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| RoMa Craft Tobac Maquette La Maestranza | January 2025 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Dave) (Deener27) | |||
| A big thank you to Chuck (cfickter) for selecting me for this review. This was a cigar that I really enjoyed smoking. The well-balanced flavor profile was refreshing, where I normally enjoy full and... Read More | |||
| RoMa Craft Tobac Maquette La Maestranza | January 2025 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (bstessl) | |||
| Thanks Chuck for the opportunity to give this one a go! Overall a very solid smoke that performed damn near flawlessly and fulfilled all expectations of a RoMa product. Well balanced and strong, but... Read More | |||
| RoMa Craft Tobac Maquette La Maestranza | January 2025 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neal (ntanner) | |||
| Shout out to Chuck for sponsoring this critique. Good cigar. I enjoyed the hour and a quarter it took to burn this one. The flavor profile was different from what I'm used to but in a good way. De... Read More | |||
| RoMa Craft Tobac Maquette La Maestranza | January 2025 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Murphy223) | |||
| Thanks to Chuck and Briesq for allowing me to participate in this month's geek critique. I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar from start to finish. Definitely adding it to my wish list - I know this ... Read More | |||
| RoMa Craft Tobac Maquette La Maestranza | January 2025 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jared (The Burn Ward) | |||
| Overall a pleasant cigar. The flavor profile didn't wow me but I definitely smoke them again. I'm interested in trying the regular release to compare. This has to be one of the best constructe... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Gary (headfirst) | |||
| Thank you to Michael and Casdagli for sponsoring this review. The few Casdagli cigars I’ve tried I’ve really enjoyed. Unfortunately this particular stick suffered from a tight draw and a stubbor... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Adam (BewareDaPenguin) | |||
| Thanks again to Casdagli Cigars & Cigar Geeks for the opportunity to smoke this cigar, it really was a treat. It has opened my eyes to more of the Casdagli lines as I’ve only previously smoked t... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Cfickter) | |||
| While not overly complex there are some great flavor notes and the transitions between those are smooth, three are some surprising pop ins. This cigar has probably the best back story I have run a... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neal (ntanner) | |||
| Thanks to Casdagli cigars for sponsoring this critique and for giving me the opportunity to try this cigar. This is a large cigar, almost intimidating when you hold it in your hand but after you get b... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jared (The Burn Ward) | |||
| A big thank you to Casdagli and Michael for hosting this GC. The presentation was phenomenal. The taste profile for me needs a good scotch pairing that really sets it over the top. I'd be interest... Read More | |||
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| Paul Stulac Miami Style (Privada Cigar Club exclusive) |  |
| By: tuck0411 (01/15/2025 04:43 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 120 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 64, foot - 61 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium+ profile with a spicy retro and notes of wood, spice, and citrus. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was very flavorful with plenty of spice and citrus in the mix to keep things interesting throughout. Strength was about medium or a bit better. (32/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn was slightly wavy but self-correcting through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a small cone. The burn continued wavily but self-correcting through the remainder with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (18/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as one of their monthly selections awhile back. A very tasty habano/corojo blend with pretty good construction and I'd definitely smoke it again. (31/35) Burn time: 1:21 Rating: 89 | |
| Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Inktome Edicion Limitada 2024 |  |
| By: tuck0411 (01/14/2025 06:58 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 119 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 67, foot - 60 Appearance and construction: A few minor veins, a light sheen, box-pressed, and a moderately soft pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (9/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of rich tobacco. The light gave a full-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of black pepper, black coffee, leather, and spice, along with a hint of something like bread. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was very rich and flavorful with plenty of spice in the mix to keep things interesting throughout. Strength was about medium. (33/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling past 1" leaving no cone behind. The burn was a bit wavy but self-correcting through the 2nd third and things were otherwise uneventful down to the nub. Draw and smoke output remained optimal throughout. (19/20) Overall impression: This one came from Small Batch as one of their COTM selections awhile back. A very tasty smoke and pretty well constructed as well. It had a very similar flavor profile to the Stolen Throne stick I reviewed yesterday right down to the bready hint. Pure coincidence, I'm sure, but interesting as I don't get that sort of flavor very often. Great smoke, in any case, and I'd definitely smoke it again. (33/35) Burn time: 1:07 Rating: 94 | |
| Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown 5th Anniversary LE Corona | |
| By: tuck0411 (01/13/2025 07:38 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 118 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 67, foot - 64 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, a short Pig-tail cap, a closed foot, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium/full profile with a spicy retro and notes of black pepper, black coffee, leather, spice, and a hint of something like bread. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was very flavorful and pretty close to my wheelhouse for this type of rich, Nicaraguan maduro blend. Strength was about medium. (32/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling past 1" leaving a cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (20/20) Overall impression: This one came from Small Batch as one of their COTM selections awhile back. A very rich and tasty smoke it was with excellent construction and I'd definitely smoke it again. (32/35) Burn time: 1:10 Rating: 92 | |
| Aganorsa Leaf (formerly Casa Fernandez) Aniversario Maduro Gran Robusto BP | |
| By: olea111 (01/12/2025 07:41 PM) | |
| Tobacco is excellent black pepper was minimal chocolate brownie, gran marnier, espresso syrupy smoke texture burned for two hours pretty linear throughout, but damn good from start to finish | |
| Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars) My Father Cedros Deluxe Eminentes | |
| By: ntanner (01/12/2025 07:14 PM) | |
| Been hanging on to this one for awhile now and after removing the cedar sleeve it looks like it will be worth the wait. Nice sheen and a toothy feel to the wrapper. Good looking cigar, solid cannon, cap cuts good and draw seems slightly firm. It opens with the spiciness I have come to expect from a Don Pepin cigars along with a roasted malt and a wood hint with a sweet finish and a touch of cream. The second third opens with some leather joining the mix and a uptic of spice in the retro. Good balance, smoke production is decent and burn is almost razor straight producing a light gray ash that held past 2 inches easily and is very solid. The last third is a continuation of the second third but there's a salty hint to the finish. Good smoke overall, slow burn, almost an hour and forty five minutes to smoke. Rather unfortunate that I don't have anymore. | |
| Privada Cigar Club Farm Rolled Tampeno San Andres Robusto | |
| By: tuck0411 (01/12/2025 05:00 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 117 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 67, foot - 60 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, a closed foot, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: Got nothing from PLA. The light gave a medium/full profile with a spicy retro and notes of black pepper, black coffee, leather, dark wood, and spice. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was quite flavorful with just enough spice in the mix to keep things interesting throughout. Strength was about medium. (30/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling on my shirt past 1" leaving no cone behind. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining mostly optimal throughout. (19/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as part of their monthly "Farm Rolled" pack awhile back. Very similar smoke to the Tampeno Corona Extra I had the other day and I'm assuming it's the same blend. Nice flavors, good construction, and definitely worth smoking again. (30/35) Burn time: 1:00 Rating: 87 | |
| Latitude Zero (Core Line) Toro Gordo | |
| By: ElCid1986 (01/12/2025 03:15 PM) | |
| When I was done smoking this I actually said "WoW". I have had the Latitiude Zero Signature line and they are solid, but this was a fantastic cigar. Full bodied with wood, caramel and spice. Not one touch up was needed and draw was perfect. I have had these in my humidor for over 6 months and luckily have another 9. Great cigar. | |
| Barreda Cigars Liga 1 Habano Ecuador Test Blend (Privada CC exc.) | |
| By: tuck0411 (01/11/2025 05:29 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 116 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 71, foot - 61 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a double shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of sweetened tobacco. The light gave a medium-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of wood, spice, and a hint of sweetness as if the cap had been treated. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent through the first third after which the sweet hint faded with the other flavors staying consistent through the remainder. Quite tasty, overall, with just enough spice in the mix to keep things interesting throughout. Strength was about medium or a bit better. (31/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced a moderately easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a small cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining mostly optimal throughout. (19/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC awhile back. First smoke I've had from this brand, which I'd not heard of before but it appears to be a small factory in Esteli that grows their own tobacco and has been in operation about five years or so. Pretty nice smoke, in any case, and I'd easily smoke this one again. (31/35) Burn time: 1:57 Rating: 89 | |
| Black Label Trading Company Bishops Blend Novemdiales LE Robusto | |
| By: ElCid1986 (01/11/2025 02:39 PM) | |
| LE purchased from OGT cigars. I love Broadleaf and got plenty of it with this stick. I braved the cold temps outside for this very nice looking cigar. PA broadleaf wrapper and PA and Connecticut broadleaf fillers gave this a full bodied flavor. Great construction with nice draw and smoke output. Worth the trip outside. | |
| Privada Cigar Club Farm Rolled Tampeno San Andres Corona Extra | |
| By: tuck0411 (01/10/2025 01:46 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 115 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 62, foot - 52 Appearance and construction: A couple minor veins, a light sheen, a mottled wrapper, a closed foot, and a firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a double shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a faint whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium/full profile with a slightly spicy retro and notes of black coffee, black pepper, leather, and spice. The spice in the nose faded quickly with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was quite flavorful with just enough spice in the mix to keep things interesting throughout. Strength was about medium. (30/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (20/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as part of their monthly "Farm Rolled" pack awhile back. Tampeno is a small company/factory in Florida and is known for wrapping their production sticks in newspaper. This one didn't come that way but it was a fine smoke with both flavors and construction getting the job done in fine style and I'd definitely smoke it again. (31/35) Burn time: 1:05 Rating: 89 | |
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