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Hendrik Kelner

89%

Good

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Classic Belicoso

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·April 16, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Classic Belicoso

"Flavor profile notwithstanding, this was a smooth and easy smoke. If you're a fan of floral cigars, with a simple expression that you don't have to think a lot about, this could make a nice Sunday morning cigar with a cup of tea and a good book. But it's a miss for me." -Vance T. (Vance)

92%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Regional North Edition

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·March 5, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Regional North Edition

"This is a blend for those who enjoy the deep earthy flavors that you usually find with Honduran or Cuban tobacco. Strong cayenne on the retrohale and just a slight sweetness on top of the earth gives the cigar a slight variation from the solid dirt and minerals that star in this stick. " -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)

91%

Total Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Syncro Nicaragua Short Robusto

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·March 16, 2016

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Syncro Nicaragua Short Robusto

“Overall this was a very good cigar for me. I really liked the peppery spice at the start and then the transition into a more balanced smoke. It kept the spice throughout which was nice. Construction wise this cigar can’t be beat.” –Wes (SosaCub4Life)

89%

Total Score - Good

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·April 26, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | 702 2000

"This one was really different, and that is a good thing. No more of the same old flavor profile here. Some unique flavors mixed with a great burn and tons of smoke output, that makes this a cigar I want to try again. I will be glad to find out what this one is." -Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | Chef's Edition 2018

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·January 9, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | Chef’s Edition 2018

"This was a decent stick with plenty of flavor transitions from third to third. The thick luxurious flavors proved ample enjoyment and relaxation. The only downside I had was with the burn as a result of an uneven construction during the first half of the cigar. Something I’d like to try again before I decide if it’s a must try...." -John A. (Bostoneo)

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Improvisation LE20

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·August 5, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Improvisation LE20

"The cigar started off well, developed nicely, then finished with a slight harshness that wasn't quite enjoyable. It heated up quite a bit in the final third. Maybe smoking it slower would eliminate this, but I am not 100% sure. All in all a decent smoke. The power behind it as it transitioned through the final two thirds was a bit of a surprise, and may prove too strong for a newer smoker. I was expecting it to stay in the medium range with the sweeter notes from the beginning." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

87%

Good

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Regional South Edition

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·March 15, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Regional South Edition

"If the cigar smoked as well as the last third did I would have loved this cigar, but the first two-thirds were kind of flat for me. I would have expected a longer smoke time cause of the size but I feel like this is a mix-filled cigar so it burned a little quicker than I would have liked. I would recommend this cigar to a newer cigar smoker cause it shows some small transitions and won't overwhelm them. " -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)

89%

Overall Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: AVO Syncro South America Ritmo Toro

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·July 26, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Syncro South America Ritmo Toro

"In terms of flavor, this would likely be a good introductory cigar for a novice. The flavor profile is light, accessible and pleasant. Creamy, floral and mild mannered with a bit of a kick toward the end. Anyone with an interest in experiencing cigars would likely be impressed. The construction problems would be a drawback for a newcomer however." -John I. (John I.)

92%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | 702 Special R

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·October 13, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | 702 Special R

"This turned out to be a delicious cigar with a great array of flavors laying in a wooden backbone. I want another. " -Isaac M. (The Nothing)

95%

Total Score - Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | Nicaragua Box Pressed

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·May 2, 2016

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | Nicaragua Box Pressed

"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)

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