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94%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Kristoff | Vengeance Toro

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·June 15, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Kristoff | Vengeance Toro

"Really excellent cigar. A bit larger format than I usually reach for, but the super sexy raggedy foot, and the pigtail cap really got my heart racing when I first saw this. Construction was exceptional throughout, and the overall flavor profile was really enjoyable. Nice sweet and super ripe tobacco on point here along with flirtations with some spice, espresso, and pepper along the way. Magnificent cigar. " -John I. (John I.)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Big Papi Slugger

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·May 18, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Big Papi Slugger

"My first impressions were negative due to the size of the cigar. Eliminating my bias towards that was easy once I started smoking the cigar. It really was a pleasant and long experience. This is still not necessarily going to be a first choice smoke for me but I can say it was flavorful enough all the way through to work for a niche smoke at the right time for me. Well constructed and good looking, I’d revisit this cigar again." -Diana (ArmyRN)

92%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: Alec Bradley | Project 40 06.52

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·May 13, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Alec Bradley | Project 40 06.52

"It's a winner for me. I really enjoyed the shifts in profile, the quality of the smoke, and just how well it performed even with several areas that were damaged in transit. I'm thoroughly impressed with the experience and will be picking some of these up. " -Alan (Eulogy)

94%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Stolen Throne | Crook of the Crown Robusto

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·April 6, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Stolen Throne | Crook of the Crown Robusto

"This is a cigar I really want to buy several boxes of. From start to finish it was a winner. Flavors were on point and complex. Construction was impeccable. I'd give this an 'Extraordinary'. Definitely multi box worthy." -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

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: 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)

93%

Overall Score - Great

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

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·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)

90%

Overall Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | Barrel Aged by Karl Malone Robusto

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·April 18, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | Barrel Aged by Karl Malone Robusto

"Pretty solid medium bodied cigar. Not fully my cup of tea, but there were aspects of it that I certainly enjoyed. The transitions from the early portion to the mid portion as well as the mid range to the finale were also really elegant. The final portion was really the best part for my taste, and it wasn't really a chore to get there." -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)

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.)

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