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91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | Master Selection 2013

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·January 8, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: Davidoff | Master Selection 2013

"This cigar was a tasty bugger. The performance throughout the smoking experience, coupled with great flavors and combinations was just great. The sweetness mixed with other nuances really made me happy, and I will be looking forward to knowing what this is so I can buy some for myself. Well done! " -Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

95%

Excellent

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

Alan All Blind Cigar Reviews Corona Dominican Republic Featured James H.John I.Kevin J.La Barba Cigars Tony Bellatto

·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.)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: TRE J | Invictis Centurio

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·June 12, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: TRE J | Invictis Centurio

"Very full bodied and flavored from begging to end. It's certainly not pretty in terms of construction and the draw was way too loose but if you're looking for a heavy hitting cigar this is a good choice. This is good size since the profile never had any dynamic shifts but I'm not sure how I would have felt if this was in a gordo size. " -Alan (Eulogy)

91%

Very Good

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·October 7, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: Ventura | Fathers, Friends & Fire – Father-Daughter

"Fantastic smoke. Not as full bodied as I typically prefer, but a really impressive medium bodied experience. Great core flavors of nuts and spice along with blasts of sweetness and floral qualities throughout. Not exactly massive transitions, but there were some nice points of interest along the way. Really exceptional construction as well. The craftsmanship definitely added to the experience. " -John I. (John I.)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Cohiba | Blue Robusto

All Blind Cigar Reviews Cohiba Dominican Republic Featured Gregg Jhonys Diaz John I.Matthew T.Natural OSA Robusto Sun Grown Zane G.

·August 11, 2017

Cohiba Blue Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

"My vocabulary of superlatives are inadequate to do this justice. Easily one of the best, and most memorable cigars I've ever had. Complex, and really nicely nuanced. It doesn't really progress through "changes" like a lot of cigars, instead there are all kinds of things happening, all the time." -John I. (John I.)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Joya De Nicaragua | Antaño Robusto Grande (Shut The Box Edition)

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·March 24, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Antaño Robusto Grande (Shut The Box Limited Edition)

"I enjoyed this cigar. It felt solid, looked solid, and tasted great. Floral and roasted flavors I felt ran the show but a little pepper and citrus were in there enough to keep you interested." -Jake P. (Jake P.)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Ave Maria | Lionheart Earl

AJ Fernandez All Ave Maria Blind Cigar Reviews Featured Natural Nicaragua Robusto Sun Grown

·June 24, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Ave Maria | Lionheart Earl

"Really well crafted and lovingly made cigar that is probably the polar opposite of what appeals to my palate. Very crisp, bright and dry flavors. In the early portion there were some fairly negative points offering bitterness and astringency. Overall a fairly mild cigar that may appeal to devotees of a more classic Connecticut flavor profile. " -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)

89%

Overall Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: AVO Syncro South America Ritmo Toro

All AVO Blind Cigar Reviews Dominican Republic Featured Gregg Habano Hendrik Kelner Jason H.John I.Matthew T.Natural

·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

All Blind Cigar Reviews Dominican Republic Featured Habano La Aurora Manuel Inoa Robusto

·February 17, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | 107 Nicaragua Robusto

"This cigar hit on all cylinders for me... construction, draw, flavors... I’m a definite fan of this flavor profile and would recommend this to anyone who can handle full flavors and strength...I love it! My only complaint would be the resting aroma... it was not nearly as pleasant as the flavors and was sharp and harsh. Fortunately, I got to smoke this excellent cigar and enjoy the flavors it presented. "-Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

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