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91%

Total Score - Very Good - 91

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·April 7, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: HR | Claro 109

"This sample was not only a joy to look at but was also pleasant journey to smoke. This cigar presented creamy cedar, citrus, roasted nuts, sweet fruit, doughy bread, hay, and a touch of cinnamon. In addition to that.. through the nose was espresso, dark chocolate notes, hay, earth, and black pepper. If you have the time to smoke a cigar for 2+ hours grab a few of these, and however many hands this blend took to come to fruition was well worth the work." -Matt C. (Big Matt)

88%

Total Score - Good - 88

Blind Cigar Review: Aguila | Sublime (Revisited)

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·March 31, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Aguila | Sublime

"With flavors in the first and middle third that were pleasant and consistent, but not boring, I was really hoping the cigar would finish out the same way. Even though it didn't, I can't complain. While I didn't enjoy the flavors as much at the end, they were not bad, I was just hoping for more of the good stuff from earlier. All in all, this one was pleasant and classic. One I would probably try to smoke again." -Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

93%

Total Score - Great - 93

Blind Cigar Review: Southern Draw | Firethorn

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·March 13, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Southern Draw | Firethorn Toro

"With a lot of cigars I find the cedar to be a bit heavy handed, not so with this one. The transition from a mature cedar to slightly charred then to a young sweeter one was very nice. The addition of hay, grass and leather paired well with the background flavors of nuts, coffee and cocoa. This cigar certainly offered me a very pleasant smoking experience." -Gregg (McGreggor57)

90%

Total Score - Good - 90

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | 110th Anniversary Cameroon Cetros

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·February 27, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: La Aurora | 110th Anniversary Cameroon Cetros

"Ok...I like lonsdale and Lancero cigars but this was a very good cigar. It had depth of flavor and was very interesting. Construction was excellent, and the performance was really exemplary. I will gladly recommend this to anyone who is ready to move from mild to medium. Now to find out what it is so I can buy a box!" -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

92%

Total Score - Great - 92

Blind Cigar Review: MBombay | Vintage Reserve Lancero 1973

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·February 20, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: MBombay | Vintage Reserve Lancero 1973

"Perfectly balanced and medium bodied is the best way to sum up this cigar. I had the opportunity to smoke two of these premium cigar offerings... that is like 16" of cigar.. never once did a harsh flavor cross my palate. On the exhale we had cedar, white pepper, herbs, antique tobacco, malts, and a little bit of sweetness. Retro had a delicious creamy airy lemon cake and cedar. Multi-country blend for sure. Perfect construction and burn. This cigar had flavors that reminded me of a old Cuban cigar from the 1980's with double the damn body. Aroma had an ancient library smell. This cigar would do very well in the European market. I'm done. Bravo." -Matt C. (Big Matt)

90%

Total Score - Very Good - 90

Blind Cigar Review: Ventura | Archetype Initiation Corona

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·April 5, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Ventura | Archetype Initiation Corona

"Overall I really enjoyed this cigar. Some great flavor notes throughout that changed up enough to keep me interested. For me this cigar was a little on the mild side and I would not want to smoke it outside of my first cigar of the day." -Zane G. (Zane)

91%

Total Score - Very Good - 91

Blind Cigar Review: Quesada | Sons of Freedom Maduro Torpedo

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·March 29, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Quesada | Sons of Freedom Maduro Torpedo

"Flavors were very consistent, which is a good thing, it didn't burn hot or anything like that at all. Very tasty all the way through, and would say it was a medium, but eventually became a medium-full." -Mickey T. (irratebass)

89%

Total Score - Good - 89

Blind Cigar Review: Vallorani | The Aurelius

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·March 1, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Vallorani | The Aurelius

“Because the flavors were so nice, I would look past the burn issue and try this cigar again. The mix of sweetness and spice was very pleasing and I would reach for this cigar again.” –Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

89%

Total Score - Good - 89

Blind Cigar Review: Macanudo | MAO No. 10

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·February 22, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Macanudo | MAO No. 10

"I loved it. I should probably say more I guess. I didn't have to fight with this cigar, and it gave me some flavors that were pleasant, unique, and very compatible. It also kept me interested when the profile would transition and show me something new. Combine that with a smooth retrohale and a great burn and I am happy." -Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

90%

Total Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Matilde | Serena Corona

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·February 10, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Matilde | Serena Corona

"Definitely a milder smoke than I generally reach for, but extremely delicious and enjoyable. The warm nutty flavors left my mouth watering. I started to chew on this one towards the end because I was enjoying the flavors so much. Definitely would smoke more of these in the future." -Adam B. (Bushboy)

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