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Blind Cigar Review: D’Crossier | Diplomacy S...

Posted by Emmett | Nov 22, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Costa Rica, D’Crossier, Dave, Eric, Featured, Isaias Santana Diaz, Natural, Ryan | 0 |

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: D’Crossier | Diplomacy Series Golden Blend Robusto

by Emmett | Nov 22, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Costa Rica, D’Crossier, Dave, Eric, Featured, Isaias Santana Diaz, Natural, Ryan | 0 |

“This cigar started very mild and while I was hoping for some change, it remained mild and pretty flavorless throughout. While the cigar’s appearance, draw, and construction is very good overall, it lacked in flavor and depth. I do not think I would recommend this cigar.” -David F. (David F.)

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)

Blind Cigar Review: D’Crossier | Pennsylvania Avenue Robusto

by Emmett | Nov 11, 2016 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Costa Rica, Criollo, D’Crossier, Dave, Derek, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, Isaias Santana Diaz, Jeff R., Kyle, Robusto | 0 |

“I enjoyed this cigar. I am more of a full-bodied; full-flavor type of cigar smoker but this was a nice, middle of the road, medium kind of smoke.” -Jeff R. (JR)

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)

Cigar News: MBombay Announces Gaaja

by Emmett | Jun 21, 2016 | All, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Featured, Natural, Torpedo | 0 |

MBombay’s/ Bombay Tobak’s latest brand, Gaaja (Pronounced : Gaa-ya), will be released on July 1st, 2016. In Sanskrit language “Gaja” (Pronounced: guj ), means elephant. They had been working on the blend of Gaaja for more than 4 years. The process involved in logistics and long fermentation of tobacco from countries like Peru and Paraguay, really tested their patience. They had to wait for 3 vintages of the Hybrid Connecticut wrapper leaf for the perfection they wanted. As the elders say, “patience pays off”; hence Gaaja.

Blind Cigar Review: Brun del Ré | 1638 Gran Toro Ltd. Edition

by Emmett | Jan 22, 2016 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Carlo Corazza, Costa Rica, Double Robusto, Emmett, Featured, Gregg, Habano, IPCPR, Natural, Stefan, Steve, Wes | 0 |

“A deceivingly strong stogie considering how smooth it is; about medium-bodied and with a relatively understated flavor profile, and a relatively high smoke output that is not offensive. Easily a 90+ points cigar in my book, reminding me of some of my favorite Dominican puros.” -Stefan (Stefan)

Blind Cigar Review: D’Crossier | Selection 512 Lancero

by Emmett | Jan 15, 2016 | Alan, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Costa Rica, D’Crossier, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, Isaias Santana Diaz, Lancero, Natural, Ryan, Sandeep, Wes | 0 |

“Overall this cigar was a pepper bomb and very one dimensional. There were issues with the burn possibly because it was too dry. May benefit from time in the humidor. Will not try this as it is now.” -Sandeep (Djangos)

Blind Cigar Review: Marrero | Tico Pigtail

by Aaron | Sep 11, 2015 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Collaboration Review, Costa Rica, Double Toro, Featured, Habano, Joel Vazquez Marrero, Kent, Marrero | 0 |

“This is a fantastic cigar with well balanced flavors and a smooth rich texture. The sweet notes in this cigar range from honey, to caramel, to a vanilla cream, which really makes the cigar come to life. These sweet notes pair well with hearty tobacco and oak notes. Construction is top notch and the draw evens out into a smooth draw with just enough resistance. This cigar may be a bit too much for beginners, but it is a necessity for experienced cigar enthusiasts. This was an amazing cigar experience and I could easily put this cigar into my regular smoking rotation. Once I know what this cigar is, I am going to hunt down a box.” -Dave (Cigar Jukebox)

IPCPR: The Show in Pictures 2015 – Brun del Ré

by Aaron | Aug 12, 2015 | All, Costa Rica, Featured, IPCPR | 0 |

For Brun del Ré, they were showcasing two new offerings, the 1638 Gran Toro Ltd. Edition and the Piccolo.

Blind Cigar Review: Marrero | Fuerte

by Aaron | Jul 31, 2015 | Alan, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Costa Rica, Featured, Gregg, Habano, Jack, Joel Vazquez Marrero, Marrero, Robusto, Rosado, Sandeep, Stefan | 0 |

“This cigar was wonderful and complex and it did something I look for in every cigar but few deliver upon, it told a story. With three distinct thirds, it made for a complex and interesting smoke that I totally enjoyed I would be happy to smoke this again soon.” -Jack (Jack_H)

Blind Cigar Review: Atabey | Divinos

by Emmett | Jun 22, 2015 | All, Atabey, Blind Cigar Reviews, Costa Rica, Dan, Featured, Jack, Jiunn, Nelson Alfonso, Robusto, Sandeep, Steve | 0 |

“Very good cigar. Since this was a flavor over strength type of cigar, this is another winner in my book. If I smoke a cigar that is sweet, creamy, woody and nutty, I will always like it. The only let down were the pockets of bitterness. I am going to bet on the bitterness subsiding after some additional humidor time. Fiver for me to smoke when the bitterness subsides.” -Jiunn (jliu)