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Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.

91%

Very Good

Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2 Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·June 20, 2022

Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2 Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"This cigar had many of the things I enjoy... great construction, draw, and burn with a wonderful medium-full bodied profile. The complexity of this cigar was fairly decent as well, ranging in flavors from leather, black pepper, cream, peanut butter, and malt made for a fantastic combination. All these fine attributes made for a smoke I'd pick up again, and so should you!" -John A. (Bostoneo)

95%

Excellent

Aging Room Rare Collection Scherzo - Blind Cigar Review

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·February 23, 2022

Aging Room Rare Collection Scherzo – Blind Cigar Review

"From beginning to end this cigar performed like a rock star. The transitions in flavors from section to section kept my interest and the flavors were exactly what I look for in a cigar. Cocoa, baking spices, leather, and salted nuts all worked in unison to create a truly enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend this cigar to anyone. Thanks for the chance to smoke it!" -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

91%

Very Good

Diesel Sunday Gravy San Marzano - Blind Cigar Review

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·January 10, 2022

Diesel Sunday Gravy San Marzano – Blind Cigar Review

I was a bit hesitant as the larger cigars are just not my “go-to” smokes. The cigar was a delight for me to smoke and I would gladly do so again. This stick is full enough to provide a nice array of flavors but not powerful enough to make me want it done before actually reaching the end. For me, this would be a great “Christmas” smoke when in the vicinity of the kitchen with all the Holiday baking going on. " -Diana (ArmyRN)

92%

Great

Hoyo La Amistad Dark Sumatra Media Noche - Blind Cigar Review

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·July 7, 2021

Hoyo La Amistad Dark Sumatra Media Noche – Blind Cigar Review

"This enjoyable cigar featured great construction from start to finish. While there was not a great deal of complexity present, the transitions in both strength and dominant flavors (especially in the second third) were quite enjoyable. While I wish the creaminess had stuck around longer, the bold cedar and mostly consistent spice danced very well together throughout the smoking experience." -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

92%

Great

Blind Cigar Review: Diesel | Whiskey Row Sherry Cask Holiday Edition

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·April 30, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: Diesel | Whiskey Row Sherry Cask Holiday Edition

"This was a great cigar! I really enjoyed the 1st third the best, but the rest was a very enjoyable experience as well. I got a lot of sweetness when the lighter wrapper showed up with floral and vegetal notes. When the darker wrapper came around I was picking up nuts, bread, spice, and cinnamon. This was a great cigar. The size was perfect as well.....what is this, and do I have room for a box???" -Mickey T. (irratebass)

89%

Good

Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Toro - Blind Cigar Review

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·June 6, 2022

Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"This was a very nice cigar. The size was a bit intimidating to me since I prefer smaller ring gauge and in more of a corona or Corona Gorda size, but this cigar was dare I say.......epic in its performance? This cigar gave me an array of flavors of chocolate, cherry, wood/oak, and let's not forget the cream. I am curious to find out what this was. " -Mickey T. (irratebass)

91%

Very Good

JR Ultimate 50th Anniversary - Blind Cigar Review

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·February 11, 2022

JR Ultimate 50th Anniversary – Blind Cigar Review

"This is an extremely full-bodied cigar with core flavors of earth and wood. When the initial pepper spice was joined by some mineral early on things calmed down a bit, I only wish that the addition of coffee and orange zest that appeared in the final third had arrived earlier in the smoking experience as they added some complexity and balance to the cigar that I felt was needed. As far as pairings are concerned, I highly recommend a bourbon that has a natural touch of sweetness to it." -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

92%

Great

Diesel Crucible (2021) - Blind Cigar Review

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·October 18, 2021

Diesel Crucible (2021) – Blind Cigar Review

"I ended up enjoying this cigar quite a bit which somewhat surprised me after the first third. Once the pepper spice began to recede and the rather generic coffee note was the only prominent flavor remaining, I began to lose interest UNTIL things turned around for the better and some new notes quickly presented themselves. When you factor in those enjoyable flavors with the overall great construction, I would smoke this cigar again." -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)

JR Cigar Releases JR Ultimate 50th Anniversary - Cigar News

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·June 30, 2021

JR Cigar Releases JR Ultimate 50th Anniversary – Cigar News

JR Cigar continues to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with their latest cigar, a special version of one of their most popular house cigars, the JR Ultimate. For this special release, they partnered with AJ Fernandez to make the JR Ultimate 50th Anniversary.

94%

Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Ramon Allones | by AJ Fernandez Toro

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·April 14, 2021

Blind Cigar Review: Ramon Allones | by AJ Fernandez Toro

"What an excellent cigar! Three district flavor profiles and a nicely increasing strength have me wanting to buy these right now. This is as close to a perfect cigar as I’ve had in years...a real winner!" -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

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