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Blind Cigar Review: George Rico | S.T.K. Miami Barracuda Coronas Gordas

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·January 15, 2014

Blind Cigar Review: George Rico | S.T.K. Miami Barracuda Coronas Gordas

"Just gorgeous looking. Almost a perfect wrapper in color and smoothness. Looks to be maybe a habano wrapper. The pig tail is the icing on the cake of the triple cap. The only thing keeping it from a perfect score is the slightly oblong roundness." -Emmett (rhetorik)

96%

Excellent

E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2023 Robusto - Blind Cigar Review

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·January 19, 2024

E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2023 Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

"I was intrigued before I even lit this one up. It’s a beautiful-looking cigar with a very strong and appealing aroma. I’m quite happy to report that the smoking experience lived up to my initial impression. I’d label this as a well-balanced dessert stick, sweet, but not heavy. I would be delighted to smoke this blend again. I’m looking forward to finding out what this was." -Chris M. (Chris)

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·July 30, 2013

Hear about us on the latest Stogie Fresh 5 Podcast

David “Doc” Diaz runs the sites stogiefresh.info and stogierate.com and puts on a weekly podcast called Stogie Fresh 5. I’ve...

94%

Overall Score - Great

Blind Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon | Grand Architect Toro

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·January 29, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon | Grand Architect Toro

“I really enjoyed this cigar. I’d happily burn these everyday. It’s not tremendously dynamic in terms of transitions, but the core flavor here is a bit out of the ordinary. Most dry, woody cigars I’ve had haven’t had the potency on display here. Great good stuff. ” –John I. (John I.)

96%

Extraordinary

Quick Cigar Review: Bespoke | Basilica A

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·November 19, 2018

Quick Cigar Review: Bespoke | Basilica A

Amazing would be an understatement for this fine luxurious smoke. Ample amounts of complexity and well balanced medium bodied flavors were extracted and deeply appreciated as the blender really knows how to make a grade A smoke. I cannot sing praises high enough... you MUST... in fact I demand you to buy a Bespoke Basilica A and experience what this cigar has to offer... you will be forever spoiled.

90%

Overall Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Padron | Black Label TAA 2018 No. 89 Maduro

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·May 24, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: Padrón | Black Label TAA 2018 No. 89 Maduro

“This is a cigar I would smoke any day of the week. It’s malty chocolate like sweetness really hit the spot. The giant plumes of smoke from the looser draw were quite enticing as well. The only thing I can hold against this one was that it had a very similar flavor profile throughout, however don’t let that stop you from trying one at all, especially if it is priced right!” –John A. (Bostoneo)

90%

Revisited Total Score - Very Good

Cigar News: Blind Cigar Review: HVC | The City First Selection 52

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·September 14, 2015

Blind Cigar Review: HVC | The City First Selection 52 – Revisited

"To be honest, I was completely surprised by this cigar. First impressions can sometimes be deceiving. This is not a very good looking stick, and the first third started off pretty slow, but the constant flavor transitions and strong overall performance of the cigar more than made up for that. At the end of it all, I enjoyed the stick quite a bit and would gladly smoke it again in the future." -Dave (mdwest)

FDA Deeming Rule Fully Vacated for Premium Cigars - Cigar News

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·July 20, 2018

5 Days Left to Submit Comments to the FDA

Last month, the FDA extended the deadline for public comments on how/if it should regulate premium cigars. That deadline is July 25th, giving you 5 more days to submit comments.

91%

Overall Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Hoyo | La Amistad by AJ Fernandez Robusto

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·August 30, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Hoyo | La Amistad by AJ Fernandez Robusto

"Overall this was a good smoke. I think this would not be a good first cigar of the day, but if you had a full day of smoking this would be a nice 2nd or 3rd stick of the day. Just beware it does pick up the spice in the final 1/3rd and through the whole 2nd third, but becomes a nice pleasant smoke at the end." -Mickey T. (irratebass)

Blind Cigar Review: Panacea | Black Maduro 760

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·May 5, 2014

Blind Cigar Review: Panacea | Black Maduro 760

"The first third showed some real promise with the rich roasted coffee flavors. Sadly, nothing much materialized leaving the smoke very one dimensional. By the end of the cigar the only consistent flavor was tobacco." -Gregg (McGreggor57)

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