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John I.

93%

Overall Score - Great

Blind Cigar Review: A.C.E Prime | A Cuban Experience El Corazon

A.C.E. Prime All Blind Cigar Reviews Eradio Pichardo Featured Habano IPCPR Natural Nicaragua Toro

·May 15, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: A Cuban Experience | El Corazon

"A truly enjoyable cigar from first light to the end. Flavors were on point and melded together to create a great experience. I'd easily give this a "great" and would definitely buy at least a fiver if not a box." -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

92%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana | 25th Anniversary

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·November 27, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana | 25th Anniversary

"I enjoyed this quite a lot. Nice change from my usual flavor preferences as well as being out of my comfort zone in terms of vitola. Served as a nice reminder to get out of your comfort zone once in a while. There's a great big world of cigar opportunities out there and it's nice to step out of your normal routine from time to time. This cigar stayed pretty much in the medium realm throughout in terms of strength and complexity. The display of really nicely refined baked good flavor, floral qualities, finishing with rich dark woody notes offered a nice range of experiences. Aside from some mid-smoke missteps in construction this was a real joy of a cigar. " -John I. (John I.)

90%

Overall Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Hoyo | La Amistad Silver Robusto

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·October 30, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Hoyo | La Amistad Silver Robusto

"I was a little concerned on the cold draw before lighting, but this cigar was really pretty good. Good flavor combinations, and lots of smoke output. It did burn a bit on the fast side, but the flavors that came throughout the smoking experience were tasty and made sense together. I would smoke this again." -Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

88%

Overall Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: Home Roll | DBL Press No. 1157

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·May 2, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: Home Roll | DBL Press No. 1157

"Good smoke. For someone who enjoys milder cigars that aren't tremendously challenging, this would be a nice cigar. Construction was on point aside from some initial draw concerns. Flavor wise it wasn't a big show, but if you like nice flowery cigars, this is definitely one. Probably wouldn't be bad with coffee on a Sunday morning." -John I. (John I.)

92%

Great

Ponce Robusto Extra - Blind Cigar Review

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·November 5, 2021

Ponce Robusto Extra – Blind Cigar Review

"This cigar sports a ton of flavor and is not afraid to show it. The transitions are plentiful and this cigar can really demand a lot of attention from your palate. The only problem I had with this cigar was the draw, as it offered the same resistance as a straw without a drink. There was nothing else I could fault, and I have no problems suggesting this to anyone that is looking for something with full and robust flavor. " -Isaac M. (The Nothing)

93%

Overall Score - Great

Blind Cigar Review: Iconic Leaf | Recluse Amadeus Habano Reserva Lancero

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·September 28, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: Iconic Leaf | Recluse Amadeus Habano Reserva Lancero

"If I were to make my own cigar, it would look much like this. It was almost painful to put this cigar down. The savory qualities kept me coming back to it, distracting me from other things (like the kiddo crying about her ball rolling into the street.) It wouldn't be hard to put this cigar into regular rotation, and when this is posted, I'll probably find a box. While there wasn't a whole lot of transition in flavors, what flavors it has keeps you coming back for more." -Isaac M. (The Nothing)

93%

Overall Score - Great

Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Buffalo Ten

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·November 25, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Buffalo TEN

"A very boxable cigar some hiccups but it is a handmade product and in my opinion worth a little coin to enjoy. I do wonder how they would age seems like a prime candidate for the experiment." -Ryan H. (Ryan H.)

92%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana | Spanish Press Robusto

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·July 31, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana | Spanish Press Robusto

"Magnificent cigar. I'm not a boxed press enthusiast, but I really enjoyed this one despite the format. The flavors nailed a lot of my personal preferences featuring loads of creaminess, leather; ranging from soft and supple to bold and aggressive, and throughout offered a balanced sweetness. Additional notes of mineral and salt played against the sweet creaminess nicely. " -John I. (John I.)

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.)

91%

Very Good

Tatuaje Cojonú 2018 - Blind Cigar Review

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·December 4, 2023

Tatuaje Cojonú 2018 – Blind Cigar Review

"This was a good cigar. The sweetness and mellowness at the beginning made for a great start and the cigar developed nicely into a medium-full well well-flavored smoking experience. This is a cigar that I would be proud to have in my humidor." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

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