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Matt Cade

93%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Pilón Robusto Revisited

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·February 10, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Pilón Robusto Revisited

"This was an enjoyable cigar from the prelight on. It started of medium-full, built a little strength as it went, and finished in the upper end of the medium-full range. Flavor transition from the 2nd to the final third sealed the deal on the enjoyment factor and this is definitely a cigar I would visit again." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

94%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Crowned Heads | Mil Días Edmundo

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·January 20, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: Crowned Heads | Mil Días Edmundo

"From start to finish this cigar was a winner in my opinion. The creaminess, the floral notes along with the fruity zest, and the leather note all worked well together. But man does that strength sneak up on you. This is definitely a cigar I'd try again. But not on an empty stomach. I'd give this a 'great'. Box worthy for sure. " -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

89%

Overall Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Official Misconduct Corona Gorda

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·May 22, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Official Misconduct Corona Gorda

"This was an enjoyable cigar from start to finish. There were constant surprises in the profile from the pre-light all the way to the nub. It progressed the way I like for cigars to smoke. It started out with very pleasing flavors, and developed more, and different ones as it went along. The strength started out close to medium, and slowly progressed to finish solidly as medium full. This would pair well with bourbon or rum, and smokers with a little experience will get the most from it." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

95%

Excellent

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·July 22, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Drew Estate | Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Rat

"As noted in my tasting notes, each flavor was just as I expected . Dark chocolate and coffee with a slight earthiness all creating a notable smoking experience . I'd easily give this a 95. Great cigar that is box worthy for sure. " -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

89%

Good

Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Puro Ambar Robusto

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·March 29, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Puro Ambar Robusto

"For a cigar that looked odd from the get-go and had a highly unpleasant cold draw, it performed very well and acted overall like an “ordinary” cigar. Hooray! I liked the portfolio of flavors presented by this cigar throughout the smoking experience and, coupled with the excellent construction, I’d certainly smoke it again. " -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

87%

Fair

Blind Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas | Habano Toro

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·April 27, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas | Habano Toro

"All in all a very pleasant cigar to smoke. I loved that the flavor profile started off with a great combination, only to add more to the game as the cigar smoked. No drastic changes, just enough change to sense a difference on the palate and enhance the overall smoking experience. This is a very flavor forward cigar that has much more body than strength. I honestly feel that smokers of all levels will find some enjoyment here. This would be a great cigar for first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee or tea, or an after dinner cigar with a spiced rum or low proof bourbon. Any beverage with a lot of strength or spice will overrun it versus elevate it. I would be proud to have some of these in my humidor." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

92%

Overall Score - Great

Blind Cigar Review: Crux | Epicure Maduro Robusto

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·June 10, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Crux | Epicure Maduro Robusto

"It's a fantastic cigar. I'm not going to say it will wow you with it's dynamic profile changes because it won't. The flavors are the same from beginning to end but they're crisp and bold the entire time. It just does so many things right that it's impossible not to recommend and if I was after a great experience that I was just wanting to relax and enjoy smoking I would reach for again and again. " -Alan (Eulogy)

94%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Don Lino Africa | Duma

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·February 28, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Don Lino Africa | Duma

"Nice aroma, fantastic flavors that are both complex and easily discernible - this is a very well blended and constructed cigar that I would smoke again and again and again. And again. I didn’t want to let this one end..." -Matt Cade (CADE)

94%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | Selección Oscuro Especial No. 6

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·November 20, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | Selección Oscuro Especial No. 6

"If you are in to earthy, spicy cigars, that perform well and don't disappoint, then this is a cigar for you. It developed from medium to the high end of medium full throughout that smoking experience on an almost linear level. No abrupt changes in strength or body, and no re-lights or touchups needed. While it did end up a little bitter and spicy at the end, novice smokers should feel no fear with this cigar, as long as it is paired with something to offset the strength at the end, like a nice aged rum. Stout beer would overrun it, as would cask strength scotch or barrel proof bourbon. All in all a great experience that I look forward to trying again!" -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

89%

Good

Blind Cigar Review: Fratello | Camo Verde Robusto

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·January 13, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: Fratello | Camo Verde Robusto

"A cigar that can be smoked anytime. Morning, afternoon, or even to end a long day, this cigar gives you just enough to stay interested and engaged. It won't overpower you or blast you with heavy doses of flavor. Instead, it offers a relaxing session that would go great with some easy listening tunes. " -Doug S. (Unpossible_1)

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Matt Cade

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