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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.)

93%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon | Shriner Toro

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·February 21, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon | Shriner Toro

"Though this cigar lacked body, in my opinion, I can not overstate how good this cigar was. I could see some people calling it one dimensional but in all honesty this cigar was a flavor bomb. Forgoing strength and body for the benefit of making a more flavorful blend. This cigar is perfect for anyone looking to expand their palate away from the light body, airy, cigars of the world. Pick one up and decided for yourself." -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Drew Estate | Undercrown Shade Suprema

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·March 23, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Drew Estate | Undercrown Shade Suprema

"I feel the only downside to this cigar was the draw but because of how much flavor I got off cigar, it ended up not bothering me that much. I felt the second third was the best part of this cigar. Although it smoked fast, the flavor of slight pepper, salted pretzels and caramel was enjoyable. For a mild to medium cigar I though this was very flavorful. For me this would be a perfect cigar for a golf course." -Jake P. (Jake P.)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Camacho | Distillery Edition Ecuador

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·February 5, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Camacho | Distillery Edition Ecuador

"This was a very enjoyable cigar, and as mentioned earlier, I could easily see starting a lazy weekend morning with this cigar and a nice medium roast coffee. While this cigar was flavor filled, the lack of strength and body might turn some smokers off, so I can't say this is a cigar for "everyone". This is a cigar that I would keep a fiver on hand in the humi for those times when I want something different, and I would not hesitate to give one of these to a less experienced smoker so they can experience an complex blend of flavors, without being overly powerful and causing an unpleasant smoking experience. This is one darn good 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.)

89%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Camaleón | Huevo de Oro Robusto

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·July 27, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Camaleón | Huevo de Oro Robusto

"I think the burn issue at the start really dampened this cigar for me. As much as I tried to look past it, and by the time it settled down the flavors of this cigar were tainted from having to re light and burn the section to get it going. " -Jake P. (Jake P.)

87%

Fair

Blind Cigar Review: J.C. Newman | Diamond Crown Maduro No. 4

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·September 9, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: J.C. Newman | Diamond Crown Maduro No. 4

"So I must start off with this statement: I need to smoke this cigar again to get a true idea of what it is all about. That being said there are some high notes but that can not overcome the tight draw. This is the number one killer of any cigar for me. Disappointing..." -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)

88%

Good

VegaFina 1998 VF 54 - Blind Cigar Review

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·October 25, 2021

VegaFina 1998 VF 54 – Blind Cigar Review

"This was an interesting cigar that featured highly enjoyable flavors, nice transitions, and the finish was the star of the show… until that harshness crept in towards the end. That harsh, somewhat bitter aspect led me to slam the brakes on the smoking experience sooner than I would have liked and it’s disappointing because I was curious as to what the final act would be. Sadly, I’ll never know BUT the first two thirds were indeed very good and based on that alone I would be more than willing to give this particular cigar a second chance." -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC

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)

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·April 10, 2023

Hooten Young Hires Allison Trainer, Will Display at PCA – Cigar News

Hooten Young Cigars has hired our very own Allison Trainer as its Vice President of Sales Tobacco Division and Consulting. Allison has been a panelist at BMP for a few years now, we wish her congratulations!

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Allison T.

Blind Cigar Review: Oliva | Gilberto Reserva Noir Robusto

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Don Doroteo Salt of the Earth Piedra Viva Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

Te Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar Toro – Blind Cigar Review

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