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Cigar News: Mbombay Adds Torpedo to Classic

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·January 9, 2018

Cigar News: Mbombay Adds Torpedo to Classic

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).

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·July 31, 2014

Quick Cigar Review: Bandolero Tremendos

This is a cigar that got better as it went along. Plenty of transitions to keep things interesting and one that just begs you to keep retrohaling to experience all of the flavors that it offers. The fuller strength is something that may be better suited for the end of the day or after a meal. The price point fits the experience, so I wouldn't hesitate on pulling the trigger on getting some of these if they are available to you.

88%

Total Score - Good

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·February 11, 2015

Blind Cigar Review: Felipe Gregorio | Power 2014 Collection Triple R

"A decent smoking experience with gentle flavors. I wish there was another dimension or two though." -Ron (shuckins)

90%

Very Good

El Septimo Luxus Collection Exception White - Blind Cigar Review

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·May 31, 2024

El Septimo Luxus Collection Exception White – Blind Cigar Review

"This cigar was beautiful and smelled amazing. The opening flavors, likewise, were wonderful and completely piqued my interest. Then, unfortunately, things changed and it became a struggle to finish the cigar as the flavors became rough and the performance absolutely fell off. Based on the beginning I absolutely want to try another. Based on the finish, however, I’ll have to convince myself it’s worth it to give it another try." -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

92%

Great

El Septimo Sacred Arts Collection Botticelli - Blind Cigar Review

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·November 28, 2023

El Septimo Sacred Arts Collection Botticelli – Blind Cigar Review

"I’ll be honest… I was a bit put off by the immense size of this cigar. I normally gravitate toward lancero, corona, and robusto sizes so this is definitely out of my comfort zone. Now that I’ve finished it I think I may have been missing out. The large size allowed me to enjoy the nuanced flavors longer and really helped to make me relax and realize how good life is. This is a cigar to spend quality time with and would be excellent paired with high-quality coffee. I would highly recommend this to a friend and would be proud to smoke another very soon!" -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

87%

Total Score - Fair

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·June 3, 2015

Blind Cigar Review: Felipe Gregorio | Pelo de Oro Robusto Gordo

"Overall, this was a very good cigar, although there were not a lot of flavor changes, I still enjoyed it. I would smoke this cigar again." -Craig (WyldKnyght)

Casdagli Cigars Announces Villa Casdagli Petit Exquisitos - Cigar News

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·January 14, 2022

Casdagli Cigars Announces Villa Casdagli Petit Exquisitos – Cigar News

Casdagli Cigars has announced a line extension of sorts for its Villa Casdagli line launched last year. We just reviewed...

90%

Very Good

Quick Cigar Review: Mbombay | Classic Torpedo

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·July 6, 2018

Quick Cigar Review: Mbombay | Classic Torpedo

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.

90%

Total Score - Very Good

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

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·January 22, 2016

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

"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)

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·June 21, 2016

Cigar News: MBombay Announces Gaaja

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.

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