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94%

Overall Score - Great

Blind Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon | Grand Architect Toro

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·January 29, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon | Grand Architect Toro

“I really enjoyed this cigar. I’d happily burn these everyday. It’s not tremendously dynamic in terms of transitions, but the core flavor here is a bit out of the ordinary. Most dry, woody cigars I’ve had haven’t had the potency on display here. Great good stuff. ” –John I. (John I.)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Nomad | Fin de los Mundos Toro

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·February 23, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: Nomad | Fin de los Mundos Toro

"Man, this was a fun cigar. I have to blame myself for the performance at the beginning, even if it did feel and look ok. Once I gave it the deeper cut, this cigar was awesome. The savory flavors kept me attached the whole way through. There was a lot more complexity in the first third that seemed to tone down through the rest of the cigar; I really wish it just kept going. " -Isaac M. (The Nothing)

91%

Very Good

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·August 2, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: Jeremy Jack | JJ14 Lancero

"Fantastic cigar in one of my favorite vitolas. Not really flashy in terms of serious flavor transitions, but the core flavors were magnificent, and right up my alley. I'd happily smoke these on a very regular basis. " -John I. (John I.)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Espinosa | Murcielago Robusto

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·November 15, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Espinosa | Murcielago Robusto

"This was a pretty long smoke for a robusto, taking almost an hour and a half to complete. I enjoyed this one a lot and intentionally smoked it slow and cool. Very nice flavors and great performance. I'll be seeking this one out again for sure. " -Dave W. (mdwest)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Signature Belicoso 30 Years

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·November 7, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Signature Belicoso 30 Years

"This was a very flavorful, well executed, mild cigar. The constant reminder of sweetness paired with the various other notes made this cigar a pleasure to smoke. While it did not have many flavor descriptors, what it offered was a great experience that I would definitely revisit in the future when I am in the mood for something milder and elegant." -John A. (Bostoneo)

95%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: La Barba | Ricochet Cru Mexi-Sol Coronita

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·December 2, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: La Barba | Ricochet Cru Mexi-Sol Coronita

"Magnificent cigar. Loved it. Perfect format for me personally, and a flavor profile to match. Big, bold flavors of earth with a world wind tour of coffee, molasses, spices, peppercorns and a bit of an anisette flashing around on the finish. Tremendous construction, nearly flawless. Very extremely well made. Nice progression in terms of strength, starts out very manageable and builds to an agreeable and enjoyable full body by the end. Quite possibly the perfect cigar to follow a big meal. I'm buying boxes. No doubt about it. " -John I. (John I.)

92%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: Joya De Nicaragua | Cinco Decadas Fundador

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·February 17, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Joya De Nicaragua | Cinco Décadas Fundador

"This was a very good cigar with excellent burn and flavor transitions. I would definitely smoke this one again. At first, I thought this was going to be a quick smoke, however, it continued to burn well beyond what I expected. Pair with coffee, English Brown or Lightly pleated Scotch. " -James H. (Keikan Jim)

89%

Good

Luciano Y Panda Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·September 18, 2023

Luciano Y Panda Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"Things kicked off with a good pop, but the cigar quickly found its footing. I'm a fan of chai, and I was happy to experience a fair amount of that halfway through the cigar. It ended with ease and subtleness that almost lulled me into a sense of bliss. This experience read just like a typical story with a beginning, middle, and end. Each playing their own part, but also able to present a bigger picture. I could see myself smoking this again." -Doug S. (Unpossible_1)

89%

Overall Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: Fleur De La Reine | Natural Cinq

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·May 23, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: Fleur De La Reine | Natural Cinq

"This was a pleasant smoking experience. I was pleasantly surprised by this cigar and enjoyed the variations and progression of flavors yet the foundational consistency was also there throughout. I would love to have this with pecan coffee or a nice woodsy bourbon. I like a lot of consistency with variations in my cigars and this did it subtlety but nicely." -Diana (ArmyRN)

95%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas | La Mandarria

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·October 28, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas | La Mandarria

"I knew from the look and smell of this cigar I was in for a treat and it didn't disappoint. Premium cigars should just preform this well in terms of construction, smoke output, and flavor. I think if there was just a bit more dynamic flavor profile changes it would have put it over the top. Still there's so much here to like I have to recommend picking up a fiver and just enjoying a terrific cigar. " -Alan (Eulogy)

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