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Cigar Review: Island Jim by Oscar #2
Initial Thoughts: While all cigars are works of art, some are the Sistine Chapel, and others are barely worthy of a refrigerator magnet. But today’s cigar, the Island Jim by…
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Cigar Review: H. Upmann Nicaragua AJ Fernandez Heritage Toro
Initial Thoughts: In early 2022, when we decided to open our own cigar shop, we had to take a hard look at the cigars we wanted to keep in stock.…
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Cigar Review: Room 101 Farce Original Lonsdale
Initial Thoughts: Matt Booth, the founder of the Room 101 Brand and Room 101 Cigars, has a lot going on. From premium jewelry to premium cigars, from being a guy…
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Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Special Edition Robusto
Initial Thoughts: The first time I had the Rocky Patel Special Edition, I was in Nashua, New Hampshire. You can find that review here. And while that cigar only earned…
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Cigar Review: La Aroma de Cuba Pasion Marveloso Toro
Initial Thoughts: When I look back at my personal cigar journey, La Aroma de Cuba cigars is right there at the beginning. However, over the past 15 years or so,…
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Cigar Review: Stolen Throne 3 Kingdoms Toro
Initial Thoughts: Today we continue our series of blind cigar reviews, where our goal is to provide you with a totally objective, completely neutral review of a cigar. Ellory went…
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Cigar Review: Danli Honduras Don Juan Calavera Maduro Toro
Initial Thoughts: Today we continue our series of blind cigar reviews, where our goal is to provide you with a totally objective, completely neutral review of a cigar. Ellory went…
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Cigar Review: La Palina Bronze Label Robusto
Initial Thoughts: Today we continue our series of blind cigar reviews, where our goal is to provide you with a totally objective, completely neutral review of a cigar. Ellory went…
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Cigar Review: Aladino Corojo Toro
Initial Thoughts: My introduction to Aladino Cigars came back in 2019 when I visited Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire. I asked the sales guy for a recommendation,…
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Cigar Review: Pichardo Reserva Familiar Habano Corona Gorda
Initial Thoughts: While I’ve had cigars from Pichardo Cigars before, it’s not a brand with which I have some expertise. However, today’s cigar, the Pichardo Reserva Familiar Habano Corona Gorda…
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Cigar Review: Fratello Arlequin Toro
Initial Thoughts: While we have reviewed the Fratello Arlequin Robusto before, today we’re going to go sample the Toro vitola, and see if it’s as good (or better) than the…
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Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Cabinet No 5 Maduro Toro
Initial Thoughts: When it comes to cigars, is oily a good thing? And, if so, is oilier better? That’s how todays’ cigar, the La Flor Dominicana Cabinet No 5 Maduro…
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Cigar Review: Kafie 1901 San Andres Six Forty Two
Initial Thoughts: Sometimes you get right in there and start smelling a cigar. Other times, like with today’s cigar, the Kafie 1901 San Andres Six Forty Two, it’s got such…
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Cigar Review: Drew Estate BOTL Lancero
Initial Thoughts: In case you weren’t aware, BOTL stands for Brother of the Leaf. And, when I saw that Drew Estate made a BOTL Lancero, I knew I wanted to…
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Cigar Review: Room 101 Prototipo101 Toro
Initial Thoughts: Every once in a while a cigar blend that is surrounded by hype comes across my desk. This time, that cigar is the Room 101 Prototipo101 Toro from…
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Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Maduro Toro
Initial Thoughts: Have you ever bought a cigar by mistake? Ya, well, not all of us can be perfect, can we? Today’s cigar is one I bought thinking it was…
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Cigar Review: Maya Selva Flor de Selva Maduro Robusto
Initial Thoughts: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, cigar subscription clubs are great for introducing you to new brans, new blends, and new cigars. And that’s exactly…
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Cigar Review: C.L.E. Eiroa CBT Maduro Robusto
Initial Thoughts: To be honest, I grabbed the CLE Eiroa CBT Maduro Robusto off the shelf because it looked good. Yes, even though I know better, I still judge a…