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1 | Timestamp | Reviewer | Cigar Number | Appearance [Score] | Appearance Notes | Aroma [Score] | Aroma Notes | 1/3 Flavor [Score] | 1/3 Strength | 1/3 Body/Complexity | 1/3 Notes | 2/3 Flavor [Score] | 2/3 Strength | 2/3 Body/Complexity | 2/3 Notes | 3/3 Flavor [Score] | 3/3 Strength | 3/3 Body/Complexity | 3/3 Notes | Draw [Score] | Draw Notes | Burn [Score] | Burn Notes | Construction Score | Construction Notes | Overall Experience [Score] | Overall Notes | Smoking time | Appearance | Aroma | first 1 | first 2 | second 1 | second 2 | final 1 | final 2 | draw | burn | const | |||
2 | Sorry | Fred L. | Fred L.) | 1476 | 90 | "While easy on the eyes, this sturdy robusto, or thereabouts, the cigar has a semi-oily sheen with a healthy-looking Habano wrapper. The foot has, what appears to be a healthy dose of ligero inside, promising a full-bodied smoke. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | 95 | "The foot has a nice earthy, smokey aroma when cold and a smooth, roasted scent once lit with subtle hints of nuts and cedar wood. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | 90 | Medium | Medium | "Hints of dry, roasted nuts upfront with light hints of spice, cedar, and earth. Comments: Upfront this cigar has some very pleasant notes of dry, roasted peanuts with a cool mineral undertone followed by semi-sweet chocolate and a heart mouth-feel. Subtle hints of baking spice pick up and eventually take the forefront of the flavor profile for a time with hints of peanuts and graham crackers in the background. While the first third was noted by warm baking spice, I’m hoping a bit more complexity will develop as the second third opens up. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | 92.5 | Medium-Strong | Medium-Full | "A hearty retro hale pulls a big rip of black pepper with a roasted nut hint, cedar, and heavy earth flavors. However, following this big rush of peppers comes the sweet salvation of a honeyed flavor backed by smoked wood with just a touch of toffee. Overall this portion of the cigar strikes a hard balance of honey-like sweetness with the crackling warm baking spices that had once dominated the profile. As the cigar unravels further, a hearty, salty flavor with a charred wood aftertaste. Toward the final round of this third, the honey sweetness takes over with baking spice very present in the background. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | 92.5 | Medium-Strong | Medium-Full | "The final third holds an almost beef-like flavor, a new sensation for myself, that is complimented by hints of mineral and salt. This subtle flavor is, of course, complimented by a deep sweetness and the ever-present baking spice. The sweetness and spice hold steady, while the earlier notes of cedar and earth begin to return for a pleasant surprise. At this point in the cigar, the sweetness and spice mixed for a confectionery-like profile reminiscent of cinnamon graham cracker with hints of cedar and toffee. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | 92.5 | "Overall fantastic, however, the draw got a bit tight toward the end. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | 95 | "While the burn was flawless, the burnline with almost perfect with a stubborn subtle flag that seemed to run the length of the cigar. The ash was snowy white and held tight, forming neat stacks upon itself throughout the smoke. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | 95 | "Overall the cigar is well-made, however, there is a slight soft spot running down the middle of the first third. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | 92.5 | "All in all, this cigar holds a lot of spicy-sweet flavors. While the smoke time is short, expect a lot of flavor that makes the time pass quickly. Certainly unique in some of the tertiary notes, I believe this cigar would pair fine with an equally hearty rye or a dark stout." -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
3 | 2/5/2024 17:25:56 | Jason A | Jason A.) | 1476 | 92.5 | "Round robusto cigar with a medium brown wrapper. This cigar has a triple cap with slightly visible seams. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | 90 | "The wrapper has an aroma of hay and slight barnyard. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | 90 | Mild | Medium | "On the first light the cigar has an excellent draw, Coffee note on the puff, slight citrus note on the retrohale with a pepper tingle finish on the lips. Later into the first third it transitioned into nut note and with a creamy finish. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | 87.5 | Mild | Medium | "Getting into the second third the citrus and nut notes diminished and now getting a tobacco and earth note but it’s pleasant. A nice pepper tingle on the lips for the finish. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | 87.5 | Mild | Medium | "The final 3rd continues with earth notes but also developed back into coffee on the finish with a continued pepper tingle. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | 95 | "Excellent draw throughout the entire cigar, not a smoke bomb but adequate smoke output. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | 95 | "Very nice burn throughout the entire smoking experience. One minor touch up in the final third. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | 92.5 | "Great construction on this robusto. Light grey ash, nice and even burn. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | 92.5 | "A very enjoyable cigar. Pleasing notes of creamy coffee throughout with a constant pepper finish. Some tobacco and earth came in for the second half but it t was pleasant. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
4 | 2/15/2024 12:24:14 | Bradlee Wilson | Brad W.) | 1476 | 100 | "this cigar is sleek, a perfect hand sized cigar, light cocoa in color with a beautiful oil sheen. Firm packed and ready to go, like a suitcase ready for vacation! " -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | 92.5 | "Aromas of hay, cedar and chocolate " -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | 100 | Medium | Medium | "This cigar is smoking like a beaut in the first third and initial light up. The tobacco has notes of warm bread pudding, toasted almonds, cream and toffee. The initial light up was a mouth punched of red pepper that didn’t live past the first few plumes of fire. A medium body and creamy mouth feel is really hittin’ right!!! The retrohale is STUPID smooth. Bringing a blast of cinnamon, bakers spice and roasted nuts. " -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | 100 | Medium | Medium | "The second third keeps building on that initial flavor triad of nuts, cream and bread pudding. The initial pepper blast was just a blip in the radar as there is no more pepper notes on the transition from the first to second third. " -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | 97.5 | Medium | Medium | "This bad boy rounds out to a smooth creamy power house. It’s leaving the same mouth feel like after a big bite of peanut butter. Sounds odd, tastes great. This cigar really impressed me flavor wise. " -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | 100 | "Flat out perfect draw. " -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | 97.5 | "On a 0-100 the burn gets a 95 on the test. If I was a teacher I’d round to 100 though. Jusy one touch up needed through the whole smoke. " -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | 97.5 | "Beautifully done." -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | 100 | "toasted almonds, cream, toffee, brown sugar, bread pudding" -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | 2/25/2024 17:11:05 | Mickey T. | irratebass) | 1476 | 90 | "A very nice looking robusto that is smooth to the touch. It is firmly packed, doesn't give when pinched and minimal veins, seams and toothiness. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | 90 | "Mild barnyard on the body and milk chocolate and cinnamon on the foot. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | 87.5 | Medium | Light | "Oatmeal and walnuts mixed with potpourri flavors on the retro. Sweet tobacco flavors mixed with some wood notes. And floral on the retro. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | 87.5 | Medium | Light-Medium | "The strength has upped a notch and I'm getting more earthly notes. It's not harsh just getting some spice as well. There is some really nice coffee flavors that lingers on my tongue now that was nice addition. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | 90 | Mild-Medium | Light-Medium | "The strength has simmered down a bit and there is a nice cream element to it that is complimenting the earthy flavors. As I progress through this third there are more floral notes coming out. This cigar has it all almost. The strength has gone from a medium to a mild-medium now. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | 87.5 | "Good draw on this, had some resistance so not too open for me, which I appreciate. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | 92.5 | "Great burn on this cigar I don't believe I touched it up once. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | 90 | "Very good construction on this. It started to heat up with about a 1/4 of inch at the end lol so I pitched it, but it burned cool and didn't get harsh on me. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | 90 | "Overall this was a good cigar. It started out with some wood/earthy flavors then transitioned into more creamy and floral notes and then transitioned again with coffee, and some spice to wrap it all up. It definitely keep my interest going from s medium, to a medium plus and then ending with a mild-medium. Would like to smoke more. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | 3/8/2024 4:58:40 | Doug S. | Unpossible_1) | 1476 | 87.5 | "The wrapper has a look much like that of a bomber jacket. There are a few dark spots with a touch of graininess, but nothing that looks out of place." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | 90 | "The aroma takes me back to my younger years, back when shopping malls were all the rage and were the hangout for youth. This is reminiscent of walking into a Wilson's Leather Store. Overwhelming with the smell of new leather." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | 85 | Mild-Medium | Light-Medium | "The cold draw offers up some creamy cedar with a bit of saltiness to it. After firing it up, the cigar begins immediately with salted peanuts. This is followed up with a gentle warmth of white pepper. I know what you're thinking. "Doug, how can pepper be gentle?" Easy. It doesn't overpower everything else, including your sinuses. " -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | 85 | Medium | Medium | "More than a couple inches in now, and salted peanuts are still the dominant profile, but the pepper is slowly crept its way up. No doubt, the pepper is definitely in command on the retrohale side of things. No gentleness about it! " -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | 85 | Medium-Strong | Medium-Full | "During the final third, everything comes up to its full potential and puts the cigar just under full strength. Heavy doses of salted peanuts and pepper are really thing I'm picking up but there is no shortage of either." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | 85 | "Fairly open draw using my standard V cut." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | 85 | "The burn is not terrible, but it is still crooked, nonetheless." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | 87.5 | "Nothing of noteworthy opinion to offer here, as it all appears to be par for the course." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | 85 | "This was a fair cigar for me. It wasn't all that good, but it also wasn't all that bad. Middle of the road that just didn't excite me all that much. When I look at the notes, I think to myself, 'Would I smoke that again?' I would, but I also wouldn't go running out to buy a bunch either." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | 75 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
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12 | Real Average | 92.00 | 91.50 | 90.50 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 90.50 | 5.10 | 5.50 | 90.50 | 5.10 | 5.90 | 92.00 | 93.00 | 92.50 | 92.00 | 80.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Standard Deviation | 4.81 | 2.24 | 5.70 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 5.97 | 2.19 | 1.41 | 4.81 | 2.61 | 1.67 | 5.97 | 4.81 | 3.95 | 5.42 | 26.69 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Lower | 85.99 | 88.70 | 83.37 | 2.06 | 2.06 | 83.04 | 2.36 | 3.73 | 84.49 | 1.84 | 3.81 | 84.54 | 86.99 | 87.56 | 85.23 | 46.63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Upper | 98.01 | 94.30 | 97.63 | 6.54 | 6.54 | 97.96 | 7.84 | 7.27 | 96.51 | 8.36 | 7.99 | 99.46 | 99.01 | 97.44 | 98.77 | 113.37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Fred L. | 90 | FALSE | 90 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 92.5 | 7.5 | FALSE | 92.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 92.5 | 95 | 95 | 92.5 | 65 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Jason A | 92.5 | 90 | 90 | FALSE | 5.5 | 87.5 | FALSE | 5.5 | 87.5 | FALSE | 5.5 | 95 | 95 | 92.5 | 92.5 | 50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Bradlee Wilson | FALSE | 92.5 | FALSE | 5.5 | 5.5 | FALSE | 5.5 | 5.5 | FALSE | 5.5 | 5.5 | FALSE | 97.5 | FALSE | FALSE | 90 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Mickey T. | 90 | 90 | 87.5 | 5.5 | FALSE | 87.5 | 5.5 | FALSE | 90 | 3.5 | FALSE | 87.5 | 92.5 | 90 | 90 | FALSE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Doug S. | 87.5 | 90 | 85 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 85 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 85 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 85 | FALSE | FALSE | FALSE | 75 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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26 | Adjusted Average | 90 | 91 | 88 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 6 | 6 | 89 | 6 | 7 | 90 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Weight | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 100 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Score | 9.00 | 4.53 | 8.81 | 8.81 | 8.88 | 9.00 | 9.50 | 9.25 | 22.92 | 90.70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Overall Strength | 5.67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Overall Body | 5.67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Total Score | 91 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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42 | <h3>Initial Impressions</h3> | Surrogates Big Ten Robusto - Blind Cigar Review | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | <h4>Appearance: | <strong>90</strong></h4> | <h3>Cigar Info</h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Vital Stats:</h3> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | "this cigar is sleek, a perfect hand sized cigar, light cocoa in color with a beautiful oil sheen. Firm packed and ready to go, like a suitcase ready for vacation! " -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | <p style="text-align: center;font-size: 130%; line-height: 140%;">Vitola: | <strong> | Robusto | </strong> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | <h4>Aroma: | <strong>91</strong></h4> | Length: | <strong> | 5 1/4" | </strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | "The aroma takes me back to my younger years, back when shopping malls were all the rage and were the hangout for youth. This is reminiscent of walking into a Wilson's Leather Store. Overwhelming with the smell of new leather." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | Ring Gauge: | <strong> | 52 | </strong> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | <h3>First Third</h3> | Country of Origin: | <strong> | Nicaragua | </strong> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | <h4>Flavor: | <strong>88</strong> | Wrapper: | <strong> | Ecuador (Habano Rosado) | </strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Strength: | <strong>Medium</strong> | Binder: | <strong> | Nicaragua | </strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Body/Complexity: | <strong>Medium</strong> | </h4> | Filler: | <strong> | Nicaragua | </strong> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | "This cigar is smoking like a beaut in the first third and initial light up. The tobacco has notes of warm bread pudding, toasted almonds, cream and toffee. The initial light up was a mouth punched of red pepper that didn’t live past the first few plumes of fire. A medium body and creamy mouth feel is really hittin’ right!!! The retrohale is STUPID smooth. Bringing a blast of cinnamon, bakers spice and roasted nuts. " -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.) | Factory: | <strong> | My Father Cigars S.A. | </strong> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Blender: | <strong> | Pete Johnson | </strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | "On the first light the cigar has an excellent draw, Coffee note on the puff, slight citrus note on the retrohale with a pepper tingle finish on the lips. Later into the first third it transitioned into nut note and with a creamy finish. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | Number of reviewers: <strong> | 5 | </strong>- | <strong>Fred L. </strong>(Fred L.) | <strong>Jason A </strong>(Jason A.) | <strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong>(Brad W.) | <strong>Mickey T. </strong>(irratebass) | <strong>Doug S. </strong>(Unpossible_1) | #VALUE! | #VALUE! | #VALUE! | #VALUE! | #VALUE! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | <h3>Second Third</h3> | Price: | <strong> | $9.50 | </strong> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | <h4>Flavor: | <strong>88</strong> | Age: | <strong> | 8 Months | </strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Strength: | <strong>Medium-Strong</strong> | Release Date: | <strong> | July 2023 | </strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Body/Complexity: | <strong>Medium</strong> | </h4> | Contributed by: | <strong> | Tatuaje Cigars | </strong></p> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | "More than a couple inches in now, and salted peanuts are still the dominant profile, but the pepper is slowly crept its way up. No doubt, the pepper is definitely in command on the retrohale side of things. No gentleness about it! " -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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60 | "The strength has upped a notch and I'm getting more earthly notes. It's not harsh just getting some spice as well. There is some really nice coffee flavors that lingers on my tongue now that was nice addition. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | <h3>Final Third</h3> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | <h4>Flavor: | <strong>89</strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Strength: | <strong>Medium-Strong</strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Body/Complexity: | <strong>Medium-Full</strong> | </h4> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | "The final third holds an almost beef-like flavor, a new sensation for myself, that is complimented by hints of mineral and salt. This subtle flavor is, of course, complimented by a deep sweetness and the ever-present baking spice. The sweetness and spice hold steady, while the earlier notes of cedar and earth begin to return for a pleasant surprise. At this point in the cigar, the sweetness and spice mixed for a confectionery-like profile reminiscent of cinnamon graham cracker with hints of cedar and toffee. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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67 | "During the final third, everything comes up to its full potential and puts the cigar just under full strength. Heavy doses of salted peanuts and pepper are really thing I'm picking up but there is no shortage of either." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | <h3>Overall Impressions<h3> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | <h4>Draw: | <strong>90</strong></h4> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | "Excellent draw throughout the entire cigar, not a smoke bomb but adequate smoke output. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | <h4>Burn: | <strong>95</strong></h4> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | "Very nice burn throughout the entire smoking experience. One minor touch up in the final third. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | <h4>Construction: | <strong>93</strong></h4> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | "Overall the cigar is well-made, however, there is a slight soft spot running down the middle of the first third. " -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | <h4>Overall Strength: | <strong>Medium-Strong</strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Overall Body/Complexity: | <strong>Medium-Full</strong> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Experience Overall: | <strong>92</strong> | </h4> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | "All in all, this cigar holds a lot of spicy-sweet flavors. While the smoke time is short, expect a lot of flavor that makes the time pass quickly. Certainly unique in some of the tertiary notes, I believe this cigar would pair fine with an equally hearty rye or a dark stout." -<strong>Fred L. </strong> (Fred L.)<br /> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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80 | "A very enjoyable cigar. Pleasing notes of creamy coffee throughout with a constant pepper finish. Some tobacco and earth came in for the second half but it t was pleasant. " -<strong>Jason A </strong> (Jason A.)<br /> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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82 | "toasted almonds, cream, toffee, brown sugar, bread pudding" -<strong>Bradlee Wilson </strong> (Brad W.)<br /> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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84 | "Overall this was a good cigar. It started out with some wood/earthy flavors then transitioned into more creamy and floral notes and then transitioned again with coffee, and some spice to wrap it all up. It definitely keep my interest going from s medium, to a medium plus and then ending with a mild-medium. Would like to smoke more. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)<br /> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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86 | "This was a fair cigar for me. It wasn't all that good, but it also wasn't all that bad. Middle of the road that just didn't excite me all that much. When I look at the notes, I think to myself, 'Would I smoke that again?' I would, but I also wouldn't go running out to buy a bunch either." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | <h4>Smoking Time (in minutes): | <strong>70</strong> | </h4> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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89 | Sorry | Fred L. (Fred L.) | 1476 | Very Good | While easy on the eyes, this sturdy robusto, or thereabouts, the cigar has a semi-oily sheen with a healthy-looking Habano wrapper. The foot has, what appears to be a healthy dose of ligero inside, promising a full-bodied smoke. | Excellent | The foot has a nice earthy, smokey aroma when cold and a smooth, roasted scent once lit with subtle hints of nuts and cedar wood. | Very Good | Medium | Medium | Hints of dry, roasted nuts upfront with light hints of spice, cedar, and earth. Comments: Upfront this cigar has some very pleasant notes of dry, roasted peanuts with a cool mineral undertone followed by semi-sweet chocolate and a heart mouth-feel. Subtle hints of baking spice pick up and eventually take the forefront of the flavor profile for a time with hints of peanuts and graham crackers in the background. While the first third was noted by warm baking spice, I’m hoping a bit more complexity will develop as the second third opens up. | Great | Medium-Strong | Medium-Full | A hearty retro hale pulls a big rip of black pepper with a roasted nut hint, cedar, and heavy earth flavors. However, following this big rush of peppers comes the sweet salvation of a honeyed flavor backed by smoked wood with just a touch of toffee. Overall this portion of the cigar strikes a hard balance of honey-like sweetness with the crackling warm baking spices that had once dominated the profile. As the cigar unravels further, a hearty, salty flavor with a charred wood aftertaste. Toward the final round of this third, the honey sweetness takes over with baking spice very present in the background. | Great | Medium-Strong | Medium-Full | The final third holds an almost beef-like flavor, a new sensation for myself, that is complimented by hints of mineral and salt. This subtle flavor is, of course, complimented by a deep sweetness and the ever-present baking spice. The sweetness and spice hold steady, while the earlier notes of cedar and earth begin to return for a pleasant surprise. At this point in the cigar, the sweetness and spice mixed for a confectionery-like profile reminiscent of cinnamon graham cracker with hints of cedar and toffee. | Great | Overall fantastic, however, the draw got a bit tight toward the end. | Excellent | While the burn was flawless, the burnline with almost perfect with a stubborn subtle flag that seemed to run the length of the cigar. The ash was snowy white and held tight, forming neat stacks upon itself throughout the smoke. | Excellent | Overall the cigar is well-made, however, there is a slight soft spot running down the middle of the first third. | Great | All in all, this cigar holds a lot of spicy-sweet flavors. While the smoke time is short, expect a lot of flavor that makes the time pass quickly. Certainly unique in some of the tertiary notes, I believe this cigar would pair fine with an equally hearty rye or a dark stout. | 65 | Fred L. | https://drive.google.com/open?id=1a3I8ouGE3DKfn_2Eu3gDW-xI5-vJFbRH, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ted6orFbkYKViWRx8vEsKh7qP3Z8urwU, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MztJM4CkGotS8Z7xbyZnc1HvGyIvxu9N | ||||||||||||
90 | 2/5/2024 17:25:56 | Jason A (Jason A.) | 1476 | Great | Round robusto cigar with a medium brown wrapper. This cigar has a triple cap with slightly visible seams. | Very Good | The wrapper has an aroma of hay and slight barnyard. | Very Good | Mild | Medium | On the first light the cigar has an excellent draw, Coffee note on the puff, slight citrus note on the retrohale with a pepper tingle finish on the lips. Later into the first third it transitioned into nut note and with a creamy finish. | Good | Mild | Medium | Getting into the second third the citrus and nut notes diminished and now getting a tobacco and earth note but it’s pleasant. A nice pepper tingle on the lips for the finish. | Good | Mild | Medium | The final 3rd continues with earth notes but also developed back into coffee on the finish with a continued pepper tingle. | Excellent | Excellent draw throughout the entire cigar, not a smoke bomb but adequate smoke output. | Excellent | Very nice burn throughout the entire smoking experience. One minor touch up in the final third. | Great | Great construction on this robusto. Light grey ash, nice and even burn. | Great | A very enjoyable cigar. Pleasing notes of creamy coffee throughout with a constant pepper finish. Some tobacco and earth came in for the second half but it t was pleasant. | 50 | https://drive.google.com/open?id=19OqYameJ3Z8kUJxvsQmHGCi2mJ53cz83, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UTDFfSxh4fA2yM3zYtNALJY0X6uWD-PC, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1j1vQTavm7eQP0ksubCwdEl1zb1u1me03 | |||||||||||||
91 | 2/15/2024 12:24:14 | Bradlee Wilson (Brad W.) | 1476 | Epic | this cigar is sleek, a perfect hand sized cigar, light cocoa in color with a beautiful oil sheen. Firm packed and ready to go, like a suitcase ready for vacation! | Great | Aromas of hay, cedar and chocolate | Epic | Medium | Medium | This cigar is smoking like a beaut in the first third and initial light up. The tobacco has notes of warm bread pudding, toasted almonds, cream and toffee. The initial light up was a mouth punched of red pepper that didn’t live past the first few plumes of fire. A medium body and creamy mouth feel is really hittin’ right!!! The retrohale is STUPID smooth. Bringing a blast of cinnamon, bakers spice and roasted nuts. | Epic | Medium | Medium | The second third keeps building on that initial flavor triad of nuts, cream and bread pudding. The initial pepper blast was just a blip in the radar as there is no more pepper notes on the transition from the first to second third. | Extraordinary | Medium | Medium | This bad boy rounds out to a smooth creamy power house. It’s leaving the same mouth feel like after a big bite of peanut butter. Sounds odd, tastes great. This cigar really impressed me flavor wise. | Perfect | Flat out perfect draw. | Close to Perfect | On a 0-100 the burn gets a 95 on the test. If I was a teacher I’d round to 100 though. Jusy one touch up needed through the whole smoke. | Close to Perfect | Beautifully done. | Epic | toasted almonds, cream, toffee, brown sugar, bread pudding | 90 | Bradlee | https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eMqMjCJnMJUHEktoBbhUdCY1IiRN1vR3, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w0NKoX3SNsfb_n7SfXkrK2Jl9JsAnLyX, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lGsmHYzjjJuFYqgfCtLEhXLhNTR-PiDl, https://drive.google.com/open?id=19tvDqtXSPvdzeqg9Ep63i8byIPAJOouY, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bqAM-nwDMYjNgU3RJLX0rbMolG4DOU5a, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nIfZ-RCHXEute_yNetZdR0hykYjx9d-V, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gmgpYojUmuB6YVFmSZiQiWZ0GvvOAvPB | ||||||||||||
92 | 2/25/2024 17:11:05 | Mickey T. (irratebass) | 1476 | Very Good | A very nice looking robusto that is smooth to the touch. It is firmly packed, doesn't give when pinched and minimal veins, seams and toothiness. | Very Good | Mild barnyard on the body and milk chocolate and cinnamon on the foot. | Good | Medium | Light | Oatmeal and walnuts mixed with potpourri flavors on the retro. Sweet tobacco flavors mixed with some wood notes. And floral on the retro. | Good | Medium | Light-Medium | The strength has upped a notch and I'm getting more earthly notes. It's not harsh just getting some spice as well. There is some really nice coffee flavors that lingers on my tongue now that was nice addition. | Very Good | Mild-Medium | Light-Medium | The strength has simmered down a bit and there is a nice cream element to it that is complimenting the earthy flavors. As I progress through this third there are more floral notes coming out. This cigar has it all almost. The strength has gone from a medium to a mild-medium now. | Good | Good draw on this, had some resistance so not too open for me, which I appreciate. | Great | Great burn on this cigar I don't believe I touched it up once. | Very Good | Very good construction on this. It started to heat up with about a 1/4 of inch at the end lol so I pitched it, but it burned cool and didn't get harsh on me. | Very Good | Overall this was a good cigar. It started out with some wood/earthy flavors then transitioned into more creamy and floral notes and then transitioned again with coffee, and some spice to wrap it all up. It definitely keep my interest going from s medium, to a medium plus and then ending with a mild-medium. Would like to smoke more. | 120 | ||||||||||||||
93 | 3/8/2024 4:58:40 | Doug S. (Unpossible_1) | 1476 | Good | The wrapper has a look much like that of a bomber jacket. There are a few dark spots with a touch of graininess, but nothing that looks out of place. | Very Good | The aroma takes me back to my younger years, back when shopping malls were all the rage and were the hangout for youth. This is reminiscent of walking into a Wilson's Leather Store. Overwhelming with the smell of new leather. | Fair | Mild-Medium | Light-Medium | The cold draw offers up some creamy cedar with a bit of saltiness to it. After firing it up, the cigar begins immediately with salted peanuts. This is followed up with a gentle warmth of white pepper. I know what you're thinking. "Doug, how can pepper be gentle?" Easy. It doesn't overpower everything else, including your sinuses. | Fair | Medium | Medium | More than a couple inches in now, and salted peanuts are still the dominant profile, but the pepper is slowly crept its way up. No doubt, the pepper is definitely in command on the retrohale side of things. No gentleness about it! | Fair | Medium-Strong | Medium-Full | During the final third, everything comes up to its full potential and puts the cigar just under full strength. Heavy doses of salted peanuts and pepper are really thing I'm picking up but there is no shortage of either. | Fair | Fairly open draw using my standard V cut. | Fair | The burn is not terrible, but it is still crooked, nonetheless. | Good | Nothing of noteworthy opinion to offer here, as it all appears to be par for the course. | Fair | This was a fair cigar for me. It wasn't all that good, but it also wasn't all that bad. Middle of the road that just didn't excite me all that much. When I look at the notes, I think to myself, 'Would I smoke that again?' I would, but I also wouldn't go running out to buy a bunch either. | 75 | ||||||||||||||
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