The Expert Review Library
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Bella - Alec Bradley Black Market Churchill02/26/2021
The Alec Bradley Black Market cigar is so creamy and smooth, you won't want to put it down! Medium-bodied, long-fillers from Honduras, Panama, and Nicaragua are secured with a tasty Sumatra binder and expertly rolled with a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. Experience notes of pepper, spice, licorice, and a touch of cream and cedar!
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Kelly - Rocky Patel Twentieth Toro02/26/2021
Receiving a '90' rating like a badge of honor, this box-pressed cigar from Rocky Patel is rich from head to foot. The balanced flavors transition perfectly from this premium which carries long-fillers from Nicaragua and Honduras underneath its smooth Honduran wrapper. Slight hints of cedar accompany notes of espresso, leather, and chocolate—a cigar worth toasting!
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Lindsay - H. Upmann Connecticut Toro02/26/2021
An indulgent, mellow to medium-bodied premium with notes of cedar, earth, nuts, and black pepper. How else would you expect the Grupo de Maestros to mark Upmann's 175th anniversary? Note the Maduro cap as it isn't for show: it creates a bolder, richer experience than any other Connecticut out there.
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Michael - San Lotano Oval Connecticut Toro02/26/2021
San Lotano Oval CT is a must-have in any enthusiasts' humidor. It is a mellow and smooth blend from AJ Fernandez featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, with a blend of Nicaragua and Honduras binder and filler. This Connecticut is complex, with toasty notes and a creamy, nutty finish—pairs very will with a Northern Italian Pinot Noir.
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Quinn - Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial CT Toro02/26/2021
The Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut is an outstanding mellow to medium-bodied cigar. Displaying some unrivaled consistency, the Toro size burns well every time and provides an effortless draw. The blend balances cream and spice brilliantly, making it the perfect stogie for a day on the golf course. This is vintage Victor Sinclair.
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Lindsay - 5 Vegas Nicaragua Robusto01/08/2021
It makes sense that a legendary brand creates something new for enthusiasts who prefer fuller-bodied blends like you and me. Enter 5 Vegas Nicaragua: made by AJ Fernandez in EstelÃ, this premium packs a balanced punch of spice, coffee bean, cedar, and a hint of sweetness. A cigar that smokes as good as it looks.
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Bella - Camacho Nicaragua Toro01/08/2021
This medium to full-bodied cigar uses tobaccos from four different regions. The Nicaraguan, Dominican, and Honduran fillers , along with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper leads to notes of spicy sweetness, along with hints of oak, raisin, and cinnamon. This cigar delivers the punch you'd expect while being beautifully balanced. One for the books!
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Kelly - Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Maduro Robusto01/08/2021
This Pennsylvania Broadleaf maduro-wrapped follow-up to the original release is the perfect addition to my humidor. Its Sumatran binder combined with Dominican long-fillers ensures a consistent complexity that is thoroughly satisfying from head to foot, presenting a savory flavor profile complemented with a subtle, natural sweetness.
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Michael - Plasencia Alma Del Campo Toro01/08/2021
This '90' rated beauty might be a Nicaraguan puro but its soul is Cuban. With notes of cedar, coffee, and a bit of spice, Plasencia Alma Del Campo will definitely find a home in your humidor. With a medium-bodied profile, pair this premium with a peaty Scotch like Laphroaig on a chilly evening.
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Quinn - Mayans M.C. by CAO Gordo01/08/2021
This smooth smoke may obtain inspiration from the hardest of southern California bikers, but it still manages to provide a relaxing, enjoyable experience. Mayans M.C. punches you with a fistful of black pepper notes featuring subtle cameos from earthy spices and wood. CAO truly delivers a proper obeisance to the hit FX television show.
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