"This is surely a solid choice for anybody looking for a mild smoke with a great body. I think it was the body that impressed me the most. It really gives full body on the palate but the flavors are still fairly light as is the strength. This could easily be an "any time" cigar that I will enjoy again. " -Isaac M. (The Nothing)
AllBlind Cigar ReviewsConnecticutDerekFeaturedHondurasJamesJason H.Jim RobinsonMiltonOscar ValladaresPuros de BallardSandeepToro
·"Lovers of milder to medium cigars are going to love this one. Even though not very complex in the first and middle thirds, it picks up and compensates in the final third. I usually enjoy a little more pepper and more spice so I was a little disappointed in that. More sweeter flavors would have been welcome, but then again this was not a maduro. Overall, a good cigar that I will definitely want to visit again." -Sandeep (Djangos)
I have always been a fan of Kristoff cigars and this cigar doesn’t disappoint. I was a big fan of the Kristoff DS4 from the Galerones series. I was happy to see that blend made itself back into the portfolio and is a staple in my humidor for a nice cigar with my morning coffee.
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.
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.
AllBlind Cigar ReviewsConnecticutDaniel S.DianaFeaturedIPCPRJason H.Jeremy JackJohn I.LanceroNaturalNicaragua
·"Fantastic cigar in one of my favorite vitolas. Not really flashy in terms of serious flavor transitions, but the core flavors were magnificent, and right up my alley. I'd happily smoke these on a very regular basis. " -John I. (John I.)
Alejandro Martinez CuencaAllBlind Cigar ReviewsChurchillConnecticutFeaturedJoya De NicaraguaJuan MartinezNaturalNicaragua
·"This cigar is my gig. Nice mild-medium bodied profile flavors of oak, vanilla, cream, custard, sweet milk caramels and the slightest bit of pepper to give this cigar great character. With unmatched smoothness, this is a cigar I could enjoy time after time after time. If this cigar remains consistent across multiple samples, I would definitely recommend buying these buy the box as it was truly a fantastic smoking experience!" -John A. (Bostoneo)
AllBalmoralBlind Cigar ReviewsConnecticutDaniel S.David F.DianaDominican RepublicFeaturedJason H.John I.NaturalRobusto
·"Really nice cigar on the milder side. A bit of complexity, red pepper spice and sweet cream makes it really enjoyable. " -David F. (dfafjf)
AaronAllChurchillConnecticutDaniel MarshallDominican RepublicEmmettFeaturedManuel QuesadaQuick Cigar ReviewsShade Grown
·This was a very smooth cigar. Being a Churchill, it presents a long experience. There were some good flavor transitions, but oak was the predominant flavor throughout which mixed well with the other flavors that presented themselves. I think this cigar would be great in the morning paired with some coffee or as the first cigar of the day. It could also be paired with some other libations that aren’t overpowering such as a nice peaty Scotch. I could definitely see myself smoking more of these.
AllBlind Cigar ReviewsConnecticutCoronaDerekEricFeaturedIPCPRJason H.Jeff R.Kyle GellisMax FernandezNaturalNicaraguaWarped
·"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)