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Allison T.

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Great

Blind Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève | Black Series II Toro

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·July 3, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève | Black Series II Toro

"Great cigar! Taste was excellent with an amazing burn. Hard to find anything wrong. The chocolate and earthiness was great. Just the right amount of bitterness to the chocolate flavors so it did not overpower the other flavors. I really enjoyed the raisins and dated in the first and second third. I would have like them to finish off the cigar however I can not complain how it finished with the rustic flavor." -Jake P. (Jake P.)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Oliva | Gilberto Reserva Noir Robusto

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·March 20, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Oliva | Gilberto Reserva Noir Robusto

"I really enjoyed this cigar. Burned nice at a great pace with some wonderful Flavors. Starting with the pepper and earth which moved into the roasted nuts and bitter veggie flavors. While I was smoking this I had a glass of bourbon which paired nicely. The sweetness from my bourbon and the bitter roasted flavors from the cigar was excellent. I look forward to seeing what this was so I can pick up more." -Jake P. (Jake P.)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Camacho | Distillery Edition Corojo Toro

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·April 22, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Camacho | Distillery Edition Corojo Toro

" Where I was unimpressed by the first third of this cigar, it won me over in the end. All the flavors came together to create a wonderful smoking experience. If you are a fan of dark, earthy flavors with hints of sweetness you should pick up a few of these to enjoy. " -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)

92%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: Micallef | Grande Bold Ligero 554L

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·August 19, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Micallef | Grande Bold Ligero 554L

"Though this cigar was very one dimensional, in my opinion, it was well worth the investment of time. It would pair perfectly with an amaretto heavy cocktail or some fresh almond pastry. If you are a fan of medium body cigars with wonderful construction then this would be the cigar for you. Grab one and give it a shot." -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Plasencia | Reserva Original Robusto

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·July 20, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Plasencia | Reserva Original Robusto

"This was a delight to smoke with its note changes that really compliment each other & excellent construction... It was truly great to sit back in the sun & enjoy the experience instead of tending to the cigar. " -Allison T. (The Yoga Ash)

89%

Good

Davidoff JR 50th Anniversary - Blind Cigar Review

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·August 20, 2021

Davidoff JR 50th Anniversary – Blind Cigar Review

"What started out as a phenomenal cigar faded quickly to bitter then harsh. There was such a great sweetness and fruit profile at the beginning I settled in to what I thought was going to be an epic cigar. Instead, the cigar turned dry and earthy with heavy ground coffee and wood notes on the finish. I will be curious to find out what this cigar is and determine if I just got the "one off" from the floor that was just not great, or if this is a common profile of the cigar." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

90%

Very Good

JRE Aladino Habano Vintage Selection Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·September 1, 2021

JRE Aladino Habano Vintage Selection Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"I have always said how a cigar look does not translate to how it performs. I have smoked some elegant-looking cigars that just didn't deliver. This one was definitely not a beauty queen, but it was a very good cigar. It kind of started to head in the direction of bitter in the middle, but recovered admirably in the final third, making for a cigar that transitioned and developed very well from start to finish. It was also a relatively slow burner. With the burn and draw on point and the strength never getting overwhelming, this is a cigar I would have zero issues handing to a new smoker, nor would I hesitate to hand one to a seasoned aficionado. Looking forward to finding out what this one is! " -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

91%

Overall Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Brick House | Maduro Mighty Mighty

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·March 6, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Brick House | Maduro Mighty Mighty

"This is a big cigar that's not big on flavors or complexity. With a ring gauge this large, if I'm going to spend over an hour and a half smoking a cigar I would ideally like to experience more flavors and transitions." -Allison T. (The Yoga Ash)

89%

Good

RoMa Craft CRAFT 2021 - Blind Cigar Review

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·February 18, 2022

RoMa Craft CRAFT 2021 – Blind Cigar Review

"Let me start off by referring to my statement about being glad I had a good meal beforehand. This couldn't have been any more true here, as this cigar really builds up and leaves it all on the table. Definitely not a cigar for the faint of heart, but a very rewarding cigar nonetheless. You can't go wrong with notes like charred meats and red pepper, and then coffee and chocolate. I'd have no problem smoking this again, but would save it for a time I could really enjoy its nuances. I paired it with water to ensure I could pick up all the notes, but could easily recommend pairing it with a solid pour of bourbon to really ratchet up the chocolate note. " -Doug S. (Unpossible_1)

88%

Good

Punch 180 Aniversario - Blind Cigar Review

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·April 22, 2022

Punch 180 Aniversario – Blind Cigar Review

"I don't usually go for the bigger cigars but this was excellent start to finish. The sweet cocoa at the beginning that morphed into buttered toast and warm cinnamon at the midway point was perfectly balanced by charred oak and black pepper on the retro. The final inch or so got a little heavy on the wood notes but I would definitely smoke this one again after a big dinner with a nice rye to pair." -Vance T. (Vance)

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Allison T.

Blind Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève | Black Series II Toro

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