Tag: Joseph S.
Blind Cigar Review: Hoyo de Monterrey | Epicure Selección No 1.
“The flavor of the blend has me anxiously awaiting to find out what it is so I can stock up. A bit heavy for an everyday smoke but after a good dinner it would be stellar or even pairing with dinner if you smoke while you eat. Amazing spice complexity made me always excited for that next puff.” -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)
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Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | Embassador Habana Corojo Corona Gorda
“I really enjoyed this cigar. Transition of flavors was noticeable, but subtle. Draw, burn, finish, flavors, construction, complexity, all admirable. Ultimately, I would buy this cigar.” -Randy B. (randobush)
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Blind Cigar Review: Ramon Bueso | Genesis Oscuro Robusto
“First I really enjoyed this cigar. It’s aesthetic value, even before cutting, had me excited to get started. Toothy flavor bumps did not disappoint. I really am having difficulty finding any misgivings about this smoke. Draw, finish, flavors, transitions, construction, burn, etc ….all impeccable!” -Randy B. (randobush)
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Blind Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda | Special Selection Toro
“This brown beauty ended up being a very pleasant and enjoyable smoke on all levels. The retrohale was nice and smooth with just the right amount of zing without offending the nasal passages. I would smoke this cigar again.” -Randy B. (randobush)
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Blind Cigar Review: Perdomo | Estate Selección Vintage Sun Grown Imperio
“I thought this was a pretty good cigar. It did not blow you away in any sort of flavor but was steady all the way until the end. Floral, nuts and bread pretty much ran this cigar for me. Would defiantly suggest this to someone.” -Jake P. (Jake P.)
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Blind Cigar Review: J.C. Newman | La Unica No. 400 Natural
“If you are a mild cigar smoker or even like something stronger I think you would enjoy this cigar. This was a sweet and creamy cigar with fruit notes. Great roasted flavor towards the end. I smoked this until it was burning my fingers with little to no harsh flavor whatsoever.” -Jake P. (Jake P.)
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Blind Cigar Review: Oliva | Cain FF Nub 464 T
“I enjoyed the flavors, the aroma was pleasant, it put off a ton of smoke. The size is good for a relaxing morning cup of coffee, and the flavors themselves pair well with coffee. I would have given it a higher rating, but due to the hole in the wrapper, it caused the draw to be weird, hardly getting any smoke, while smoke poured off the end like a tire fire.” -Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard)
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Blind Cigar Review: Perdomo | ESV Connecticut Imperio
“This was a nice easy smoke. If you are drinking I would not pair with something strong at first because it would most likely wash out and flavor from the cigar. Sweet and cedar I saltiness to be the backbone of this cigar. Mix that with some saltiness.” -Jake P. (Jake P.)
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Blind Cigar Review: Tatuaje | TAA 2020
“I was sold from from first puff. Love a good closed foot that gives a quick reveal of the wrapper flavor at first light. This cigar has nice and subtle transitions. It does change, but not much. Thoroughly enjoyable smoke. Maintained a solid finish throughout that left me enjoying the flavors until the next draw. I’d pick this cigar up again.” -Randy B. (randobush)
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Blind Cigar Review: Dunbarton T&T | Muestra de Saka Unstolen Valor
“While I wasn’t all that impressed with this cigar at the beginning it really came to life in the second third. Once that happened I was really into the cigar. The transition into the second third came rapidly, and I’m sure my expression and happiness at that time was visible to anyone around. Even thirty minutes after smoking this cigar, the remains were still felt and tasted on my lips, and I was pretty darn close to heaven. This is something I can easily place into my rotation. And man does it burn for a long time.” -Isaac M. (The Nothing)
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Blind Cigar Review: Camaleón | Huevo de Oro Robusto
“I think the burn issue at the start really dampened this cigar for me. As much as I tried to look past it, and by the time it settled down the flavors of this cigar were tainted from having to re light and burn the section to get it going. ” -Jake P. (Jake P.)
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Blind Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon | Fellow Craft Toro
“This cigar had some fantastic flavor to start off. From the looks of this dark wrapper I was expecting some good dark earthy flavors. That is exactly what I was getting. Molasses, spice and wood notes mixed in made this very enjoyable. With that being said, right around the half way point it took a turn in the less enjoyably direction. The cigar was burning hot turning most of the flavor to char. Had to take more time in between puffs to lessen that. Although it eventually subsided the damage I think was done and just mushed all the flavors together to get a mostly musty earth. Not how I would have liked it to end.” -Jake P. (Jake P.)
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