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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra de Saka Krakatoa – Blind Cigar Review

From Blind Man's Puff on January 17, 2024 Posted in Reviews

"The overall notes were smooth and sweet. With hints of a peppery bite on the tongue. The cigar transitioned beautifully from a sweet cedar to a warm bready, cabinet slice…

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2023 Vitola Performance Rankings | 2023 Year in Review

From Cigar-Coop on January 17, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Today we look at the performance of cigars by vitolas. This provides the average numerical score for various sizes and shapes of cigar assessed throughout 2023.
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My Weekend Cigar Review: TRINIDAD ESPIRITU SERIES NO. 3

From Cigar Advisor on January 17, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Reading Time: 3 minutes In this third release from Trinidad’s Espiritu Series, the No. 3 selection is built upon a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper and an all Nicaraguan…

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CigarAndPipes CO VERSUS 14

From CigarObsession on January 17, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Each week you guys will vote on a battle – it could be a battle of brands, of blend lines or even specific releases! Whichever you guys pick as the…

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Aging Room Rare Collection Scherzo Cigar Review

From CigarObsession on January 16, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Aging Room Rare Collection Scherzo Cigar Review – This 5.5×55 stick features a slight ly soft, dark brown buttery smooth wrapper with a large pigtail coil cap and pungent cocoa…

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Agile Cigar Review: Sobremesa Brûlée Blue Unicorn by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

From Cigar-Coop on January 13, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Dunbarton tobacco & trust's Sobremesa Brûlée Blue Unicorn a incorporated the Unicon concept with the Sobremesa Brûlée Blue blend.
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Luxury Cigar of the Year 2023 – Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 LE 2023

From Cigar Dojo on January 13, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Outside of Cuba, few brands command such rich history as that of Davidoff. This was the focus throughout 2023, kicking off “The Difference” campaign, which brought back notable releases in…

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Under-the-Radar Cigar of the Year 2023 – Rosewood 1923

From Cigar Dojo on January 13, 2024 Posted in Reviews

From El Titan de Bronze to Aganorsa Leaf; from Tabacalera la iSLA to Fábrica Oveja Negra; Black Star Line Cigars has demonstrated a solid track record of manufacturing partners in…

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Value-Priced Cigar of the Year 2023 – Intemperance Volstead VO 1920

From Cigar Dojo on January 13, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Twenty twenty-three proved to be the year of the Sumatra, at least as far as RoMa Craft Tobac was concerned. Where the leaf hadn’t previously been used as the wrapper…

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The Statesman Cigar Co The Statesman Cigar Review

From CigarObsession on January 13, 2024 Posted in Reviews

The Statesman Cigar Co The Statesman Cigar Review – This 5 3/8×52 figurado features a dark tan, buttery soft, light but firmly packed wrapper with a faint sweet nutty aroma.…

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Camacho Broadleaf Toro – Blind Cigar Review

From Blind Man's Puff on January 12, 2024 Posted in Reviews

"Great cigar from beginning to end. This cigar was full of flavor. Notes include tea, black pepper, popcorn, hickory, lavender, pork, and clove. I wanted the enjoyment to continue. Perfect…

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No. 1 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Mi Querida Black PapaSaka

From Cigar Dojo on January 12, 2024 Posted in Reviews

The third blend in Dunbarton’s tobacco love affair that is Mi Querida, the ‘Black Label’ has seen one of the more unique launch trajectories from the company to date. The…

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No. 2 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Goldie Laguito No. 5 Series 2

From Cigar Dojo on January 12, 2024 Posted in Reviews

The legend of the Goldie began with the famed Laguito No. 2 debut in 2012, helping to put the historic La Palina brand back onto the map for the modern…

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2023 Performance Rankings for Sponsors & Samples | 2023 Year in Review

From Cigar-Coop on January 12, 2024 Posted in Reviews

As we have since 2020, we are publishing our performance ratings to look at the impacts of sponsors and samples on Cigar Coop. Performance Ratings are a collection of analytical…

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No. 3 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Metapa Claro

From Cigar Dojo on January 11, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Made in the same vein as Foundation’s 2022 headliner—Olmec—the company debuted Metapa in the summer of 2023. Where the former cigar focused on Mexican heritage, the Metapa returned to Foundation’s…

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No. 4 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Crux Epicure Habano

From Cigar Dojo on January 11, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Sweet, refreshing, and loaded with flavor; these are the CliffsNotes for the third release in Crux Cigars’ popular Epicure line: Crux Epicure Habano. The Epicure Habano was first teased in…

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Long Live the King 11/07 Oscuro

From halfwheel on January 10, 2024 Posted in Reviews

After debuting in 2022, the newest release of Caldwell's Long Live the King 11/07 includes two different blends.
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2023 Company Performance by Audience Readership | 2023 Year in Review

From Cigar-Coop on January 10, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Today we answer the question: what companies were the most read about on Cigar Coop?
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No. 5 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Original Documents Habano

From Cigar Dojo on January 10, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Perhaps the biggest changes to date in Illusione’s fan-favorite portfolio arrived in early 2023, consolidating five blends into a more cohesive collection known as Original Documents. Along with four pre-existing…

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No. 6 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown

From Cigar Dojo on January 10, 2024 Posted in Reviews

In a crowded market of anniversary-style cigars, few have established themselves as mainstays in humidors like that of Perdomo Cigars. This began with the now-legendary Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne,…

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My Weekend Cigar Review: Chateau Real by Drew Estate

From Cigar Advisor on January 10, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Reading Time: 3 minutes 17 years after their initial debut, Chateau Real by Drew Estate cigars are being reintroduced to a new generation. If you want to know why…

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CigarAndPipes CO VERSUS 13

From CigarObsession on January 09, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Each week you guys will vote on a battle – it could be a battle of brands, of blend lines or even specific releases! Whichever you guys pick as the…

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2023 Best Cigar Value | 2023 Year in Review

From Cigar-Coop on January 09, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Today we look at the Best Cigar Value for a cigar that landed on the Countdown. We simply ask what cigar on our Top 30 delivered the most bang for…

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No. 7 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Angel Cuesta

From Cigar Dojo on January 09, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Cigar enthusiasts had been familiar with the Cuesta-Rey brand from J.C. Newman for some time, but it wasn’t until 2023 that the company provided added context to the century-old marca.…

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No. 8 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Tatuaje 20th Anniversary

From Cigar Dojo on January 09, 2024 Posted in Reviews

With Tatuaje’s 10th anniversary coming only a year after The Dojo got its start, it’s hard to believe another decade has now come and gone. As with previous milestones for…

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