The Expert Review Library
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Michael - La Palina Red Label Robusto07/02/2021
La Palina Red Label is a ‘92’ rated gem from the Dominican Republic. This mellow-medium-bodied beauty features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Ecuadoran binder, and aged long-fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. There is subtle spice with notes of pepper, wood, cocoa that make this cigar a summertime treat, especially with a nice Rye cocktail.
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Quinn - Room101 FARCE. CT Churchill07/02/2021
As the summer looms closer, I get excited at the idea of kicking back on a hot afternoon with a cold drink and a great cigar. Enter the mellow to medium-bodied Room101 FARCE. Connecticut, with its seamless Ecuador Connecticut wrapper and smooth, earthy sweetness. Paired with your favorite whiskey or bourbon, this cigar optimizes relaxation.
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Kelly - ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Toro05/21/2021
'94' rated, and for good reason, ROMEO by RyJ contains a robust Ecuadorian Habano wrapper along with a blend of Dominican Olor and Piloto long-fillers that create a uniquely complex and balanced experience to the palate. Introduce your taste buds to notes of chewy leather and dried fruit, all accompanied by slight red pepper spice.
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Lindsay - AVO Classic Robusto05/21/2021
The harmony of two cigar legends (Avo Uvezian and Hendrik Kelner) plus long-aged tobacco is music to my ears. '90' rated by Cigar Aficionado, this blend is satisfying yet mellow, with notes of cream, coffee, soft spice, and graham cracker. The AVO Classic is made in the same factory as Davidoff, so high standards prevail.
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Michael - Oliva Master Blends III Robusto05/21/2021
This third installment of the Oliva Master Blend series should be a staple in your humidor. Oliva Master Blends III has notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and black pepper. Receiving its complexity from the Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and robust Nicaraguan binder, this cigar pairs perfectly with 10-year-aged Bacardi Diez Gran Reserve rum.
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Quinn - Man O' War Valkyrie Churchill05/21/2021
Valkyrie presents itself brilliantly upon ignition, offering smooth, divine notes of coffee and cedar. however, beyond the creamy flavors and effortless draw of this mellow cigar exists a peppery spice so vehement it may surprise you upon arrival. Although, considering the mastermind behind this cigar's creation, all of this comes naturally with his creative talent.
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Bella - San Lotano Oval Maduro Gordo05/21/2021
San Lotano Oval Maduro is the perfect AJ Fernandez cigar, and one of my favorites! The dark, rich Connecticut Maduro wrapper adds the perfect amount of depth and goes beautifully with the Honduran and Nicaraguan long-fillers. Espresso and hints of cocoa are a hit, and finish on a sweet and lightly spiced note. A must try!
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Bella - Montecristo Classic Churchill04/09/2021
Montecristo Classic is perfect for anytime of day. A mixture of premium Dominican long-fillers and binder are nestled beneath an exquisite Connecticut Shade wrapper. I really enjoyed the hints of coffee, warm, subtle spice, and some nuttiness in this—super smooth from first draw, winding down with a woodsy, somewhat spicy finish.
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Kelly - Diesel Heart of Darkness04/09/2021
Fashioned by AJ Fernandez, this decadent premium from Diesel features an Ecuador Habano Oscuro wrapper which perfectly covers lush Ligero leaves. An earthy richness is introduced to the palate and lends itself toward flavors of espresso, leather, and hints of black pepper. Bringing intensity to the experience, this cigar will surely captivate your heart and humidor.
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Lindsay - Latitude Zero Toro04/09/2021
Created by Master Blender Raul Disla, Latitude Zero is the very definition of premium. A small-batch wrapper with 11 year-old Cuban-seed long-fillers brings layered nuances of roasted nuts, pepper, oak, sweet cream, cacao, and caramel. Medium to full-bodied, it's a phenomenal everyday option for seasoned enthusiasts, harkening back to the early days of Liga Privada.
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