Nicaragua Tagged Articles - Blind Man's Puff

Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Joya Black Robusto

by Emmett | May 10, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Drew Estate, Eric, Featured, IPCPR, Joya De Nicaragua, Maduro, Matt C., Matthew T., Mexican San Andres, Nicaragua, Robusto, Zane G. | 0 |

“This was a cigar I would gladly smoke again. Every aspect of the cigar was really good, and it kept me interested the entire time. Bold smoke output, great burn, complex and yummy flavors. These are the characteristics anyone would want in a cigar.” -Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

Blind Cigar Review: Crowned Heads | Luminosa Toro

by Emmett | May 5, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, Natural | 0 |

“I really enjoyed this cigar. Started off mild with some nice light notes and ramped up a bit as it progressed. This is a cigar I would not pass up when I want something that isn’t too over powering” -Zane G. (Zane)

Blind Cigar Review: HR | Claro 109

by Emmett | Apr 7, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Double Corona, Eric, Featured, Habano, Hirochi Robaina, IPCPR, Jason H., Matt C., Matthew T., Natural, Nicaragua, Omar González Alemán, Zane G. | 0 |

“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)

Blind Cigar Review: Aguila | Sublime

by Emmett | Mar 31, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, Nicaragua | 0 |

“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)

Cigar News: Stephan Qarimi Joins Drew Estate as International Market Manager

by Emmett | Mar 20, 2017 | All, Drew Estate, Jonathan Drew, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

Monday, March 20, 2017 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today the expansion of their international sales team to include Stephan Qarimi as International Market Manager and Director of Travel Retail. Drew Estate products are currently distributed in over 50 countries as part of the company’s global vision.

Blind Cigar Review: Southern Draw | Firethorn Toro

by Emmett | Mar 13, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, Gregg, Habano, Matt C., Matthew T., Natural, Nicaragua, Robert Holt, Rosado, Southern Draw, Toro | 0 |

“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)

Blind Cigar Review: Vallorani | The Aurelius

by Emmett | Mar 1, 2017 | Adam B., All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, John I., Kent, Matthew T., Mickey T., Nicaragua, Robusto | 0 |

“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)

Blind Cigar Review: Warped | Villa Sombra Mojitos

by Emmett | Feb 6, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Connecticut, Corona, Derek, Eric, Featured, IPCPR, Jason H., Jeff R., Kyle Gellis, Max Fernandez, Natural, Nicaragua, Warped | 0 |

“Regardless of the chocolate flavors disappearing, this was still an enjoyable cigar. The entire experience was like drinking a mocha. You start off with wonderful flavors of semi sweet chocolate and coffee only to have the chocolate slowly fade away. Over time the coffee became stronger and in the end you are left with the bitter coffee flavor and after-taste. I would love to have this one again and smoke with a mocha or flavored latte.” -Eric (smalls29)

Blind Cigar Review: Toraño | Exodus Robusto (2016)

by Emmett | Jan 31, 2017 | Alan, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Carlos Torano, Charlie Torano, Eric, Featured, IPCPR, Jason H., Matt C., Natural, Nicaragua, Robusto | 0 |

“This is a very good cigar that could be smoked after your son’s bar mitzvah or after you knock-out some asshole that drank you beer, I digress. Any cigar guy would enjoy this cigar as rich tobacco is very evident on the exhale and palate. The retro had a touch of sweetness that lingered with the cream and grass. That being said if you sit back and pay attention to this cigar you can pick up the nuances in this blend. This is a classic blend and I wouldn’t be surprised if the blender is a descendant of a family rich in tobacco and cigar culture. If the price is right, this premium cigar offering box-worthy.” -Matt C. (Big Matt)

Editorial- Puro Sabor – Nicaraguan Cigar Festival 2017 – Day 2

by Emmett | Jan 23, 2017 | All, Editorial, Emmett, Featured, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

Day two started out with a boat tour of Lake Nicaragua, which we had just seen from a distance the day before. Around the edge of the lake are a ton of tiny inlets or small islands created by the nearby Mombacho Volcano in its last eruption. Along the way, we saw a few monkeys, posh houses, and interesting birds. Unfortunately no bull sharks or American crocodiles.

Editorial: Puro Sabor | Nicaraguan Cigar Festival 2017 – Day 1

by Emmett | Jan 18, 2017 | All, Editorial, Emmett, Featured, Nicaragua | 1 |

The festival starts out in the city of Granada. Although not known particularly for making cigars, it is Nicaragua’s oldest city. I found Granada to be much more tourist-friendly than my previous visit to Esteli. It is Nicaragua’s sixth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua’s most important cities, economically and politically. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and structure. Granada was founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, and is allegedly the first European city in mainland America.