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 |  | FONSECA SUN-GROWN CEDAR Tubed Churchill | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
SAG/Matasa | Size:
7 x 48 | Filler:
DR/Peru | Binder:
Mex | Wrapper:
Conn | | Panelist #1 | An excellent cigar that rewards you after a hard day's work or a fine meal. Load up the humidor! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #2 | Rough and tough on the outside, this cigar is full of flavors on the inside. Perfect with a bourbon or dark beer. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #3 | A great cigar to "get your feet wet" with, enjoyable with an ice-cold Guinness on a cool autumn day. MILDLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #4 | Get past the looks, and you'll fall in love. Paired with a Sam Adams Octoberfest, the flavors really sung. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
 |  | GRAYCLIFF Crystal PG | Country:
Bah | Manufacturer:
Graycliff Cigar Co. | Size:
5 1/4 x 50 | Filler:
Br/Hon/Gre | Binder:
Indo | Wrapper:
Ecu | | Panelist #1 | An eye-popping he-man's stogie. A lush and lively smoking experience; no novices need apply, please! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #2 | Too much bitterness and soft spots for my taste; I would suggest that these cigars could use more aging. MILDLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #3 | A jalapeno of a smoke, spicy and hot. Sit down, shut up and enjoy the ride. I'd buy these without question! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #4 | If you have a half-hour to smoke, you'd do well to try one of these. It suits just about any atmosphere. RECOMMENDED |
 |  | CIENFUEGOS Rookie | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
Puros Indios Cigar Co. | Size:
5 1/2 x 45 | Filler:
DR/Br/Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This one will be in my humidor a long time. A good everyday smoke for relaxing by the fire with a book. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #2 | Fine construction, great aroma; with a little more age to sharpen the flavors, this one is a real contender. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #3 | Some time in the humidor will impart maturity on this cigar. With the right price, I'd buy some. FAIR | | Panelist #4 | I love a good, well-balanced smoke! The flavors challenged and intrigued the palate, but never overpowered. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
 |  | ELOGIO Torpedo | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
Elogio | Size:
6 x 54 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | If beauty was only skin deep, this cigar would've been in trouble, but it's actually a great anytime maduro. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #2 | Perhaps with age it will develop into one of those maduros I enjoy with Sinatra and Scotch on the rocks. MILDLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #3 | The cigar was like a Corvette with a 4-cylinder under the hood. A good smoke, but not a powerhouse. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #4 | This medium-bodied cigar will make a worthy companion to any coffee beverage, or even a Black Russian. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
 | | FELIPE GREGORIO Excellence | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Felipe Gregorio Inc. | Size:
6 x 42 | Filler:
DR/Nic | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Cam | | Panelist #1 | Nice things, it seems, do indeed come in small packages. This is an excellent addition to the humidor. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #2 | I'd recommend these only in a recreational setting, like the golf course or a ballpark, with a light beer. MILDLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #3 | With such excellent construction and fine aroma, this cigar just needs some age for the flavors to shine. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #4 | This lancero was a pleasant surprise, with flavor nuances that one does not encounter much these days. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
 | | ROMEO Y JULIETA Exhibicion No. 3 | Country:
Cuba | Manufacturer:
Habanos SA | Size:
5 5/8 x 46 | Filler:
Cuba | Binder:
Cuba | Wrapper:
Cuba | | Panelist #1 | One of my favorites of the bunch. It's a superb cigar, ideal matched up with a single malt Scotch or rum. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #2 | A surprisingly full-bodied little cigar, it would benefit from a less-tight draw, but still quite flavorful. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #3 | I'd be proud to hand this cigar out to my friends. Perfect for savoring while sitting back in a leather chair. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #4 | A very enjoyable stick, not necessarily an after-dinner flavor bomb, but an enjoyable afternoon indulgence. RECOMMENDED |
 | | GRAN HABANO Blend No. 5 Robusto | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
STC Cigars | Size:
5 x 50 | Filler:
Nic/Costa R. | Binder:
Costa R. | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | I liked this cigar despite the burn problems. Smoke it after a filet mignon, with a glass of single malt. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #2 | Rich, decadent, and delicious, just as I like them. Definitely an after-dinner smoke; good with a hoppy ale. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #3 | I'll be trying more of these. The cigar did well with a lager, but even better with 20-year old tawny port. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #4 | Settle in with Sinatra, your favorite bourbon, and this cigar, and life will be full. This will win lots of fans. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
 | | EXCALIBUR ROYAL STERLING Fidelis | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
General Cigar Co. | Size:
6 1/8 x 48 | Filler:
DR/Nic/Hon | Binder:
Conn | Wrapper:
Hon | | Panelist #1 | This finished stronger than it started, but all in all this was a very rewarding cigar experience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #2 | Well-balanced but low on complexity, this is a fine midday smoke, ideal for enjoying with an espresso. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #3 | This cigar was a pleasant surprise, given its mild nondescript appearance. Would I buy more? Yes. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #4 | A cigar with awesome flavor that's well-put-together. Have it any Saturday with a Jack and Coke. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
 |  | CIGAR KING AGED RESERVE Churchill | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
Cigar King | Size:
7 x 50 | Filler:
DR/Hon | Binder:
Ecu | Wrapper:
Conn | | Panelist #1 | A good "first of the day" choice because it's not overbearing, but also fine after a good meal. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #2 | I'd offer this one to a new smoker, as it never turned bitter, and became more pleasant as it smoked. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #3 | I'd prefer a heavier start and finish, but this cigar is good any time of day; the flavors go well with port. RECOMMENDED | | Panelist #4 | A perfect change-of-pace cigar for this grizzled cigar veteran. When a mild cigar is desired, reach for this. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
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