There are currently 1,424 Geek Critiques.
| Maxum Edmundo | February 2011 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Greg Swaine (Vanilla Gorilla) | |||
| The cigar actually maintains the same flavours throughout. Which from reading their website, and about this cigar specifically, was the main focus of their design. I enjoyed it, but my only complaint ... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Prodigy Torpedo | January 2011 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Chris (Samhain2000) | |||
| This cigar took over 60 minutes to smoke. You can't judge a book by it's cover so don't judge a cigar by it's ash. This is the first Rocky Patel that I have smoked that is memorable. It looked goo... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Prodigy Torpedo | January 2011 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: wlfwalleye (wlfwalleye) | |||
| Cigar rested at 65% humidity for 45 days. Cigar was on the lower medium strength. I believe the tunneling was do to the filler having a twist in it. Due to the extremely flakey ash, extremely uneven ... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Prodigy Torpedo | January 2011 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Bryan Caine (metalhead y cigarguy) | |||
| Overall the Prodigy was a very good cigar. It had a great looking appearance, pretty good construction besides the unfortunate burn issues, and it had some nice complexity with the flavors, which also... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Prodigy Torpedo | January 2011 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (PA.pierced2010) | |||
| I found the construction to be a little below what I usually experience with Rocky Patel (i.e. exceptional). Specifically, the roll was a little loose, resulting in the tip being a little soft. Howe... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Prodigy Torpedo | January 2011 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: ROTHNH (ROTHNH) | |||
| What a surprise. The Ecuador Habano 2000 wrapper is the star here, exceptionally cured and completely devoid of the annoying issues often prevalent in cigars with this wrapper. The twin Honduran/Nic... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Connecticut Grande | January 2011 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jason Sherlock (Jackal) | |||
| This was a decent tasting (albeit very mild) cigar that suffered from a lot of construction issues. The flavors were complex and dynamic, but a little more subdued than I would have cared for. ... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Connecticut Grande | January 2011 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Nathan (nwb) | |||
| Overall, this was a particularly great Connecticut cigar. Medium-bodied, complex, and expertly constructed, there was very little I could find wrong with the cigar. Although I'm not a fan of the big... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Connecticut Grande | January 2011 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: akira (akira) | |||
| Overall, this cigar was great. I'm not usually a huge fan of Connecticut cigars, but this one really surprised me. I'm probably not going to rush out to purchase more of these, but the flavor was go... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Connecticut Grande | December 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Christopher Fejes (Voexum) | |||
| This was a bit stronger than I was initially expecting, however I was pleasantly surprised with this connecticut. It has quite a bit of flavor and really had a perfect draw. It wasn't the best finish,... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Connecticut Grande | December 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Eddie (BlackIrish) | |||
| Much more interesting than your typical Connecticut shade cigar, this fat toro offered a dynamic and complex smoke. It started dry, teased me with fruit, and ended with buttery cake-like flavors. I ... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona | December 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Eddie (BlackIrish) | |||
| An impressive little cigar, offering full-bodied flavor in a small package. In that sense it reminds me of the flavorful Cuban petit coronas and minutos, espeically the Bolivar petit corona and Parta... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona | December 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Akira (akira) | |||
| Overall, this was a great cigar with a flavor and aroma profile right up my alley. While it did not vary significantly from start to finish, it was dynamic enough to keep me interested throughout. My ... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona | December 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jason Sherlock (Jackal) | |||
| I was hoping for a lot more out of this cigar. The flavors were not very dynamic, and I did not care for them very much. The cigar itself was a bit too solid, and this made it very difficult to ge... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona | December 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Scott (MiaFLSurf) | |||
| All in all, a pretty good smoke. If you want a more maduro-like flavor with a "lighter shade" of cigar construction and characteristics, this is the cigar for you. I prefer my cigars stronger all ar... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona | December 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Christopher Fejes (Voexum) | |||
| This cigar had an amazing aroma from before it was lit to burning to the very end. This little smoke was much stronger than I had anticipated, and as with most strong cigars I've had, they make me ver... Read More | |||
| Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona | December 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Nathan B. (nwb) | |||
| Overall, this was a good cigar, one I would rate four stars on the normal CG scale. The construction was near flawless and the flavor was good, although I expected it to be more complex. All in all,... Read More | |||
| Emilio Serie H Robusto Sumatra | November 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Ken Kelley (Ken Kelley) | |||
| The flavor of the cigar was its strong point. I am a Sumatran fan but this wrapper didn’t quit fit the usual profile in that it lacked the slightly acidic tang I usually find in the darker Sumatran... Read More | |||
| Emilio Serie H Robusto Sumatra | November 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neil (Shukpaw) | |||
| All in all a pretty good cigar. I will give it a 3.5 when I review it in the cigar database. I don't think I would go out of my way to get more of these, but I would smoke more if I had them. I thi... Read More | |||
| Emilio Serie H Robusto Sumatra | November 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (mountedshriner) | |||
| That said, I would like to try this cigar again before passing to harsh a judgment on it. I think it is a better cigar than I smoked. I possibly got a "bad one" or for whatever reason the cigar gods w... Read More | |||
| Emilio Serie H Robusto Sumatra | November 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Larry (ljlemer) | |||
| The Bard said "all's well that ends well" and my memories remain fondly on the last third. Nevertheless, I'm here to judge and make sense out of the whole smoke. I would certainly smoke it again and ... Read More | |||
| Mi Barrio El Forro | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Hot Stuff x (Hot Stuff x) | |||
| I was a bit disappointed with this cigar. I smoked two of them to see if the flavor was consistent, and it was (even though one was 6-8 months older than the other one). This is a pretty good cigar,... Read More | |||
| Mi Barrio El Forro | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: David Robinson (gitfiddl) | |||
| This was a very good two-hour cigar. I'd heard this was a limited edition Pepin Garcia offering and was expecting to be knocked on my butt by spice and overall strength based on my previous experienc... Read More | |||
| Mi Barrio El Forro | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Bryan Caine (metalhead y cigarguy) | |||
| Overall this cigar was very good, and in a normal review it would receive a solid 4 star rating. This cigar was very pleasing and not over powering at all. The database list this cigar as full in stre... Read More | |||
| Mi Barrio El Forro | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Bruce (Brlesq) | |||
| Overall, this was a great cigar that I will add to my rotation in the future. Took one hour, 25 minutes to smoke down to the nub, and I took photos along the experience which you will find in my albu... Read More | |||
| Mi Barrio El Forro | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (wescat) | |||
| This was my first Mi Barrio, and I enjoyed it. I am a fan of DPG's sticks, he consistently makes a tasty cigar. I took points off for the firm draw and the lack of flavor complexity. Nick, Mike, thank... Read More | |||
| Monte Pascoal Double Corona | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Cigary) | |||
| I waited until the last possible time limit on this cigar only because I wanted to give it as much of a chance as possible to get through any 'sick' period. I didn't taste any ammonia so the time spe... Read More | |||
| Monte Pascoal Double Corona | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Danny (Macabre) | |||
| Very pleasant and I would definitely smoke one again. If you enjoy mild cigars then you should give this one a try. My local B&M does not carry them yet, so I am hoping that an online retailer will s... Read More | |||
| Monte Pascoal Double Corona | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Mike (mb2456) | |||
| Overall: I enjoyed this cigar. The medium strength was just enough to not overpower the pallet. Especially with as much time as you need to invest in smoking this cigar. The group who sent this als... Read More | |||
| Monte Pascoal Double Corona | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Kyle Whalen (kylepwhalen) | |||
| This cigar is very dry in the throat, but incredibly tasty. I didn't expect much out of this, seeing as how I had never heard of the brand. When I first got it the looks didn't blow me away, but I tri... Read More | |||
| Monte Pascoal Double Corona | October 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brent Klein (bklein128) | |||
| The first half of this cigar is very top notch. Had a similar profile to a CAO Brazilia but with its own twist. The second half wasn't as good but didn't make this a bad cigar. The size was a littl... Read More | |||
| Illusione Original Documents MJ12 | September 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Dave Smart (Dave S.) | |||
| This was my first Illusione, and I enjoyed the unique experience. This was a very attractive, well-made cigar, with a beautiful wrapper and no obvious esthetic or construction flaws. The light, burn... Read More | |||
| Illusione Original Documents MJ12 | September 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Peter Kozo (junglepete) | |||
| This is a cigar that has piqued my interest. I want to smoke more of them. This particular vitola could easily have scored a 90+ rating if not for the construction issues. I feel the wide open draw di... Read More | |||
| Illusione Original Documents MJ12 | September 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Mike (ShirtaDay.com) | |||
| If you want a medium bodied, slightly light on the draw and full of smoke stick, then this is perfect for you. At $8-9 retail the price isn't bad, but it's not a steal of a deal either. If there were ... Read More | |||
| Illusione Original Documents MJ12 | September 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Bob "Big Tool" Cordell (Bob Cordell) | |||
| In summary, this is a very expensive tasting cigar that should be smoked when you have time to pay FULL attention and not miss the complexity and nice nuanes' of this smoke. I really enjoyed smoking t... Read More | |||
| Illusione Original Documents MJ12 | September 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Ken Kelley (Ken Kelley) | |||
| First of all, many thanks to Dennis (mountedshriner) for contributing the Illusione mj12’s for this review. Your generosity is much appreciated! This cigar was a fantastic experience and my favo... Read More | |||
| Blanco (Formerly Los Blancos) Nine Lancero | August 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Mountedshriner (mountedshriner) | |||
| For the cigar lover who enjoys a full bodied cigar with ample flavor complexities, this is a must try cigar. It is truly a bit of dynamite packaged in a very nice cigar. The burn, draw, ash and flavor... Read More | |||
| Blanco (Formerly Los Blancos) Nine Lancero | August 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Wes Leach (87North) | |||
| On the whole I found this to be a pleasant hour's worth of smoking on the front porch. The flavors were complex and enjoyable and I didn't find myself bored or disappointed. As I've not had a lot of... Read More | |||
| Blanco (Formerly Los Blancos) Nine Lancero | August 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Don Miller (DonM) | |||
| If this cigar had burned a little better and not had to be relit, I would have enjoyed it more. I was expecting more in the flavor department. While it was strong, it wasn't very complex and didn't ... Read More | |||
| Blanco (Formerly Los Blancos) Nine Lancero | August 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Rich Hefner (DocJazzRH) | |||
| The smoke time was a bit over an hour and was very enjoyable. The cigar performed solidly allowing me to concentrate on the flavors; the pepper was never too hot, rather supplying a tingle that opened... Read More | |||
| Blanco (Formerly Los Blancos) Nine Lancero | August 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: kola (kola) | |||
| The cigar was dry-boxed for one day prior to smoking, in an old single-stick coffin that I had laying around. The cigar was smoked in the controlled environment of my garage. Though I am not accustome... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Patel Brothers Toro | July 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Byron (Beegerply) | |||
| Overall, this was not what I had expected from this cigar, especially after seeing how well done the construction was. The burn issue was a huge deterrent for me not enjoying this cigar. The flavors ... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Patel Brothers Toro | July 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Rebecca Silverwolf (Rebecca Silverwolf) | |||
| This cigar packed a lot of flavor, with decent complexity, a good even burn, and a significant nicotine kick. All in all, I enjoyed this stick. While I might not purchase another for myself, I woul... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Patel Brothers Toro | July 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jason (qman22) | |||
| This cigar was a pleasant surprise for me, as I don't smoke Rocky Patel cigars too often. It was certainly better than your average maduro with impressive smoothness and complexity. Unfortunately th... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Patel Brothers Toro | July 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jason Sherlock (Jackal) | |||
| This was not a typical Rocky Patel cigar. The smoke and burn were completely different from anything that I have experienced from his line. The flavors were a bit overwhelming for the first third,... Read More | |||
| Rocky Patel Patel Brothers Toro | July 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Rich Fry (lowpro75) | |||
| The flavors in this cigar were very good and the cigar was smooth all the way down to the last couple inches. The flavors were pretty intense and enjoyable. The cigar would have scored higher if the... Read More | |||
| Don Lino Africa Kifaro | July 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Nick Rose (NES Tek) | |||
| I have been wanting to try a Don Lino Africa for a while and I am happy I finally had the chance. Overall it was a very good cigar. It looked great and delivered. I didn't want to drink anything with ... Read More | |||
| Don Lino Africa Kifaro | July 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Les (Hot Stuff x) | |||
| This is a medium-full to full bodied cigar (depending on your definition of "full") that maintains a consistent flavor throughout. Smoke time was just over an hour. I didn't care for the subtle bitt... Read More | |||
| Don Lino Africa Kifaro | July 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Dave Smart (Dave S.) | |||
| This cigar provided an interesting experience. This wasn’t the most attractive cigar in the world, but it was reasonably appealing; the construction was OK; and it had a great rugged look. The bur... Read More | |||
| Don Lino Africa Kifaro | July 2010 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (ratboy) | |||
| I smoked this while drinking water and I think that this would benefit with the addition of a nice adult beverage. I received one of these in a smaller vitola in the Rookie Robusto pass and look forwa... Read More | |||