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Blind Cigar Review: Mbombay | MQBA Diadem

Alan All Blind Cigar Reviews Costa Rica Featured Jeff John A.MBombay Mel Shah Mickey T.

·April 24, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: Mbombay | MQBA Diadem

"One of the best cigars that I have smoked this year if not ever. Construction issues aside, this cigar is amazing. I would smoke this thing every day if I had it. The flavors were on point and the transitions kept this cigar constantly feeling fresh; which is quite amazing considering the shear size of this beast. Go out, buy a box and thank me later. " -Alan (Eulogy)

Aaron All Bandolero Costa Rica Featured Quick Cigar Reviews Robusto

·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.

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Total Score - Very Good

Alan All Blind Cigar Reviews Costa Rica Featured Gregg Habano Jack Joel Vazquez Marrero Marrero Robusto Rosado Sandeep Stefan

·July 31, 2015

Blind Cigar Review: Marrero | Fuerte

"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)

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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.

Cigar News: Mbombay Adds Torpedo to Classic

All Costa Rica Featured MBombay Mel Shah Mitul Shah Natural News Torpedo

·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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·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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Alan All Costa Rica Featured Natural Nelson Alfonso Quick Cigar Reviews

·December 17, 2018

Quick Review: Byron | Londinenses Reserva 5 Años

This is such a handsome cigar, it was so well constructed. From the wrapper to the roll it was picture perfect. There were no soft spots, burn issues, and the draw was perfect. The ever changing profile kept me fully engaged. This is more of a medium flavor profile with a just slightly above mild strength. If I'm being very nitpicky I personally would have liked a slightly thicker smoke; but it was in no way thin or wispy. From a price stand point this is definitely more of a special occasion cigar but I would highly recommend one.

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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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Total Score - Fair

All Blind Cigar Reviews Costa Rica Craig Featured Felipe Gregorio Habano Jiunn Kent Philip G. Wynne Robusto Ron Steve

·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)

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Casdagli Villa Casdagli Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·January 7, 2022

Casdagli Villa Casdagli Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"This is a slow-burning cigar whose story is told in three chapters and with each chapter, the cigar’s smoking experience gets better and better. Solid easily discernible flavors, impressive transitions, and complexity, this cigar was far from boring by anybody’s definition and I would certainly smoke it again." -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

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