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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.

Blind Cigar Review: Tatuaje | Nuevitas Estelí

by Zane G. | Oct 12, 2018 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Corojo, Featured, Jeff, John A., John I., Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Pete Johnson, Robusto, Ryan H., Tatuaje | 0 |

“I really liked this cigar. It performed beautifully, it gave me lots of sweet chocolate flavors with a bit of white pepper and some baking spices. It never got above a medium in strength, and I even caught myself a few times looking at the cigar and saying out loud “Wow this is good.” Would definitely smoke more, if not purchase a box. ” -Mickey T. (irratebass)

Blind Cigar Review: L’Atelier | Identité Mélange Spécial No.2

by Emmett | Aug 13, 2018 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Corona Gorda, Dave, Featured, John A., L'Atelier, Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Pete Johnson, Ryan H. | 0 |

“One of the best cigars I have reviewed so far this year. While it started a little slow, it finished like a champion, and improved from beginning to end with every puff. I’m ready for a box purchase after just one cigar. ” –Dave W. (mdwest)

IPCPR 2018: Our Favorite Videos

by Emmett | Jul 19, 2018 | All, Featured, IPCPR, Nestor Plasencia, News, Nicholas Melillo, Pete Johnson | 0 |

Here are just a few of our favorite live videos from IPCPR including interviews with Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars and Nestor Plasencia of Plasencia cigars.

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2017

by Emmett | Jan 5, 2018 | AJ Fernandez, All, AVO, Caldwell, Camacho, Carson Serino, Claudio Sgroi, Cornelius & Anthony, Crowned Heads, Davidoff, Dominican Republic, Don Pepin Garcia, Drew Estate, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Erik Espinosa, Featured, Fred Rewey, H. Upmann, Hector Alfonso Sr., Hendrik Kelner, Honduras, IPCPR, Jaime Garcia, Jon Huber, Jonathan Drew, My Father, Nicaragua, Nicholas Melillo, Nomad, Pete Johnson, Robert Caldwell, Robert Holt, RoMa Craft, Serino, Skip Martin, Southern Draw, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, Willy Herrera | 0 |

Each of our panelists were given 10 votes to towards our top 25. Order mattered on their votes 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: Tatuaje | Jekyll

by Jeff | Apr 28, 2016 | All, Churchill, Don Pepin Garcia, Featured, Jeff, Natural, Nicaragua, Pete Johnson, Quick Cigar Reviews, Tatuaje | 0 |

This is another fantastic offering in the Monster series, and I would recommend that if you haven’t had an opportunity to try one yet to hunt it down before they are gone. This is a perfect example of what a complex cigar can and should be.

Top 25 – 2015

by Emmett | Jan 5, 2016 | ACME, All, Balmoral, Bill Paley, Caldwell, Camacho, CAO, Crowned Heads, Cuba, Cubariqueno, Danny Moya, Davidoff, Dion Giolito, Dominican Republic, Don Pepin Garcia, Drew Estate, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Editorial, Featured, Foundation Cigar, Fred Rewey, H. Upmann (Cuba), Hendrik Kelner, Honduras, Illusione, IPCPR, Jon Huber, Jonathan Drew, Kyle Gellis, L'Atelier, La Palina, Manuel Quesada, Max Fernandez, MoyaRuiz, Nelson Ruiz, News, Nicaragua, Nicholas Melillo, Partagas, Pete Johnson, Quesada, Rick Rodriguez, Robert Caldwell, RoMa Craft, Skip Martin, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, USA, Warped, Willy Herrera | 3 |

Voting Process

Each of our 16 panelists were given 10 votes to cast. Our list is made up of cigars that were RELEASED in 2015. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man’s Puff, but the panelist must have smoke it at some point themselves.

Blind Cigar Review: Henry Clay | Tattoo

by Aaron | Sep 25, 2015 | All, Connecticut Broadleaf, Dominican Republic, Featured, Grupo de Maestros, Jack, Kent, Pete Johnson, Stefan, Steve, Toro | 4 |

“This cigar is beautiful in appearance and had a wonderful aroma. As far as the cigars I like to smoke, this missed the mark, but that’s just me. People who like to smoke solid, smooth, strong Maduros will really enjoy smoking this.” -Jack (Jack_H)

Cigar News: Tatuaje and Altadis Collaborate for a New Henry Clay

by Emmett | Jul 10, 2015 | All, IPCPR, News, Pete Johnson, Tatuaje | 0 |

The Henry Clay brand might not be one of Altadis U.S.A.’s premier lines, but Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars has had an affinity for these oft-ignored cigars ever since he started smoking them. Now, the Altadis blending team known as the Grupo de Maestros has worked closely with Johnson and will be releasing a collaborative cigar dubbed the Henry Clay Tattoo.

Blind Cigar Review: Tatuaje | Black Label Petite Lancero

by Emmett | Mar 23, 2015 | Aaron, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Criollo, Don Pepin Garcia, Emmett, Featured, Jiunn, Natural, Nicaragua, Pete Johnson, Petite Lancero, Ron, Tatuaje | 0 |

“The flavors had a few transitions, and those flavors were good, but nothing exceptional. I could see this being something to reach for when in the mood for that woody/char experience. If others experienced a better draw, then I could see this being something to smoke on occasion.” -Aaron (aaron7

IPCPR 2014: The Show in Pictures – My Father/Tatuaje

by Aaron | Jul 28, 2014 | All, Don Pepin Garcia, Featured, IPCPR, My Father, News, Pete Johnson, Tatuaje | 0 |

This year, we decided to give you a tour of the show through the pictures we took while we were there. Some are of new items, and some are just things we thought were interesting. We will have a new slideshow for each major manufacturer and one big one for the smaller manufacturers.