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Di Fazio Connecticut Doble Robusto January 2010 79
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Dennis Angelo (DennisA)
This is a good looking FAT stick, with some minor flaws. Overall, it was not an unpleasant one hour smoke, but is too mild for my taste, and had a few fleeting unpleasant moments. I wouldn't turn an... Read More
Cuba Aliados (Core Line) Toro Extra December 2009 79
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Nathan Fleck (Hound10)
Overall - this cigar was slightly above average. I did feel the high point of the cigar was it's construction as the flavors weren't very complex, however, constant. Due to the fact that it didn't lea... Read More
Cuba Aliados (Core Line) Toro Extra December 2009 55
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Larry (ljlemer)
What was Rolando Reyes thinking? This cigar is awful, unless you are in it for the solid ash and near-perfect burn. For me, a terrible taste is a deal breaker, no matter what else is done well. I don'... Read More
Cuba Aliados (Core Line) Toro Extra December 2009 55
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Don Miller (DonM)
Out of respect for Pete for sponsoring the Critique, I continued with the review even with the wrapper/binder being split right at the cap. With the split, it created draw issues, which probably had ... Read More
Cuba Aliados (Core Line) Toro Extra December 2009 76
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Mountedshriner (mountedshriner)
This is a decently priced cigar, however, I do not believe that it lives up to its hype. It is a fairly well constructed cigar and the flavors are palatable but nothing to really write home about. All... Read More
Cuba Aliados (Core Line) Toro Extra December 2009 84
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Anthony D. (Anthony)
Overall, this is a decent average cigar. The appearance,construction and burn are very good, but it loses points in the flavor department. Flavors remain fairly consistent throughout the smoke, albe... Read More
Rocky Patel Sun Grown (Natural) Petit Corona November 2009 67
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Trenton (Twinky)
Overall I found this cigar to be pretty and well put together, save the loose draw. The flavor was pretty bad due to the harshness. This was not a good cigar, I didn’t like it. I do have a bit of ho... Read More
Rocky Patel Sun Grown (Natural) Petit Corona November 2009 84
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Corey M. Mayo (cmmayo)
This cigar only lasted about 40 minutes. The strength of the cigar was perfect for my taste. I think any stronger and the peppery bite would have been unpleasant. An above average, well-made cigar, ... Read More
Rocky Patel Sun Grown (Natural) Petit Corona November 2009 90
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Rich Fry (lowpro75)
This cigar was the perfect cigar at the perfect time. Even though it was 50 degrees out, I didn't notice. I was totally immersed in this cigar. Many times, when smoking a cigar, I will do other thi... Read More
Rocky Patel Sun Grown (Natural) Petit Corona November 2009 78
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: The "Ernest Hemingway" of Cigar Geeks! (Bob Cordell)
I'm not a huge RP fan but this was an ok cigar. I tend to judge all "sun grown" cigars against the Fuente' sun grown but maybe that isnt fair. That is a great cigar. This may have been a little guy... Read More
Rocky Patel Sun Grown (Natural) Petit Corona November 2009 79
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Nathan (nwb)
Overall, this was a decent cigar. The construction was great, and the flavors were good, albeit a bit one dimensional. Scored well in all categories except lighting and burn since I had so many issu... Read More
Vengeance Maduro Ligero Torpedo October 2009 88
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: akira (akira)
Overall a great cigar. I really enjoyed the bold flavors and subtle sweet fruitiness that was presented. The fruitiness was unusual to me, but was a nice addition to this cigar. The cigar was very ... Read More
Rocky Patel Renaissance Robusto October 2009 88
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Rebecca Silverwolf (Rebecca Silverwolf)
A decent cigar overall, with no major construction or burn issues. The flavors were fairly good overall, but nothing to shout about. I generally enjoyed this cigar, and would probably smoke another if... Read More
Rocky Patel Renaissance Robusto October 2009 68
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: akira (akira)
Overall a fairly disappointing smoke. Not very dynamic as the flavor did not evolve very well and the sour aftertaste never went away. There just was no spice to this cigar from the start and nothin... Read More
Vengeance Maduro Ligero Torpedo October 2009 87
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Rebecca Fowler (Rebecca Silverwolf)
This was great cigar, which I would gladly smoke again. Even though I had some burn issues, which I might try to correct by storing the next one in lower humidity. This one had a pretty powerful nicot... Read More
Vengeance Maduro Ligero Torpedo October 2009 91
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: The Jackal, A.K.A. - Jason Sherlock (Jackal)
I must say that I really enjoyed this cigar. It had grat flavors and burned like a dream. Unfortunately, it is much bigger than what I normally have the time to smoke. Thank you Tim for giving ... Read More
Santa Ana Robusto Dos Capas October 2009 84
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: The Jackal, A.K.A. - Jason Sherlock (Jackal)
Unlike the standard Santa Ana Robusto, I enjoyed this cigar. The harsh flavors that were there with the standard version are mellowed out by the maduro wrapper. There was still some ashy flavors a... Read More
Rocky Patel Renaissance Robusto October 2009 84
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Peter Kozo (junglepete)
Overall, I liked this cigar. It was a decent medium-full bodied smoke that tasted good and smoked well. I would smoke it again and recommend giving it a try. I would like to try the toro size on this ... Read More
Rocky Patel Renaissance Robusto October 2009 88
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: The Jackal, A.K.A. - Jason Sherlock (Jackal)
This is a very well made cigar from Rocky Patel. I have had the original Renaissance blend and enjoyed it. This new blend adds much more richness and sweetness to the blend. Unfortunately, there is... Read More
La Reina Robusto October 2009 75
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: The Jackal, A.K.A. - Jason Sherlock (Jackal)
This cigar had a lot of good flavors going for it. Unfortunately, it seemed to have as many bad ones to counter it. There was a complexity to the flavors of coffee, woods, spices and sweetness, but ... Read More
Vivaldi (Santa Ana Cigars) Robusto October 2009 74
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: The Jackal, A.K.A. - Jason Sherlock (Jackal)
I am hoping that the specimen that I received was an anomaly. The burn was very bad, and that may have affected the flavor to some extent. However, the metallic taste and the fact that this cigar le... Read More
Vengeance Maduro Ligero Torpedo September 2009 97
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Petetr Kozo (junglepete)
I really enjoyed this cigar. Thanks Tim for giving me the opportunity to have a go at this beauty. I'm impressed given the fact that I don't usually smoke stronger cigars, but in this case it was so w... Read More
Vivaldi (Santa Ana Cigars) Robusto September 2009 74
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: David Robinson (gitfiddl)
Flavor-wise, I really enjoyed this cigar. It started out with enough "bang" to get your attention, then mellowed a bit in the middle and finished of nicely with flavors reminiscent of the start. It ... Read More
La Reina Robusto Maduro September 2009 77
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: David Robinson (gitfiddl)
All in all, this wasn't a bad cigar. It was much better than it's lighter wrapped cousin. It lacked the darker chocolate/cocoa flavors I would normally expect from a maduro. I wouldn't go hunting f... Read More
La Reina Robusto September 2009 66
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: David Robinson (gitfiddl)
This is definitely not a cigar I would go out of my way to find. Although it felt firm to the touch, it was very light and smoked as if it was under-filled. The flavor was that of a yard-gar at best... Read More
Santa Ana Robusto Dos Capas September 2009 82
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: David Robinson (gitfiddl)
I've always thought of barber-poles as a novelty, and in my estimation, this one proves it. It wasn't a bad cigar by any means, but I'd prefer prefer the effort be put into solid construction than ma... Read More
La Reina Robusto Maduro September 2009 76
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Rebecca Silverwolf)
The construction and burn for this cigar were great. The flavor left a lot to be desired. It was harsh and made my throat and nose burn. I haven't been a huge fan of Dominican cigars up to this point,... Read More
La Reina Robusto Maduro September 2009 86
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: The Jackal, A.K.A - Jason Sherlock (Jackal)
This was a fairly good tasting cigar. It was well constructed and gave no real trouble with the burn. It had a decent complexity throughout most of the burn. My only complaint was in the last third... Read More
Santa Ana Robusto September 2009 92
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: David Robinson (gitfiddl)
I truly enjoyed this cigar. It had enough flavor and complexity to keep one interested without being overpowering. The cello said $8. I would happily pay that to smoke another. Thanks to Larry for... Read More
Santa Ana Robusto September 2009 76
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: The Jackal A.K.A - Jason Sherlock (Jackal)
This cigar wasnt a winner for me. The ashy and bitter tastes really ruined it for me. I wonder if changing beverage may help. I had brandy with this cigar. The alcohol cleansed my palate and rea... Read More
Santa Ana Robusto Dos Capas September 2009 89
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (DonM)
Overall, very nice cigar and well worth smoking. The barber pole wrapper was unique and my first. The best thing I found with it was the complexity of the flavors and very enjoyable. I would defini... Read More
La Reina Robusto Maduro September 2009 89
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (DonM)
This was a very enjoyable maduro. I liked th blends and the balance between the filler and the wrapper and it smoked well. The only issue which was minor was the firm draw. I enjoyed the cigar and w... Read More
Santa Ana Robusto September 2009 91
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (DonM)
I really enjoyed this cigar from start to finish. The flavors, burn and draw extraordinary. This cigar produced a tremendous volume of smoke throughout. THe only bad part was, I didnt have another ... Read More
Vivaldi (Santa Ana Cigars) Robusto September 2009 85
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (DonM)
While the constuction on this cigar was superb from the cap to the foot, the overall flavors and smoking experience were average at best, with nothing spectacular about it. Worthy of smoking again, b... Read More
La Reina Robusto September 2009 90
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (DonM)
Overall, a very enjoyable medium bodied cigar. I smoked it to a nub, something I rarely do. I was very impressed with the overall construction, well done. I was amazed at the near 3 1/2 inch ash. W... Read More
Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve Robusto July 2009 87
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Eddie Naughton (BlackIrish)
Alec Bradley has been putting out some good smokes lately. I've seen this cigar described as a "tempered down Tempus" and that seems accurate to me. I've liked the Tempus a good bit, and this SCR is... Read More
Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve Robusto July 2009 89
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (SenorPablo)
This is a cigar definitely worth trying. It clearly had a level of quality above your average cigar. The complexity of the flavors throughout the smoke are what really grabbed my attention. It's ni... Read More
Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve Robusto July 2009 81
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: David Fine (stogie_foggie)
Overall, the smoking experience was excellent. Great draw, ample smoke and a nice cool smoke. Nice looking cigar that held up well to the beating I can sometimes give cigars during the length of tim... Read More
Bad Dog Robusto (sweet tip) July 2009 80
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Trenton "Twinky" Puckett (Twinky)
Over all I realy enjoyed this good smoke, but you have to be patient. The first few puffs are god-aweful, but it dose get much better quickly. This stick is more medium than medium- full but its still... Read More
Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve Robusto July 2009 90
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Mountedshriner (mountedshriner)
This is an excellent smoke. What I liked the most about this cigar is that it changed up on me constantly and I was getting different flavors and nuances throughout the entire process. I really enjoye... Read More
Bad Dog Robusto (sweet tip) July 2009 76
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Duker511 (Duker511)
This cigar looked better than it tasted. It tastes a bit chaeap and never really developed into anything much more than an average kick around cigar. I suppose with some age the green taste might impr... Read More
Bad Dog Robusto (sweet tip) July 2009 80
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Eddie Naughton (BlackIrish)
Apart from the unique Rhodesian wrapper, this cigar doesn't really stand out from the large crowed of decently made cigars that deliver static and unexceptional flavors. I'm glad I smoked it, and as ... Read More
Bad Dog Robusto (sweet tip) July 2009 92
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: mattmancool34 (mattmancool34)
I really did enjoy this cigar and plan on buying some in the future it was a change of pace that I enjoyed alot. It seems as if I've been smoking fastballs one right after the other recently and altho... Read More
Pinar del Rio Habano Sun Grown Robusto (original blend) June 2009 90
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (SenorPablo)
This is exactly the kind of cigar I would hope to find in an exercise like this. Something I have not had the pleasure of enjoying in the past. Something with a great price. And something that was ... Read More
Pinar del Rio Habano Sun Grown Robusto (original blend) June 2009 89
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Eddie Naughton (BlackIrish)
A rich, flavorful medium-full robusto. The warm spice is balanced wtih leather, wood, cream, and some sweetness, making the smoke very satisfying. Plan to smoke this one to the nub, and keep some in... Read More
Pinar del Rio Habano Sun Grown Robusto (original blend) June 2009 83
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Peter (junglepete)
Overall a very good smoke with some decent complexity and from what I've heard, it also comes with a reasonable price tag. This is one that I would definitely keep in the inventory. Thanks for the cig... Read More
Pinar del Rio Habano Sun Grown Robusto (original blend) June 2009 81
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Rich Fry (lowpro75)
This cigar would have rated a lot higher if not for the bitterness and the tar. The first half of this cigar was thoroughly enjoyable. Unfortunately the second half was marred by bitterness and a ti... Read More
Pinar del Rio Habano Sun Grown Robusto (original blend) June 2009 90
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Tim Podwika (podman28)
The cigar is well-made, tasty and very enjoyable. Above all that it is a tremendous value for what you get in the cigar. You should be able to find this cigar in a B&M for under $6 but tastes and perf... Read More
Padron 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro June 2009 86
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Mike (mhuss)
I previously enjoyed a Padron 1964 a while back in their Corona size. But I seemed to enjoy that offering much more than this one. This cigar had some really nice features, like the construction and... Read More
Padron 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro June 2009 91
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: David Fine (stogie_foggie)
Overall, this was an excellent cigar. The Padron line as a whole is always consistent and flavorful and the '64 Anniversary does not disappoint. While not quite the cigar as it's '26 cousin, this on... Read More

   
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