Featured Archives - Blind Man's Puff

Blind Cigar Review: Gran Habano | Corojo #5 Gran Reserva 2012 Gran Robusto

by Zane G. | Mar 20, 2019 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured | 0 |

“This cigar was pretty darn good. Although a transition didn’t pick up until halfway through, the medium bodied profile was very pleasant and quite enjoyable. I’d defiantly pick some more of these up for my collection. ” -John A. (Bostoneo)

Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads | Headley Grange Black Lab LE 2018

by Zane G. | Mar 18, 2019 | All, Crowned Heads, Dominican Republic, E.P. Carrillo, Featured, Jon Huber, Quick Cigar Reviews | 0 |

Everything you look for in a great cigar is here. Tremendous smoke output with creamy smoke, solid construction, and a nice balance of flavors. If there was a bit more evolution of flavors I think it would be the best Headley Grange release in years. I would definitely recommend picking up a fiver of these.

Blind Cigar Review: MLB Cigar Ventures | David P. Ehrlich PLM Series Churchill

by Zane G. | Mar 15, 2019 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Churchill, Dominican Republic, E.P. Carrillo, Featured, John A., John I., Maduro, Mexican San Andres, Mickey T., MLB Cigar Ventures, Ryan H. | 0 |

“Definitely an easy going smoke. Medium to full bodied flavors of oak, leather, light black pepper and a bit of sweetness made for a nice enjoyable smoke. It seemed like eternity to finish this long sized cigar, so I did get a bit bored and would probably enjoy it in a smaller format. Not bad at all, give them a try!” -John A. (Bostoneo)

Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero Return to Drew Diplomat Retailers

by Emmett | Mar 13, 2019 | All, Drew Estate, Featured, Habano, Jonathan Drew, Natural, News, Nicaragua, Willy Herrera | 0 |

Today, Drew Estate announced the return of one of their most exciting releases of all time: The Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero. It will be availble to select Drew Diplomat Retailers and ships immediately. It will be shown at the TAA Trade show held March 17-21st in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic.

Blind Cigar Review: Cornelius & Anthony | The Gent Robusto

by Zane G. | Mar 13, 2019 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, IPCPR, Natural, Nicaragua, Robusto | 0 |

“Even though this one finished with a bitter taste, overall I still find this a good cigar. The beginning was promising with notes of hickory and sweet cherry, the cherry faded in to the back ground over time moving to a bold and bitter taste. All in all the flavors held for the most part and finished strong and bitter. To me all of this gave the cigar some good personality.” -Eric (smalls29)

Quick Cigar Review: La Aurora | Hors d’Age Toro

by Zane G. | Mar 11, 2019 | Alan, All, Dominican Republic, Featured, IPCPR, La Aurora, Manuel Inoa, Natural, Quick Cigar Reviews, Toro | 0 |

In all honestly, I don’t think I would have liked this as newbie cigar smoker. Rich aged tobacco wasn’t something that I was super into when I started smoking and it took time for me to appreciate the nuance and quality. That being said, this cigar has that rich aged tobacco flavor as its main and dominate flavor though out and depending on how much you personally enjoy it will greatly influence your thought of it. As far as burn, construction, and draw they were all top notch. Burned cool and consistence the entire time and the ash looked like stacked nickles. The smoke output was a bit lackluster to me. I enjoy a creamier and thicker smoke myself but it was far from thin. Certainly worth a try but keep a few hours free because it took just under three hours to finish this beast.

Cigar News: Davidoff Announces Robusto Real Especiales 7

by Emmett | Mar 8, 2019 | All, Davidoff, Eladio Diaz, Featured, Hendrik Kelner, News | 0 |

Davidoff has announced the re-introduction of the Robusto Real Especiales 7, a cigar that was originally released in 2004 comprised of 7 different tobaccos.

Blind Cigar Review: Foundation | The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142 Corona

by Zane G. | Mar 8, 2019 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Corona, Dave, Featured, Foundation Cigar, John A., John I., Mickey T., Nicaragua, Nicholas Melillo, Ryan H. | 0 |

“Magnificent cigar in my absolute favorite vitola. The flavor profile hit all of my weaknesses, pepper, coffee, chocolate, and an ongoing background tease of spices from the Indian/North African flavor palette. Loved this smoke, and I want a bunch more of them as soon as possible. ” -John I. (John I.)

Cigar News: AVO Announces Improvisations Series LE19

by Emmett | Mar 7, 2019 | All, Featured, Natural, News | 0 |

AVO Cigars, owned by Davidoff of Geneva USA, announced the latest edition of their Improvisations series: LE19. This makes the seventh version of this line.

Blind Cigar Review: Gran Habano | Blue In Green Churchill

by Zane G. | Mar 6, 2019 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Churchill, Connecticut, Dave, Featured, George Rico, Gran Habano, Honduras, John A., John I., Mickey T., Natural, Ryan H. | 0 |

“A great mild medium two hour smoke when you have the time to sit back and enjoy a near masterpiece. I wish there was a bit more transitions at the halfway point, however the first and last third really shined and kept my attention to its various rich flavors. I would probably put money down on a box with a great blend like this to see how it progresses over tome for sure!” -John A. (Bostoneo)

Quick Cigar Review: Emilio | Papa Joe

by Emmett | Mar 4, 2019 | All, Emilio Cigars, Featured, Habano, James Brown, Natural, Nicaragua, Robusto, Wes | 0 |

Overall the Emilio Papa Joe is an extremely pleasant smooth smoke with just enough spice for those who enjoy that in a cigar. It is also overall a nice smooth smoke with cedar, baking spices and pepper spice on the retro that it can be enjoyed as your first cigar of the day with coffee or as an everyday smoke at any time of day. It is a very nice addition to the Emilio portfolio by Fabrica Oveja Negra.

Quick Cigar Review: Viaje | Scotch Bonnet

by Zane G. | Mar 1, 2019 | Alan, All, Andre Farkas, Featured, Nicaragua, Quick Cigar Reviews, Viaje | 0 |

I was impressed with how cool this burned through out. Probably due to the top notch construction and the shape was a bit of a conversation starter. The flavors were clean, although very peppery, and it ended a little stronger in strength than I usually enjoy. Great short smoke on a cold day or if you’re in the mood for something a little on the stronger side of strength.