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5/3/2023 17:31:48Mickey T. irratebass)138395"Looks to be a Toro in size. The wrapper is quite unique with a a connecticut wrapper on the foot, and a darker possibly maduro on the head where the rest of the cigar is a medium brown shade. It is packed firmly with both visible seams and veins. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)85"The body aromas reminds me of barnyard, where the foot reminds me of cinnamon. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)85Mild-MediumLight"The cold draw gives me a heavy musty note with some walnuts mixed in there.

Starting out with a very tight draw. I hope this opens up.

I get some light nutty flavors mixed in with some very light floral notes. The strength is mild to medium. There is a sweetness trying to come to light that I haven't pinpointed yet....maybe caramel??
" -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)		90Mild-MediumLight-Medium"Picking up a little bit of leather in the beginning of this third. The leather has taken a back seat and cream is arriving to this party. The caramel is mixing with the cream quite nice, but it's only on the retrohale for now. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)90MediumLight-Medium"Picking up more wood notes than before, but still tasting the nuttiness as well. The sweetness has returned, but it's a different sweetness this time.....like cream, and cinnamon mixed together good combo. Picking up lots of leather and wood as I near the end. The strength did go up to a medium because of the leather and wood. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)87.5"Nice draw, there was some resistance with a v-cut which is fine. It started out snug but opened up. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)95"Excellent burn. I did have to relight, but it wasn't the cigar's fault. I did have to do one touchup, but no complaint. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)95"Excellent construction the ash held on for almost 3 inches at one point. The cigar never got hot on me either. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)92.5"Overall this was a great cigar with plenty of flavor notes such as wood, cream, nuts, cinnamon, leather and floral. The cigar was never boring as the transitions kept coming. I would gladly smoke this again and I'd say this at least a fiver worth. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)9000001010000
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5/13/2023 21:51:33Alan Eulogy)138395"This is a substantial cigar with a bit of flair. I really like the maduro cap and Connecticut foot as it gives a pop of color to the wrapper. It took a lot of skill to blend the wrapper in three places and keep the seams drum tight. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)92.5"The foot and predraw both share a barnyard, sweet cedar, and green juice aroma. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)85Mild-MediumLight-Medium"There is a huge tunnel that appeared and this has become a chore to even get smoke to develop. The favors aren't bad with notes of brown bread, baking spice, and mild pepper but it is taking way too much effort to even keep it lit. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)87.5Mild-MediumLight-Medium"The flavors aren't bad but this is a chore to smoke. The draw sucks and the burn is terrible. It is really lacking any transitions from the first third. Some bread, mild pepper, and cedar make up the profile if you can get any smoke production. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)87.5Mild-MediumFull"The smoke output and draw are almost nonexistent causing it to overheat. The flavors are mostly char and unpleasant. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)82.5"It sucks. If I didn't constantly puff it would go out and it would take a lot of constant puffing to just get any smoke production. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)75"Tunneling and crazy burning the entire time. I did so may touch ups and it never helped. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)82.5"It looked great with tight seams and interesting foot and cap. There were several soft spots from under bunching that really ruined the experience. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)80"Pretty terrible overall. It looked pretty but performed horribly. There were several tunnels that caused a wildly uneven burn that not even several touch ups could resolve. The worst part was the draw that required constant puffing or it would go out and even when it would produce some was thin and burned tasting. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)10000010000000
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5/14/2023 23:35:43Jason H. Jokey Smurf)138395"Thus curse is presented in a Churchill or double toro size and looks really interesting with a medium brown shade wrapper leaf. The cap is maduro shade while the foot is Connecticut…like I said interesting!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)95"The wrapper aroma is very sweet while the foot is full of compost ash’s barnyard scents. I’m really loving the sweetness and contrasting deep notes…this should be good!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)95Mild-MediumLight-Medium"The cold draw was a bit tight and gave me some nice black tea notes. Upon lighting the first flavors continue with sweet black tea and light black pepper through the nose. As the cigar warms a burnt sugar note comes into play and lasts well into the next puff.

As a side note: the people around me stated the cigar smells great and wanted to know what I was smoking!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)		97.5MediumMedium"The middle portion has ramped up slightly in power and lost the tea notes. Now the primary flavors I’m getting are lightly charred oak to go with the caramelized sugar. I feel like I’m smoking a bourbon crème brûlée and it’s almost perfect. Through the nose the smoke is aromatic and just slightly peppery…this portion of the cigar is easily the best single portion of any cigar this year for me." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)90Medium-StrongMedium-Full"The last portion of this cigar has become very different with a significant increase of the charred oak flavors and a total disappearance of the caramelized sugar sweetness. The cigar is still very good but is not hitting spot like it did in the middle portion. Through the nose the pepper has increased to the point where I no longer retrohale every puff. Overall this portion is my least favorite as the finish of each puff is a bit harsh and leaves my palate feeling a bit dirty." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)92.5"Initially the draw was a bit tight but it quickly opened into a nice and just barely resistant draw which is what I prefer." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)95"I was very happy with the draw on this sample. I didn’t need any touch ups and it was nearly razor sharp from start to finish." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)95"This was a finely constructed cigar. It was visually attractive with the three different wrapper leaves and performed very well. I was particularly pleased with the ash strength which never fell off on my lap!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)95"The first two portions of this cigar were as fine as any I’ve had in a long time..: really damn good! The final portion, however, didn’t carry that through and left me wanting to brush my teeth. The middle section was so good that I will buy some more to try after the reveal in the hope the next one finishes better. I’ll recumbent this to others based on the beginning and middle…it was Just too good not to share. Honestly, based on price I’d consider buying these and tossing the final third if it didn’t improve. Definitely something I want to try again!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)10510100001001
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5/16/2023 12:06:51Doug S. Unpossible_1)138390"Visually striking cigar, that includes some character such as a foot using a lighter shade of leaf and is also conical in shape. The wrapper is initially a light shade of brown but in a particular light, there’s this burnt orange hue to it much like something you’d see in during a sunset." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)87.5"There is no denying the unmistakable essence of fresh leather and the cigar has it in spades. " -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)92.5Mild-MediumMedium-Full"As things get underway, I have this feeling of familiarity with this cigar. The profile definitely reminds me of something I’ve smoked in recent months. Can’t quite put my finger on it, but it is one I enjoy. Cigar starts off in second gear with a plethora of flavors right away. Salt, earth, tobacco and the sweetness of marzipan blend together in harmony. About an inch in and I get some savory crushed red pepper that has just enough warmth to hit the sinuses gently." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)87.5MediumMedium"Halfway through and the red pepper tightens up and takes over things, leaving the sweet and earthy notes behind. It really is heating things up for me, but I'm not complaining. Much like when you're eating something with some heat in it, but it is so good, you can't stop eating. That delicate balance of pain and pleasure permeates as you realize it isn't as hot as you first thought. " -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)92.5MediumMedium-Full"Everything comes back full circle and it's once again a menagerie of flavors in a grand finale that really hits home for me. Most excellent ending!" -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)82.5"I clipped the cap with a v-cut and I’m straining to get a solid draw with such taut resistance." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)82.5"Burn is uneven and requires touchups but evened out in the final third." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)82.5"While pretty to look at, the cigar gives me trouble with draw and burn. This really made it difficult to fully enjoy what was a great profile." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)92.5"I wanted to really give high praise for this cigar. When doing a blind review and coming across something so familiar, it almost gets your hopes up too much. The anticipation and buildup can end up having an opposite effect of one you'd expect. Fortunately, this wasn't completely the case for me. Sure, there were some issues related to construction, but I do feel like it was able to overcome them and give me an experience I would not mind repeating. With flavors like salt, sweet tobacco and marzipan blending together in harmony, this worked out well for me. " -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)15000000100010
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5/21/2023 15:06:43John A. Bostoneo)138387.5"A gigantic Churchill in size, this large honking cigar is very eclectic with a medium tan wrapper with a dark brown cap and light shaded foot wrap… It’s as if it were capped twice with the foot cut. The wrapper is fairly standard with medium veins, clean seams, and a bit of spottiness throughout." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)87.5"Very strong leather and fresh rubber notes come from a rather loose cold draw. On the nose, faint scents of leather & cream give a neutral profile." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)70Medium-StrongMedium"
Let’s light this up! Upon the first few puffs, a medium bodied earth, leather, cream, and a sour note on the tongue with the finish. This cigar will not remain lit at all and appears as it has a very large tunnel through the middle of the bunch. Becoming absolutely impossible to keep lit, even for 10 seconds, it continues to go out and is, unfortunately, unsmokable.
" -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)		70MediumMedium"Could not smoke cigar, will not stay lit." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)70StrongMedium"Could not smoke cigar, will not stay lit." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)90"Cigar appeared to have the right amount of draw, slightly looser." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)70"This cigar would not stay lit." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)70"While the construction seemed solid, some anomaly prevented this cigar from staying lit." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)70"This is my shortest cigar review ever. Upon lighting up this sample, things seemed to be taking off, however the cigar kept stalling out and becoming unlit no matter how much fire or puffing was put to it. Unfortunately, this sample was a lost cause." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)1501000000100
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Real Average92.5089.5085.504.304.3086.504.704.7086.006.306.7087.0083.5085.0086.0092.00
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Standard Deviation3.544.119.751.792.2810.091.101.109.122.282.284.4711.4010.4610.6948.81
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Lower88.0884.3773.322.061.4573.883.333.3374.603.453.8581.4169.2571.9372.6330.99
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Upper96.9294.6397.686.547.1599.126.076.0797.409.159.5592.5997.7598.0799.37153.01
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Adjusted Average948889449155906887848990111
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Weight10510101010101025100
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Score9.384.418.949.069.008.708.358.8822.5089.21
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Overall Strength4.57
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Overall Body5.23
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Total Score89
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<h3>Initial Impressions</h3>Fratello ViceVersa Full - Blind Cigar Review
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<h4>Appearance:<strong>94</strong></h4><h3>Cigar Info</h3>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Vital Stats:</h3>
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"Thus curse is presented in a Churchill or double toro size and looks really interesting with a medium brown shade wrapper leaf. The cap is maduro shade while the foot is Connecticut…like I said interesting!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)<p style="text-align: center;font-size: 130%; line-height: 140%;">Vitola: <strong>Churchill</strong>
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<h4>Aroma:<strong>88</strong></h4>Length:<strong>7"</strong>
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"Very strong leather and fresh rubber notes come from a rather loose cold draw. On the nose, faint scents of leather & cream give a neutral profile." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)Ring Gauge:<strong>52</strong>
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<h3>First Third</h3>Country of Origin:<strong>Dominican Republic</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>89</strong>Wrapper:<strong>Ecuador (HVA)</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Mild-Medium</strong>Binder:<strong>Indonesia</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Light-Medium</strong></h4>Filler:<strong>Nicaragua, USA (Pennsylvania)</strong>
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"The cold draw was a bit tight and gave me some nice black tea notes. Upon lighting the first flavors continue with sweet black tea and light black pepper through the nose. As the cigar warms a burnt sugar note comes into play and lasts well into the next puff.

As a side note: the people around me stated the cigar smells great and wanted to know what I was smoking!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)		Factory:<strong>La Aurora S.A.</strong>
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Blender:<strong>Omar de Frias </strong>
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"There is a huge tunnel that appeared and this has become a chore to even get smoke to develop. The favors aren't bad with notes of brown bread, baking spice, and mild pepper but it is taking way too much effort to even keep it lit. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)Number of reviewers: <strong>5</strong>- <strong>Mickey T. </strong>(irratebass)<strong>Alan </strong>(Eulogy)<strong>Jason H. </strong>(Jokey Smurf)<strong>Doug S. </strong>(Unpossible_1)<strong>John A. </strong>(Bostoneo)#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>91</strong>Age:<strong>7 Months</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Medium</strong>Release Date:<strong>February 2023</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium</strong></h4>Contributed by:<strong>Fratello Cigars</strong></p>
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"Picking up a little bit of leather in the beginning of this third. The leather has taken a back seat and cream is arriving to this party. The caramel is mixing with the cream quite nice, but it's only on the retrohale for now. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)
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"Halfway through and the red pepper tightens up and takes over things, leaving the sweet and earthy notes behind. It really is heating things up for me, but I'm not complaining. Much like when you're eating something with some heat in it, but it is so good, you can't stop eating. That delicate balance of pain and pleasure permeates as you realize it isn't as hot as you first thought. " -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)
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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>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium-Full</strong></h4>
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"Picking up more wood notes than before, but still tasting the nuttiness as well. The sweetness has returned, but it's a different sweetness this time.....like cream, and cinnamon mixed together good combo. Picking up lots of leather and wood as I near the end. The strength did go up to a medium because of the leather and wood. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)
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"The last portion of this cigar has become very different with a significant increase of the charred oak flavors and a total disappearance of the caramelized sugar sweetness. The cigar is still very good but is not hitting spot like it did in the middle portion. Through the nose the pepper has increased to the point where I no longer retrohale every puff. Overall this portion is my least favorite as the finish of each puff is a bit harsh and leaves my palate feeling a bit dirty." -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)
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<h3>Overall Impressions<h3>
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<h4>Draw:<strong>87</strong></h4>
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"Cigar appeared to have the right amount of draw, slightly looser." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)
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<h4>Burn:<strong>84</strong></h4>
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"Burn is uneven and requires touchups but evened out in the final third." -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)
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<h4>Construction:<strong>89</strong></h4>
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"This was a finely constructed cigar. It was visually attractive with the three different wrapper leaves and performed very well. I was particularly pleased with the ash strength which never fell off on my lap!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)
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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>90</strong></h4>
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"Overall this was a great cigar with plenty of flavor notes such as wood, cream, nuts, cinnamon, leather and floral. The cigar was never boring as the transitions kept coming. I would gladly smoke this again and I'd say this at least a fiver worth. " -<strong>Mickey T. </strong> (irratebass)<br />
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"Pretty terrible overall. It looked pretty but performed horribly. There were several tunnels that caused a wildly uneven burn that not even several touch ups could resolve. The worst part was the draw that required constant puffing or it would go out and even when it would produce some was thin and burned tasting. " -<strong>Alan </strong> (Eulogy)<br />
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"The first two portions of this cigar were as fine as any I’ve had in a long time..: really damn good! The final portion, however, didn’t carry that through and left me wanting to brush my teeth. The middle section was so good that I will buy some more to try after the reveal in the hope the next one finishes better. I’ll recumbent this to others based on the beginning and middle…it was Just too good not to share. Honestly, based on price I’d consider buying these and tossing the final third if it didn’t improve. Definitely something I want to try again!" -<strong>Jason H. </strong> (Jokey Smurf)<br />
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"I wanted to really give high praise for this cigar. When doing a blind review and coming across something so familiar, it almost gets your hopes up too much. The anticipation and buildup can end up having an opposite effect of one you'd expect. Fortunately, this wasn't completely the case for me. Sure, there were some issues related to construction, but I do feel like it was able to overcome them and give me an experience I would not mind repeating. With flavors like salt, sweet tobacco and marzipan blending together in harmony, this worked out well for me. " -<strong>Doug S. </strong> (Unpossible_1)<br />
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"This is my shortest cigar review ever. Upon lighting up this sample, things seemed to be taking off, however the cigar kept stalling out and becoming unlit no matter how much fire or puffing was put to it. Unfortunately, this sample was a lost cause." -<strong>John A. </strong> (Bostoneo)
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<h4>Smoking Time (in minutes):<strong>111</strong></h4>
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5/3/2023 17:31:48Mickey T. (irratebass)1383ExcellentLooks to be a Toro in size. The wrapper is quite unique with a a connecticut wrapper on the foot, and a darker possibly maduro on the head where the rest of the cigar is a medium brown shade. It is packed firmly with both visible seams and veins. FairThe body aromas reminds me of barnyard, where the foot reminds me of cinnamon. FairMild-MediumLightThe cold draw gives me a heavy musty note with some walnuts mixed in there.

Starting out with a very tight draw. I hope this opens up.

I get some light nutty flavors mixed in with some very light floral notes. The strength is mild to medium. There is a sweetness trying to come to light that I haven't pinpointed yet....maybe caramel??
Very GoodMild-MediumLight-MediumPicking up a little bit of leather in the beginning of this third. The leather has taken a back seat and cream is arriving to this party. The caramel is mixing with the cream quite nice, but it's only on the retrohale for now. Very GoodMediumLight-MediumPicking up more wood notes than before, but still tasting the nuttiness as well. The sweetness has returned, but it's a different sweetness this time.....like cream, and cinnamon mixed together good combo. Picking up lots of leather and wood as I near the end. The strength did go up to a medium because of the leather and wood. GoodNice draw, there was some resistance with a v-cut which is fine. It started out snug but opened up. ExcellentExcellent burn. I did have to relight, but it wasn't the cigar's fault. I did have to do one touchup, but no complaint. ExcellentExcellent construction the ash held on for almost 3 inches at one point. The cigar never got hot on me either. GreatOverall this was a great cigar with plenty of flavor notes such as wood, cream, nuts, cinnamon, leather and floral. The cigar was never boring as the transitions kept coming. I would gladly smoke this again and I'd say this at least a fiver worth. 90
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5/13/2023 21:51:33Alan (Eulogy)1383ExcellentThis is a substantial cigar with a bit of flair. I really like the maduro cap and Connecticut foot as it gives a pop of color to the wrapper. It took a lot of skill to blend the wrapper in three places and keep the seams drum tight. GreatThe foot and predraw both share a barnyard, sweet cedar, and green juice aroma. FairMild-MediumLight-MediumThere is a huge tunnel that appeared and this has become a chore to even get smoke to develop. The favors aren't bad with notes of brown bread, baking spice, and mild pepper but it is taking way too much effort to even keep it lit. GoodMild-MediumLight-MediumThe flavors aren't bad but this is a chore to smoke. The draw sucks and the burn is terrible. It is really lacking any transitions from the first third. Some bread, mild pepper, and cedar make up the profile if you can get any smoke production. GoodMild-MediumFullThe smoke output and draw are almost nonexistent causing it to overheat. The flavors are mostly char and unpleasant. SubparIt sucks. If I didn't constantly puff it would go out and it would take a lot of constant puffing to just get any smoke production. BadTunneling and crazy burning the entire time. I did so may touch ups and it never helped. SubparIt looked great with tight seams and interesting foot and cap. There were several soft spots from under bunching that really ruined the experience. MediocrePretty terrible overall. It looked pretty but performed horribly. There were several tunnels that caused a wildly uneven burn that not even several touch ups could resolve. The worst part was the draw that required constant puffing or it would go out and even when it would produce some was thin and burned tasting. 100
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5/14/2023 23:35:43Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)1383ExcellentThus curse is presented in a Churchill or double toro size and looks really interesting with a medium brown shade wrapper leaf. The cap is maduro shade while the foot is Connecticut…like I said interesting!ExcellentThe wrapper aroma is very sweet while the foot is full of compost ash’s barnyard scents. I’m really loving the sweetness and contrasting deep notes…this should be good!ExcellentMild-MediumLight-MediumThe cold draw was a bit tight and gave me some nice black tea notes. Upon lighting the first flavors continue with sweet black tea and light black pepper through the nose. As the cigar warms a burnt sugar note comes into play and lasts well into the next puff.

As a side note: the people around me stated the cigar smells great and wanted to know what I was smoking!		ExtraordinaryMediumMediumThe middle portion has ramped up slightly in power and lost the tea notes. Now the primary flavors I’m getting are lightly charred oak to go with the caramelized sugar. I feel like I’m smoking a bourbon crème brûlée and it’s almost perfect. Through the nose the smoke is aromatic and just slightly peppery…this portion of the cigar is easily the best single portion of any cigar this year for me.Very GoodMedium-StrongMedium-FullThe last portion of this cigar has become very different with a significant increase of the charred oak flavors and a total disappearance of the caramelized sugar sweetness. The cigar is still very good but is not hitting spot like it did in the middle portion. Through the nose the pepper has increased to the point where I no longer retrohale every puff. Overall this portion is my least favorite as the finish of each puff is a bit harsh and leaves my palate feeling a bit dirty.GreatInitially the draw was a bit tight but it quickly opened into a nice and just barely resistant draw which is what I prefer.ExcellentI was very happy with the draw on this sample. I didn’t need any touch ups and it was nearly razor sharp from start to finish.ExcellentThis was a finely constructed cigar. It was visually attractive with the three different wrapper leaves and performed very well. I was particularly pleased with the ash strength which never fell off on my lap!ExcellentThe first two portions of this cigar were as fine as any I’ve had in a long time..: really damn good! The final portion, however, didn’t carry that through and left me wanting to brush my teeth. The middle section was so good that I will buy some more to try after the reveal in the hope the next one finishes better. I’ll recumbent this to others based on the beginning and middle…it was Just too good not to share. Honestly, based on price I’d consider buying these and tossing the final third if it didn’t improve. Definitely something I want to try again!105https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AfJq_zntuNY6HMpzpPUKQVcD7q16RJmB, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kmu80hejiG5bBT9rDY9iXH_qxSEbELT1, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FbKSsTVLYwh012cGzQWuxqw9o6KGj1Nl, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YRTwZxq_Zwx3zc22GdTuMF5O400h8_Ym, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UGAJuEONbSw3vCsHuwzBvHhwTCV-HyA4, https://drive.google.com/open?id=17R2Yl60aq7biqOI02fucpAaKL-FA0-J5
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5/16/2023 12:06:51Doug S. (Unpossible_1)1383Very GoodVisually striking cigar, that includes some character such as a foot using a lighter shade of leaf and is also conical in shape. The wrapper is initially a light shade of brown but in a particular light, there’s this burnt orange hue to it much like something you’d see in during a sunset.GoodThere is no denying the unmistakable essence of fresh leather and the cigar has it in spades. GreatMild-MediumMedium-FullAs things get underway, I have this feeling of familiarity with this cigar. The profile definitely reminds me of something I’ve smoked in recent months. Can’t quite put my finger on it, but it is one I enjoy. Cigar starts off in second gear with a plethora of flavors right away. Salt, earth, tobacco and the sweetness of marzipan blend together in harmony. About an inch in and I get some savory crushed red pepper that has just enough warmth to hit the sinuses gently.GoodMediumMediumHalfway through and the red pepper tightens up and takes over things, leaving the sweet and earthy notes behind. It really is heating things up for me, but I'm not complaining. Much like when you're eating something with some heat in it, but it is so good, you can't stop eating. That delicate balance of pain and pleasure permeates as you realize it isn't as hot as you first thought. GreatMediumMedium-FullEverything comes back full circle and it's once again a menagerie of flavors in a grand finale that really hits home for me. Most excellent ending!SubparI clipped the cap with a v-cut and I’m straining to get a solid draw with such taut resistance.SubparBurn is uneven and requires touchups but evened out in the final third.SubparWhile pretty to look at, the cigar gives me trouble with draw and burn. This really made it difficult to fully enjoy what was a great profile.GreatI wanted to really give high praise for this cigar. When doing a blind review and coming across something so familiar, it almost gets your hopes up too much. The anticipation and buildup can end up having an opposite effect of one you'd expect. Fortunately, this wasn't completely the case for me. Sure, there were some issues related to construction, but I do feel like it was able to overcome them and give me an experience I would not mind repeating. With flavors like salt, sweet tobacco and marzipan blending together in harmony, this worked out well for me. 150
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5/21/2023 15:06:43John A. (Bostoneo)1383GoodA gigantic Churchill in size, this large honking cigar is very eclectic with a medium tan wrapper with a dark brown cap and light shaded foot wrap… It’s as if it were capped twice with the foot cut. The wrapper is fairly standard with medium veins, clean seams, and a bit of spottiness throughout.GoodVery strong leather and fresh rubber notes come from a rather loose cold draw. On the nose, faint scents of leather & cream give a neutral profile.UnsmokableMedium-StrongMedium
Let’s light this up! Upon the first few puffs, a medium bodied earth, leather, cream, and a sour note on the tongue with the finish. This cigar will not remain lit at all and appears as it has a very large tunnel through the middle of the bunch. Becoming absolutely impossible to keep lit, even for 10 seconds, it continues to go out and is, unfortunately, unsmokable.
UnsmokableMediumMediumCould not smoke cigar, will not stay lit.UnsmokableStrongMediumCould not smoke cigar, will not stay lit.Very GoodCigar appeared to have the right amount of draw, slightly looser.UnsmokableThis cigar would not stay lit.UnsmokableWhile the construction seemed solid, some anomaly prevented this cigar from staying lit.UnsmokableThis is my shortest cigar review ever. Upon lighting up this sample, things seemed to be taking off, however the cigar kept stalling out and becoming unlit no matter how much fire or puffing was put to it. Unfortunately, this sample was a lost cause.15
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