| Toys for Tots Drive 2023 | By: SenorPablo |
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| November Points Contest is Under Way! | By: SenorPablo |
| The points contest is under way for the month of November. The 26 members with the most points for the month have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Famous Smoke Shop. You can read the details HERE. To view the previous month's contest results see here. | |
| Jas Sum Kral Munchies English Almond Toffee Robusto | October 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Otis) | |||
| Overall, this wasn’t a bad cigar. I’d smoke it again to see if I was to get any other flavors. It’s not box worthy but I’d get a single or 2 in the future. I look forward to learning what ciga... Read More | |||
| Jas Sum Kral Munchies English Almond Toffee Robusto | October 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neal (ntanner) | |||
| This is not something I would usually smoke but it's nice to get out of ones comfort zone once in a while so I want to thank Brian for letting me in on this one. Wasn't sure what I was getting... Read More | |||
| Jas Sum Kral Munchies English Almond Toffee Robusto | October 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Kent (05Venturer) | |||
| I am fairly confident I am correct guessing what this cigar is, if I am correct it is one I have been looking forward to try. Big thanks to Brian for sponsoring and including me in this critique. I sm... Read More | |||
| Jas Sum Kral Munchies English Almond Toffee Robusto | October 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (ninfiction) | |||
| This cigar review was done blind. We were only told that it is an infused cigar. I don't think I've smoked more than 3-4 infused cigars over the years so I didn't have much hope for this e... Read More | |||
| Jas Sum Kral Munchies English Almond Toffee Robusto | October 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Alex (Alekso) | |||
| First off I want to thank Brian (@bstessl) for the opportunity to try this interesting infused blind review. This cigar was a nice departure from the classic cloyingly sweet infusion with sweetened... Read More | |||
| NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (bstessl) | |||
| Thanks to Noblecigars for sponsoring this and giving us a shot at it. Overall I enjoyed the cigar. The construction was about as perfect as you can get with a clean smooth draw and seamless wrapper/... Read More | |||
| NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (05Venturer) | |||
| Overall a decent cigar other than a couple construction issues that I assume happened in shipping or handling. Thanks for allowing me to try out this new brand and blend. Looking forward to trying ou... Read More | |||
| NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (ninfiction) | |||
| Thank you to Jon for providing the cigar for the critique and also including Act 2. Both cigars are very enjoyable and provide completely different profiles. I think the only points deducted were ... Read More | |||
| NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Cfickter) | |||
| I personally like a cigar that starts strong. While the cigar didn't show a lot of complexity the overall experience moving thru the flavors that did show was enjoyable. Hard to be highly critic... Read More | |||
| NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (The Burn Ward) | |||
| Smoked down to the nub. I found the smoke to be closer to the mild side in strength and lighter flavor notes. Final smoking time was 70 minutes. If you're going to have one size, the toro is a gre... Read More | |||
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| Romeo y Julieta Viejo E |  |
| By: tuck0411 (11/28/2023 04:51 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 217 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 69, foot - 62 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 faint whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium/full profile with a spicy retro and notes of black pepper, dark wood, leather, and spice. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors mellowing a bit through the first third after which the wood, spice, and pepper notes faded and a note of coffee came in and stuck around through the remainder. Not bad, overall, but it all missed my wheelhouse by a fair bit, especially after the first third. If the somewhat more interesting first third profile had persisted through the remainder, this would rate higher, but the flavors in the last two thirds were just kind of muted and didn't hold my interest. Strength was medium at best. (26/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first two thirds with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a small cone. The burn continued wavily in the 2nd third, then got lopsided and a touch-up was needed. Things then proceeded uneventfully down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (17/20) Overall impression: Another C-bid single, this one, and a bit of a disappointment, although after reading the previous reviews, it didn't really come as a surprise. Just kind of an average smoke, although it certainly looked pretty promising at the start. (28/35) Burn time: 1:21 Rating: 80 | |
| 1502 XO Perfecto |  |
| By: druid (11/28/2023 09:19 AM) | |
| A sharply BPd perfecto, a dark brown wrapper, no veins & pressed oils. PLA leather & barn; PLT sl wine-y earth & wood; PLD moderately firm. A quick toast & light, a firm draw, an even burn & a sandy wood smoke. The draw eases as the tip burns in. Openers are leather, earth, a touch of orange peel & a bit of black pepper in mouth & nose. The 1/3 reveals a hint of unsweetened chocolate & there is an acidic wood note. The strength is medium. Some faint nuts & charcoal join in the back 1/2 but the wood acid note is disconcerting & there is no excitement. The body is low medium. Though the finish is smooth I don't feel the value for price is there. | |
| Man O' War Abomination Toro (Box Pressed) |  |
| By: tuck0411 (11/27/2023 10:13 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 216 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 66, foot - 60 Appearance and construction: A couple minor veins, a light sheen, box-pressed, and a soft pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was open. (9/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of tobacco. The light gave a full-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of black pepper, leather, charred wood, spice, and a hint of something sharp and citrusy, maybe like black cherries. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors mellowing just a bit through the first third but otherwise staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was very flavorful and pretty close to my wheelhouse for a fuller blend. 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 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: Another C-bid single, this one, and possibly the best Man O' War yet, at least according to my palate. Both flavors and construction were spot-on and this one is highly recommended for anyone who likes a flavorful, full-bodied smoke. (33/35) Burn time: 1:20 Rating: 95 | |
| Dunhill 1907 Robusto | |
| By: druid (11/27/2023 10:00 AM) | |
| A solid stick with a bit of shallow tooth, a dusty reddish-brown wrapper, no veins & light oils. PLA faint wood; PLT faint earth; PLD moderately easy. An easy toast & light, a moderately easy draw, an even burn, & a wood & earth smoke. A slightly iodine-y earth, some leather & only a hint of spice start. Wood notes- maybe oak & hickory- join early & start to build. The strength is medium plus. The wood continues to strengthen & slowly usurp the iodine note which it does past the 1/2. The last 1/3 is wood up front with earth. leather & a bit of black pepper behind. The finish actually picks up a bit of sweetness & the body is medium plus. Nice, but extinct since I'm pretty sure they're no longer made. (90) | |
| A.J. Fernandez San Lotano Oval Robusto |  |
| By: tuck0411 (11/26/2023 07:06 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 215 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 70, foot - 57 Appearance and construction: A few minor veins, a light sheen, an oval box-press, and a moderately firm 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 tobacco. The light gave a full-bodied profile with a very spicy retro and notes of black pepper, leather, spice, and a hint of coffee. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors mellowing through the first third and the body receding towards medium/full. The coffee hint ramped to a full predominant note in the 2nd third with the black pepper fading to the background and the leather and spice also maintaining in the background through the remainder. Pretty tasty, overall, although it missed my wheelhouse by just a bit. Strength was about medium or a bit better. (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 small cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (20/20) Overall impression: Another C-bid single, this one, and a very nice smoke with excellent construction and an enjoyable flavor profile. I'd smoke it again and will probably pick this up in other vitolas as I see them. (31/35) Burn time: 1:15 Rating: 90 | |
| Ramon Bueso Genesis Connecticut (Exclusivo) Toro | |
| By: tuck0411 (11/25/2023 11:38 AM) | |
| Humidor time: 214 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 67, foot - 59 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-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of light wood, spice, and a hint of butter. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note and this was decently flavorful while not blowing my socks off with anything I haven't gotten before from similar blends. Strength was medium at best. (28/35)  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 cone. The burn stayed even through the 2nd third and then got briefly wavy after the 2nd ashing but self-corrected and things were uneventful down to the nub. Draw and smoke output remained mostly optimal throughout. (19/20) Overall impression: Another C-bid single and a pretty good morning smoke although nothing amazing or unusual, flavor-wise. I'm a fan of this brand's other blends and was hoping this would be equally enjoyable, and it was pretty nice but not really anything to write home about. But I'd smoke it again and may pick it up in other vitolas as I see them. (29/35) Burn time: 1:34 Rating: 84 | |
| H. Upmann The Banker Currency | |
| By: tuck0411 (11/24/2023 12:55 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 213 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 70, foot - 60 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 a hint of 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 quite flavorful with just enough spice and that citrus hint to keep things interesting throughout. Strength was about medium. (32/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced a moderately easy draw, thin smoke volume, and a wavy burn to start. I quickly gave it a 2nd shallow V-cut and then a single deep V-cut on top of the initial cut and this helped to bring smoke output to the low side of optimal shortly into the first third. The burn evened out through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a small cone. The burn continued a bit wavily but self-correcting through the remainder and down to the nub. Draw and smoke output remained on the low side of optimal from the first third on. (16/20) Overall impression: This one came from C-bid as part of a batch of singles I got from them awhile back. Pretty good smoke and the first vitola I've had from this blend, which was pretty nice for a medium smoke. Construction could have been better as it was just a bit tightly packed resulting in a slightly restricted draw and reduced smoke output most of the way through. But, it was good enough to smoke again if I run across it in other vitolas. (30/35) Burn time: 1:10 Rating: 86 | |
| Padron 50th Anniversary "The Hammer" Maduro | |
| By: druid (11/24/2023 11:23 AM) | |
| A firm BP, a dark flawless wrapper & a good oil sheen. PLA earth with a touch of molasses; PLT earth; PLD moderately easy. An easy toast & light, a moderately easy draw, a sharply even burn, & a spicy smoke. Openers are earth, coffee bean & a good dose of black pepper in mouth & nose; the retro is potent. In the 1/3 a very dark unsweetened chocolate comes on & the mouth spice drops off quite a bit. The strength is medium plus. Nearing the 1/2 the pepper in the mouth picks up a bit again. The profile & finish are smooth & flavorful & remain so throughout the smoke. The body is in the upper medium range. Excellent! (94) | |
| Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Miami Piramide Fino | |
| By: tuck0411 (11/23/2023 05:11 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 219 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 66, foot - 60 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a moderately soft pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single clip with the guillotine and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of rich tobacco. The light gave a full-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of black pepper, dark wood, leather, spice, and a hint of coffee. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors quickly mellowing through the first third with the body receding towards medium territory. The black pepper faded almost completely. The body ramped back up towards medium/full in the 2nd third with the previous coffee hint ramping to a full predominant note and the other flavors staying in the background through the remainder. Lots of transitions in this one and it was all quite tasty and enjoyable. Strength was about medium. (32/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced a moderately easy draw, smoke volume on the low side of optimal, 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. Following the ashing, I gave it a 2nd clip off the head and this helped to bring smoke output to optimal. The burn continued a bit wavily but self-correcting through the remainder and down to the nub. Draw and smoke output remained optimal from the 2nd third on. (19/20) Overall impression: This one came from Small Batch as one of their COTM selections awhile back. A fine smoke it was with both flavors and construction checking all the right boxes, and yep, I'd smoke it again. (32/35) Burn time: 1:12 Rating: 91 | |
| La Aurora 1985 Maduro Robusto | |
| By: druid (11/23/2023 10:57 AM) | |
| Rock solid, smooth. Medium dark brown wrapper, no veins & a light oil sheen. PLA wheat & barnwood; PLT wine cask; PLD moderately firm. A slightly long toast & light, a firm draw, an even burn, & a wheat & wood smoke. Dry wood & hay, & a light herb & pepper spice start things. This cigar has a tight draw & the strength is medium. A citrus-like tang enters in the 1/3 & overrides the wood for a bit. Hints of coffee bean & unsweetened chocolate come in the 2nd 1/3. The draw eases finally past the 1/2. In the finale the wood & coffee pick up, there is toast, & a caramel note tails on the smooth finish. The body is only a bit above medium. A very nice cigar. (92) | |
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