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Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018

Posted by Emmett | Jan 4, 2019 | AJ Fernandez, All, Arturo Fuente, Atabey, Black Label Trading Company, Blk Wks, Carlos Fuente Jr, Casa Fernandez, Crowned Heads, Davidoff, Diesel, Don Pepin Garcia, Drew Estate, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, El Artista, Eladio Diaz, Emilio Cigars, Featured, Foundation Cigar, Hendrik Kelner, IPCPR, Jaime Garcia, James Brown, Jon Huber, Jonathan Drew, Juan Martinez, Kyle Gellis, Max Fernandez, MBombay, Mel Shah, MLB Cigar Ventures, My Father, News, Nicholas Melillo, Pete Johnson, Robert Holt, Southern Draw, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, Warped | 0 |

Quick Cigar Review: Mbombay | Classic Torpedo

Posted by Emmett | Jul 6, 2018 | All, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Emmett, MBombay, Mel Shah, Quick Cigar Reviews, Torpedo | 0 |

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018

by Emmett | Jan 4, 2019 | AJ Fernandez, All, Arturo Fuente, Atabey, Black Label Trading Company, Blk Wks, Carlos Fuente Jr, Casa Fernandez, Crowned Heads, Davidoff, Diesel, Don Pepin Garcia, Drew Estate, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, El Artista, Eladio Diaz, Emilio Cigars, Featured, Foundation Cigar, Hendrik Kelner, IPCPR, Jaime Garcia, James Brown, Jon Huber, Jonathan Drew, Juan Martinez, Kyle Gellis, Max Fernandez, MBombay, Mel Shah, MLB Cigar Ventures, My Father, News, Nicholas Melillo, Pete Johnson, Robert Holt, Southern Draw, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, Warped | 0 |

Each of our panelists were given 10 votes to towards our Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018. As with previous years, the order of their votes mattered as their #1 vote is worth twice as much as their #10. Our list is made up of cigars that had a wide release this year. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man’s Puff, but the reviewer must have smoke it at some point to vote for it.

Quick Cigar Review: Mbombay | Classic Torpedo

by Emmett | Jul 6, 2018 | All, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Emmett, MBombay, Mel Shah, Quick Cigar Reviews, Torpedo | 0 |

This is a very good entry cigar into the MBombay portfolio. There is a lot of flavor but not a lot of spice making it a good morning cigar. There was enough transition with the addition of some pepper to keep it interesting. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that enjoys milder cigars or an intro into the MBombay brand.

Cigar News: Mbombay Adds Torpedo to Classic

by Emmett | Jan 9, 2018 | All, Costa Rica, Featured, MBombay, Mel Shah, Mitul Shah, Natural, News, Torpedo | 0 |

The MBombay Classic was our the blend MBombay Tobak introduced in May of 2014. Figurados are a more difficult shape to roll at factories and reserved for the more experienced rollers.

Now that training efforts are paying off at the factory, Mbombay has announced the launch of the MBombay Classic Torpedo. The cigars are aged for more than 14 months (which will be adhered to for future batches as well).

Blind Cigar Review: MBombay | Gaaja Maduro Torpedo

by Emmett | Jul 7, 2017 | Adam B., All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Brazilian Mata Fina, Costa Rica, Eric, Featured, Isaac M., Jason H., Maduro, MBombay, Mel Shah, Torpedo | 0 |

“This was a great cigar for a tough day. Earlier today I buried my father so I really needed something to help me relax and this was it. Add to that the fact that I was smoking with my brother (whom I haven’t seen in years) and was in a great cigar lounge (Rudy’s Cigars in Rockford Illinois) and it really made for a good time. If you like great flavors and a medium full strength then I highly recommend you try this. I know I’ll be looking for some as a memorial cigar.” -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

Blind Cigar Review: MBombay | Vintage Reserve Lancero 1973

by Emmett | Feb 20, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Costa Rica, Featured, IPCPR, Kyle, Matt C., Matthew T., MBombay, Mel Shah, Natural, Stefan | 0 |

“Perfectly balanced and medium bodied is the best way to sum up this cigar. I had the opportunity to smoke two of these premium cigar offerings… that is like 16″ of cigar.. never once did a harsh flavor cross my palate. On the exhale we had cedar, white pepper, herbs, antique tobacco, malts, and a little bit of sweetness. Retro had a delicious creamy airy lemon cake and cedar. Multi-country blend for sure. Perfect construction and burn. This cigar had flavors that reminded me of a old Cuban cigar from the 1980’s with double the damn body. Aroma had an ancient library smell. This cigar would do very well in the European market. I’m done. Bravo.” -Matt C. (Big Matt)

Cigar News: MBombay Announces Gaaja Torpedo and Maduro

by Emmett | Feb 7, 2017 | All, Featured, IPCPR, MBombay, Mel Shah, News | 0 |

Monday, February 6th 2017 – For Immediate Release – After celebrating much success with our Gaaja Toro, it was time to release the much awaited Gaaja Torpedo and their Maduro counterparts (G aaja Maduro Torpedo and Toro).

Blind Cigar Review: Mbombay | Gaaja

by Emmett | Jul 22, 2016 | Alan, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Derek, Eric, Featured, IPCPR, Jeff, MBombay, Mel Shah, Natural, News, Ryan, Toro | 0 |

“The first few thirds of of this cigar were light and what I would call harmonious. This cigar feels like it was blended for those with lighter tastes. While I liked some things about this stick, I disliked the wrapper’s frailty and the muddy, final third of the experience. This would be a good stick with coffee in the morning.” -Ryan (Youngryan216)