Cigar Reviews

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    Cigar Review: Plasencia Alma Del Campo

    Initial Thoughts: I haven’t been smoking Plasencia cigars all that long, but the ones I’ve had, I loved. I gave the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generacion V a CigarScore of 5, andโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Aging Room Pura Cepa Mezzo

    Initial Thoughts: Created, in part, by Nestor Plasencia, the Aging Room Pura Cepa is a cigar I’m VERY excited about. After smoking, enjoying, and reviewing the Plasencia Alma Fuerte a fewโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Southern Draw Firethorn

    Initial Thoughts: Before starting CigarScore.com, I wasn’t terribly familiar with cigar brands that were more “boutique” or that weren’t older and more established. But I’m so glad I started getting moreโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Edicion de Aniversario 2014

    Initial Thoughts: There’s Arturo Fuente. Then there’s the Arturo Fuente Reserva Don Carlos. Then there’s the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Edicion de Aniversario. I’m not quite sure what the difference is,โ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Drew Estate ACID Kuba Arte

    Initial Thoughts: One of the first things I noticed about the ACID Kuba Arte was the smell. The oily aroma of cloves blasted my nose as soon as I liberated theโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Melanio Churchill

    Initial Thoughts: I don’t smoke a ton of Oliva cigars, but when I do, they’re normally pretty good. And this cigar, the Oliva Serie V Melanio is supposed to be oneโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff Habano

    Initial Thoughts: To date, the Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff is my third cigar from Caldwell, and this is one of their most famous blends. And this cigar is HUGE! Coming inโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: C.L.E. Prieto Robusto

    Initial Thoughts: I’m not just getting my new cigars from the Luxury Cigar Club or CIGRco, I also grab random sticks off the shelf at my local lounges. And that’s howโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Traveling Man Lancero

    Initial Thoughts: One good thing about cigar subscription boxes is that I get to try new and exciting cigars. And today, I’m smoking the Hiram & Solomon Traveling Manโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Connecticut Robusto

    Initial Thoughts: I don’t always smoke light, Connecticut cigars, but when I do, I always hope they’re delicious. And today, the Casa Cuevas Connecticut is on deck, and I hope itโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Habano Robusto by Casa Fernandez

    Initial Thoughts: Casa Fernandez has made some of my favorite smokes. The tobacco they put into the JFR Lunatic is simply delicious. However, they also make the Guardian ofโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Fuente Fuente Opus X The Lost City 2017 Robusto

    Initial Thoughts: Oh boy, am I excited to smoke the Fuente Fuente Opus X The Lost City! I got this cigar from the Luxury Cigar Club a few monthsโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli Toro

    Initial Thoughts: I don’t put a lot of stock in the cigar reviews of companies that get too much of their revenue from the same companies whose products they’re reviewing. Thatโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Breach of the Peace Robusto Extra

    Initial Thoughts: Intemperance, the lack of moderation or restraint. Overindulgence. Overconsumption. Excessive. To name a cigar the RoMa Craft Intemperance BA Breach of the Peace is to label your cigar somethingโ€ฆ

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    6 Mystery Cigar Blind Taste Test: Premium vs House Brands!

    Today we’re doing something a little different. Back in the early part of August, Bradley Reith from Zeal Cigars invited people to test their palate. Instead of a normal tasteโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: AVO Unexpected Celebration

    Initial Thoughts: When I picked out this brand new, just released in May 2019, cigar, I was searching for more “breakfast cigars” to add to my humidor. And, this AVO Unexpectedโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: AVO Classic No. 2 Toro

    Initial Thoughts: This is the second AVO cigar I’ve ever smoked, and the first one didn’t leave me with a good experience. However, as soon as I grabbed the AVO Classicโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Decade Toro

    Initial Thoughts: Oh, wow, this cigar takes me back. About 10 years ago, I smoked my first Rocky Patel Decade cigar, and it was wonderful. Fast forward to today, and I’mโ€ฆ