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335 reviews

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Cigars

El Mago

7/10

Really good draw on this cigar. Some really interesting flavors right from the beginning too, it's kind of a medium-to-full body.

Reviewed May 14, 2026Read full review
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Yagua

8/10

Very unique flavors, it seems like there's about six or seven individual notes coming through. I'm getting fruit and leather and wood. Good. Overall, this cigar has some of the most interes…

Reviewed May 6, 2026Read full review
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Davidoff The Late Hour

7/10

A little bit of a tight draw but not too bad. Very dark bitter flavors to begin with. About 30 minutes in, not too much difference in the taste so far. It may have mellowed out a little bit…

Reviewed Apr 29, 2026Read full review
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Macanudo 1968 Robusto 5x50

4/10

The draw leaves something to be desired. Notably more airflow. Smoke production is terrible. I did a double punch that seems to have improved airflow considerably. Still not great or even v…

Reviewed Apr 27, 2026Read full review
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Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 8-5-8

8/10

Some pretty good flavors right at the beginning, I get a really good draw and I am getting some woody notes some cedar maybe but some other stuff too like a very mellow version of cedar. Af…

Reviewed Apr 24, 2026Read full review
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La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor Belicoso

6/10

At the beginning getting a lot of wood flavor. Not too much going on at this point. Draw is below average. 24 minutes in. The flavor is getting a lot more depth to it now a lot more enjoyab…

Reviewed Apr 21, 2026Read full review
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CAO Speedshop Habano V654

8/10

The draw is about as good as a draw can get. 10 out of 10 on construction. Starting off with some basic woody notes at the very beginning. Getting a little bit of floral notes. Half an hour…

Reviewed Apr 19, 2026Read full review
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LIGA PRIVADA TUXTLA

6/10

The draw is okay. Could be better. Smoke is very good though. The flavors are very good. I'm still not getting a great draw, which is one of the most important things to me on a cigar. No m…

Reviewed Apr 16, 2026Read full review
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Tatuaje T110 Corojo

7/10

Very good draw and great sweet flavor right away. Almost a half hour in very pleasant flavor. Very rich flavor with some lighter notes in them. I can't really put my finger on exactly what…

Reviewed Apr 7, 2026Read full review
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Casa Carillo Pledge Purple

6/10

8 minutes in. Good draw. Strong flavor. I need to take slow draws so I don't get overwhelmed. Not a lot of distinguishable flavor at this point. Will check back in later. 44 minutes in, at…

Reviewed Apr 3, 2026Read full review
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Padron 1926 Serie 80 Years

8/10

About 15 minutes in, didn't want to report at the very beginning because I started it at the very tip and it took a long time for the burn to get far enough down to have any meaningful repo…

Reviewed Mar 30, 2026Read full review
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Liga Privada H99

1/10

Sweet and earthy flavors right up front, pretty good draw and smoke output. Dried fruit is the main note I'm getting at the start. 20 minutes in, having real trouble with it staying active.…

Reviewed Mar 18, 2026Read full review

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4–6 Mixed to good

7–8 Recommended

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