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Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra de Saka Nacatamale
Initial Thoughts: Very few people in the cigar world make a name for themselves outside the brand they’re associated with. Of course, the Fuente family members have an advantage, but if…
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Cigar Review: Patina Habano Robusto
Initial Thoughts: As soon as I took the Patina cigar out of the cellophane, I noticed a wonderfully dark and oily wrapper that’s almost wet. The Patina Habano Robusto is beautiful.…
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Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic
Initial Thoughts: When I saw that the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic had earned “Cigar of the Year” for 2018, I knew I wanted one. And, when I learned that the Encore…
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Cigar Review: La Herencia Cubana CORE Belicoso
Initial Thoughts: One of the reasons I joined the Luxury Cigar Club was to get new cigars sent to me – cigars that I might not pick up off the shelf…
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Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Reserva Don Carlos Presidente
Initial Thoughts: I don’t smoke a lot of Arturo Fuente cigars. To me, Fuentes are either super high-end and rare, or beginner sticks you smoke when you first delve into the…
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Cigar Review: Fuente Fuente Opus X Forbidden X 2014
Initial Thoughts: When I joined the Cigar Rights of America in 2018, I received a bundle of cigars in return. In that bundle was the Fuente Fuente Opus X Forbidden X,…
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Cigar Review: The Edge A-10 Toro by Rocky Patel
Initial Thoughts: Made to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Edge line of cigars by Rocky Patel, The Edge A-10 is a barber-pole cigar I’ve been looking forward to for a…
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Cigar Review: Graycliff 30-Year Vintage Pirate
Initial Thoughts: Prior to receiving the Graycliff 30 Year Vintage from the Luxury Cigar Club, I’d never heard of Graycliff cigars. But, one of the reasons I signed up for a…
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Cigar Review: Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro
Initial Thoughts: Drew Estate is a cigar brand I don’t know a lot about. However, learning about new cigars and brands is one of the reasons I started CigarScore TV. Today…
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Cigar Review: Byron Grand Poemas Serie Siglo XIX
Initial Thoughts: One of the most expensive cigars I’ve ever smoked, the Byron Grand Poemas is actually a brand I’ve never heard of. That is until I visited Two Guys Smoke…
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Cigar Review: Partagas Serie D No. 4
Initial Thoughts: This Partaga Serie D No. 4 was a farewell gift from a friend when Ashley and I left Cincinnati. In the months since this cigar has traveled with me…
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Cigar Review: Hooten Young Gothic Serpent Torpedo
Initial Thoughts: When I first saw Hooten Young on Instagram, I thought to myself, “Wow! That’s an awesome-looking cigar!” So, after doing some research, I found myself in possession of two…
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Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Toro
Initial Thoughts: As you might have figured out by now, I’m a fan of Rocky Patel’s cigars. They’re generally well made and full of flavor, and the Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary…
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Cigar Review: Sinistro The Last Cowboy Maduro Salomon
Initial Thoughts: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love cigar subscription boxes because I get to taste cigars I might never buy for myself. That said,…
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Cigar Review: Foundation The Tabernacle Lancero
Initial Thoughts: After smoking and reviewing The Tabernacle Toro (which earned a CigarScore of 4), I went into this Lancero with a great deal of excitement. I’m not too familiar with…
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Cigar Review: Tatuaje TAA 51st Robusto
Initial Thoughts: I walked into my local shop and asked if they had anything brand new. “Yep, we sure do!” said the sales rep. And he pulled out a box of…
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Cigar Review: Sinistro Mr. White Belicoso
Initial Thoughts: I went into the Sinistro Mr. White completely blind. I knew nothing about this cigar or the Sinistro brand, so this is a totally raw cigar review. After cutting…
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Cigar Review: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generacion V Salomon
Initial Thoughts: When I first saw the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generacion V at my local cigar shop, I thought to myself, “Oh, now that looks cool!” The Alma Fuerte is a…