Oscuro Archives - Blind Man's Puff

Cigar News: Joya Silver to Launch at 2018 IPCPR

by Matthew T. | Jul 5, 2018 | All, IPCPR, Joya De Nicaragua, News, Oscuro | 0 |

Joya de Nicaragua will expand their modern Joya cigar lineup at the upcoming 2018 IPCPR trade show. The new addition is called Joya Silver, and it will join Joya Red, Joya Black, and Joya Cabinetta in the line. It is the first box pressed entry in this line, and features a wrapper that Joya de Nicaragua classifies as an Oscuro upper-priming wrapper grown in Ecuador. It rounds out with a binder from Mexico and filler leaves from Nicaragua.

Blind Cigar Review: Warped | La Colmena Black Honey

by Zane G. | Mar 5, 2018 | All, Belicoso, Blind Cigar Reviews, Dave, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, John I., Kyle Gellis, Matthew T., Oscuro, Stefan, USA, Warped | 0 |

“Very solid cigar across the board. It won’t change your life or make you feel as if you’d been touched by the hand of God, but it is a well constructed and tasty smoke. It doesn’t require much effort to tease out and identify exotic flavors, or significant transitions, but what is there is very up front, and enjoyable. ” -John I. (John I.)

Blind Cigar Review: My Father | La Opulencia Corona

by Zane G. | Feb 12, 2018 | Alan, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Corona, Dave, Don Pepin Garcia, Featured, IPCPR, Jaime Garcia, Maduro, Matthew T., Mexican San Andres, My Father, Nicaragua, Oscuro, Rosado, Stefan | 0 |

“As ugly as this cigar was, it goes to show that you can’t judge a book by the cover. The flavors were so good. There was complexity, and yet consistent notes that pulled everything together. I would gladly reach for this cigar again. ” -Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Announces La Vencedora

by Emmett | Jan 25, 2018 | All, Featured, Habano, Heinrich Villiger, News, Nicaragua, Oscuro, Villiger | 0 |

Today, Villiger Cigars announced La Vencedora, a followup to their 2017 La Flor De Ynclan. 2018 is the 130th year anniversary of the company. La Vencedora translates to “The Victor” is the first full-bodied offering from Villiger Cigars.

Blind Cigar Review: Gurkha | Cellar Reserve 12 Year Platinum Solara

by Zane G. | Sep 15, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Derek, Double Robusto, Featured, Gurkha, Nicaragua, Oscuro, Perfecto, Ryan, Sandeep, Steve | 0 |

“This cigar was an absolute dynamite smoking experience. From the look and feel in the hand to the smooth flavor transitions, this cigar will please the entire range of smokers. Grab some of these and truly enjoy. Great cigar. ” -Steve (ThaGreatWazoo)

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announces Navetta

by Emmett | Jun 20, 2017 | All, Fratello, IPCPR, News, Nicaragua, Omar de Frias, Oscuro | 0 |

Springfield, VA (June 16, 2017) – Omar de Frias is proud to announce Fratello Navetta debut at the IPCPR 2017. Translated shuttle in Italian, Fratello Navetta is a dream project de Frias envisioned while at NASA.

Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Lancero

by Emmett | Jan 4, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Collaboration Review, Cubariqueno, Derek, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, Kyle, Lancero, Matt C., Natural, Nicaragua, Oscuro, Stefan | 0 |

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

Blind Cigar Review: Serino | Royale Maduro XX

by Emmett | Oct 4, 2016 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Dave, Featured, Gregg, Habano, IPCPR, Mickey T., Nicaragua, Omar González Alemán, Oscuro, Serino, Steve, Toro | 0 |

“A great smoke in just about every way. I am not normally a fan of anything bigger than 50 RG, and rarely chose to smoke anything toro length or longer, but I would gladly smoke one of these again. The blend was nice, the profile hit a personal sweet spot for me, and the complete lack of a need for maintenance despite my inconsistent smoking over a period of more than an hour and a half, made smoking this cigar a very enjoyable experience.” –Dave W. (mdwest)

Blind Cigar Review: Quesada | Reserva Privada Oscuro Robusto

by Emmett | Jul 18, 2016 | Adam B., All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut Broadleaf, Dominican Republic, Featured, Gregg, Kyle, Manuel Quesada, Matt C., Matthew T., Oscuro, Quesada, Robusto | 2 |

“This is a cigar I would happily smoke again while I was doing something different to occupy my time such as shooting skeet or at the golf driving range. The profile peaked in the second third but then fell off with the mineral flavors in the final third. I put the cigar down with a little less than 2 inches as I felt the profile wasn’t going to change. Smoke output was plentiful and stormed off the foot. I feel this cigar might improve with age and is worthy of a redux.” -Matt C. (Big Matt)

Quick Cigar Review: Padilla | La Pilar No. 4 Toro

by Matthew T. | Jun 2, 2016 | All, Ernesto Padilla, Featured, Habano, Honduras, IPCPR, Matthew T., Oscuro, Padilla, Quick Cigar Reviews, Toro | 0 |

The La Pilar No. 4 was a great burner. Clean burn line, no touch-ups and no relights. It had consistent smoke output and a draw that improved as it went on. The smoke had a nice full texture and pleasing aroma. The flavor profile was not extreme or complex but each individual flavor component was defined and clean. I always enjoy an increase in strength toward the end and the La Pilar No. 4 delivered that very well. At about 82 minutes, its a long burn time for a box-pressed Toro. That brings more value and more enjoyment. I would gladly reach for this cigar again.

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | Nicaragua Box Pressed

by Emmett | May 2, 2016 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Craig, Davidoff, Dominican Republic, Featured, Habano, Hendrik Kelner, Oscuro, Robert, Steve, Toro, Wes | 1 |

“This was one of those smokes that comes along every so often- actually it’s pretty rare for me anyway, that just captivates your senses. The ol’ “Calgon take me away” commercial ran through my mind as a comparison… It was a phenomenal smoke, one that I hope, hope, hope I get to experience again and again. I pray that this stogie is one that fits my meager stogie budget because I gotta have some more of these. It was a little over an hour of peace & serenity and I loved every minute of it!” -Robert (NavyPiper)

Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | Selección Oscuro Nacionales

by Emmett | Mar 25, 2016 | Alan, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Corona Gorda, Dominican Republic, E.P. Carrillo, E.P. Carrillo, Featured, Gregg, IPCPR, Kent, Mexican San Andres, Oscuro, Steve | 0 |

“I found the first third to be average in spite of a nice start of simple tobacco and oak. While the middle was very good, the finish quickly turned south. My mouth tasted like an ashtray before it was all over. With two thirds of this cigar not making the cut, I won’t be looking to try another.” -Gregg (McGreggor57)