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Cigar Review: Plasencia Reserva Original Cortez Toro
Initial Thoughts: Have you ever smoked an organic cigar? Neither had I. So when I got the Plasencia Reserva Original Cortez Toro from Good Cigar Co. and found out that it…
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Cigar Review: AJ Fernandez Dias de Gloria Gordo
Initial Thoughts: With the Dias de Gloria Gordo, AJ Fernandez attempts to reimagine or remember the “glory days” of cigars. This giant cigar is a Nicaraguan puro. The wrapper leaf looks…
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Cigar Review: The K by Karen Berger Habano Box Pressed Robusto
Initial Thoughts: Today’s cigar is the K by Karen Berger Habano Box Pressed Robusto. This cigar is short, stocky, and beautifully box-pressed. The wrapper on the cigar is light and a…
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Cigar Review: Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented Toro
Initial Thoughts: Soaked in, aged in, marinated in… whatever, the Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented Toro is supposedly a partnership between Drew Estate and one of the most exclusive brands of…
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Cigar Review: Perdomo Factory Tour Blend Maduro Churchill
Initial Thoughts: Before releasing in the United States, the Perdomo Factory Tour Blend was previously only available at the Perdomo factory in Nicaragua after you finished, you guessed it, the factory…
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Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Toothpick 2.0 Maduro
Initial Thoughts: I love discovering new, boutique cigar brands, and Jas Sum Kral (JSK) is just one of those brands. So, when a buddy of mine handed me the Jas Sum…
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Cigar Review: Saint Luis Rey Reserva Especial Rothchilde Maduro
Initial Thoughts: I’m always up for a little friendly competition, so when a friend challenged me to find good cigars under $5, I gladly accepted. To find all cigars under $5…
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Cigar Review: AVO Unexpected Tradition
Initial Thoughts: The fourth and final cigar in AVO’s “Unexpected” series is the AVO Unexpected Tradition. While this line from AVO is surrounded by scandal and deception, I did not know…
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Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Connecticut Collection Robusto
Initial Thoughts: While working at my local lounge, a friend gave me a Nestor Miranda Connecticut Collection Robusto to try. And, being the accommodating person that I am, and knowing that…
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Cigar Review: Atabey Idolos
Initial Thoughts: As soon as I took the Atabey Idolos out of the cellophane, I noticed two things. First, it’s a tiny cigar. Second, it smells fantastic. Regarding the rest of…
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Cigar Review: Fratello Classico Robusto
Initial Thoughts: If you’ve been following CigarScore TV for any amount of time, you know I’m a fan of Fratello Cigars. So, when I had the opportunity to smoke the original…
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Cigar Review: Leaf by Oscar Connecticut Robusto
Initial Thoughts: When I opened my humidor this morning, I thought to myself, “I’ve got two of these Leaf by Oscar Connecticut Robustos, I should probably smoke one.” So, here I…
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Cigar Review: Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone Smack Toro
Initial Thoughts: The Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone is a new brand and a new cigar for me. But, after hearing good things about the Mr. Brownstone and then seeing it on…
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Cigar Review: Cornelius & Anthony The Gent Robusto
Initial Thoughts: Cornelius & Anthony cigars are not any with which I’m too familiar. But, they’ve been around since 1866 (it says so right on the label), so I’m expecting a…
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Cigar Review: Sinistro Honor Among Thieves Scala
Initial Thoughts: The last cigar I had from Sinistro, The Last Cowboy, was one I called “perhaps the ugliest cigar ever made.” Well, today, with Honor Among Thieves, it looks like…
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Cigar Review: Camacho Connecticut Toro
Initial Thoughts: Continuing my search for the perfect breakfast cigar, I found myself grabbing the Camacho Connecticut Toro. Camacho is a brand I smoked often in the mid-2000s, but after noticing…
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Cigar Review: Eiroa The First 20 Years Toro
Initial Thoughts: I grabbed the Eiroa The First 20 Years Toro solely because of how much I enjoyed the CLE Prieto, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Whenever I like one cigar from…
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Cigar Review: AVO Unexpected Passion
Initial Thoughts: When AVO announced their Unexpected Series at IPCPR 2019, paid no attention. But, when I saw the display at my local lounge, I took notice! After smoking and reviewing…