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Cigars

Carlos Torano Exodus 1959

8/10

Decent Construction, good flavors a bit on the bigger side a decent amount of complexity to them. The shape of the cigar is very nice and the draw is good in the Smoke output is good as wel…

Reviewed Apr 17, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

E.p. Carrillo

9/10

This was a big fat cigar that lasted a very very long time. Very rich flavors and very good construction and dry. Even though it was very thick it wasn't uncomfortable in my mouth.

Reviewed Apr 15, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Macanudo Maduro

8/10

Has a bit of an unusual Aroma to it that I have not had before. The Taste is on the better side but with some complexity to it. I enjoy it. Good construction and a very good draw.

Reviewed Apr 14, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Fonseca Nicaragua

6/10

The draw is not too great, construction is decent but not above-average. The flavor was pretty decent. For the price around $6 it was not a bad deal but you don't get the quality from the t…

Reviewed Apr 14, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Cao Flathead 554

7/10

Not a bad cigar I am liking all the cao flatheads. This one is probably the least good however but still enjoyable.

Reviewed Apr 9, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Cao Colombia

8/10

The cigar has a good draw and a very good smoke output. There is a woodiness to the taste that I don't often taste in cigars.

Reviewed Apr 7, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Cao Flathead 642

9/10

This was a long thin cigar. Well constructed, good flavor very good draw and it lasted a lot longer than I thought it would considering it's diameter. For the price it was very very good.

Reviewed Apr 6, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

My Father

8/10

Great construction on this cigar. The smoke output is also very good. Good flavor, a bit of spice to it very pleasant though not the peppery kind. The taste stays on the tongue long after t…

Reviewed Apr 3, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

L'atelier

8/10

The construction on this cigar is fantastic. The draw is smooth and a flavors full body too. The rapper has a nice sheen on it. Very nice smoke output as well.

Reviewed Mar 31, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull

7/10

This was rated 2016 number one cigar in Cigar Aficionado. I definitely would not rated the best cigar I have had this year, not really even close. This is not to say that it was a bad cigar…

Reviewed Mar 30, 2017Read full review
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Beer

Boulevard Dark Truth Imperial Stout

7/10

High alcohol percentage, above 9%. You can taste it in the flavor but it goes well with this Stout. Has a fuller body been some recent Scouts that I've had and ends up with a slight bitter…

Reviewed Mar 25, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Perdomo 20th Anniversary

7/10

It seems like this cigar was not stored with proper humidity. I will try to keep this in mind when I give my rating. Nice smooth smoke. Kind of a creaminess to it. The Taste is light to med…

Reviewed Mar 14, 2017Read full review

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