CigarScore Stickers – 3×3 1 x $3.00 Cigars that earn a CigarScore 5 are my favorite smokes. These cigars are so good, they should only be smoked on special occasions. I recommend these cigars to my friends and family members and actively seek them out in humidors. I also factor in price into the rating and keep that in mind when I make recommendations.
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 Classic No. 2 out of my humidor, I knew I was in for a treat. Or at least I thought I would be. The first thing […]
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Initial Thoughts: I can’t tell you how excited I am to smoke the Fratello Navetta Inverso! After discovering the Fratello Navetta Endeavor, which I loved, I put off smoking the Inverso because I didn’t want to risk damaging the wonderful memory of past smokes. However, as soon as I lit the Inverso, all fears were assuaged […]
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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 big cigar with an odd shape that comes in a very unique box. The pyramid shape has an almost pigtail foot that widens into a […]
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Initial Thoughts: Zino Davidoff is one of the most famous cigar makers in the world, and the Zino Platinum brand is synonymous with luxury cigars. So, when Luxury Cigar Club sent me a Zino Platinum Crown Series Barrel to smoke, I kept it in my humidor and waited. A perfect (I hope) cigar begs for perfect […]
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Initial Thoughts: The first puffs on the JFR Lunatic Maduro Short Robusto tasted like biting into a chocolate bar. The flavors were rich and creamy and smooth, and I could definitely taste chocolate. The dark wrapper is oily and smooth, and the construction on this cigar is top notch. CigarScore: Brand: JFR Line: Lunatic Size: 4 […]
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Initial Thoughts: The Fratello Navetta starts off like every cigar should – with a smooth, rich, sweet flavor and an easy draw. This is my first Fratello, and based on my initial thoughts of this cigar, the Navetta won’t be my last. The Navetta’s wrapper is very smooth with minimal veins. The draw is consistent, though […]
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Initial Thoughts: I grabbed this cigar with high expectations. I’ve seen people brag about the My Father Le Bijou for months, and I gave the My Father El Centurion a CigarScore of 5. The Le Bijou smelled under-aged before I lit it, but after a half-inch in, the flavors were wonderful. The draw is smooth, the […]
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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 optimistic. However, as soon as I lit this up I thought, “Wow, this is going to be a great cigar.” CigarScore: Brand: Perdomo Line: Double […]
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CigarScore: Brand: Perdomo Line: 20th Anniversary Size: 5 x 56 Cut: Punch Light: Torch Price: $11 Smoked On: January 20, 2019 Learn About This Cigar 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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CigarScore: Brand: My Father Line: El Centurion Toro Grande Size: 6 1/2 x 60 Cut: Guillotine Light: Matches Price: $12 Smoked On: January 16, 2019 Learn About This Cigar Initial Thoughts: From the first puff, this cigar is impressive. The flavors are mild but rich, the aroma is on point, and the draw is consistent and […]
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