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Cigar Review: Ponce Robusto
Initial Thoughts When I first got the Ponce Robusto (yes, that’s the full name) for review, I was immediately impressed by the aroma of the wrapper leaf and the simple…
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Cigar Review: Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Panatela
Initial Thoughts When I first reviewed the Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Panatela way back in 2019, I was just starting my cigar review journey. Now, three years and thousands of…
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Cigar Review: Caldwell The Last Tsar Corona Gorda
Initial Thoughts Robert Caldwell claims that The Last Tsar is such a bold, nicotine-fueled cigar that you need a full stomach and something to put your feet on before you…
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Cigar Review: Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro Toro
Initial Thoughts: We’ve smoked and reviewed a lot of cigars. Some of those cigars are super-premium with price points over $25. Other cigars we’ve reviewed are right in that $10-$15…
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Cigar Review: Deadwood Sweet Jane Corona
Initial Thoughts: Today we’re going to talk about and review the Deadwood Tobacco Sweet Jane Corona, a cigar that’s NOT infused, but does have a sugar tip. I’ve never been…
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Cigar Review: Room 101 Doomsayer Passive Toro
Initial Thoughts: Today, we may or may not be smoking the Room 101 Doomsayer Passive Toro (get it?), that’s got a companion called the Doomsayer Aggressive. Both cigars come from…
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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: Room 101 Namakubi 2021 LE Ranfla
Initial Thoughts: Today we’re going to take a look at the Room 101 Namakubi 2021 LE Ranfla, a cigar that’s been double wrapped in paper. During the first few weeks…
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Cigar Review: Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua Series Toro
Initial Thoughts: I don’t normally put much stock into top 10 lists, and I rarely care what other “experts” have to say about cigars. But, when Cigar Aficionado put out…
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Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Opus X Angel’s Share 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: 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: Quesada 40th Anniversary Salomon Press
Initial Thoughts: Before smoking it, I’d had the Quesada 40th Anniversary Salomon Press for right about a month. And, with each passing day, the 40th Anniversary looked more and more…
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Cigar Review: Blackbird Rook Sumatra Robusto
Initial Thoughts: One thing I like about Blackbird Cigars is their color scheme for their labels. You never have to remember what cigar you liked (or disliked) from them, all…
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Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary Edicion Limitada
Initial Thoughts: As soon as we got the Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary LE in inventory, I knew I wanted to review one. While we’ve reviewed the Serie V Double…
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Cigar Review: Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa Short Corona
Initial Thoughts: The first time I smoke the Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa, things didn’t go well. Not because of the cigar, its flavors, or how it was rolled, but because…
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Cigar Review: RoMa Craft BAKA Acephalous
Initial Thoughts: A couple of years ago, I had my first RoMa Craft Baka. And, while I don’t remember every cigar I’ve smoked, I do remember the deliciousness of the…
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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…