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12/15/2021 13:28:15Sean F. fullermaine)121885"Oily chocolate wrapper with a few veins showing." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)87.5"Oak notes on the cold draw that continue upon lighting." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)87.5MildMedium"Light flavor notes coming through. Just a hint of cocoa coming through." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)87.5MediumMedium"Strong notes of black pepper replace the cocoa notes." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)87.5Mild-MediumLight-Medium"Subtle notes of cherry sweetness coming through." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)77.5"Poor draw from start to finish. Draw is so tight that I thought about giving up on this cigar." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)77.5"Uneven burn that needs occasional touching up." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)77.5"Absolutely poor! Very tight draw, crunchiness, splitting, and uneven burn that hinders the pleasure of this cigar." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)77.5"Horrible cigar from beginning to end. Slivers of silver are showing once the cap is punched. Subtle notes of oak, black pepper, cocoa, and cherry. Very tight draw that leads to splitting and uneven burning. Not a cigar I'd want in my humidor." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)55#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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12/22/2021 22:58:25Lauren S. Lauren S.)121895"This is a solid-looking dark cigar. Slightly rough to the touch with some heavy veining and a very large cap on it." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)95"A sweet dark chocolate scent off of the foot with just a hint of muskiness as well." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)92.5MediumMedium"Immediately this is a heavy earthy blend with just a hint of the dark chocolate I smelled on the foot.
As the cigar warms up a sweet dried fruit flavor has kicked in making this a rather decadent smoke." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)		97.5MediumMedium"This third is the sweet spot of the blend. The dried fruit along with just a slight floral note plays beautifully on top of the chocolate earth base. A baking spice enters on the retrohale and this is one of those cigars that I wish could last with these flavors forever." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)92.5MediumMedium"The slight herbal and floral notes have picked up more right at the end giving this cigar an oddly sweet finish. I'm used to a cigar becoming more heavy and spicy at the end but this one almost seems to lighten." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)95"While almost too open of a draw even with only a v-cut, I did not have much to complain about." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)90"The burn was the biggest drawback of this stick, requiring multiple touch-ups as it never burned evenly." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)95"Besides the uneven burn, the cigar itself was solid, held great ash, and never flaked or cracked on me." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)95"The middle third of third if this blend would be up there with some of the best flavors I have tasted in a cigar. Chocolate, earth, dried fruit, slight floral hits, and heavy baking spice on the retrohale just made for an indulgent flavor profile.
The start and finish were not quite as delicious but still made for a great overall experience ill be happy to revisit." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)		130#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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12/23/2021 9:24:52Joseph S. Bearded Bastard)121890"Deep dark brown wrapper" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)90"Mild tobacco barn scent with a hint of dark chocolate " -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)90MildMedium-Full"Dark chocolate, pepper wood, espresso, black coffee" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)87.5MildMedium"Earthy black tea, a hint of molasses" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)87.5Mild-MediumMedium"Black pepper returns with espresso and wood notes" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)85"Slightly on the tighter side" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)85"Uneven burn. And needed relights" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)92.5"No flaws other than burn issues and slight tight draw" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)87.5"Good flavors, just odd burn and draw" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)140#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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12/23/2021 17:30:28Matt Cade CadeTNCC)121890"The dark brown wrapper is a tad oily to the touch, there are some prominent veins running down the body, and it has just the right amount of give I prefer when squeezed between two fingers. " -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)90"Cedar shavings, slight earth, and a hint of sweetness are detected off the wrapper and when sniffing the foot of the cigar directly." -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)87.5MediumLight-Medium"Milk chocolate is screaming out loudly and clearly on the cold draw and it is so defined that I scramble to find my lighter and set this damn cigar on fire as quickly as is humanly possible - I mean, who doesn’t like milk chocolate? Weirdos, that’s who. Upon torching the foot, a medium/full strength pepper spice floods the nostrils while earth and mineral are detected via the draw. Once that spice settles down which is fairly quickly, the mineral joins in on the retrohale and a very light coffee note begins to arise on the draw. Construction early on is very good with a smooth draw, solid ash, and copious smoke production.
" -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)		90MediumMedium"All of the existing flavor profiles found in the first third are still present at the beginning of the second third only much more defined and pronounced. Medium pepper and mineral through the nose, light coffee, earth, and mineral via the draw. And, sure enough, that milk chocolate that was hinted at in the cold draw begins to peak its head out of the shadows a little before the halfway mark. You gotta hunt for it but it’s right there underneath those consistent core flavors on the draw and it’s accompanied by a very dry almond note… The chunky ash holds on admirably until finally dropping with a thud at the 50 yard line. " -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)92.5MediumMedium"This cigar makes more and more sense with each third smoked. Everything slowly comes together with every puff and by the beginning of the final portion of the smoking experience the cigar’s true intent is finally understood. The previous flavors are all still highly present, with the exception of that fleeting almond note, but at the beginning of the last third a very pronounced vanilla cake icing appears for about five minutes and it is a true highlight of this cigar’s overall profile. I just wish that it had lasted longer but we can’t have everything…" -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)90"The draw was very good from start to finish." -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)92.5"The draw was great throughout, evident from the impressive strong ash that the cigar held throughout the smoking experience." -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)90"Overall construction was very good throughout the smoking experience with a smooth draw, a great draw, and copious smoke production resulting in a highly pleasant aroma." -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)90"This is a slow burning cigar whose story is told in three chapters and with each chapter the cigar’s smoking experience gets better and better. Solid easily discernible flavors, impressive transitions and complexity, this cigar was far from boring by anybody’s definition and I would certainly smoke it again." -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)90#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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Real Average90.0090.6389.383.505.5090.634.505.5090.004.505.0086.8886.2588.7587.50103.75
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Standard Deviation4.083.152.392.311.634.732.000.002.891.151.007.476.617.777.3639.02
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Lower84.9086.6986.380.613.4684.712.005.5086.393.063.7577.5477.9879.0378.3054.97
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Adjusted Average908988468866905690899391104
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<h3>Initial Impressions</h3>Villa Casdagli Toro - Blind Cigar Review
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<h4>Appearance:<strong>90</strong></h4><h3>Cigar Info</h3>
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#NAME?<p style="text-align: center;font-size: 130%; line-height: 140%;">Vitola: <strong>Toro</strong>
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<h4>Aroma:<strong>89</strong></h4>Length:<strong>6"</strong>
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#NAME?Ring Gauge:<strong>54</strong>
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<h3>First Third</h3>Country of Origin:<strong>Costa Rica</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>88</strong>Wrapper:<strong>Ecuador Habano</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Mild-Medium</strong>Binder:<strong>Ecuador Habano</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium</strong></h4>Filler:<strong>Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru</strong>
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#NAME?Factory:<strong>Tabacos de Costa Rica S.A.</strong>
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Blender:<strong>Jeremy Casdagli </strong>
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#NAME?Number of reviewers: <strong>4</strong>- <strong>Sean F. </strong>(fullermaine)<strong>Lauren S. </strong>(Lauren S.)<strong>Joseph S. </strong>(Bearded Bastard)<strong>Matt Cade </strong>(CadeTNCC)#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!
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<h3>Second Third</h3>Price:<strong>$15.00</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>88</strong>Age:<strong>6 Months</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Medium</strong>Release Date:<strong>June 2021</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium</strong></h4>Contributed by:<strong>Casdagli Cigars</strong></p>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>90</strong>
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<h4>Draw:<strong>90</strong></h4>
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<h4>Burn:<strong>89</strong></h4>
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<h4>Construction:<strong>93</strong></h4>
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<h4>Overall Strength:<strong>Medium</strong>
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Overall Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium</strong>
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Experience Overall:<strong>91</strong></h4>
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"Horrible cigar from beginning to end. Slivers of silver are showing once the cap is punched. Subtle notes of oak, black pepper, cocoa, and cherry. Very tight draw that leads to splitting and uneven burning. Not a cigar I'd want in my humidor." -<strong>Sean F. </strong> (fullermaine)<br />
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"The middle third of third if this blend would be up there with some of the best flavors I have tasted in a cigar. Chocolate, earth, dried fruit, slight floral hits, and heavy baking spice on the retrohale just made for an indulgent flavor profile.
The start and finish were not quite as delicious but still made for a great overall experience ill be happy to revisit." -<strong>Lauren S. </strong> (Lauren S.)<br />
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"Good flavors, just odd burn and draw" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)<br />
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"This is a slow burning cigar whose story is told in three chapters and with each chapter the cigar’s smoking experience gets better and better. Solid easily discernible flavors, impressive transitions and complexity, this cigar was far from boring by anybody’s definition and I would certainly smoke it again." -<strong>Matt Cade </strong> (CadeTNCC)<br />
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<h4>Smoking Time (in minutes):<strong>104</strong></h4>
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12/15/2021 13:28:15Sean F. (fullermaine)1218FairOily chocolate wrapper with a few veins showing.GoodOak notes on the cold draw that continue upon lighting.GoodMildMediumLight flavor notes coming through. Just a hint of cocoa coming through.GoodMediumMediumStrong notes of black pepper replace the cocoa notes.GoodMild-MediumLight-MediumSubtle notes of cherry sweetness coming through.PoorPoor draw from start to finish. Draw is so tight that I thought about giving up on this cigar.PoorUneven burn that needs occasional touching up.PoorAbsolutely poor! Very tight draw, crunchiness, splitting, and uneven burn that hinders the pleasure of this cigar.PoorHorrible cigar from beginning to end. Slivers of silver are showing once the cap is punched. Subtle notes of oak, black pepper, cocoa, and cherry. Very tight draw that leads to splitting and uneven burning. Not a cigar I'd want in my humidor.55fullermaine
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12/22/2021 22:58:25Lauren S. (Lauren S.)1218ExcellentThis is a solid-looking dark cigar. Slightly rough to the touch with some heavy veining and a very large cap on it.ExcellentA sweet dark chocolate scent off of the foot with just a hint of muskiness as well.GreatMediumMediumImmediately this is a heavy earthy blend with just a hint of the dark chocolate I smelled on the foot.
As the cigar warms up a sweet dried fruit flavor has kicked in making this a rather decadent smoke.		ExtraordinaryMediumMediumThis third is the sweet spot of the blend. The dried fruit along with just a slight floral note plays beautifully on top of the chocolate earth base. A baking spice enters on the retrohale and this is one of those cigars that I wish could last with these flavors forever.GreatMediumMediumThe slight herbal and floral notes have picked up more right at the end giving this cigar an oddly sweet finish. I'm used to a cigar becoming more heavy and spicy at the end but this one almost seems to lighten.ExcellentWhile almost too open of a draw even with only a v-cut, I did not have much to complain about.Very GoodThe burn was the biggest drawback of this stick, requiring multiple touch-ups as it never burned evenly.ExcellentBesides the uneven burn, the cigar itself was solid, held great ash, and never flaked or cracked on me.ExcellentThe middle third of third if this blend would be up there with some of the best flavors I have tasted in a cigar. Chocolate, earth, dried fruit, slight floral hits, and heavy baking spice on the retrohale just made for an indulgent flavor profile.
The start and finish were not quite as delicious but still made for a great overall experience ill be happy to revisit.		130https://drive.google.com/open?id=15P0c_PSAnNJiLr3ZyI1lJ00XI-dk3nM3, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lUTMIvbLp0Y7yHmXiMrChKVOulI4tu__, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VAbQtgg29jCRYbT9QsciJIXsza1CYlLc, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kM-HVgPijFnyvgKTd7gkNfBfQQ87-fBo, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_-8yQLmEpbce6ZZq5jJMvV3_e1YjhAXi, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Khm7ZQczIUMzlMMMlYyiOmnuWCJVjaDl
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12/23/2021 9:24:52Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard)1218Very GoodDeep dark brown wrapperVery GoodMild tobacco barn scent with a hint of dark chocolate Very GoodMildMedium-FullDark chocolate, pepper wood, espresso, black coffeeGoodMildMediumEarthy black tea, a hint of molassesGoodMild-MediumMediumBlack pepper returns with espresso and wood notesFairSlightly on the tighter sideFairUneven burn. And needed relightsGreatNo flaws other than burn issues and slight tight drawGoodGood flavors, just odd burn and draw140https://drive.google.com/open?id=17uaxgbGWv-lJl32eGOUMp0qRd-QGAwom, https://drive.google.com/open?id=10HDZPz7oVYhgl5w_UudCPLX8NX6dwwsC, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ocM3da8jUkh0C9qgE-Xpv_7QRfX5oVYy
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12/23/2021 17:30:28Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)1218Very GoodThe dark brown wrapper is a tad oily to the touch, there are some prominent veins running down the body, and it has just the right amount of give I prefer when squeezed between two fingers. Very GoodCedar shavings, slight earth, and a hint of sweetness are detected off the wrapper and when sniffing the foot of the cigar directly.GoodMediumLight-MediumMilk chocolate is screaming out loudly and clearly on the cold draw and it is so defined that I scramble to find my lighter and set this damn cigar on fire as quickly as is humanly possible - I mean, who doesn’t like milk chocolate? Weirdos, that’s who. Upon torching the foot, a medium/full strength pepper spice floods the nostrils while earth and mineral are detected via the draw. Once that spice settles down which is fairly quickly, the mineral joins in on the retrohale and a very light coffee note begins to arise on the draw. Construction early on is very good with a smooth draw, solid ash, and copious smoke production.
Very GoodMediumMediumAll of the existing flavor profiles found in the first third are still present at the beginning of the second third only much more defined and pronounced. Medium pepper and mineral through the nose, light coffee, earth, and mineral via the draw. And, sure enough, that milk chocolate that was hinted at in the cold draw begins to peak its head out of the shadows a little before the halfway mark. You gotta hunt for it but it’s right there underneath those consistent core flavors on the draw and it’s accompanied by a very dry almond note… The chunky ash holds on admirably until finally dropping with a thud at the 50 yard line. GreatMediumMediumThis cigar makes more and more sense with each third smoked. Everything slowly comes together with every puff and by the beginning of the final portion of the smoking experience the cigar’s true intent is finally understood. The previous flavors are all still highly present, with the exception of that fleeting almond note, but at the beginning of the last third a very pronounced vanilla cake icing appears for about five minutes and it is a true highlight of this cigar’s overall profile. I just wish that it had lasted longer but we can’t have everything…Very GoodThe draw was very good from start to finish.GreatThe draw was great throughout, evident from the impressive strong ash that the cigar held throughout the smoking experience.Very GoodOverall construction was very good throughout the smoking experience with a smooth draw, a great draw, and copious smoke production resulting in a highly pleasant aroma.Very GoodThis is a slow burning cigar whose story is told in three chapters and with each chapter the cigar’s smoking experience gets better and better. Solid easily discernible flavors, impressive transitions and complexity, this cigar was far from boring by anybody’s definition and I would certainly smoke it again.90CadeTNCC
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