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Cigar Review: Nub Habano 460
Initial Thoughts: My first thought was that the Nub Habano was a little dry and not oily at all. The end cap is so thick that my punch didn’t make it…
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Cigar Review: CAO Pilon Toro
Initial Thoughts: The CAO Pilon lit with a great taste. The flavor was smooth yet complex. I know it’s a small thing, but the wrapper had no thick veins, and I…
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Cigar Review: AVO Syncro Fogata Special Toro
Initial Thoughts: Unlike several cigars I’ve smoked recently, the AVO Syncro Fogata didn’t blow me away starting with the first puff. However, the draw started smooth and the flavors have been…
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Cigar Review: Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Epicure
Initial Thoughts: Before I got started, I noticed how aromatic the wrapper was – something I always smell for. So, I went into the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro cautiously…
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Cigar Review: Punch Diablo Diabolus
Initial Thoughts: Described as “probably the strongest cigar I have in the shop,” the Punch Diablo is a solid cigar. The first half-inch was full of smooth flavor that I really…
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Cigar Review: Camacho LegendArio Bertha
Initial Thoughts: The Camacho LegendArio Bertha was recommended to me by Mike, the owner of Rudy’s Cigars in Rockford, Illinois, so I decided to give it a try. The first few…
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Cigar Mold vs Plume: How To Know Which is Which
Have you ever opened your humidor ready to smoke, only to find strange powdery stuff on your favorite cigar? I have, and it’s an odd feeling. Did I screw something…
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Cigar Review: Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Robusto
Initial Thoughts: I don’t normally smoke robustos, but this Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro started off very strong and very delicious. As I approached the half-way mark, this cigar continued to taste…
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Cigar Review: Gurkha Ghost Asura
Initial Thoughts: Before lighting, I noticed the wrapper was more “vein-y” than usual. I don’t normally do this, but to light this cigar, I first lit a strip of cedar, and…
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Cigar Review: Hoyo La Amistad Black Toro by AJ Fernandez
Initial Thoughts: The first few puffs were full of mild flavor. After letting the cigar rest for a few minutes after lighting, I didn’t taste any ashy flavors or anything negative.…
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Cigar Review: My Father El Centurion Toro Grande
Initial Thoughts: From the first puff, the My Father El Centurion Toro Grande is impressive. The flavors are mild but rich, the aroma is on point, and the draw is consistent…
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Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli No. 64
Initial Thoughts: This is a big cigar that takes a few seconds to get completely lit. The La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli is in line with other cigars I’ve smoked…
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Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Metropolitan Maduro Toro
Initial Thoughts: This cigar tasted good from the first puff. The draw got tighter as I got to the middle of the cigar, but was never too difficult to get good…
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Cigar Review: Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro Toro
Initial Thoughts: The first few puffs were a little ashy-tasting. The middle smoked smooth and the flavor was somewhat mild. The draw was easy and consistent the entire way through. CigarScore:…
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States With the Highest Tobacco Taxes
As someone who travels for business, I’m always interested to see how much the price of a cigar differs from one state to another. For example, in Round Rock, Texas,…