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The Value Factor... (cont.)
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 |  | MAXX The Culture | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. | Size:
6 1/2 x 54 | Filler:
Columbia/Nic/Mex/Hon | Binder:
CR | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | Full-bodied cigar that went well with a nice glass of beer. Bold flavors that were not too overpowering.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | I truly enjoyed every aspect of this smoke, from pre-light to finish. It was very hard to put down.
9.5 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | My only qualm about suggesting this cigar would potentially be cost, but the rich, earthy flavors are worth it.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | Kind of like an old friend, this cigar just fits like a glove in the way it tastes, feels, and smokes.
9.3 EXCELLENT |
 |  | CAO CX2 Toro | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
C.A.O. Cigars | Size:
6 x 54 | Filler:
Columbia/Nic | Binder:
Cam | Wrapper:
Cam | | Panelist #1 | An excellent smoke for anyone who wants a mild cigar with lots of rich creamy flavors and supple smoke.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | Fantastic! I enjoyed everything this cigar had to offer, I smoked it to the nub and was left wanting more.
9.3 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | Very few complaints here. Strong but elegant, this one matches up nicely with a good Pinot Noir.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | The flavor and construction equal a great smoke. What more could an educated cigar palate want?
9.2 EXCELLENT |
 |  | EZ Toro Grande | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
E. Zarzuela Cigars | Size:
6 x 52 | Filler:
Nic/DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | A sturdy, well-made smoke, but rookies may like it more than a veteran cigar smoker would.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | It is well constructed, but my tastes just don’t match it. I prefer a more assertive bold smoke.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | A solid if not unassuming cigar with mild characteristics from looks to taste. Good mid-day smoke.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | A good smoke, solid and well-defined from start to finish. Takes time to work through it, but worth it.
9.1 EXCELLENT |
 | | HABANOS PUROS Robusto | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
Superior Cigars U.S.A. | Size:
4 7/8 x 50 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | I very much enjoyed this cigar. I smoked it outside and perhaps the wind, not the draw, led to flaking.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | A wonderfully blended cigar. I highly recommend this to those who appreciate a good, flavorful stick.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | Very nice cigar that I enjoyed while sanding down some wood work. A man’s cigar for man’s work.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | Good cigar to have with an icy, cold drink. I’m certain my friends would enjoy it and would suggest it.
9.1 EXCELLENT |
 | | AUGUSTO REYES CRIOLLO Corona | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Corporacion Cigar Export | Size:
5 1/2 x 42 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Ecu/CT | | Panelist #1 | A little harsh for me on the finish, but otherwise a very good smoke. A nice afternoon smoke with my lunch.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | More strength than I expected due to its size and shape. A little harsh to have in the morning or at night.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | A nice long smoke to come home to after work. Not an overly complex cigar which is fine with me.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | Not too subtle or complex. A little hot to close out the day, but would be good to have after work.
9.2 EXCELLENT |
 |  | BLACK PEARL ROJO Torpedo | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
La Perla Habana | Size:
7 1/4 x 48 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | A great morning cigar but perhaps a little too light for later in the day. Nice mixture of the flavor profiles.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | While not my style, I would suggest it to anyone who likes a mild smoke or is just getting into cigars.
8.8 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | I would suggest this cigar to a friend but only if the price reflected the loose construction.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | A nice cigar to have with a nice pale ale or pilsner, anything heavier could overpower the sweet flavors.
9.0 VERY GOOD |
 |  | COHIBA BLACK Supremo | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
General Cigar Co. | Size:
6 x 54 | Filler:
Mex/DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Conn | | Panelist #1 | A very powerful cigar in look and taste. A “man’s smoke” if ever there was one. Not for the weak.
9.5 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | A lot of punch in this stick, certainly it is not something to try as your first smoke of the day.
9.1 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | Don’t start this if you don’t have time to finish it. The complex flavors get stronger as you go.
9.8 SUPERIOR | | Panelist #4 | An excellent stick that I would suggest to anyone who likes a strong, hearty smoke.
9.5 EXCELLENT |
 | | SAN MARTIN Robusto | Country:
Peru | Manufacturer:
Tabacalera Del Oriente | Size:
4 3/4 x 50 | Filler:
Peru | Binder:
Peru | Wrapper:
Peru | | Panelist #1 | An enjoyable cigar with lots of great flavor. Goes well with a glass of white wine, nothing too heavy.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | Perfect for those who like a rich cigar that isn’t at all bitter. But it did create one heck of mess with the ash.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | I normally go for something heavier and larger, but good just the same, I would buy it if the price were right.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | Wish the ending had been more on par with the rest of the cigar, but a top-notch stick otherwise.
9.2 EXCELLENT |
 | | CARLOS TORAÑO SIGNATURE SERIES Torpedo | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
Torano Cigars | Size:
6 x 52 | Filler:
DR, Nic | Binder:
Conn | Wrapper:
Brazil | | Panelist #1 | I liked this cigar a great deal, in part because of its grand construction as much as the bold, assertive flavors.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | A bold smoke that matched up with a nice rich meal. Not too heavy or rich to overwhelm the food.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | Stronger and spicier than I prefer but certainly a quality smoke for someone who enjoys that.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | Not a bad cigar, not a spectacular cigar but certainly worth smoking again if the price were right.
9.1 EXCELLENT |
 |  | CSB Fat Man | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
CSB Cigar Distributors | Size:
6 x 52 | Filler:
Nic/Hon | Binder:
Indon | Wrapper:
Conn | | Panelist #1 | I could only describe this cigar as disappointing to a veteran but possibly fine for a novice smoker.
8.8 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | I would suggest it to a novice who is unsure about smoking a powerful cigar. A veteran would toss it.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | This one would be far better if the construction was improved. A good mellow smoke though.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | Overall a quality cigar, not great construction but did have complex flavors and a rich taste.
8.9 VERY GOOD |
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