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93%

Overall Score - Great

Blind Cigar Review: The Oscar | Habano Toro

All Blind Cigar Reviews Derek Eric Featured Gregg Habano Honduras IPCPR Matt C.Natural Oscar Valladares

·August 2, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: The Oscar | Habano Toro

"This was an excellent cigar, and one I may request before facing execution by a firing squad. Flavors, complexity, and construction are all on point. I believe this is a cigar that will stand up to multiple cigars a day as the flavors are bold and evident. I'll be seeking these out if they are readily available in this exact vitola, no additional aging time is needed. Smoke this cigar after a salty fatty steak and thank me later." -Matt C. (Big Matt)

83%

Total Score - Subpar - 83

The ultimate in our Pasión experience, the 654 is the boldest of this incredible line. Featuring an aged blend of Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos and wrapped in a spicy Nicaraguan leaf, this medium to full bodied cigar was crafted specifically for those who demand the ultimate in flavor, smoke and enjoyment. It’s bold, easy draw gives way to the characteristic complex, spicy notes with strong peppery hints.

Alan All Blind Cigar Reviews Derek Featured Martinez Cigars Natural Ryan Steve Toro USA

·March 22, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Martinez | Pasión 654

"The construction really held this cigar back. It was loose, spongy to the touch, and difficult to draw from. The flavors, while not great, were average and it did build to a nice finish." -Alan (Eulogy)

89%

Total Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: Warped | Villa Sombra Mojitos

All Blind Cigar Reviews Connecticut Corona Derek Eric Featured IPCPR Jason H.Jeff R.Kyle Gellis Max Fernandez Natural Nicaragua Warped

·February 6, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Warped | Villa Sombra Mojitos

"Regardless of the chocolate flavors disappearing, this was still an enjoyable cigar. The entire experience was like drinking a mocha. You start off with wonderful flavors of semi sweet chocolate and coffee only to have the chocolate slowly fade away. Over time the coffee became stronger and in the end you are left with the bitter coffee flavor and after-taste. I would love to have this one again and smoke with a mocha or flavored latte." -Eric (smalls29)

Blind Cigar Review: Warped | Maestro del Tiempo 6102R

Adam B.Alan All Dave Derek Emmett Featured Gregg Habano IPCPR Natural Nicaragua Top 25

·December 30, 2016

Top 25 Cigars – 2016

We are proud to present our 4th annual list of our top 25 cigars in 2016. Each panelist got 10 votes.

89%

Total Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: Matilde | Quadrata Robusto

All Blind Cigar Reviews Dave Derek Dominican Republic Featured Habano IPCPR Jose Seijas Kyle Matilde Natural Robusto Stefan

·October 19, 2016

Blind Cigar Review: Matilde | Quadrata Robusto

"A bit more of a pepper blast was delivered than expected on the first few puffs, with just a faint taste of coffee detected in the blend." -Dave W. (mdwest)

89%

Good

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | 1962 Corojo Robusto

All Blind Cigar Reviews Corojo Derek Eric Featured Matt C.Natural Robusto Stefan

·May 26, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | 1962 Corojo Robusto

"Even though the final third was bitter and poor tasting, overall it was a good cigar. Not much in the way of flavors other than a nice woody taste and a wonderful campfire smell. The beginning had some nice spicy notes and a wonderful peppery tingle on the lips, but that did not last too long. In the end his would pair nicely with a good whiskey or even a string espresso." -Eric (smalls29)

90%

Total Score - Very Good - 90

Blind Cigar Review: H. Upmann | Yargüera Lonsdale

All Blind Cigar Reviews Dave Derek Eric Featured Grupo de Maestros H. Upmann Honduras IPCPR Jeff R.Lonsdale Natural Steve

·March 10, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: H. Upmann | Yargüera Lonsdale

"Overall, this was a great cigar. The transitions were interesting, I loved the move from pepper and spice to rich and creamy. It's not one that stands out as mind-blowing, but it was enjoyable throughout, and I would very much enjoy smoking more." -Derek (StogieNinja)

92%

Total Score - Great

Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Lancero

All Blind Cigar Reviews Collaboration Review Cubariqueno Derek Featured Habano IPCPR Kyle Lancero Matt C.Natural Nicaragua Oscuro Stefan

·January 4, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Lancero

Cigar Info A line extension to the original Protocol release was shows off at this years IPCPR trade show. The...

89%

Total Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: D'Crossier | Pennsylvania Avenue Robusto

All Blind Cigar Reviews Costa Rica Criollo D’Crossier Dave Derek Featured Habano IPCPR Isaias Santana Diaz Jeff R.Kyle Robusto

·November 11, 2016

Blind Cigar Review: D’Crossier | Pennsylvania Avenue Robusto

"I enjoyed this cigar. I am more of a full-bodied; full-flavor type of cigar smoker but this was a nice, middle of the road, medium kind of smoke." -Jeff R. (JR)

88%

Total Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: Martinez | Flatiron #2

All Blind Cigar Reviews Derek Featured Jeff Martinez Cigars Natural Ryan Steve Torpedo USA

·September 21, 2016

Blind Cigar Review: Martinez | Flatiron #2

"This was a really great cigar to smoke during my annual camping trip. Wasn't to light and wasn't a pepper bomb. Perfect mix of flavors paired well with a few glasses of scotch by the campfire. These will not disappoint. Enjoy." -Steve (ThaGreatWazoo)

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Derek

Blind Cigar Review: The Oscar | Habano Toro

Blind Cigar Review: Martinez | Pasión 654

Blind Cigar Review: Warped | Villa Sombra Mojitos

Top 25 Cigars – 2016

Blind Cigar Review: Matilde | Quadrata Robusto

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | 1962 Corojo Robusto

Blind Cigar Review: H. Upmann | Yargüera Lonsdale

Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Lancero

Blind Cigar Review: D’Crossier | Pennsylvania Avenue Robusto

Blind Cigar Review: Martinez | Flatiron #2

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