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Matt Cade

94%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Padilla | Finest Hour Oscuro Robusto

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·April 2, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: Padilla | Finest Hour Oscuro Robusto

"I really enjoyed this cigar, specifically the way it evolved. It was like a meal, starting with a smoky, peppered steak and ending with a warm cinnamon-dusted butter cake. This could easily become a daily smoke for me depending on price point." -Vance T. (Vance)

93%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: PDR | AFR-75 San Andres Claro Sublime

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·February 26, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: PDR | AFR-75 San Andres Claro Sublime

"Overall I enjoyed this cigar. The transition from dry and earth to bakers spice and bread notes was a pleasant surprise. The lemon zest on the finish definitely added to the overall experience " -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

94%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Perdomo | Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Sun Grown Epicure

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·February 5, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: Perdomo | Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Sun Grown Epicure

"I highly enjoyed this cigar! If you’re not blowing smoke out of your nose you’ll probably have a more boring experience. While the French Roast coffee note on the draw is nice ALL the retrohale flavors of mineral, mint, and spice steal the show. Combine that experience with great construction and this cigar is a winner. " -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

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)

93%

Great

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·January 6, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: J.C. Newman | Yagua

"This was a fun cigar to smoke. From the unique shape to the sweet start and spicy finish. If the draw was perfect all the way through, it would be phenomenal. This is for sure one of the most enjoyable cigars I have smoked in quite some time, and I would recommend anyone try it." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

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)

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.)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: JRE | Aladino Habano Vintage Selection Rothschild

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·January 29, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: JRE | Aladino Habano Vintage Selection Rothschild

"I have always been a fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. This little cigar was a treat. The flavors and how they were delivered were very good. This is a cigar I would reach for first thing in the morning or any time I want a flavorful cigar with minimal time to smoke. It is definitely a cigar that can be enjoyed by all, as it is very mild mannered in the strength department, while more medium full in flavor and body at the finish. I will be very curious to find out what cigar this is so they can be a permanent part of my collection." -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)

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)

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Matt Cade

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