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4/4/2024 9:55:14John A. Bostoneo)146882.5"Dark and smoky brown colored wrapper, this robusto sized cigar is a solid filled cigar, save for a few areas where it varies in width with some dips in the shape of the cigar. The wrapper is teaming with tooth and smaller sized veins with some stems from under the wrapper creating bumps along the body. The cap looks hastily applied and uneven without concern for presentation. Rustic would be a good overall description." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)92.5"Ideal cold draw resistance reveals flavors of peppered light earth with a creamy finish. Running the cigar across the nose gives off aromas of freshly ground peanut butter, leather, and cream." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)90Medium-StrongMedium-Full"Upon cutting above the cap line, this cigars cap tobacco becomes detached from the head. Lighting up was a breeze as this cigar begins off with medium to full bodied flavors of heavy leather with a creamy and black peppered finish. Five minutes in and the profile begins to normalize into a stable combination of the previously mentioned flavors with an emphasis on heavy leather. The burn of this cigar favors one side as the burn is in fact uneven." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)87.5StrongFull"Moving into the second third, bold and strong flavors of smoked meats, wood, and leather are the main takeaways during this third. Lingering finishing flavors of peppered cream coat the tongue as this cigar develops into a full-bodied experience. Moving into the final phase of this third, the cigar becomes noticeably stronger as brown sugar syrupy flavors flood the mouth. " -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)85StrongFull"The last third comes through punching me in the mouth with big bold full-bodied flavors of brown sugar, wood, and an overwhelming amount of leather, finishing with peppered cream. This profile holds steady and finishes gracefully without any overwhelming char or sour notes." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)95"No problems drawing this cigar, it matched to its flavor profile well." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)77.5"Burn was all over the place, soft spots in the cigar contributed to this flaw." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)85"An unevenly rolled cigar caused soft spots throughout the length of the cigar in a few places." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)85"Overall, this was a decent smoke, flavor wise, for those who enjoy full-bodied cigars. Oodles of full-flavored leather notes paired with wood, brown sugar, and syrupy notes paired with a peppery cream finish is sure to delight many folks who enjoy this profile. The construction was a little bit awkward as this cigar was clearly underfilled on one side, causing an uneven burn, possibly distracting for the blender’s intent. A bit too strong for me but give it a try!" -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)7500010000000
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4/11/2024 18:56:09Alan Eulogy)146890"Rustic is the first thing that comes to mind while looking at the wrapper, roll, and cap. The wrapper is almost impossibly dark and slightly blotchy with large veins running the length of the wrapper. The cap is undersized and sort of slapped on making me think this is better for a V-cut. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)92.5"Baking spice and baking chocolate are found on both the foot and predraw. It is delicious and I can't wait to light up. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)90Mild-MediumFull"There is a pretty strong green flavor with a umami finish for the first few minutes. Slowly notes of baking spice, grass, tobacco, and black pepper start to develop with a very mouth drying smoke. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)92.5Medium-StrongMedium"There is a pretty good hit of nicotine around the halfway point. I'm getting a lot of sweetness this third from tobacco, leather, baking spice, and black pepper. It is far more enjoyable then the last third since the green flavor is gone. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)90MediumMedium-Full"The notes of char have returned and there is no sweetness left at the end. There is a very dry leather, cedar, black pepper, and a salty meatiness profile at the end. It is an interesting profile but I'm missing the sweetness. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)90"The undersized cap made me do a V-cut and I found the draw to be a bit spongy. It wasn't bad but I wish it was just a little firmer. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)92.5"There was a slight waviness to the burn the entire time but I didn't need any touch ups or relights. It was pretty good considering the spongy draw. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)90"The seams were a little uneven and the cap was very undersized but it looked pretty good. The body was solid to the touch but there were a few under filled spots that caused some burn issues. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)90"This was certainly an interesting cigar. The profile had dramatic changes every third which was great but not all of the were my cup of tea. I found the draw to be a little spongy and the cap way too small but neither were deal breakers for me. Certainly a unique experience and worth a try. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)10000000010010
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4/14/2024 9:09:28Quinn quinnpins269)146892.5"The cigar had a very earthy and rugged appearance to it. Their was a gritty sand paper like feel to the dark oily wrapper. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)90"A fair amount of spices and pepper was what I picked up on the foot. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)90Medium-StrongMedium-Full"The first few puffs hit me with heavy amounts of spice and black pepper. They did mellow out slightly as I continued through the first third. The ash was holding on well but appeared to be very flakey and starting to flare out as I smoked. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)90Medium-StrongMedium-Full"The pepper continued to be at the front of this medium full profile cigar for me. I did start to pick up a pleasant amount of salted peanuts on the retro hale. This help bring down the pepper a notch or two. I was a very nice balance for the profile. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)87.5Medium-StrongMedium-Full"In the home stretch it was no surprise black pepper still sitting front and center. Though the salt peanuts had faded away, their was a charred wood flavor that came through at the end. It had a similar smoky aroma to a clean burning BBQ pit smoker. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)92.5"I chose to use a straight cut for this review. Draw was great the whole time. Never felt any restrictions. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)90"Near perfect burn during this smoke. I did not find myself having to touch up or relight at any point. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)92.5"The cigar felt to be rolled very well. It had a nice firm pack to it. The wrapper on this cigar was noticeably thick. It was still rolled with precision to help blend the seems and finish off with a nice single cap. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)92.5"A very pepper forward profile on this cigar with a good amount of strength to it. It is in the realm of cigars that I smoke as I tend to like the peppery profiles. I would look forward to sitting down with this cigar for a second round. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)5510100000001
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4/17/2024 12:25:40Jason H. Jokey Smurf)146892.5"This cigar is sporting a dark, dark chocolate brown wrapper that is nearly black. It feels rough to the hand and is toothy. There are some imperfections at the head of the cigar where it doesn’t look like the wrapper entirely attached to itself and chipped away." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)92.5"The aroma on this sample at the wrapper is sweet and slightly musty. At the foot, the aroma is also sweet and has a bit of black tea." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)92.5Mild-MediumMedium-Full"The initial flavors of this cigar are chewy with dark chocolate and leather. There is no discernible pepper burn on the pallet. Through the nose, the smoke is slightly peppery, but just slightly. At this point, I would label this cigar full flavored because there’s plenty of flavor, but light to medium light strength." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)92.5MediumMedium-Full"The middle portion of the cigar has remained wonderfully full flavored. The dark chewy chocolate has become more creamy now and is reminiscent of a fine milk chocolate. The leather flavors have faded as well and developed more into an espresso note which gives me a mocha on my pallet. Through the nose, the smoke has intensified slightly and now has just a bit more of the lasting pepper burn than before." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)95MediumMedium-Full"The final portion of the cigar shows a significant flavor and power shift. The smooth and creamy milk chocolate has now faded and gone back to a bittersweet dark chocolate. Good thing my favorite chocolate is dark chocolate! The espresso has remained, which is nice as well and coupled with the dark chocolate is right in my wheelhouse." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)92.5"The draw on the sample is really nice and I’m able to control the temperature of the smoke very well. Additionally, the cigar is giving me a lot of thick and rich smoke which is very enjoyable." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)90"The burn on the sample wavered significantly from beginning to end, but never required application of the lighter. I appreciate this fact because a wavy burn doesn’t really create issues, but getting my lighter out of my pocket repeatedly can be frustrating. " -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)90"This was an attractive yet slightly rugged looking cigar. The fact that the wrapper had some apparent damage near the cap has proven to be a slight issue as the wrapper tended to stick to my lip and pull away from the cigar. Otherwise it was quite acceptable." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)92.5"I very much enjoyed the flavors of this cigar as my first cigar of the day. The chocolate milk with the espresso finish was very nice. I can see myself searching for the cigar again and smoking it often once I know what it is. The construction issue was not really an issue and was more of a personal preference and annoyance with the leaf sticking to my lip. I would gladly recommend this to a friend.
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4/27/2024 18:43:18Randy B. randobush)146895"The unusually dark wrapper is the first impression with this cigar. It’s a dark brown, with a black shadowy hue. It appears well constructed. Triple cap above the shoulder, and an open foot, revealing rich looking brown/auburn hue’d filler." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)92.5"Classic barn yard soft manure smell." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)90MediumFull"1” in to the first third, the wrapper gives off a charred oak bark flavor, but what lies underneath the wrapper contributes a slightly buttery, baking spice bomb, with a bit of salted pistachio on the retrohale.
The ash is more white than gray and it’s holding on at 2”.
Finish is medium, draw is good. " -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		92.5MediumMedium-Full"There is a nice smoky creaminess now in the beginning of the second third that really enhances the the flavors of the intended bouquet.
The smoke output is becoming increasingly delightful.
At the halfway mark, a bit of chalkiness is left on the palate, but not too off putting. " -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		92.5Medium-StrongFull"Buttery charred oak bark, cedar, paprika,salt,
Finish is now long, with salty paprika resting on the tongue in between draws.
Middle of final third , there’s burning paper flavor that’s sort of unattractive, but the other flavors save it from peril.
The oak bark is dominant with white pepper now lingering on the finish.
The ash never fell." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		95"Incredible draw from start to finish" -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)95"The burn was razor sharp with zero maintenance needed." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)95"Well the ash did not fall at all, ever until I was done, so there’s that.
The overall construction of this cigar was solid!" -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		92.5"This cigar surprised me with its unusual flavors, moderate transitions, the unusual color of the wrapper, and the surprisingly well done construction.
I wouldn’t be down for a box, but I would smoke it again." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		6001001001100
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Real Average90.5092.0090.505.508.3091.007.107.5090.007.108.3093.0089.0090.5090.5067.00
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Standard Deviation4.811.121.122.001.102.241.671.413.951.671.102.096.753.713.2621.39
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Lower84.4990.6089.103.006.9388.205.015.7385.065.016.9390.3980.5685.8686.4340.26
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Score9.254.639.009.199.009.389.199.1922.9791.78
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Overall Strength6.17
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Overall Body8.03
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Total Score92
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<h3>Initial Impressions</h3>Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 Robusto - Blind Cigar Review
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<h4>Appearance:<strong>93</strong></h4><h3>Cigar Info</h3>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Vital Stats:</h3>
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"The cigar had a very earthy and rugged appearance to it. Their was a gritty sand paper like feel to the dark oily wrapper. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)<p style="text-align: center;font-size: 130%; line-height: 140%;">Vitola: <strong>Robusto</strong>
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<h4>Aroma:<strong>93</strong></h4>Length:<strong>5"</strong>
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"Classic barn yard soft manure smell." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)Ring Gauge:<strong>50</strong>
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<h3>First Third</h3>Country of Origin:<strong>Dominican Republic</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>90</strong>Wrapper:<strong>USA (Connecticut Broadleaf)</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Medium</strong>Binder:<strong>Honduras</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Full</strong></h4>Filler:<strong>Dominican Republic, Brazil, Nicaragua</strong>
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"The first few puffs hit me with heavy amounts of spice and black pepper. They did mellow out slightly as I continued through the first third. The ash was holding on well but appeared to be very flakey and starting to flare out as I smoked. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)Factory:<strong>General Cigar Dominicana</strong>
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Blender:<strong>Jhonys Diaz</strong>
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"Upon cutting above the cap line, this cigars cap tobacco becomes detached from the head. Lighting up was a breeze as this cigar begins off with medium to full bodied flavors of heavy leather with a creamy and black peppered finish. Five minutes in and the profile begins to normalize into a stable combination of the previously mentioned flavors with an emphasis on heavy leather. The burn of this cigar favors one side as the burn is in fact uneven." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)Number of reviewers: <strong>5</strong>- <strong>John A. </strong>(Bostoneo)<strong>Alan </strong>(Eulogy)<strong>Quinn </strong>(quinnpins269)<strong>Jason H. </strong>(Jokey Smurf)<strong>Randy B. </strong>(randobush)#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!
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<h3>Second Third</h3>Price:<strong>$11.99</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>92</strong>Age:<strong>6 Months</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Medium-Strong</strong>Release Date:<strong>July 2023</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium-Full</strong></h4>Contributed by:<strong>General Cigar Co</strong></p>
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"There is a nice smoky creaminess now in the beginning of the second third that really enhances the the flavors of the intended bouquet.
The smoke output is becoming increasingly delightful.
At the halfway mark, a bit of chalkiness is left on the palate, but not too off putting. " -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)
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"The middle portion of the cigar has remained wonderfully full flavored. The dark chewy chocolate has become more creamy now and is reminiscent of a fine milk chocolate. The leather flavors have faded as well and developed more into an espresso note which gives me a mocha on my pallet. Through the nose, the smoke has intensified slightly and now has just a bit more of the lasting pepper burn than before." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)
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<h3>Final Third</h3>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>90</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Medium-Strong</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Full</strong></h4>
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"The notes of char have returned and there is no sweetness left at the end. There is a very dry leather, cedar, black pepper, and a salty meatiness profile at the end. It is an interesting profile but I'm missing the sweetness. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)
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"Buttery charred oak bark, cedar, paprika,salt,
Finish is now long, with salty paprika resting on the tongue in between draws.
Middle of final third , there’s burning paper flavor that’s sort of unattractive, but the other flavors save it from peril.
The oak bark is dominant with white pepper now lingering on the finish.
The ash never fell." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)
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<h3>Overall Impressions<h3>
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<h4>Draw:<strong>94</strong></h4>
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"Incredible draw from start to finish" -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)
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<h4>Burn:<strong>92</strong></h4>
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"There was a slight waviness to the burn the entire time but I didn't need any touch ups or relights. It was pretty good considering the spongy draw. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)
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<h4>Construction:<strong>92</strong></h4>
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"The cigar felt to be rolled very well. It had a nice firm pack to it. The wrapper on this cigar was noticeably thick. It was still rolled with precision to help blend the seems and finish off with a nice single cap. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)
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<h4>Overall Strength:<strong>Medium-Strong</strong>
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Overall Body/Complexity:<strong>Full</strong>
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Experience Overall:<strong>92</strong></h4>
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"Overall, this was a decent smoke, flavor wise, for those who enjoy full-bodied cigars. Oodles of full-flavored leather notes paired with wood, brown sugar, and syrupy notes paired with a peppery cream finish is sure to delight many folks who enjoy this profile. The construction was a little bit awkward as this cigar was clearly underfilled on one side, causing an uneven burn, possibly distracting for the blender’s intent. A bit too strong for me but give it a try!" -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)<br />
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"This was certainly an interesting cigar. The profile had dramatic changes every third which was great but not all of the were my cup of tea. I found the draw to be a little spongy and the cap way too small but neither were deal breakers for me. Certainly a unique experience and worth a try. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)<br />
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"A very pepper forward profile on this cigar with a good amount of strength to it. It is in the realm of cigars that I smoke as I tend to like the peppery profiles. I would look forward to sitting down with this cigar for a second round. " -<strong>Quinn </strong> (quinnpins269)<br />
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"I very much enjoyed the flavors of this cigar as my first cigar of the day. The chocolate milk with the espresso finish was very nice. I can see myself searching for the cigar again and smoking it often once I know what it is. The construction issue was not really an issue and was more of a personal preference and annoyance with the leaf sticking to my lip. I would gladly recommend this to a friend.
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"This cigar surprised me with its unusual flavors, moderate transitions, the unusual color of the wrapper, and the surprisingly well done construction.
I wouldn’t be down for a box, but I would smoke it again." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)
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<h4>Smoking Time (in minutes):<strong>59</strong></h4>
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Total Score:92
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4/4/2024 9:55:14John A. (Bostoneo)1468SubparDark and smoky brown colored wrapper, this robusto sized cigar is a solid filled cigar, save for a few areas where it varies in width with some dips in the shape of the cigar. The wrapper is teaming with tooth and smaller sized veins with some stems from under the wrapper creating bumps along the body. The cap looks hastily applied and uneven without concern for presentation. Rustic would be a good overall description.GreatIdeal cold draw resistance reveals flavors of peppered light earth with a creamy finish. Running the cigar across the nose gives off aromas of freshly ground peanut butter, leather, and cream.Very GoodMedium-StrongMedium-FullUpon cutting above the cap line, this cigars cap tobacco becomes detached from the head. Lighting up was a breeze as this cigar begins off with medium to full bodied flavors of heavy leather with a creamy and black peppered finish. Five minutes in and the profile begins to normalize into a stable combination of the previously mentioned flavors with an emphasis on heavy leather. The burn of this cigar favors one side as the burn is in fact uneven.GoodStrongFullMoving into the second third, bold and strong flavors of smoked meats, wood, and leather are the main takeaways during this third. Lingering finishing flavors of peppered cream coat the tongue as this cigar develops into a full-bodied experience. Moving into the final phase of this third, the cigar becomes noticeably stronger as brown sugar syrupy flavors flood the mouth. FairStrongFullThe last third comes through punching me in the mouth with big bold full-bodied flavors of brown sugar, wood, and an overwhelming amount of leather, finishing with peppered cream. This profile holds steady and finishes gracefully without any overwhelming char or sour notes.ExcellentNo problems drawing this cigar, it matched to its flavor profile well.PoorBurn was all over the place, soft spots in the cigar contributed to this flaw.FairAn unevenly rolled cigar caused soft spots throughout the length of the cigar in a few places.FairOverall, this was a decent smoke, flavor wise, for those who enjoy full-bodied cigars. Oodles of full-flavored leather notes paired with wood, brown sugar, and syrupy notes paired with a peppery cream finish is sure to delight many folks who enjoy this profile. The construction was a little bit awkward as this cigar was clearly underfilled on one side, causing an uneven burn, possibly distracting for the blender’s intent. A bit too strong for me but give it a try!75
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4/11/2024 18:56:09Alan (Eulogy)1468Very GoodRustic is the first thing that comes to mind while looking at the wrapper, roll, and cap. The wrapper is almost impossibly dark and slightly blotchy with large veins running the length of the wrapper. The cap is undersized and sort of slapped on making me think this is better for a V-cut. GreatBaking spice and baking chocolate are found on both the foot and predraw. It is delicious and I can't wait to light up. Very GoodMild-MediumFullThere is a pretty strong green flavor with a umami finish for the first few minutes. Slowly notes of baking spice, grass, tobacco, and black pepper start to develop with a very mouth drying smoke. GreatMedium-StrongMediumThere is a pretty good hit of nicotine around the halfway point. I'm getting a lot of sweetness this third from tobacco, leather, baking spice, and black pepper. It is far more enjoyable then the last third since the green flavor is gone. Very GoodMediumMedium-FullThe notes of char have returned and there is no sweetness left at the end. There is a very dry leather, cedar, black pepper, and a salty meatiness profile at the end. It is an interesting profile but I'm missing the sweetness. Very GoodThe undersized cap made me do a V-cut and I found the draw to be a bit spongy. It wasn't bad but I wish it was just a little firmer. GreatThere was a slight waviness to the burn the entire time but I didn't need any touch ups or relights. It was pretty good considering the spongy draw. Very GoodThe seams were a little uneven and the cap was very undersized but it looked pretty good. The body was solid to the touch but there were a few under filled spots that caused some burn issues. Very GoodThis was certainly an interesting cigar. The profile had dramatic changes every third which was great but not all of the were my cup of tea. I found the draw to be a little spongy and the cap way too small but neither were deal breakers for me. Certainly a unique experience and worth a try. 100
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4/14/2024 9:09:28Quinn (quinnpins269)1468GreatThe cigar had a very earthy and rugged appearance to it. Their was a gritty sand paper like feel to the dark oily wrapper. Very GoodA fair amount of spices and pepper was what I picked up on the foot. Very GoodMedium-StrongMedium-FullThe first few puffs hit me with heavy amounts of spice and black pepper. They did mellow out slightly as I continued through the first third. The ash was holding on well but appeared to be very flakey and starting to flare out as I smoked. Very GoodMedium-StrongMedium-FullThe pepper continued to be at the front of this medium full profile cigar for me. I did start to pick up a pleasant amount of salted peanuts on the retro hale. This help bring down the pepper a notch or two. I was a very nice balance for the profile. GoodMedium-StrongMedium-FullIn the home stretch it was no surprise black pepper still sitting front and center. Though the salt peanuts had faded away, their was a charred wood flavor that came through at the end. It had a similar smoky aroma to a clean burning BBQ pit smoker. GreatI chose to use a straight cut for this review. Draw was great the whole time. Never felt any restrictions. Very GoodNear perfect burn during this smoke. I did not find myself having to touch up or relight at any point. GreatThe cigar felt to be rolled very well. It had a nice firm pack to it. The wrapper on this cigar was noticeably thick. It was still rolled with precision to help blend the seems and finish off with a nice single cap. GreatA very pepper forward profile on this cigar with a good amount of strength to it. It is in the realm of cigars that I smoke as I tend to like the peppery profiles. I would look forward to sitting down with this cigar for a second round. 55https://drive.google.com/open?id=1F0N_o7Wd_Q56tkC6AK_WKkRX-6q7PWBa, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xcKADzOHsNu3iMzQMw_3lkK5vDXXWdya
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4/17/2024 12:25:40Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)1468GreatThis cigar is sporting a dark, dark chocolate brown wrapper that is nearly black. It feels rough to the hand and is toothy. There are some imperfections at the head of the cigar where it doesn’t look like the wrapper entirely attached to itself and chipped away.GreatThe aroma on this sample at the wrapper is sweet and slightly musty. At the foot, the aroma is also sweet and has a bit of black tea.GreatMild-MediumMedium-FullThe initial flavors of this cigar are chewy with dark chocolate and leather. There is no discernible pepper burn on the pallet. Through the nose, the smoke is slightly peppery, but just slightly. At this point, I would label this cigar full flavored because there’s plenty of flavor, but light to medium light strength.GreatMediumMedium-FullThe middle portion of the cigar has remained wonderfully full flavored. The dark chewy chocolate has become more creamy now and is reminiscent of a fine milk chocolate. The leather flavors have faded as well and developed more into an espresso note which gives me a mocha on my pallet. Through the nose, the smoke has intensified slightly and now has just a bit more of the lasting pepper burn than before.ExcellentMediumMedium-FullThe final portion of the cigar shows a significant flavor and power shift. The smooth and creamy milk chocolate has now faded and gone back to a bittersweet dark chocolate. Good thing my favorite chocolate is dark chocolate! The espresso has remained, which is nice as well and coupled with the dark chocolate is right in my wheelhouse.GreatThe draw on the sample is really nice and I’m able to control the temperature of the smoke very well. Additionally, the cigar is giving me a lot of thick and rich smoke which is very enjoyable.Very GoodThe burn on the sample wavered significantly from beginning to end, but never required application of the lighter. I appreciate this fact because a wavy burn doesn’t really create issues, but getting my lighter out of my pocket repeatedly can be frustrating. Very GoodThis was an attractive yet slightly rugged looking cigar. The fact that the wrapper had some apparent damage near the cap has proven to be a slight issue as the wrapper tended to stick to my lip and pull away from the cigar. Otherwise it was quite acceptable.GreatI very much enjoyed the flavors of this cigar as my first cigar of the day. The chocolate milk with the espresso finish was very nice. I can see myself searching for the cigar again and smoking it often once I know what it is. The construction issue was not really an issue and was more of a personal preference and annoyance with the leaf sticking to my lip. I would gladly recommend this to a friend.
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4/27/2024 18:43:18Randy B. (randobush)1468ExcellentThe unusually dark wrapper is the first impression with this cigar. It’s a dark brown, with a black shadowy hue. It appears well constructed. Triple cap above the shoulder, and an open foot, revealing rich looking brown/auburn hue’d filler.GreatClassic barn yard soft manure smell.Very GoodMediumFull1” in to the first third, the wrapper gives off a charred oak bark flavor, but what lies underneath the wrapper contributes a slightly buttery, baking spice bomb, with a bit of salted pistachio on the retrohale.
The ash is more white than gray and it’s holding on at 2”.
Finish is medium, draw is good. 		GreatMediumMedium-FullThere is a nice smoky creaminess now in the beginning of the second third that really enhances the the flavors of the intended bouquet.
The smoke output is becoming increasingly delightful.
At the halfway mark, a bit of chalkiness is left on the palate, but not too off putting. 		GreatMedium-StrongFullButtery charred oak bark, cedar, paprika,salt,
Finish is now long, with salty paprika resting on the tongue in between draws.
Middle of final third , there’s burning paper flavor that’s sort of unattractive, but the other flavors save it from peril.
The oak bark is dominant with white pepper now lingering on the finish.
The ash never fell.		ExcellentIncredible draw from start to finishExcellentThe burn was razor sharp with zero maintenance needed.ExcellentWell the ash did not fall at all, ever until I was done, so there’s that.
The overall construction of this cigar was solid!		GreatThis cigar surprised me with its unusual flavors, moderate transitions, the unusual color of the wrapper, and the surprisingly well done construction.
I wouldn’t be down for a box, but I would smoke it again.		60RandoBushhttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1RvqXzozE1sdzDFXMgJ7whUbwOwwZogJs, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1L8yN_EIhVqgXoRlnKhe00CX0-pN2whX4, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dZybQEyVsDKLAKfXklOscSvRDIT2vxiB, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nD_fbj1j5iCZ2McFomxNyj975Nf6xbwN, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1sTT-S7gaUq-4XTqOWKl6aR_bU-gykeha, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ywK2eNTB5ig6v3C_JMV71tFT6rXK9MBI, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xQJIrYohBkng0-PhrbU4kz36E5k1Yf73
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