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Kevin J.

91%

Very Good

Artista Midnight Robusto (Pre Release) - Blind Cigar Review

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·November 7, 2022

Artista Midnight Robusto (Pre Release) – Blind Cigar Review

"This was a rich earthy coffee cigar with side flavor notes or cabinet spice, cherry stone fruit, and nutty flavor. The cigar has a strong mouthfeel that coats the palate. Huge smoke bomb of a cigar producing a ton of smoke. Retrohale was at first super spicy red pepper and cinnamon and then calms down towards the end of the smoke." -Chad M. (Chad Tchad)

90%

Very Good

Drunk Chicken Fat Hen Torpedo - Blind Cigar Review

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·October 19, 2022

Drunk Chicken Fat Hen Torpedo – Blind Cigar Review

"I know that Belicoso, Torpedo, and Pyramid don’t get much love from the general cigar public but I love them. They always seem to showcase amazing flavor profiles. This cigar was so flavorful and checked every box for me. I highly recommend it to anyone that is seeking a cigar that showcases every aspect of cigar making. I will most definitely seek it out, when the review is published, and add it to my smoking rotation." -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)

90%

Very Good

JRE Aladino Classic Robusto - Blind Cigar Review

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·October 3, 2022

JRE Aladino Classic Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

"This is a cigar I would definitely enjoy first thing in the morning with some light roasted coffee. There were enough changes to keep me interested and to keep me guessing about what would come next. One of the better mild cigars I've had this year. I'd recommend this to a newer cigar Smoker or even a seasoned vet. Well done." -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

90%

Very Good

Despot Series J Lancero - Blind Cigar Review

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·September 23, 2022

Despot Series J Lancero – Blind Cigar Review

"This was a winner from beginning to end. An abundance of flavors ranging from chocolate and cocoa to nutmeg and leather. Strength was medium throughout but not mild. I would definitely smoke this cigar again. And I would recommend this to anyone wanting to rethink lanceros. Extraordinary smoke." -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

93%

Great

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT Lonsdale - Blind Cigar Review

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·August 22, 2022

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT Lonsdale – Blind Cigar Review

"The combination of salted nuts, butter, white pepper, and peanuts really sets this cigar apart from other mild cigars. Mild in strength but full of flavor. I would highly recommend this to any cigar lover. A perfect morning cigar or really any time of day cigar. Would love to see how this pairs with a Chai tea or a lighter roasted coffee." -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

93%

Great

Desvalido Disla Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·October 31, 2022

Dapper Desvalido Disla Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"I enjoyed this cigar and look forward to seeing what it is so I can smoke it again. Though the opening black coffee flavor was almost too bitter for me, it transitioned into a smooth and spicy blend. By the final puffs that were very much reminiscent of Mexican chocolate, I hated having to finally put it down. " -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)

90%

Very Good

Protocol Phoebe Couzins Natural (Pre-Release) - Blind Cigar Review

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·October 12, 2022

Protocol Phoebe Couzins Natural (Pre-Release) – Blind Cigar Review

"This was a intense flavorful smoke with a ton of smoke output during the whole time smoking it. The flavors were a really nice sweet cedar flavor with some red pepper spice on the tongue like red pepper flake on a pizza. The retrohale was intense black pepper then fade some then picked back up at the end." -Chad M. (Chad Tchad)

91%

Very Good

Rojas Unfinished Business Corona Gorda - Blind Cigar Review

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·September 26, 2022

Rojas Unfinished Business Corona Gorda – Blind Cigar Review

"The beginning notes of vanilla, raisin, roasted coffee, and leather and how it transitioned from the first to the second third really kept my interest. Packed full of flavors. The burn and draw were perfections. This is a cigar I would definitely try again and recommend to any cigar Smoker. Very well done overall. " -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

91%

Very Good

Dapper La Madrina Shade Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·September 12, 2022

Dapper La Madrina Shade Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"For a Connecticut shade cigar, this was fairly enjoyable. There weren't any flavor transitions to speak of but the salted nuts and butter worked well together. Very mild in strength but it would make a good morning cigar or a cigar to start your day with. Coffee might overpower the flavors in this but I can see it being enjoyed with a milder coffee or chai tea. It didn't wow me but my palate tends to enjoy the darker stronger cigars." -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

89%

Good

La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·August 5, 2022

La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"I feel like this is a great stick if it wasn't for the construction problems. The opening light cedar and floral notes seemed to be leading into some nice buttery leather and nuttiness. Sadly, I only got hints of what could have been. The fact I kept having to put fire to this cigar lead to some strong pepper and smokiness and a super dried-out palate. I would certainly revisit this blend in hopes of a better result. " -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)

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Kevin J.

Artista Midnight Robusto (Pre Release) – Blind Cigar Review

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JRE Aladino Classic Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

Despot Series J Lancero – Blind Cigar Review

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT Lonsdale – Blind Cigar Review

Dapper Desvalido Disla Toro – Blind Cigar Review

Protocol Phoebe Couzins Natural (Pre-Release) – Blind Cigar Review

Rojas Unfinished Business Corona Gorda – Blind Cigar Review

Dapper La Madrina Shade Toro – Blind Cigar Review

La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro Toro – Blind Cigar Review

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