couldn't be happier in their absence. Not only were the flavors right in line with my preferences, they were well balanced and the smoke was buttery smooth. A top-notch draw and trouble-free burn were the cherries on top of an incredible smoking experience that I can not wait to have again." -Noah S. (Noah)
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Luciano Y Panda Toro - Blind Cigar Review
"Things kicked off with a good pop, but the cigar quickly found its footing. I'm a fan of chai, and I was happy to experience a fair amount of that halfway through the cigar. It ended with ease and subtleness that almost lulled me into a sense of bliss. This experience read just like a typical story with a beginning, middle, and end. Each playing their own part, but also able to present a bigger picture. I could see myself smoking this again." -Doug S. (Unpossible_1)