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10/20/2021 8:49:46Kevin J. maninblack77)119297.5"When I first saw this cigar in the review pack, it really stood out for me. Possibly due to its box press and gorgeous chocolate colored wrapper. The tooth on this cigar is crazy. Like the feeling of sandpaper in my hand. Perfect box press. A real eye catcher. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)97.5"Some truly bold aromas coming from the wrapper and they really pop when I smell the foot of the cigar. They include dark earthy notes, chocolate, espresso and lots of leather. I can already tell this cigar is going to be killer. The type of cigar I normally smoke. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)97.5MediumMedium-Full"Clipped the cap and away we go! Toasted the foot and had a blast of flavors hit my palate. They included black pepper, dark chocolate, and nice dark coffee. Definitely woke me up from my slumber since I decided to review this early in the morning. These flavors stuck around more the first third. I had some issues getting the burn to stay even but the complexity more than made up for it. A nice strong start. Right in my wheelhouse. Really bold flavors that work for me thus far. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)95MediumMedium"Transitioning into the second third, the flavors became a little more tame. More leather and spice and less of the earthy notes. Very good smoke output with nice chewy leather. The spice reminded me of nutmeg and some slight cinnamon. I finally got the burn to correct itself. A truly enjoyable smoke so far. Perfect for a chilly autumn morning. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)97.5MediumMedium"Heading into the home stretch, the flavors and body start ramping up again. Less leather and much more of the earthiness and dark chocolate flavors. Strength is definitely medium to full. Just how I like it. A truly bold finish to a great smoking experience. I really didn't want it to end. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)100"Zero draw issues" -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)90"Burn was solid once I got it corrected. But it took some work. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)95"Other than the burn issues, this was very well constructed. A great combination of tobaccos that created a very enjoyable experience. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)97.5"Bold flavors, medium to full in strength, this is what I typically look for in a cigar. The earthiness, leather, dark chocolate and spices really worked together in unison and it had enough transitions to keep me interested. I would definitely smoke this one again and I am curious to see what cigar it is. I'd rate this fairly high, probably around a 95. Thanks for the opportunity. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)75#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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10/22/2021 17:13:35Jason H. Jokey Smurf)119295"This cigar is wrapped in a dark brown, toothy leaf and has invisible seams and a perfectly applied cap. There is a Soft box press which is nice and helps to keep it from rolling away if set down. " -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)95"I love the smell of this cigar! Rich composted barnyard and sweet fermented tobacco…so good!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)92.5MediumMedium-Full"The first puffs on this cigar are full of deep, heavy earth and some spicy wood. The smoke is thick and chewy and the flavors are pairing exceedingly well with the stout I’m drinking.

Through the nose the spice is sharp and gone quickly…very reminiscent of horseradish. A very nice compliment to a fuller bodied cigar. " -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)		92.5MediumMedium-Full"Into the second portion the wood flavors have faded but the earth has evolved into an oily peat with a walnut finish. The smoke is crazy oily and leaves a serious film on my palate. Though the nose the smoke is still full of horseradish spice. " -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)92.5MediumMedium-Full"The final portion of this cigar is mainly a mirror of the second portion with oily, peaty earth, which is just fine for me. Through the nose the spice has calmed and is allowing me to retrohale every second puff and still maintain my sense of smell. This is a fuller bodied winner!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)95"This cigar has a really nice, almost perfectly firm draw that lets the smoke stay cool and flavorful. Also, the smoke volume is impressive and comes in huge clouds. " -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)95"This sample burned nice and slow, and priced a nearly razor sharp burn line. Absolutely no issues!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)97.5"This cigar was a winner in all areas of construction. Most notably, however, was the performance after something caused by me. I accidentally dropped the cigar on my tile floor while walking to my smoking area and caused a huge crack in the wrapper. Thankfully the cigar held together wonderfully and never unraveled. In fact, the burn line never wavered and you would never know there was anything wrong. Really impressive!
" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)		95"This cigar is one where the totality of the experience exceeds any particular portion. Honestly, I really can’t find anything to fault in this cigar. The fuller, deeper flavors were perfect for me today and the appearance and performance were remarkable. I can see where some smokers may be put off a bit by the fullness of the flavor, but the apparent lack of significant nicotine power should make this a good choice for anyone looking to venture out of their comfort zone. I’m glad I had an opportunity to give it a try and look forward to buying some in the future. " -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)85#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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10/25/2021 23:32:04Estevan Z. TheRealBanzi)119290"This is a rustic looking, soft box pressed cigar. The oscuro wrapper is the color of dark chocolate. It is rolled tightly with invisible seams. It feels like a piece of fine grit sandpaper as you run a finger over its length. There is a elongated hole ,in the center of the body, from what looks like an imperfection in the wrapper leaf. The presentation is finished with a nicely applied double cap. " -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)95"I don't know if it is the color of the wrapper playing tricks on me but when I smell the body of the cigar I find myself thinking about sweet dense coco powder. Turning to the foot, I find freshly harvested mushrooms dusted with white pepper and corn stalk. Taking a few pre-light draws, after cutting the cap, I taste sponge cake covered in chocolate syrup and powdered sugar. I'm intoxicated and ready to light this one up. " -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)92.5MediumMedium-Full"The cigar opens with sharp espresso notes dusted with cinnamon. The sharpness doesn't last long. After a few minutes it smooths out and the cinnamon becomes the main note. When I push some smoke through my nose I am met with fiery fresh cracked black pepper. Much like the flavors on the palate, this too smooths out after a few minutes. As I reach the quarter pole, of the third, I find a building note of nutmeg. This combined with the cinnamon carry me to the end of the third. The smoke is coarse and rough while the finish is long and flavorful. " -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)92.5MediumMedium-Full"As I smoke on into the second, I get an essence of anise. This dances in and out throughout the third. When mixed with the baking spice, from the last third, the flavors just pop on the palate. Pushing some smoke through the nose and I am met with some great dark chocolate notes. As the third comes to there is a nice addition of French Oak. All of this makes for a incredible smoking experience. The mouth feel has smooth out and the finish has stayed nice and long." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)95MediumMedium-Full"The first two third have build to this. A mesmerizing mixture of flavors that makes me hope that it never ends. Anise, baking spice, French Oak, and the introduction of baker's chocolate makes for a mouthwatering combination. The retrohale adds deep dense cacao flavors that makes this a rich dense smoking experience. The mouth feel is dense and the finish goes on forever. It was a joy to smoke this cigar. " -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)95"The perfect amount of resistance from each puff creates copious amounts of smoke from start to finish. " -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)95"Near perfect burn helped make for a cool flavorful smoke on the palate. Straight from start to finish I never once thought of a touch up." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)95"Rolled near perfectly. From the bunching of the filler to the rolling of the binder and wrapper this cigar performed beautifully. " -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)95"This was one of the best cigar I have smoked this year. A perfect cigar to enjoy after a hearty meal with love ones. It would pair perfectly with any after dinner libation but I feel like it would best pair with a nice aged port. I will for sure be looking for a box of these and so should you." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)97#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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10/28/2021 14:47:30Isaac M. The Nothing)119290"Nice soft pressing gives this cigar a slender profile. The seams are tight and veins flattened.
" -<strong>Isaac M. </strong> (The Nothing)		90"This cigar sports a very vegetal aroma; wet grass, damp forest, compost." -<strong>Isaac M. </strong> (The Nothing)92.5Medium-StrongFull"Good pepper blast to start off. Then the cigar quickly transitions into a savory, meaty flavor. There is an occasional taste of oak and hickory.
" -<strong>Isaac M. </strong> (The Nothing)		92.5Medium-StrongFull"The second part brings on a texture that reminds me of scorched marshmallows. Pepper notes tone down some, and the cigar is still left with a nicely grilled steak taste. Halfway through I start feeling the effects of nicotine.
" -<strong>Isaac M. </strong> (The Nothing)		92.5StrongFull"The finally of this cigar continues as it has been with grilled meats, and pepper returns with a little more punch to it. There appears another flavor in here that I want to call allspice which I hadn't noticed previously.
" -<strong>Isaac M. </strong> (The Nothing)		95"With a v-cut, the draw as about as good as could be." -<strong>Isaac M. </strong> (The Nothing)95"This cigar had zero issues in the burn category, and the smoke output was quite generous. " -<strong>Isaac M. </strong> (The Nothing)95"I could find no qualms with the construction. " -<strong>Isaac M. </strong> (The Nothing)95"What a great cigar. While there wasn't a whole lot in flavor transitions what I got was flavor growth, a maturity of the flavors. With meat being what I found most in the flavor, it's like the first part would be a choice cut, the second third a choice plus, and then finishing up with a very nicely aged prime cut of beef. I found this to be quite enjoyable and would not hesitate to recommend giving it a try.
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10/28/2021 17:56:13John I. John I.)119295"Pretty hot. Really dark toro with what appears to be a soft box press. Silky smooth with a oily glossy sheen. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)90"Soft chocolatey notes with sharper fermented notes prominent at the foot. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)95MediumMedium"Begins with sharp peppery notes. Starts out with a pretty hefty amount of strength.
Twenty minutes in there is still some pepper with a nice bite. There are also some herbaceous notes opening. After a half hour this begins to display a really nice juicy sweetness. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)		95MediumMedium"Easing into the mid-third there's another transition into soft sweet leathery notes. Still packing a bit of a punch. This has been tremendously enjoyable so far.
Toward the end of this third it becomes more mineral in flavor. It's just a fistful of transitions. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)		92.5MediumMedium"Great smoke thus far. Really great construction. Flavor is shifting toward more of a full bodied experience with sharper mineral notes and dark charred earthy flavors.
FInishes with big meaty flavors. Definitely feeling a nicotine rush by the end of this smoke. It'll serve as a great excuse to grab a big slab of chocolate cake to counteract this beast. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)		97.5"Fantastic draw. Easy sipper. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)97.5"Easy and cool burning. Held a nice soft cone throughout and a crisp clean burn line. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)97.5"Just a really well made cigar. Great draw, great burn, super attractive wrapper. Couldn't be happier. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)95"Great cigar. Construction was impeccable. Great draw, burned slow and cool. Plus just really sexy.
Early flavors were more in my wheelhouse than the finale, with all sort of leather, pepper, earth and mineral notes on display in frequent transitions. I'd love to give one of these a few months of rest to smooth things out a bit, but definitely would smoke a humidor full if I had them on hand. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)		115#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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Real Average93.5093.5094.005.907.5093.505.907.1094.006.307.1096.5094.5096.0095.5098.40
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Standard Deviation3.353.352.240.891.411.370.891.672.241.791.672.242.741.371.1219.18
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Adjusted Average94949368946793679696969598
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Score9.354.689.319.359.319.569.569.6023.7594.48
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<h3>Initial Impressions</h3>Protocol Bass Reeves Maduro - Blind Cigar Review
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<h4>Appearance:<strong>94</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>94</strong></h4>Length:<strong>6"</strong>
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#NAME?Ring Gauge:<strong>52</strong>
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<h3>First Third</h3>Country of Origin:<strong>Nicaragua</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>93</strong>Wrapper:<strong>Nicaragua Habano</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>La Zona</strong>
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Blender:<strong>Juan Cancel, Hector Alfonso Sr.</strong>
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#NAME?Number of reviewers: <strong>5</strong>- <strong>Kevin J. </strong>(maninblack77)<strong>Jason H. </strong>(Jokey Smurf)<strong>Estevan Z. </strong>(TheRealBanzi)<strong>Isaac M. </strong>(The Nothing)<strong>John I. </strong>(John I.)#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!
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<h3>Second Third</h3>Price:<strong>$11.95</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>94</strong>Age:<strong>3 Months</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Medium</strong>Release Date:<strong>July 2021</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium-Full</strong></h4>Contributed by:<strong>Protocol Cigars</strong></p>
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<h4>Draw:<strong>96</strong></h4>
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Overall Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium-Full</strong>
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Experience Overall:<strong>95</strong></h4>
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"Bold flavors, medium to full in strength, this is what I typically look for in a cigar. The earthiness, leather, dark chocolate and spices really worked together in unison and it had enough transitions to keep me interested. I would definitely smoke this one again and I am curious to see what cigar it is. I'd rate this fairly high, probably around a 95. Thanks for the opportunity. " -<strong>Kevin J. </strong> (maninblack77)<br />
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"This cigar is one where the totality of the experience exceeds any particular portion. Honestly, I really can’t find anything to fault in this cigar. The fuller, deeper flavors were perfect for me today and the appearance and performance were remarkable. I can see where some smokers may be put off a bit by the fullness of the flavor, but the apparent lack of significant nicotine power should make this a good choice for anyone looking to venture out of their comfort zone. I’m glad I had an opportunity to give it a try and look forward to buying some in the future. " -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)<br />
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"This was one of the best cigar I have smoked this year. A perfect cigar to enjoy after a hearty meal with love ones. It would pair perfectly with any after dinner libation but I feel like it would best pair with a nice aged port. I will for sure be looking for a box of these and so should you." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)<br />
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"What a great cigar. While there wasn't a whole lot in flavor transitions what I got was flavor growth, a maturity of the flavors. With meat being what I found most in the flavor, it's like the first part would be a choice cut, the second third a choice plus, and then finishing up with a very nicely aged prime cut of beef. I found this to be quite enjoyable and would not hesitate to recommend giving it a try.
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"Great cigar. Construction was impeccable. Great draw, burned slow and cool. Plus just really sexy.
Early flavors were more in my wheelhouse than the finale, with all sort of leather, pepper, earth and mineral notes on display in frequent transitions. I'd love to give one of these a few months of rest to smooth things out a bit, but definitely would smoke a humidor full if I had them on hand. " -<strong>John I. </strong> (John I.)
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<h4>Smoking Time (in minutes):<strong>98</strong></h4>
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10/20/2021 8:49:46Kevin J. (maninblack77)1192ExtraordinaryWhen I first saw this cigar in the review pack, it really stood out for me. Possibly due to its box press and gorgeous chocolate colored wrapper. The tooth on this cigar is crazy. Like the feeling of sandpaper in my hand. Perfect box press. A real eye catcher. ExtraordinarySome truly bold aromas coming from the wrapper and they really pop when I smell the foot of the cigar. They include dark earthy notes, chocolate, espresso and lots of leather. I can already tell this cigar is going to be killer. The type of cigar I normally smoke. ExtraordinaryMediumMedium-FullClipped the cap and away we go! Toasted the foot and had a blast of flavors hit my palate. They included black pepper, dark chocolate, and nice dark coffee. Definitely woke me up from my slumber since I decided to review this early in the morning. These flavors stuck around more the first third. I had some issues getting the burn to stay even but the complexity more than made up for it. A nice strong start. Right in my wheelhouse. Really bold flavors that work for me thus far. ExcellentMediumMediumTransitioning into the second third, the flavors became a little more tame. More leather and spice and less of the earthy notes. Very good smoke output with nice chewy leather. The spice reminded me of nutmeg and some slight cinnamon. I finally got the burn to correct itself. A truly enjoyable smoke so far. Perfect for a chilly autumn morning. ExtraordinaryMediumMediumHeading into the home stretch, the flavors and body start ramping up again. Less leather and much more of the earthiness and dark chocolate flavors. Strength is definitely medium to full. Just how I like it. A truly bold finish to a great smoking experience. I really didn't want it to end. PerfectZero draw issuesVery GoodBurn was solid once I got it corrected. But it took some work. ExcellentOther than the burn issues, this was very well constructed. A great combination of tobaccos that created a very enjoyable experience. ExtraordinaryBold flavors, medium to full in strength, this is what I typically look for in a cigar. The earthiness, leather, dark chocolate and spices really worked together in unison and it had enough transitions to keep me interested. I would definitely smoke this one again and I am curious to see what cigar it is. I'd rate this fairly high, probably around a 95. Thanks for the opportunity. 75
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10/22/2021 17:13:35Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)1192ExcellentThis cigar is wrapped in a dark brown, toothy leaf and has invisible seams and a perfectly applied cap. There is a Soft box press which is nice and helps to keep it from rolling away if set down. ExcellentI love the smell of this cigar! Rich composted barnyard and sweet fermented tobacco…so good!GreatMediumMedium-FullThe first puffs on this cigar are full of deep, heavy earth and some spicy wood. The smoke is thick and chewy and the flavors are pairing exceedingly well with the stout I’m drinking.

Through the nose the spice is sharp and gone quickly…very reminiscent of horseradish. A very nice compliment to a fuller bodied cigar. 		GreatMediumMedium-FullInto the second portion the wood flavors have faded but the earth has evolved into an oily peat with a walnut finish. The smoke is crazy oily and leaves a serious film on my palate. Though the nose the smoke is still full of horseradish spice. GreatMediumMedium-FullThe final portion of this cigar is mainly a mirror of the second portion with oily, peaty earth, which is just fine for me. Through the nose the spice has calmed and is allowing me to retrohale every second puff and still maintain my sense of smell. This is a fuller bodied winner!ExcellentThis cigar has a really nice, almost perfectly firm draw that lets the smoke stay cool and flavorful. Also, the smoke volume is impressive and comes in huge clouds. ExcellentThis sample burned nice and slow, and priced a nearly razor sharp burn line. Absolutely no issues!Close to PerfectThis cigar was a winner in all areas of construction. Most notably, however, was the performance after something caused by me. I accidentally dropped the cigar on my tile floor while walking to my smoking area and caused a huge crack in the wrapper. Thankfully the cigar held together wonderfully and never unraveled. In fact, the burn line never wavered and you would never know there was anything wrong. Really impressive!
ExcellentThis cigar is one where the totality of the experience exceeds any particular portion. Honestly, I really can’t find anything to fault in this cigar. The fuller, deeper flavors were perfect for me today and the appearance and performance were remarkable. I can see where some smokers may be put off a bit by the fullness of the flavor, but the apparent lack of significant nicotine power should make this a good choice for anyone looking to venture out of their comfort zone. I’m glad I had an opportunity to give it a try and look forward to buying some in the future. 85https://drive.google.com/open?id=10ZAV9Y_QJk0_-dDx3IUI1cK8EDAFLBM0, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BoXg7mF9jsUzop9D-7vQBemCPtIly2Gb, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hbrKIchBzHyUK_wf0DK8MopaDKrCqoqQ, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iSTKoh7xrqrT8Ad7us8HOuBKSF34rbfl, https://drive.google.com/open?id=15b_ME6d0zwCkxN3lcWXT2cE-J5D891Bj, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KuocXLkIEY01k50oA7T7zqhJN3-GYTKp, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HcOdAajZ52Cd_txCm7rNjQC0vzPbrYzr
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10/25/2021 23:32:04Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)1192Very GoodThis is a rustic looking, soft box pressed cigar. The oscuro wrapper is the color of dark chocolate. It is rolled tightly with invisible seams. It feels like a piece of fine grit sandpaper as you run a finger over its length. There is a elongated hole ,in the center of the body, from what looks like an imperfection in the wrapper leaf. The presentation is finished with a nicely applied double cap. ExcellentI don't know if it is the color of the wrapper playing tricks on me but when I smell the body of the cigar I find myself thinking about sweet dense coco powder. Turning to the foot, I find freshly harvested mushrooms dusted with white pepper and corn stalk. Taking a few pre-light draws, after cutting the cap, I taste sponge cake covered in chocolate syrup and powdered sugar. I'm intoxicated and ready to light this one up. GreatMediumMedium-FullThe cigar opens with sharp espresso notes dusted with cinnamon. The sharpness doesn't last long. After a few minutes it smooths out and the cinnamon becomes the main note. When I push some smoke through my nose I am met with fiery fresh cracked black pepper. Much like the flavors on the palate, this too smooths out after a few minutes. As I reach the quarter pole, of the third, I find a building note of nutmeg. This combined with the cinnamon carry me to the end of the third. The smoke is coarse and rough while the finish is long and flavorful. GreatMediumMedium-FullAs I smoke on into the second, I get an essence of anise. This dances in and out throughout the third. When mixed with the baking spice, from the last third, the flavors just pop on the palate. Pushing some smoke through the nose and I am met with some great dark chocolate notes. As the third comes to there is a nice addition of French Oak. All of this makes for a incredible smoking experience. The mouth feel has smooth out and the finish has stayed nice and long.ExcellentMediumMedium-FullThe first two third have build to this. A mesmerizing mixture of flavors that makes me hope that it never ends. Anise, baking spice, French Oak, and the introduction of baker's chocolate makes for a mouthwatering combination. The retrohale adds deep dense cacao flavors that makes this a rich dense smoking experience. The mouth feel is dense and the finish goes on forever. It was a joy to smoke this cigar. ExcellentThe perfect amount of resistance from each puff creates copious amounts of smoke from start to finish. ExcellentNear perfect burn helped make for a cool flavorful smoke on the palate. Straight from start to finish I never once thought of a touch up.ExcellentRolled near perfectly. From the bunching of the filler to the rolling of the binder and wrapper this cigar performed beautifully. ExcellentThis was one of the best cigar I have smoked this year. A perfect cigar to enjoy after a hearty meal with love ones. It would pair perfectly with any after dinner libation but I feel like it would best pair with a nice aged port. I will for sure be looking for a box of these and so should you.97E.P. Carrillohttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1sHFcL7dJWLkoDDw2TKf53lyzwsJTcfWk, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BJdrOLu0lpxBshy_cMMqMbRzBO-HD09H, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ekbwy8qz_wpSdp_CiKWclxPkoAIPHEEx, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1568WDBbH4k08vaVCjKk-t8FDiiFzAxM2, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BnspkdDJfdoCZQgTIGIBmKWrfi1MKnPx, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NFz7ATCuSAWWvcRbmTXUQRq6QsOPi4ID, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-URmK596dylolcu4_YQjQ-wpRWhY20UO
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10/28/2021 14:47:30Isaac M. (The Nothing)1192Very GoodNice soft pressing gives this cigar a slender profile. The seams are tight and veins flattened.
Very GoodThis cigar sports a very vegetal aroma; wet grass, damp forest, compost.GreatMedium-StrongFullGood pepper blast to start off. Then the cigar quickly transitions into a savory, meaty flavor. There is an occasional taste of oak and hickory.
GreatMedium-StrongFullThe second part brings on a texture that reminds me of scorched marshmallows. Pepper notes tone down some, and the cigar is still left with a nicely grilled steak taste. Halfway through I start feeling the effects of nicotine.
GreatStrongFullThe finally of this cigar continues as it has been with grilled meats, and pepper returns with a little more punch to it. There appears another flavor in here that I want to call allspice which I hadn't noticed previously.
ExcellentWith a v-cut, the draw as about as good as could be.ExcellentThis cigar had zero issues in the burn category, and the smoke output was quite generous. ExcellentI could find no qualms with the construction. ExcellentWhat a great cigar. While there wasn't a whole lot in flavor transitions what I got was flavor growth, a maturity of the flavors. With meat being what I found most in the flavor, it's like the first part would be a choice cut, the second third a choice plus, and then finishing up with a very nicely aged prime cut of beef. I found this to be quite enjoyable and would not hesitate to recommend giving it a try.
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10/28/2021 17:56:13John I. (John I.)1192ExcellentPretty hot. Really dark toro with what appears to be a soft box press. Silky smooth with a oily glossy sheen. Very GoodSoft chocolatey notes with sharper fermented notes prominent at the foot. ExcellentMediumMediumBegins with sharp peppery notes. Starts out with a pretty hefty amount of strength.
Twenty minutes in there is still some pepper with a nice bite. There are also some herbaceous notes opening. After a half hour this begins to display a really nice juicy sweetness. 		ExcellentMediumMediumEasing into the mid-third there's another transition into soft sweet leathery notes. Still packing a bit of a punch. This has been tremendously enjoyable so far.
Toward the end of this third it becomes more mineral in flavor. It's just a fistful of transitions. 		GreatMediumMediumGreat smoke thus far. Really great construction. Flavor is shifting toward more of a full bodied experience with sharper mineral notes and dark charred earthy flavors.
FInishes with big meaty flavors. Definitely feeling a nicotine rush by the end of this smoke. It'll serve as a great excuse to grab a big slab of chocolate cake to counteract this beast. 		Close to perfectFantastic draw. Easy sipper. Close to PerfectEasy and cool burning. Held a nice soft cone throughout and a crisp clean burn line. Close to PerfectJust a really well made cigar. Great draw, great burn, super attractive wrapper. Couldn't be happier. ExcellentGreat cigar. Construction was impeccable. Great draw, burned slow and cool. Plus just really sexy.
Early flavors were more in my wheelhouse than the finale, with all sort of leather, pepper, earth and mineral notes on display in frequent transitions. I'd love to give one of these a few months of rest to smooth things out a bit, but definitely would smoke a humidor full if I had them on hand. 		115
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