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A Cornucopia of Cigars... (cont.)
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 |  | VIEGO ROLANDO REYES SENIOR LIMITED EDITION Rothschild | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
Puros Indios Cigars | Size:
5 x 50 | Filler:
Nic, Brazil, DR | Binder:
Ecu | Wrapper:
Ecu | | Panelist #1 | Smooth, tasty, and nutty from start to finish. Too good a cigar to waste on a novice smoker.
9.6 SUPERIOR | | Panelist #2 | This cigar did not seem to know which way it wanted to take me, perhaps some more aging is needed.
8.5 GOOD | | Panelist #3 | I do not think I would buy this. The cigar started with lots of promise, but petered out at the finish.
8.4 GOOD | | Panelist #4 | A perfect golf cigar with loads of flavor and luxurious smoke. The heady combinations of flavor are intense.
9.3 EXCELLENT |
 |  | E. ZARZUELA Toro Fuerte | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
E. Zarzuela Cigar Corp. | Size:
6 x 50 | Filler:
Nic, DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | Good cigar that I would enjoy while hanging around with my friends. I’m certain they would enjoy it as well.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | Like my favorite pair of shoes this cigar was comfortable, easy, and something I didn’t want to give up.
9.3 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | The flavors of this cigar make it perfect to relax and read a book with. I would gladly smoke it again.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | A solid, bold cigar that did not disappoint in terms of flavor or feel. I would suggest it to my friends.
9.2 EXCELLENT |
 |  | COSMO Perfecto | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
Topper Cigar Co. | Size:
4 x 50 | Filler:
Hon | Binder:
Hon | Wrapper:
Conn | | Panelist #1 | The cigar is too short and burns too quickly to discern any distinct flavor profiles, I’m not likely to buy it.
8.3 GOOD | | Panelist #2 | A strong cigar that burns very quickly and very hot. It would be perfect if you wanted to grab a quick smoke.
8.7 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | A good cigar for a smoke break at work, but not a cigar you would sit back and savor over drinks.
8.7 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | A lot of power packed into a small package. The only drawback is that the sharp flavors are hard to savor.
8.5 GOOD |
 |  | GRAYCLIFF CHATEAU GRAND CRU President | Country:
Bahamas | Manufacturer:
Graycliff Cigar Co. | Size:
7 x 48 | Filler:
Ecu, Hon, Nic | Binder:
Ecu | Wrapper:
CR | | Panelist #1 | A long smoke. Do not start it unless you have a couple of hours to dedicate to smoking it.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | For a light cigar this has a ton of strong flavors. I had to put it down and pick it up an hour later.
9.5 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | I would not suggest this cigar to a novice, but a well-educated smoker will relish its complex flavors.
9.5 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | A well-built cigar with strong flavors and great rich smoke that filled my study. Go buy one.
9.2 EXCELLENT |
 |  | BOLIVAR Inmensas | Country:
Cuba | Manufacturer:
Habanos S.A. | Size:
6 3/4 x 43 | Filler:
Cuba | Binder:
Cuba | Wrapper:
Cuba | | Panelist #1 | A wealth of spice and sharp flavors make this an excellent choice for the end of the day to wake you up.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | Spicy flavors that paired well with a nice beer. The burn is a little hot and quick for a new smoker though.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | Too sharp for my tastes. I prefer a milder stick. The smoke itself was attractive, but I would not buy this.
8.5 GOOD | | Panelist #4 | Had the finish not been so hot and the flavors at the end not been so muddied this be a no-doubter.
8.8 VERY GOOD |
 |  | C.A.O. BRAZILIA Samba | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
C.A.O. Cigars | Size:
6 1/4 x 54 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Brazil | | Panelist #1 | Buy one; scratch that, buy a box. By far this was the best cigar I reviewed this time around, a real winner.
9.6 SUPERIOR | | Panelist #2 | There is not much you can ask from a cigar that this does not deliver, flavor, construction, and looks.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | I would strongly suggest this cigar to anyone who is looking for a fantastic smoking experience.
9.5 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | You could pair this cigar with almost anything and not go wrong. Just sit back and savor it with your friends.
9.3 EXCELLENT |
 |  | SANTANA EXM CUBAN TIP Toro | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Havana Cigar Vault | Size:
5 1/2 x 52 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Indo | | Panelist #1 | A bit on the mild side for my palate. I offered it to a friend of mine who is a new smoker and he enjoyed it.
8.7 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | A good cigar for someone who has not smoked many and does not want to be overwhelmed by their cigar.
8.6 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | I found this cigar to be a nice break from the more overbearing cigars that are on the market today.
8.8 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | Tasted “OK.” I don’t think I would break the bank to buy these in the future. Better for a novice.
8.6 VERY GOOD |
 | | TORAÑO EXODUS 1959 SILVER EDITION Grand Churchill | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
Toraño Cigars | Size:
7 x 50 | Filler:
Hon, Mex, CR | Binder:
CR | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | Beautiful looking cigar that did not disappoint with flavor. I easily could have smoked this all day long.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | I hated to finish this. Took about an hour to savor it. A great cigar to smoke with the Sunday crosswords.
9.5 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | Savor this cigar for as long as you can. I get the feeling from the quality of it that it costs a fortune.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | This is the Jessica Alba of cigars, the total package from start to finish that seems way too good for you.
9.5 EXCELLENT |
 | | QUORUM Torpedo | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Size:
6 x 50 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Ecu | | Panelist #1 | I would smoke this again. Perhaps not as my regular cigar, but certainly a nice change of pace smoke.
9.5 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | A breakfast cigar in my estimation. One that I would start the day with and pair with my coffee and bagel.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | I would give this cigar to a friend as my tastes lie towards something peppery. But a very good cigar.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | I enjoyed the blending of one flavor into another. The flavors tended to get more mild the longer you smoke.
9.1 EXCELLENT |
 |  | ROMEO Y JULIETA VINTAGE Vintage V | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Altadis U.S.A | Size:
7 1/2 x 50 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
Mex | Wrapper:
Ecu | | Panelist #1 | If you love a rich, earthy cigar you will enjoy this. My palate runs the other way so it is not my favorite.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | A golf cigar that carried me from the first tee to the fourth green and my game suffered as I thought about it.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | I would buy, and suggest others buy this cigar as well. That way I could raid their humidors for them.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | I savored this cigar while fishing, the combination of salt water and rich smoke was an orgasm for my senses.
9.3 EXCELLENT |
SMOKE - Spring, 2007
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