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Matt Cade

95%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Aging Room | Bin No. 2 C Major

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·March 18, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Aging Room | Bin No. 2 C Major

"Loved it, perfect way to wind down after a day of screaming kids and dealing with broken cars. I don't drink much so I compare flavors to what would pair well with my drink of choice which is coffee, and let me tell you, this was a perfect match. Only issue I had was, I wanted another. Great smoke, great experience." -Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard)

94%

Excellent

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·May 3, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente | Don Carlos No. 3

"I want to smoke another one of these refined, delicious cigars immediately. I’m so curious to see if the flavor profile is consistent amongst other samples because if they are - it is without a singular doubt box-purchase worthy. Seek this excellent cigar out immediately before I buy them all!" -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Improvisation LE20

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·August 5, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Improvisation LE20

"The cigar started off well, developed nicely, then finished with a slight harshness that wasn't quite enjoyable. It heated up quite a bit in the final third. Maybe smoking it slower would eliminate this, but I am not 100% sure. All in all a decent smoke. The power behind it as it transitioned through the final two thirds was a bit of a surprise, and may prove too strong for a newer smoker. I was expecting it to stay in the medium range with the sweeter notes from the beginning." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Caldwell | Eastern Standard Corretto

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·May 6, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Caldwell | Eastern Standard Corretto

"While there was a little bit of concern from the mid-point on, all in all this cigar offered a very pleasant smoking experience. The transitions from start to finish were well defined and each complimented the next. It is firmly in the medium full range in strength and body, and would be most enjoyed by smokers with a little experience under their belt to truly appreciate what the cigar has to offer. This is definitely a cigar I would like to smoke again. " -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Bones Chicken Foot

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·December 30, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Bones Chicken Foot

"A cigar with some of the classic notes and transitions that mesh well together. Always been a fan of red pepper and coffee notes in cigars, and to end with a mellowed out cinnamon bread, was very rewarding. I wouldn't run out and buy boxes of these, but I could definitely smoke this again." -Doug S. (Unpossible_1)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley | Blind Faith Toro

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·September 4, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley | Blind Faith Toro

"This was an enjoyable cigar with distinct, easily discernible flavors which fluctuated in their prominence throughout the smoking experience. It was aided by solid construction and a lack of overall boringness. While not presenting itself as anything groundbreaking, I would certainly smoke this cigar again." -Matt Cade (CADE)

89%

Good

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Classic Belicoso

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·April 16, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: AVO | Classic Belicoso

"Flavor profile notwithstanding, this was a smooth and easy smoke. If you're a fan of floral cigars, with a simple expression that you don't have to think a lot about, this could make a nice Sunday morning cigar with a cup of tea and a good book. But it's a miss for me." -Vance T. (Vance)

87%

Fair

Blind Cigar Review: Brick House | Maduro Toro

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·December 4, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Brick House | Maduro Toro

"This is actually an easy cigar to sum up. If you like full bodied cigars that burn slow and deliver the straight forward flavors of earth and black pepper, then you will probably enjoy this cigar. If those flavors aren’t your jam and you’re inclined to smoke something with a little nuance or transitions... smoke something else. " -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

91%

Overall Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Camacho | Distillery Edition Connecticut Toro

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·March 25, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Camacho | Distillery Edition Connecticut Toro

"This is an exquisite, refined cigar. Distinct, well-defined flavors all around accentuated by a crisp burn line and overall fantastic construction. As my good friend Tut occasionally says “I can feel the blender’s intent while smoking this cigar” and I would agree with him in this case. My gut says this is a very pricey cigar but, as my wife would happily tell you, I’ve been wrong many many times before..." -Matt Cade (CADE)

88%

Good

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·February 3, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Orellana

"While this cigar is far from pretty, it didn’t give me nearly the experience its outward appearance perhaps alluded to. Straight forward flavors and mostly solid construction with a very nice aroma." -Matt Ca. (Cade)

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