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Tabacalera El Artista

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Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Big Papi Slugger

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·May 18, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: El Artista | Big Papi Slugger

"My first impressions were negative due to the size of the cigar. Eliminating my bias towards that was easy once I started smoking the cigar. It really was a pleasant and long experience. This is still not necessarily going to be a first choice smoke for me but I can say it was flavorful enough all the way through to work for a niche smoke at the right time for me. Well constructed and good looking, I’d revisit this cigar again." -Diana (ArmyRN)

90%

Very Good

El Artista Cimarron Connecticut Robusto - Blind Cigar Review

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·June 11, 2021

El Artista Cimarron Connecticut Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

"Listen this will not be the most complex cigar you ever smoked. That being said it hit on a flavor profile and executed it well. Everything was balanced from start to finish. This makes me want to reach for another. To me, it feels like the perfect morning cigar. It will complement a cup of coffee well. Grab a few and give it a shot. Enjoy" -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)

El Artista Big Papi The Slugger Robusto - Blind Cigar Review

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·July 1, 2021

El Artista Adds Smaller Size to Big Papi – The Slugger – Cigar News

El Artista has been making the Big Papi cigar line since 2016. In 2019, they added a line extension called "The Slugger which was a new, fuller-bodied blend, but it only came in one size, a 6 x 60 Gordo. Now, the company is releasing that same blend in a 5 x 50 format.

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Total Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Exactus | Puro Ambar Short Robusto

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·July 10, 2015

Blind Cigar Review: Exactus | Puro Ambar Short Robusto

"Overall, I enjoyed it. Especially liked the spice and the heat it produced. By the final third, it was nice and hot on the palate, lips and left a real good 'zing' through the sinuses. This is one I can see having a home with me." -Robert (NavyPiper)

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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)

91%

Very Good

Sinistro El Burro Maduro Robusto - Blind Cigar Review

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·June 17, 2022

Sinistro El Burro Maduro Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

"I use to be a leather tongue smoker but over the last few years, that has shifted to a more balanced profile fan. So it is nice that find a cigar that walks the tight rope between these two profiles. This cigar did just that. It is a full-on flavor but without that heavy punch that most cigars have these days. This cigar will appeal to a wide range of smokers. Easily smokeable under any situation. I will for sure be looking for them once I know what it is. " -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)

Cigar News: Sinistro Announces La Fabrica Series

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·July 16, 2020

Cigar News: Sinistro Announces La Fabrica Series

Sinistro is releasing a new line with multiple blends: La Fabrica. This new series consists of small batches of "forgotten" cigars that have been aging for some time. The cigars are unearthed, tested, and given new names. The concept is similar to the Lost & Found series from Robert Caldwell and Matt Booth.

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·September 21, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: Pulita | 60 Aniversario Toro

"This cigar hit all of my sweet spots in terms of flavor. Peppery, leathery, with hints of scotch whiskey toward the end. I'd happily invest in a few more of these to see if I could get some with a more consistent draw. I bet this would be a tremendous smoke if that issue was ameliorated. " -John I. (John I.)

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Total Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Exactus | Puro Ambar Short Coloso

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·November 19, 2014

Blind Cigar Review: Exactus | Puro Ambar Short Coloso

"Overall, the cigar started off pretty good for me. After it lost most of the spice, which was early on, it seemed to stay the same during the last two thirds. It became pretty mild overall, but was a nice creamy smoke with some sweetness. It was just OK for me, nothing spectacular." -Wes (SosaCub4Life)

91%

Very Good

Artista Harvest Robusto - Blind Cigar Review (Pre Release)

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·January 2, 2023

Artista Harvest Robusto (Pre Release) – Blind Cigar Review

"I loved the flavor of this blend despite the few issues I ran into while smoking it. The earthy graham cracker flavor with a hint of opening chocolate set the tone. Then the introduction of the cinnamon and baking spice put the flavor into a unique and delicious experience. I smoked it until I couldn't hold it and wished it had been a longer cigar. I'm hoping a future trial of whatever this stick is would not have the opening draw and ending burn issues I ran into." -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)

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