There are currently 1,419 Geek Critiques.
| Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro Robusto | October 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (McBryde) | |||
| I think this cigar was a ROTT casualty! I can see this cigar building into a great cigar with a little time in the humidor. The construction of the cigar other than it being a little open of a draw, w... Read More | |||
| Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro Robusto | October 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Brlesq) | |||
| I really enjoyed this cigar. While not overly complex, the flavor profile is quite enjoyable and the perfect burn made it an enjoyable experience. Most Foundation cigars are not in my wheelhouse, but ... Read More | |||
| Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro Robusto | October 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (bstessl) | |||
| Thanks to Beeger for letting me hop into this critique! Overall I enjoyed this cigar. The strength was right up my alley and flavors were good. The burn rate was steady until the tunnel finishe... Read More | |||
| Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro Robusto | October 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Adam (BewareDaPenguin) | |||
| Thanks again to Byron & Geeks for sponsoring this critique and letting me play! Although I had some construction issues, which led to other issues, when it did perform it did it well. I enjoyed th... Read More | |||
| Foundation Cigar Co. Olmec Claro Robusto | October 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Barry (benchjockey) | |||
| This was the case of two halves for me. The first half offered a flavor combination of pepper, cashews and sweetness. I was fully enjoying the stick. Then, as the second half progressed, the flavors ... Read More | |||
| Crowned Heads Blood Medicine Limited Edition 2024 | September 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Brlesq) | |||
| Thanks to Brian for including me on this one. I'm always interested in trying new cigars. Sometimes you find a new Gem! Unfortunately, I think that I got the dud of the box. But I did appreciate ... Read More | |||
| Crowned Heads Blood Medicine Limited Edition 2024 | September 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (appollo) | |||
| This was I nice stick but really had no major transitions it stayed pretty constant from start to finish. The burn and construction were spot on. I am a big CH fan and would smoke this again with no h... Read More | |||
| Crowned Heads Blood Medicine Limited Edition 2024 | September 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neal (ntanner) | |||
| Big thanks to Brian for sponsoring this. This was a solid smoke. Good burn and a decent profile with a nice balance. I wish they would have dropped the foot band as removing it caused a bit of wrapper... Read More | |||
| Crowned Heads Blood Medicine Limited Edition 2024 | September 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Cfickter) | |||
| Generally, I find most event only releases fail to live up to the hype. While this wasn't an overall disappointment I still feel somewhat let down over the lack of complexity and burn issues. A ... Read More | |||
| Crowned Heads Blood Medicine Limited Edition 2024 | September 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Barry (benchjockey) | |||
| This was a solid cigar for me. The smoking experience can best be summed up in one word: pleasant. I would have liked some spice and a wider variety of flavors. My thanks to Brian for his sponso... Read More | |||
| E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2023 Toro | August 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (tuck0411) | |||
| No idea what this stick is but the closest flavor profile in a stick that matches this vitola that I've smoked recently belongs to the Olman Founders Edition Criollo Toro. Both have a very rich an... Read More | |||
| E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2023 Toro | August 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Alekso) | |||
| Thanks to @appollo for setting up this month's blind review. I was stoked when my cigar arrived over a month and a half ago. I could tell right away how well it was rolled, as the slightly toothy ... Read More | |||
| E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2023 Toro | August 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (biggsy16) | |||
| In conclusion I would like to very much thank my East Coast enabling cigar friend Stephen for the educational cigar experience, I enjoy this cigar with some nice Canadian whisky on a beautiful day on ... Read More | |||
| E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2023 Toro | August 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (ninfiction) | |||
| This critique was done blind and I had no idea what it was until the reviews were posted. I have no idea what the cigar is. It looked very Nicaraguan but until the second half it was actually pretty l... Read More | |||
| Tatuaje Monster Series The Face Redux | July 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Byron (Beegerply) | |||
| Overall this cigar was enjoyable, except for the end when it got soft and mushy. I would like to note that I smoked a second cigar at my lounge and it was pretty much same. Do to it's size I would... Read More | |||
| Tatuaje Monster Series The Face Redux | July 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (nirab) | |||
| Overall, I enjoyed this cigar. It was far from complex for me, but it was very enjoyable. I was surprised by the light side of the body, as I expected it to be more full. Floating in the pool while sm... Read More | |||
| Tatuaje Monster Series The Face Redux | July 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neal (ntanner) | |||
| First off, a big thanks to Adam for sponsoring this one. This was a good, solid, no frills smoke with a nice earthy tobacco profile and a good balance. Not complex but a nice earthy profile from start... Read More | |||
| Tatuaje Monster Series The Face Redux | July 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Cfickter) | |||
| The Tatuaje Monster series is legendary for a very diverse portfolio of blends and vitolas. This cigar really fits in that mold. For me it is everything I would want in a cigar with a San Andres wrap... Read More | |||
| Tatuaje Monster Series The Face Redux | July 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Barry (benchjockey) | |||
| All cigars don’t have to check every box for me. Some are sweet and spicy or mainly sweet or spicy. There are full strength, medium and mild. It’s good to have a wide variety when choosing a sm... Read More | |||
| Cuban Rounds (by Ventura Cigar) Churchill Maduro | June 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Alekso) | |||
| Many thanks to @bstessl (Brian) for giving me the opportunity to participate in this months blind Geek review! I was quite excited to see a true Churchill format for this month's review. I am p... Read More | |||
| Cuban Rounds (by Ventura Cigar) Churchill Maduro | June 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Deener27) | |||
| A big thank you to Brian (bstessl) for selecting me for this review. Despite the issues with the burn and the babysitting that had to be done, I really enjoyed smoking this cigar. The well-balanced ... Read More | |||
| Cuban Rounds (by Ventura Cigar) Churchill Maduro | June 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Otis) | |||
| Overall, I was pretty disappointed with this cigar. After the initial light it went downhill. I wished that at the very least, I hoped I would be able to get through this without all the tunneling iss... Read More | |||
| Cuban Rounds (by Ventura Cigar) Churchill Maduro | June 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neal (ntanner) | |||
| Not sure what I smoked but I liked it. The profile was complex enough to keep your attention and had a good balance. Figure it hit full strength going into the last third but it may have been I didn&#... Read More | |||
| Cuban Rounds (by Ventura Cigar) Churchill Maduro | June 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (nirab) | |||
| Well, you can't win 'em all! Hand rolled cigars can sometimes present a real challenge to enjoy, and this was one of those times. I got into the last third of the cigar, hoping to salvage some... Read More | |||
| Drew Estate Blackened M81 Corona | May 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (arrow34) | |||
| I would say that I would smoke this again and might try a larger size. Even though, i really liked this size and the flavor profile, I would appreciate a longer smoke time, with a slightly extended ... Read More | |||
| Drew Estate Blackened M81 Corona | May 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (McBryde) | |||
| Overall this was a well built little cigar, that I had high hopes for. I could find no fault with the cigar on construction and the look and feel of the cigar. It was flawless there. The place where I... Read More | |||
| Drew Estate Blackened M81 Corona | May 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neal (ntanner) | |||
| I really enjoyed smoking this one. A real straight forward set of flavors and definitely a tribute to the maduro leaf. All the flavor you expect from a maduro wrapper amped up about 10 times. A big t... Read More | |||
| Drew Estate Blackened M81 Corona | May 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (nirab) | |||
| I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar! I don't smoke a lot of strong cigars, but when I do, I want something like this. It was a pleasant cigar to smoke outside, with a tasty beverage and some super nic... Read More | |||
| Drew Estate Blackened M81 Corona | May 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (ninfiction) | |||
| Thank you Kent for including me in the review. The cigar was very enjoyable and is the perfect size for a "quick" smoke. Quick for me anyway coming in at about an hour. I really like the ... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (bstessl) | |||
| Thanks to Nirab for setting this up and letting me participate! This was a really good looking cigar that burned well for the most part, but it did have one re-light. The construction was pretty sol... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Deener27) | |||
| A big thank you to Brian (Nirab) for selecting me for this review and the folks over at Stolen Throne for providing the cigars. Not one to pull punches, this one just was a miss for me. I do have a ... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Brlesq) | |||
| I am a fan of Stolen Thrones cigars, and always keep a couple of different bundles of the brand in my humidor. I was excited to try this rarer blend, and was digging it until the last third. The const... 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 | |||
| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Murphy223) | |||
| I was super excited to try this cigar because I'm a big fan of Stolen Throne cigars. When I read that a portion of the proceeds go to Animal Rescue organizations I was so hoping that it would be ... 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 | |||
| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jared (The Burn Ward) | |||
| Thanks to Nirab for providing this enjoyable cigar. I look forward to trying the other one and seeing how consistent these are. I would definitely pick one up in a shop if you find them but I hear the... 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 | |||
| Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | March 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Adwinistrator) | |||
| I can see this being a great addition to the Stolen Throne profile, something smooth and sweet, with a medium profile and little spice. I think the open draw on my example held back this profile from... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | March 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Kent (05Venturer) | |||
| First off, a big thank you to Kerry for sponsoring with this fine selection. I thoroughly enjoyed it as I have with all Stolen Thrones I have smoked. I am definitely gonna search out a few of these fo... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | March 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: cfickter (Cfickter) | |||
| While not an overly complex cigar the mini swings in notes were smooth and in smaller enjoyable stages. Found myself perhaps hotboxing this cigar I enjoyed it so much. This is a cigar you enjoy so m... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | March 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (arrow34) | |||
| Stolen throne makes great sticks and this is no exception. I liked this stick and would add it as an occasional smoke in my rotation. I like some of their other sticks a bit more though, like the Cr... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | March 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Gary (headfirst) (headfirst) | |||
| This is a velvety smooth smoke that builds in strength and flavor as it progresses, featuring a palate core of leather, grains, and some sweetness with a sweet/syrupy retrohale that is balanced by som... Read More | |||
| Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers Meat Box Pressed (2021) | January 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (McBryde) | |||
| Overall, I liked the construction of this cigar more than I liked the flavors of this cigar. It is one that was built really REALLY well, and just had some monotone flavors in it that were OK, but wer... Read More | |||
| Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers Meat Box Pressed (2021) | January 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (bstessl) | |||
| Thanks to Chuck for including my in this months critique. Overall I enjoyed this cigar. If you're looking for an overly complex cigar, this is not for you, but if you enjoy a straight up full bo... Read More | |||
| Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers Meat Box Pressed (2021) | January 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Otis) | |||
| Overall, I totally enjoyed this cigar. From the beginning to end. Loved the full body experience that I had with this. Saka has build a name for himself putting out quality cigars. This is one I'd... Read More | |||
| Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers Meat Box Pressed (2021) | January 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (arrow34) | |||
| I'm gonna have to get a few more of these and age them for a bit. I have a feeling these are just gonna get better with time. It seemed to me that this smoked a bit young and could use more hum... Read More | |||
| Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers Meat Box Pressed (2021) | January 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Brlesq) | |||
| Overall, this was an good cigar with terrific construction and a slow, even burn. It was not very complex, but the flavor notes were enjoyable, and there was never any harshness, even after the stron... Read More | |||
| Tatuaje Tuxtla Lomo de Cerdo LE | December 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (headfirst) | |||
| Thanks to Ryan for the opportunity to review this one. Seemed like a well made habano leaf cigar that I'd guess hails from Nicaragua. It had a fairly balanced flavor profile thanks to the retroh... Read More | |||