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335 reviews

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Cigars

Boneros

8/10

This was a very good cigar with a great draw especially. The taste was mild but good. Had a long-lasting burn.

Reviewed Jul 5, 2016Read full review
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Cigars

Illusions Ml

7/10

This was not bad, even though it is small it lasts longer than I thought it would. Good flavor in general except the strong pepper flavor that came in sometimes.

Reviewed Jun 24, 2016Read full review
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Cojonu 2012

7/10

This cigar had a smooth creamy flavor that was pleasant but the flavors were too mild for my taste.

Reviewed Jun 1, 2016Read full review
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Oliva Series G

8/10

This cigar had a great flavor, smooth. The draw was a bit too tight but still enjoyable. I like the size, didn't feel too short or too long. Lots of complexity in the flavor.

Reviewed May 28, 2016Read full review
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Psyko

8/10

Starts off sweet, gets bitter in the middle then smooth at the end. Very good cigar and a good price.

Reviewed May 28, 2016Read full review
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Cigars

Tabacos TB Baez Don Pepin

8/10

This cigar was very interesting. It had a good draw it smokes slowly and had very sweet flavors at the beginning. As I got further down the cigar some real strong bitter flavors started to…

Reviewed May 15, 2016Read full review
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Gurkha Cellah Reserv

7/10

Very good flavor, lots of different complex tastes. Changes as the cigar goes by. The major complaint is the draw is too fast . Even though it's a short cigar it last a long time.

Reviewed May 12, 2016Read full review

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1–3 Skip it

4–6 Mixed to good

7–8 Recommended

9–10 Exceptional