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Matt Cade

91%

Very Good

JR Ultimate 50th Anniversary - Blind Cigar Review

AJ Fernandez All Blind Cigar Reviews Featured Sumatra Toro

·February 11, 2022

JR Ultimate 50th Anniversary – Blind Cigar Review

"This is an extremely full-bodied cigar with core flavors of earth and wood. When the initial pepper spice was joined by some mineral early on things calmed down a bit, I only wish that the addition of coffee and orange zest that appeared in the final third had arrived earlier in the smoking experience as they added some complexity and balance to the cigar that I felt was needed. As far as pairings are concerned, I highly recommend a bourbon that has a natural touch of sweetness to it." -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

92%

Great

La Galera Habano Chaveta - Blind Cigar Review

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·January 21, 2022

La Galera Habano Chaveta – Blind Cigar Review

"This would be the go-to cigar for someone who likes a very woody taste. It was never overly complex but a sneaky floral note would appear every so often. The white pepper added a bit of interest but the wood was the main taste. I don't know that I would smoke this all the time but it would be something I’d revisit." -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)

92%

Great

Protocol Bass Reeves Natural (Pre Release) - Blind Cigar Review

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·December 17, 2021

Protocol Bass Reeves Natural (Pre Release) – Blind Cigar Review

"I enjoyed the transition from a light sweet cedar start to more medium earth and leather to the slightly fuller smokey pepper ending. To me, this would be a great mid-morning cigar to get your taste buds kicked into gear. I couldn't ask for much more from the burn or the construction and will absolutely revisit this blend in the future." -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)"

92%

Great

J.C. Newman The American Double Robusto - Blind Cigar Review

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·December 3, 2021

J.C. Newman The American Double Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

"An awesome cigar! Nice notes of sweet and salty mixed with notes of woodiness. Makes me want another. Great late afternoon stick." -Sean F. (fullermaine)

91%

Very Good

Saga Short Tales Tomo VII – Tales of the Land Navarrete - Blind Cigar Review

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·November 19, 2021

Saga Short Tales Tomo VII – Tales of the Land Navarrete – Blind Cigar Review

"I highly enjoyed this cigar from start to finish! While the retrohale’s flavors were the star of the show, the consistent notes experienced via the draw balanced everything out extremely well. Add in the overall stellar construction and I will certainly smoke this cigar again given the opportunity." -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

88%

Good

All Blind Cigar Reviews Corona Gorda Cubariqueno Featured Hector Alfonso Sr.Natural Nicaragua Rosado

·February 2, 2022

Protocol Coppers – Blind Cigar Review

"A nice quick morning smoke. A very simple cigar with notes of bread, sweet tea, and lots of oak. Minor touch-up is needed to help with the burn. A cigar I'd seek out and add to my humidor. Pairs well with a cup of coffee and a fire." -Sean F. (fullermaine)

91%

Very Good

Casdagli Villa Casdagli Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·January 7, 2022

Casdagli Villa Casdagli Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"This is a slow-burning cigar whose story is told in three chapters and with each chapter, the cigar’s smoking experience gets better and better. Solid easily discernible flavors, impressive transitions, and complexity, this cigar was far from boring by anybody’s definition and I would certainly smoke it again." -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

94%

Excellent

Troianiello Maduro Robusto - Blind Cigar Review

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·December 8, 2021

Troianiello Maduro Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

"I really enjoyed the rich flavors and following sweetness this cigar provided. The burn was dead on with an abundance of thick chewy smoke. Highly recommend it to those who enjoy and dark rich smoke. " -James H. (Keikan Jim)

91%

Very Good

El Artista Buffalo TEN Connecticut - Blind Cigar Review

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·November 29, 2021

El Artista Buffalo TEN Connecticut – Blind Cigar Review

"Shockingly to me, I loved this cigar. I'm not a huge box-pressed cigar fan and this one is so thin worried me but it smoked wonderfully and the mouthfeel was not as harsh as expected. The flavors were complex and kept me interested the entire time. Starting with a red pepper blast that then settles into a smoky cedar and leather flavor. Complex baking spice and some surprise floral notes make this cigar stand out. I will absolutely seek out more of this stick in the future." -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)

88%

Good

VegaFina 1998 VF 54 - Blind Cigar Review

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·October 25, 2021

VegaFina 1998 VF 54 – Blind Cigar Review

"This was an interesting cigar that featured highly enjoyable flavors, nice transitions, and the finish was the star of the show… until that harshness crept in towards the end. That harsh, somewhat bitter aspect led me to slam the brakes on the smoking experience sooner than I would have liked and it’s disappointing because I was curious as to what the final act would be. Sadly, I’ll never know BUT the first two thirds were indeed very good and based on that alone I would be more than willing to give this particular cigar a second chance." -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC

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Matt Cade

JR Ultimate 50th Anniversary – Blind Cigar Review

La Galera Habano Chaveta – Blind Cigar Review

Protocol Bass Reeves Natural (Pre Release) – Blind Cigar Review

J.C. Newman The American Double Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

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Protocol Coppers – Blind Cigar Review

Casdagli Villa Casdagli Toro – Blind Cigar Review

Troianiello Maduro Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

El Artista Buffalo TEN Connecticut – Blind Cigar Review

VegaFina 1998 VF 54 – Blind Cigar Review

Protocol Phoebe Couzins Maduro Toro – Blind Cigar Review

West Tampa Tobacco Co. Circle of Life Toro (Pre Release) – Blind Cigar Review

Drew Estate Blackened S84 Toro – Blind Cigar Review

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