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90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: PDR | El Trovador Maduro Robusto

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·June 3, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: PDR | El Trovador Maduro Robusto

"While I typically do not prefer cigars that are "one dimensional", I do appreciate ones that have minimal transitions, with outstanding representations of the flavors that are there. This is one of those cigars. My only complaint is this was a relatively fast burner. It was one that I wished I had a toro version of, cause I wasn't ready to be done when the nub got to hot to hold! " -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Ventura | Archetype Chapter 3 Sacred Scales Robusto

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·May 27, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Ventura | Archetype Chapter 3 Sacred Scales Robusto

"A cigar I hated to lose in the process of smoking. Great notes of cherry, earth, leather, cocoa, and oak make this a excellent cigar. Great ash that hung on to the cigar for 30 minutes or better. Five or more of these cigar would round out your humidor perfectly." -Sean F. (fullermaine)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Gurkha | Château De Privé Rook

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·May 11, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Gurkha | Château De Privé Rook

"Although this particular cigar was very light bodied and had a very open draw, I enjoyed it a lot. This would make an excellent morning cigar to pair with a light coffee or hot tea. In the afternoon, pair with a light pilsner or kolsch beer. " -James H. (Keikan Jim)

88%

Good

Blind Cigar Review: Gurkha | Cellar Reserve 15 Year Toro

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·May 1, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Gurkha | Cellar Reserve 15 Year Toro

"Overall this was a decent flavor profile.. for nearly the whole stick. Even draws and bad burn knocked this stick down points even more as it caused an unpleasant smoking experience; at least it didn’t blow up. I’d have to sample another before making an ultimate decision on whether or not to put it in my naughty or nice list. " -John A. (Bostoneo)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Kristoff | Shade Grown Robusto

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·April 24, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Kristoff | Shade Grown Robusto

"A lot of flavors in this stick. Sweet to spicy notes are well balanced. A beautiful grayish-black ash gives way to a tri-colored ash. I would include this stick in my humidor. A nice relaxing smoke that pairs well with a dark coffee and a rain storm. Pick up a few when you have the opportunity." -Sean F. (fullermaine)

Cigar News: Davidoff Announces Limited Edition "Special 53 - Capa Dominicana"

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·June 1, 2020

Cigar News: Davidoff Announces Limited Edition “Special 53 – Capa Dominicana”

Davidoff announced today a new cigar, the Limited Edition "Special 53 - Capa Dominicana." This is actually the return of a cigar originally released in 2002. The cigar itself is a unique 53 ring-gauge perfecto that contains tobacco all grown in the Dominican Republic. In 2002, it was believed impossible to grow wrapper leaf in the Dominican Republic.

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Big Papi Slugger

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·May 18, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Big Papi Slugger

"My first impressions were negative due to the size of the cigar. Eliminating my bias towards that was easy once I started smoking the cigar. It really was a pleasant and long experience. This is still not necessarily going to be a first choice smoke for me but I can say it was flavorful enough all the way through to work for a niche smoke at the right time for me. Well constructed and good looking, I’d revisit this cigar again." -Diana (ArmyRN)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Caldwell | Eastern Standard Corretto

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·May 6, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Caldwell | Eastern Standard Corretto

"While there was a little bit of concern from the mid-point on, all in all this cigar offered a very pleasant smoking experience. The transitions from start to finish were well defined and each complimented the next. It is firmly in the medium full range in strength and body, and would be most enjoyed by smokers with a little experience under their belt to truly appreciate what the cigar has to offer. This is definitely a cigar I would like to smoke again. " -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

87%

Fair

Blind Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas | Habano Toro

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·April 27, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas | Habano Toro

"All in all a very pleasant cigar to smoke. I loved that the flavor profile started off with a great combination, only to add more to the game as the cigar smoked. No drastic changes, just enough change to sense a difference on the palate and enhance the overall smoking experience. This is a very flavor forward cigar that has much more body than strength. I honestly feel that smokers of all levels will find some enjoyment here. This would be a great cigar for first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee or tea, or an after dinner cigar with a spiced rum or low proof bourbon. Any beverage with a lot of strength or spice will overrun it versus elevate it. I would be proud to have some of these in my humidor." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

90%

Overall Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | Barrel Aged by Karl Malone Robusto

All Blind Cigar Reviews Dominican Republic Featured IPCPR La Aurora Manuel Inoa Natural Robusto

·April 18, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | Barrel Aged by Karl Malone Robusto

"Pretty solid medium bodied cigar. Not fully my cup of tea, but there were aspects of it that I certainly enjoyed. The transitions from the early portion to the mid portion as well as the mid range to the finale were also really elegant. The final portion was really the best part for my taste, and it wasn't really a chore to get there." -John I. (John I.)

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Dominican Republic

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