Connecticut Archives - Blind Man's Puff

Cigar News: Rose of Sharon Perfecto | Second IGNITE Release

by Matthew T. | Apr 30, 2018 | All, Connecticut, News, Nicaragua, Perfecto, Robert Holt, Southern Draw | 0 |

Southern Draw Cigars announced that the second release in the IGNITE series will be a special vitola of The Rose of Sharon. The special and very limited release will be a beautiful Perfecto vitola, and will be exclusively available from Famous Smoke Shop. This cigar, along with the rest of the IGNITE series, will benefit Operation Cigars for Warriors. Since its release, The Rose of Sharon blend has been on many top lists in the world of cigar media, including the number 13 spot on our Blind Man’s Puff 2017 Top 25 list.

Blind Cigar Review: Crowned Heads | Headley Grange Black Dog Dobles

by Zane G. | Apr 23, 2018 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Crowned Heads, Daniel S., Diana, Dominican Republic, E.P. Carrillo, Featured, Habano, Isaac M., John I., Jon Huber, Maduro, Nicaragua, Toro | 0 |

“This was a not a flavor profile that fit my wheelhouse. Having said that, for someone who likes hazelnut and some black licorice this will be a decent cigar for them. I didn’t like the bitterness of the cigar but it did progress into a tartness that wasn’t distasteful to me. I would have thought the cigar would be stronger than it was given the types of flavors but it remained a medium to full, on the more medium side for me. A decent smoke for a specific palette.” –Diana (ArmyRN)

Blind Cigar Review: Debonaire | Daybreak Corona

by Emmett | Mar 30, 2018 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Corona Gorda, Dave, Debonaire, Dominican Republic, Featured, Isaac M., Matthew T., Natural, Philip Zanghi, Stefan | 0 |

“This stick is proof that you cant judge a book by its cover. Where its appearance was lacking, its performance and flavors were on point. A very nice smoke that I will absolutely smoke again. ” -Dave W. (mdwest)

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Upcoming Release of The Medalist

by Matthew T. | Mar 8, 2018 | Alan Rubin, Alec Bradley, All, Churchill, Connecticut, Honduras, News, Robusto, Toro | 0 |

Alec Bradley Cigar Co have announced they will be initiating a full-scale re-release Medalist cigar line. The Medalist is cloaked in a golden ‘shade grown’ wrapper grown in Honduras, a Honduran binder and premium long-fillers from Honduras and Nicaragua.

Blind Cigar Review: Cornelius & Anthony | Cornelius Lonsdale

by Zane G. | Jan 17, 2018 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Cornelius & Anthony, David F., Eric, Featured, IPCPR, Jason H., Lonsdale, Natural, Ryan H., USA | 0 |

“This was a nice way to start my cigar smoking day. The flavor changes were interesting but never over powering and enjoyable. I’d recommend this to any smoker to start their day.” -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

Cigar News: Southern Draw Adds Lancero to Rose of Sharon

by Emmett | Jan 15, 2018 | All, Connecticut, Featured, Lancero, Natural, News, Nicaragua, Robert Holt, Southern Draw | 0 |

2017 was a big year for Southern Draw Cigars. Robert Holt introduced both the Rose of Sharon and Jacobs ladder, each earning a spot on our Top 25. Now Southern Draw has added a lancero vitola to the Rose of Sharon lineup.

Blind Cigar Review: Cornelius & Anthony | Aerial Robusto

by Zane G. | Oct 9, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Cornelius & Anthony, Featured, Natural, Nicaragua, Robusto | 2 |

“This was a very enjoyable smoke. The combinations of flavors was quite suprising, and the difference in strength was an added bonus. I think the hard pack made this cigar last a good long while more than i had anticipated it burned very slow.” -Ryan H. (Ryan H.)

Blind Cigar Review: Southern Draw | Rose of Sharon Toro

by Emmett | Jul 19, 2017 | Adam B., All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Dave, Eric, Featured, Isaac M., Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Robert Holt, Southern Draw, Toro | 0 |

“This was one fantastic cigar! It smells like baked bread and a syrupy sweetness before even lighting it. Then when you light it you continue to get that sweetness along with some nuts, and oatmeal. This cigar would pair well with morning coffee, and I feel that this could be your 1st or even last smoke of the day. I want more!!!” -Mickey T. (irratebass)

Blind Cigar Review: Fratello | Oro Robusto

by Emmett | Apr 28, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Dominican Republic, Eric, Featured, Fratello, IPCPR, Jason H., Matt C., Matthew T., Natural, Omar de Frias, Robusto | 0 |

“The beginning was very nice and enjoyable. The predominant flavors were wood and nuts. There were hints of sweet cherry wood and some earthy tones. The flavors remained nicely balanced up unto about the final third. At this point it became bitter and sour. I consider this one an old fashioned cigar. I think it would pair nicely with a scotch or spiced rum.” –Eric (smalls29)

Cigar News: Foundry Tobacco Company Releases Temple Hall Estates

by Emmett | Feb 6, 2017 | All, Connecticut, Featured, Foundry, Natural, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

When the Temple Hall factory was acquired by General Cigar in the 1960s, Edgar Cullman, then chairman of the company, saw tremendous promise in Ramón and ultimately transferred him to the Dominican Republic where he played a pivotal role in developing the company’s strict standards for cigar making and quality assurance.

Blind Cigar Review: Warped | Villa Sombra Mojitos

by Emmett | Feb 6, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Corona, Derek, Eric, Featured, IPCPR, Jason H., Jeff R., Kyle Gellis, Max Fernandez, Natural, Nicaragua, Warped | 0 |

“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)

Quick Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral | Zlatno Sonce Toro

by Emmett | Jan 12, 2017 | All, Connecticut, Featured, Jas Sum Kral, Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Quick Cigar Reviews, Toro | 1 |

This was an excellent cigar. It was a Connecticut, which I usually don’t gravitate towards, but as I said before, this is not your typical Connecticut. There is TONS of flavor and many transitions to keep your attention. The cigar was very smooth, and could be enjoyed anytime of the day not just with your coffee or as your 1st smoke of the day, but I will recommend you smoke it on a fresh palate in order to taste all the flavors this stick throws at you. My hat’s off to Riste on making a wonderful smoke.