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1/12/2020 14:18:21Alan Eulogy)93290"The wrapper has that sort of wet tanned leather look to it. Slightly splotchy dark brown with darker spots and veins running the length of the wrapper. There are a few spots that are noticeably bulging from the soft boxed pressed lines and the foot is slightly spongy from being under filled. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)92.5"The foot has a lot of spice, dark stone fruit, and hay notes which are very inviting. The predraw is like sucking through a straw and I'm hoping that there's a bit more resistance after I light, what I am picking up is a grass and yeast note with just a touch of spice on the finish. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)90Mild-MediumMedium"There is a whole lot of red pepper going on. My tongue has a slightly oily feel to it but after the heat dies down a bit I'm finding a slightly smokey note, leather, cedar, bitter chocolate, and rich tobacco. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)92.5MediumMedium"A sweet cedar note has taken the lead with a spicy red pepper finish. Sort of a pleasant middle of the cigar but nothing super exciting. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)92.5MediumMedium"Baking spice, sweet cedar, rich tobacco, and red pepper are all still prevalent from the previous two thirds. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)87.5"Very loose throughout. So much so it's almost like it smokes itself. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)95"Razor sharp burn throughout never needing a touch up or relight. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)90"The foot was very under filled with over fills causing bunching throughout the rest of the length. Still there was a nice triple cap and tight seams giving a nice rustic appeal. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)90"A nice calm smoking experience. Nothing exciting in terms of profile changes but the core flavors were relaxing and this was a great example of the natural sweetness of tobacco. I would smoke this again if I was in the mood for a calm, sweet experience. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)100#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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1/31/2020 8:03:55James H. Keikan Jim)93292.5"Beautiful soft box pressed toro with a perfectly apllied triple cap. The dark chocolate color is rich and inviting." -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)90"Nothing pops off the wrapper for me, however, the foot has a sweet molasses and rich tobacco aroma that puts a sparkle in my eye." -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)92.5MediumFull"Dry draw was wide open with little resistance. This may be a quick smoke. Out of the gate, this cigar had a beautiful sweet and fairly long finish and salty zing on the lips. The flavor reminds me somewhat of a Dr. pepper. So many flavors but I can't just pick one. Retro is very smooth with a hint of white pepper. About halfway into the first third a spicier note popped in and the retro amped up. It was not overbearing and a nice addition." -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)90MediumMedium-Full"Getting into the second third, the stick transitions to a sweeter profile which mimics the start of the first third. Sweet and salty notes coat the palette. I like it. The ash was firm and held the entire 1st third. " -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)90MediumMedium-Full"Getting into the final third, the cigar picked up a smoky quality similar to a fire cured tobacco but not as strong. This was short lived and the spice from the second third returned. I really enjoyed the transitions. The strength grew slightly into the medium full range but just slightly out of medium." -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)95"Dry draw was wide open but once lit, a slight resistance developed and the draw was excellent. " -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)90"This cigar lit easily and remained burning even after sitting for extending periods in the ashtray. The burn line was not razor sharp but was very straight throughout with no touch ups required. " -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)95"The soft box press was very well done with no soft spots to be found. The cap was expertly applied and the burn of this stick was testament of the solid construction. " -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)92.5"This was a very good cigar with excellent burn and flavor transitions. I would definitely smoke this one again. At first, I thought this was going to be a quick smoke, however, it continued to burn well beyond what I expected. Pair with coffe, English Brown or Lightly pleated Scotch. " -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)86#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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2/10/2020 16:31:28John I. John I.)93292.5"Big blocky looking toro. Soft pressed. There's some variability in the wrapper. Some of it's nice and smooth, some really veiny. Color is similiarly inconsistent. Not a big issue, just seems a little sloppy. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)90"Grassy, chocolatey, fermented, goodness. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)92.5Medium-StrongMedium-Full"Starts really boldly. Bright and peppery with a really sharp retrohale. Digging it.
Fifteen minutes in this is going really well. Draw is great, burn is sharp. Nice amount of potency to this, and it's rich and oily on the palate. Gets into all the nooks and palate crannies.
Overall this has a roasty, dark wood profile with some residual sweetness. Not nuanced, but pretty in your face. Has edged toward fuller bodied from the second the flame hit it. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)		92.5Medium-StrongMedium-Full"Flavor in the mid third continues to display the same notes of dark wood primarily. There's a bit more sweetness creeping into the finish along with some faint floral/herbal notes, but mostly this is just a bit of a bruiser. Probably objectively would be considered full bodied. I'm a bad judge because I can't get enough strength in a cigar.
The burn in this portion of the cigar has transitioned from nice and crisp to a bit of a ragged mess. Hasn't impacted performance in the least, but it's been wild to watch it transition from flawless, to pretty rough. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)		92.5Medium-StrongMedium-Full"Strength hasn't really increased at the finale. I'm on the fence still between calling this med-full to just straight up full bodied. It's been awfully good though, so I'm ok to call it a draw.
Still nothing new to see in terms of the flavor profile. It's been consistently a really enjoyable ride even if there isn't a lot of nuance to speak of. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)		97.5"Phenomenal draw. Just about right for me. Drew really easily with enough resistance to prevent overheating. Love a cigar that sips effortlessly. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)90"Mid section was kind of a mess, but never to the point that it affected performance. Initial third was magnificently crisp, and in the final third it returned to really appropriate behavior. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)95"Really well crafted cigar. The draw alone would have led me to forgive other significant concerns, but aside from some slop in the mid portion burn, there really wasn't anything to complain about. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)95"Fantastic cigar. Something I could easily smoke all the damned time and would want to go back to again and again. Nice amount of strength, and the flavor profile was definitely on point for me. Not a lot of nuance here, but serious, bold smoking. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)100#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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2/15/2020 14:40:38Kevin J. maninblack77)93292.5"Very oily looking Toro with a slight box press. Nice sheen to it. Just a beautiful looking cigar. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)92.5"Love the aromas I'm getting from this. Sweet milk chocolate and leather with a slight hint of espresso. Anxious to put fire to it and see what's in store!" -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)87.5MediumLight-Medium"After lighting, I was expecting a blast of flavors but sadly that wasn't so. For the entire first third the flavors were muted. And I mean severely. The flavors I did get were the leather and espresso but they just weren't popping like I was hoping. I really hope things open up in the second third. Let's cross our fingers. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)92.5Mild-MediumMedium"Finally things get interesting! This thing really opened up and let the flavors shine. Lots of spices and a sweet chocolate flavor that is very appealing. Also leather on the retro. Very smooth retro on this. Sadly the wrapper started unraveling on me. I didnt let that ruin the experience but it needed touched up a few times. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)92.5MediumMedium"Lots of the same flavors going into the final third until I had to put it out. Really digging the espresso and milk chocolate notes I'm getting from this. Really wish it had started this way but I'm glad it finally started shining the second third. Wrapper continued to give me fits clear to the end. But it still had an enjoyable finish. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)92.5"Excellent draw on this. No issues present. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)92.5"Burned great until the wrapper started unraveling the second third. Then it got wavy and needed several touch ups. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)87.5"Other than the wrapper issues, it was constructed well. Could have been the change in humidity from inside to smoking outside. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)90"If this had started with the flavors I got from the second and third parts, it would have been far more enjoyable. I'd give it a solid 87. Would have scored much higher if it weren't for the muted flavors and wrapper issues. I'd definitely try this again. Could have just been a dud. I'd buy a fiver to see. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)90#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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Real Average91.8891.2590.635.506.5091.885.506.5091.886.006.5093.1391.8891.8891.8894.00
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Standard Deviation1.251.442.391.632.581.251.631.151.251.001.154.272.393.752.397.12
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<h3>Initial Impressions</h3>Blind Cigar Review: Joya De Nicaragua | Cinco Décadas Fundador
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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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#NAME?<p style="text-align: center;font-size: 130%; line-height: 140%;">Vitola: <strong>Toro</strong>
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<h4>Aroma:<strong>91</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>Nicaragua</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>92</strong>Wrapper:<strong>Nicaragua</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Medium</strong>Binder:<strong>Nicaragua</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium-Full</strong></h4>Filler:<strong>Nicaragua</strong>
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#NAME?Factory:<strong>Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.</strong>
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Blender:<strong>Juan Martinez</strong>
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#NAME?Number of reviewers: <strong>4</strong>- <strong>Alan </strong>(Eulogy)<strong>James H. </strong>(Keikan Jim)<strong>John I. </strong>(John I.)<strong>Kevin J. </strong>(maninblack77)#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!
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<h3>Second Third</h3>Price:<strong>$20.00</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>93</strong>Age:<strong>5 Months</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Medium</strong>Release Date:<strong>July 2019</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium-Full</strong></h4>Contributed by:<strong>Joya De Nicaragua</strong></p>
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<h4>Draw:<strong>95</strong></h4>
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<h4>Overall Strength:<strong>Medium</strong>
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Experience Overall:<strong>91</strong></h4>
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"A nice calm smoking experience. Nothing exciting in terms of profile changes but the core flavors were relaxing and this was a great example of the natural sweetness of tobacco. I would smoke this again if I was in the mood for a calm, sweet experience. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)<br />
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"This was a very good cigar with excellent burn and flavor transitions. I would definitely smoke this one again. At first, I thought this was going to be a quick smoke, however, it continued to burn well beyond what I expected. Pair with coffe, English Brown or Lightly pleated Scotch. " -<strong>James H. </strong> (Keikan Jim)<br />
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"Fantastic cigar. Something I could easily smoke all the damned time and would want to go back to again and again. Nice amount of strength, and the flavor profile was definitely on point for me. Not a lot of nuance here, but serious, bold smoking. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)<br />
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"If this had started with the flavors I got from the second and third parts, it would have been far more enjoyable. I'd give it a solid 87. Would have scored much higher if it weren't for the muted flavors and wrapper issues. I'd definitely try this again. Could have just been a dud. I'd buy a fiver to see. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)<br />
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1/12/2020 14:18:21Alan (Eulogy)932Very GoodThe wrapper has that sort of wet tanned leather look to it. Slightly splotchy dark brown with darker spots and veins running the length of the wrapper. There are a few spots that are noticeably bulging from the soft boxed pressed lines and the foot is slightly spongy from being under filled. GreatThe foot has a lot of spice, dark stone fruit, and hay notes which are very inviting. The predraw is like sucking through a straw and I'm hoping that there's a bit more resistance after I light, what I am picking up is a grass and yeast note with just a touch of spice on the finish. Very GoodMild-MediumMediumThere is a whole lot of red pepper going on. My tongue has a slightly oily feel to it but after the heat dies down a bit I'm finding a slightly smokey note, leather, cedar, bitter chocolate, and rich tobacco. GreatMediumMediumA sweet cedar note has taken the lead with a spicy red pepper finish. Sort of a pleasant middle of the cigar but nothing super exciting. GreatMediumMediumBaking spice, sweet cedar, rich tobacco, and red pepper are all still prevalent from the previous two thirds. GoodVery loose throughout. So much so it's almost like it smokes itself. ExcellentRazor sharp burn throughout never needing a touch up or relight. Very GoodThe foot was very under filled with over fills causing bunching throughout the rest of the length. Still there was a nice triple cap and tight seams giving a nice rustic appeal. Very GoodA nice calm smoking experience. Nothing exciting in terms of profile changes but the core flavors were relaxing and this was a great example of the natural sweetness of tobacco. I would smoke this again if I was in the mood for a calm, sweet experience. 100
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1/31/2020 8:03:55James H. (Keikan Jim)932GreatBeautiful soft box pressed toro with a perfectly apllied triple cap. The dark chocolate color is rich and inviting.Very GoodNothing pops off the wrapper for me, however, the foot has a sweet molasses and rich tobacco aroma that puts a sparkle in my eye.GreatMediumFullDry draw was wide open with little resistance. This may be a quick smoke. Out of the gate, this cigar had a beautiful sweet and fairly long finish and salty zing on the lips. The flavor reminds me somewhat of a Dr. pepper. So many flavors but I can't just pick one. Retro is very smooth with a hint of white pepper. About halfway into the first third a spicier note popped in and the retro amped up. It was not overbearing and a nice addition.Very GoodMediumMedium-FullGetting into the second third, the stick transitions to a sweeter profile which mimics the start of the first third. Sweet and salty notes coat the palette. I like it. The ash was firm and held the entire 1st third. Very GoodMediumMedium-FullGetting into the final third, the cigar picked up a smoky quality similar to a fire cured tobacco but not as strong. This was short lived and the spice from the second third returned. I really enjoyed the transitions. The strength grew slightly into the medium full range but just slightly out of medium.ExcellentDry draw was wide open but once lit, a slight resistance developed and the draw was excellent. Very GoodThis cigar lit easily and remained burning even after sitting for extending periods in the ashtray. The burn line was not razor sharp but was very straight throughout with no touch ups required. ExcellentThe soft box press was very well done with no soft spots to be found. The cap was expertly applied and the burn of this stick was testament of the solid construction. GreatThis was a very good cigar with excellent burn and flavor transitions. I would definitely smoke this one again. At first, I thought this was going to be a quick smoke, however, it continued to burn well beyond what I expected. Pair with coffe, English Brown or Lightly pleated Scotch. 86
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2/10/2020 16:31:28John I. (John I.)932GreatBig blocky looking toro. Soft pressed. There's some variability in the wrapper. Some of it's nice and smooth, some really veiny. Color is similiarly inconsistent. Not a big issue, just seems a little sloppy. Very GoodGrassy, chocolatey, fermented, goodness. GreatMedium-StrongMedium-FullStarts really boldly. Bright and peppery with a really sharp retrohale. Digging it.
Fifteen minutes in this is going really well. Draw is great, burn is sharp. Nice amount of potency to this, and it's rich and oily on the palate. Gets into all the nooks and palate crannies.
Overall this has a roasty, dark wood profile with some residual sweetness. Not nuanced, but pretty in your face. Has edged toward fuller bodied from the second the flame hit it. 		GreatMedium-StrongMedium-FullFlavor in the mid third continues to display the same notes of dark wood primarily. There's a bit more sweetness creeping into the finish along with some faint floral/herbal notes, but mostly this is just a bit of a bruiser. Probably objectively would be considered full bodied. I'm a bad judge because I can't get enough strength in a cigar.
The burn in this portion of the cigar has transitioned from nice and crisp to a bit of a ragged mess. Hasn't impacted performance in the least, but it's been wild to watch it transition from flawless, to pretty rough. 		GreatMedium-StrongMedium-FullStrength hasn't really increased at the finale. I'm on the fence still between calling this med-full to just straight up full bodied. It's been awfully good though, so I'm ok to call it a draw.
Still nothing new to see in terms of the flavor profile. It's been consistently a really enjoyable ride even if there isn't a lot of nuance to speak of. 		Close to perfectPhenomenal draw. Just about right for me. Drew really easily with enough resistance to prevent overheating. Love a cigar that sips effortlessly. Very GoodMid section was kind of a mess, but never to the point that it affected performance. Initial third was magnificently crisp, and in the final third it returned to really appropriate behavior. ExcellentReally well crafted cigar. The draw alone would have led me to forgive other significant concerns, but aside from some slop in the mid portion burn, there really wasn't anything to complain about. ExcellentFantastic cigar. Something I could easily smoke all the damned time and would want to go back to again and again. Nice amount of strength, and the flavor profile was definitely on point for me. Not a lot of nuance here, but serious, bold smoking. 100
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2/15/2020 14:40:38Kevin J. (maninblack77)932GreatVery oily looking Toro with a slight box press. Nice sheen to it. Just a beautiful looking cigar. GreatLove the aromas I'm getting from this. Sweet milk chocolate and leather with a slight hint of espresso. Anxious to put fire to it and see what's in store!GoodMediumLight-MediumAfter lighting, I was expecting a blast of flavors but sadly that wasn't so. For the entire first third the flavors were muted. And I mean severely. The flavors I did get were the leather and espresso but they just weren't popping like I was hoping. I really hope things open up in the second third. Let's cross our fingers. GreatMild-MediumMediumFinally things get interesting! This thing really opened up and let the flavors shine. Lots of spices and a sweet chocolate flavor that is very appealing. Also leather on the retro. Very smooth retro on this. Sadly the wrapper started unraveling on me. I didnt let that ruin the experience but it needed touched up a few times. GreatMediumMediumLots of the same flavors going into the final third until I had to put it out. Really digging the espresso and milk chocolate notes I'm getting from this. Really wish it had started this way but I'm glad it finally started shining the second third. Wrapper continued to give me fits clear to the end. But it still had an enjoyable finish. GreatExcellent draw on this. No issues present. GreatBurned great until the wrapper started unraveling the second third. Then it got wavy and needed several touch ups. GoodOther than the wrapper issues, it was constructed well. Could have been the change in humidity from inside to smoking outside. Very GoodIf this had started with the flavors I got from the second and third parts, it would have been far more enjoyable. I'd give it a solid 87. Would have scored much higher if it weren't for the muted flavors and wrapper issues. I'd definitely try this again. Could have just been a dud. I'd buy a fiver to see. 90
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