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Connecticut Shade

85%

Overall Score - Fair

Blind Cigar Review: Brick House | Connecticut Robusto

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·March 12, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: Brick House | Connecticut Robusto

"Overall this wasnt a bad smoke. It was uninspiring for me though and really didnt do anything that would make me interested in smoking it again. If the draw were better it might be of some interest to others that like floral flavor profiles. " -Dave W. (mdwest)

92%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: Diesel | Whiskey Row Sherry Cask Holiday Edition

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·April 30, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: Diesel | Whiskey Row Sherry Cask Holiday Edition

"This was a great cigar! I really enjoyed the 1st third the best, but the rest was a very enjoyable experience as well. I got a lot of sweetness when the lighter wrapper showed up with floral and vegetal notes. When the darker wrapper came around I was picking up nuts, bread, spice, and cinnamon. This was a great cigar. The size was perfect as well.....what is this, and do I have room for a box???" -Mickey T. (irratebass)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon | Entered Apprentice Toro

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·July 9, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon | Entered Apprentice Toro

"This was a good cigar if you want something to begin your day with a cup of Joe. It really didn't have too many flavor complexities to hold or catch my attention. There was plenty of wood, cream and some spice, but that was about it. I would like to try this cigar again, but in a corona or robusto size. " -Mickey T. (irratebass)

Blind Cigar Review: Southern Draw | 300 Hands Connecticut Piramides

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·September 23, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Southern Draw | 300 Hands Connecticut Piramides

"This is exactly what I'd look for as a morning cigar or first cigar of the day. I typically smoke stronger cigars from the beginning of the day to the end but this was a nice change of pace for me. I'm really starting to enjoy these more often. I'd give this cigar an overall rating of 89. Flavors were pleasant and not overwhelming or overpowering. Would I smoke this again? Yes. Easily worth buying a fiver. " -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

Cigar News: Two Guys Smoke Shop | Return of ACID Amigos

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·June 11, 2018

Cigar News: Two Guys Smoke Shop | Return of ACID Amigos

Drew Estate just announced the return of ACID Amigos. The ACID Amigos is a collaboration with Two Guys Smoke Shop, a Drew Diplomat Retailer in New Hampshire.

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Caldwell | Eastern Standard Corretto

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·May 6, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Caldwell | Eastern Standard Corretto

"While there was a little bit of concern from the mid-point on, all in all this cigar offered a very pleasant smoking experience. The transitions from start to finish were well defined and each complimented the next. It is firmly in the medium full range in strength and body, and would be most enjoyed by smokers with a little experience under their belt to truly appreciate what the cigar has to offer. This is definitely a cigar I would like to smoke again. " -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

91%

Total Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Hammer + Sickle | Icon Toro

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·January 30, 2015

Blind Cigar Review: Hammer + Sickle | Icon Toro

"Why is it when I buy a Connecticut stogie, which is pretty rare for me, that they never quite come close to this sample? Which is why I'm not real fond of Connecticut stogies. But this guy was a paradigm shifter for me. Loved every inch of it, except when I scorched my finger taking it to the nub. This is one I'll be looking out for to add it to the rotation in the future!" -Robert (NavyPiper)

93%

Overall Score - Great

Blind Cigar Review: J.C. Newman | La Unica No. 400 Natural

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·October 2, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: J.C. Newman | La Unica No. 400 Natural

"If you are a mild cigar smoker or even like something stronger I think you would enjoy this cigar. This was a sweet and creamy cigar with fruit notes. Great roasted flavor towards the end. I smoked this until it was burning my fingers with little to no harsh flavor whatsoever." -Jake P. (Jake P.)

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·June 22, 2018

Cigar News: The LH Claro Original Returns to Wide Release

Nick Syris released the LH Premium Cigar brand to the United States in 2014. In that release, the LH Claro was one of the blends that was introduced. The LH Claro originally came clad in a black and gold band over a Connecticut Shade wrapper leaf. Nick did some rebranding in 2015 on the entire LH line of premium cigars, and he also took some time during that period to make some changes to the blend of the LH Claro.

90%

Very Good

Drew Estate Factory Smokes Connecticut Shade Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·August 9, 2021

Drew Estate Factory Smokes Connecticut Shade Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"Overall this is a very enjoyable morning cigar. Just enough complexity and spice to wake you up for your day, but a nice cool floral and woodsy flavor that would pair well with a morning coffee. Though the visual look of the cigar leaves much to be desired, the flavor is very solid and worth revisiting. You also could not ask for much more from the construction or burn. " -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)

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Connecticut Shade

Blind Cigar Review: Brick House | Connecticut Robusto

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Blind Cigar Review: Southern Draw | 300 Hands Connecticut Piramides

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