Tag: Nicaragua
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Ships Project 40 Maduro
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. announced that their second entry to their ‘Experimental Series,’ Project 40 Maduro is now shipping nationwide. Project 40 and Project 40 Maduro are value-price lines but the original Project 40 scored very well in our blind tests and received very positive review from other outlets.
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Cigar New: Cigar Dojo and Joya de Nicaragua Announce Ninjaragua
For the first time, Cigar Dojo and Joya de Nicaragua are collaborating on a cigar: Joya Ninjaragua. The blend has been in the works for over two years, making it the longest project Cigar Dojo has worked on before releasing. The first test blends were given out at a Cigar Dojo-led Drew Estate Cigar Safari, where a group of roughly 15 Dojo members (including myself) were given three test blends. Those members then provided feedback and the most popular blend was then tweaked several more times until the final blend took shape.
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Blind Cigar Review: Diesel | Estelí Puro Robusto
“I know plenty of people that would love this cigar from beginning to end. I personally just had that little trouble with the last half of the last third and it is really hard to find a word the best describes the turmoil the only word I could come up with is bitter but that isnt a fair description of the situation. Because the profile was balanced throughout the whole experience, maybe just too full for me would be a better description.” -Ryan H. (Ryan H.)
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Blind Cigar Review: Drew Estate | BOTL 2020 Lancero
“I am usually not a huge fan of Lanceros. However, this one could convert me. Box worthy for sure if the price was right although I expect this to be a super premium.” -James H. (Keikan Jim)
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Blind Cigar Review: Drew Estate | Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero
“It is a great lancero. The flavors were bold and crisp with enough strength to provide body and depth. I realize that I forgot to mention this earlier but the smoke output was fantastic and the ash had a constant plume of smoke coming off of it. It’s an easy recommendation for me and worth picking up a fiver. ” -Alan (Eulogy)
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Blind Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda | Special Selection Toro
“This brown beauty ended up being a very pleasant and enjoyable smoke on all levels. The retrohale was nice and smooth with just the right amount of zing without offending the nasal passages. I would smoke this cigar again.” -Randy B. (randobush)
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Blind Cigar Review: Perdomo | Firecracker
“This was a flavor bomb! Rich and bold from the time the fire touches it and grows fuller throughout the smoking experience. If this is what I think it is, this is exactly what it is blended to do. It was very slow burning for the size, which is quite amazing. I would say rush out and get as many as you can, especially if you are a fan of a slow burning flavor bomb, but if they are what I think they are that might be a little tough. Good luck and enjoy.” -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)
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Cigar News: General Cigar Brings Back and Revamps CAO Vision
The original CAO Vision was released in 2007 and was discontinued some years later. That cigar was best know for its packing with a bright white box and illuminated interior. Both of those things are returning for 2020, but with a brand new blend.
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Blind Cigar Review: Curivari | Archimedes 550
“This was a great cigar to smoke. The profile of it was in line with what I like smoking these days. A soft and delicate smoke at time that morphs into something with a deep and rich character. I would recommend this cigar to anyone who like a lighter smoke that builds into some character. A nice find and I would surely smoke another. ” -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)
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Blind Cigar Review: Perdomo | Estate Selección Vintage Sun Grown Imperio
“I thought this was a pretty good cigar. It did not blow you away in any sort of flavor but was steady all the way until the end. Floral, nuts and bread pretty much ran this cigar for me. Would defiantly suggest this to someone.” -Jake P. (Jake P.)
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Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Número Uno Le Premier
“This cigar is my gig. Nice mild-medium bodied profile flavors of oak, vanilla, cream, custard, sweet milk caramels and the slightest bit of pepper to give this cigar great character. With unmatched smoothness, this is a cigar I could enjoy time after time after time. If this cigar remains consistent across multiple samples, I would definitely recommend buying these buy the box as it was truly a fantastic smoking experience!” -John A. (Bostoneo)
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Blind Cigar Review: Drew Estate | Undercrown Shade Corona Pequeña
“This was an excellent cigar for the size and time commitment. Sometimes you just need a cigar for 40-50 minutes but still want a kick in the teeth. I definitely got that here. I’d be interesting in picking more of these up to add to my rotation.” -Doug S. (Unpossible_1)
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