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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

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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



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