"If you like them in the mild to medium body range, but are looking for a
bit more flavor and kick, I urge you to give this Nomad Connecticut
Fuerte a try."
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Ultimate Cigar reviewed the Nomad Cigars S307: "Every time I inhaled her innocence she let out a scream of smoke that
echoed throughout my cigar cave like you would not believe. She emitted
plumes of thick, white amorous clouds that lustfully lingered about the
room waiting to be admired. Her maintenance-free burn left a straight
char line that produced a large, firm ash that was light gray with
adorable dark black smoke rings layered throughout."
Full review here
Halfwheel reviewed the 1502 Cigars Nicaragua: "A sweet cedar is the first flavor to emerge on the palate. It’s followed
by spice, a muted cocoa and freshly chopped walnuts with a peculiar
rubber note tone that dissipates after a few minutes. Sweet cedar and
salty nuts continue to dominate the first third of the 1502 Nicaragua. A
harsh pepper is found, although it’s mild and actually enjoyable as it
cuts through the sweet notes. On the finish I get brandy and nuts."
Full review here
Rictus Cigar reviewed the Emilio Cigars Draig Cayuquero: "The closer I got to the end the more subtle the spice got. At one point
the combination of an almost cinnamon like spice along with the molasses
and fruity, raisin like flavors reminded me of a Hermit Cookie. Not
sure if anyone has had them but I would suggest you go pick one up. As
my fingers started to heat up at the end the flavors subsided a bit into
an earthy, leathery treat. A nice smooth way to end a fantastic cigar."
"This cigar was amazing, straight up amazing."
Full review here
Tiny Tim reviewed the Bodega Reunion Aperitivo: "The cigar ended with sweet cedar and citrus as your primary flavors. The
cocoa notes were faint and an underlying flavor. The coffee was a base.
The wood notes disappeared. The finish was still a toasted cream but
there was much more lingering black pepper. The cigar ended a touch
above medium bodied. This has been a great cigar"
Full review here
Fine Tobacco NYC reviewed the Ezra Zion Cigars Eminence: "I’m greeted with a hefty blast of
spice, along with notes of cocoa, roasted coffee beans, and a kind of
dry, earthy leather note. By about half an inch in, the pepper has
backed off considerably, leaving rich notes of earth, cocoa, and coffee.
The flavors stay pretty constant until the second half, when the
chocolate notes draw back leaving a lot of dry earth, leather, and some
subtle sweetness."
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Keeping Your Man Card reviewed the Bodega Reunion Aperitivo: "Flavor wise this cigar hit on all cylinders! As I cut and took my first
draw of the Bodega Reunion Aperitivo I was instantly greeted with some
strong earthy flavors. These flavors developed well throughout the
cigar as well as some strong wood notes that developed a few puffs in.
About a quarter of the way through this cigar a sweet citrus like flavor
as well as a nuttiness began to appear."
Full review here
Cigar Craig reviewed the Rodrigo Cigars Clasico lancero: "Thursday evening I selected a Rodrigo Habano Clasico
Lancero for my evening smoke. I didn’t get to take my walk as I had to
sit in on a conference call, but the cigar was stellar. Rodrigo comes
from a Pittsburgh guy, George Rodriguez, and is distributed by The House of Emilio.
This is a 7″ x 38 lancero with a Ecuadorian Habano/Sumatra Hybrid
wrapper and Dominican fillers and binder, made in the Dominican
Republic. It’s a very nice medium bodied cigar with good balance. It’s
got a sweet, nutty flavor and is good to the last puff. I probably ave
had these in the humidor for a couple years, I think George sent these
to me before he was involved with House of Emilio, so these had some
time to settle. I have enjoyed what I’ve smoked from Rodrigo, great
boutique cigars."
Full review here
Ben's Cigars reviewed the Emilio Cigars Serie H Maduro: "I opened a bottle of white wine, for the hot spring day and made my way
to the back 40 for a stroll. The cocoa flavor and pepper spice were a
perfect match.
I have never been a big fan of some Ligero Maduros just because they can
kill the palate and ruin my flavor of a follow on cigar, but this is
not the case with the Series H.
Gary Griffith, you have a piece of Maduro art here!"
Full review here
Fine Tobacco NYC reviewed the La Musa Mousa by Emilio Cigars: "As the cigar progresses into the second third, it picks up on strength
and also offers a few more notes, including white pepper and some black
pepper on the retrohale. And on and on into the final third, where the
strength has picked up considerably and now the primary note is a heavy,
fresh ground black pepper. Even up to the nub the cigar picks up more
and more, which really proves a point about this cigar: it is not a
boring cigar."
Full review here
Catfish Bluezz reviewed the Bodega Reunion Aperitivo: "The Aperitivo starts with a black licorice note that is unlike any cigar
I can remember. The note is distinct through the nose, and the creeps
on the finish back of tongue. Cedar notes hit the retro at times as
well. Cream soda notes began to pop up as well, and a distinct spice I
relate to coriander came up. At times, I swear I tasted coconut through
the nose and draw. Talk about a out of the box, distinct beginning. "
"These guys have created something unique, with a flavor profile unlike anything on the market right now."
Full review here
Dan Gumm reviewed the Emilio Cigars AF Suave: "The burning cigar produced ample amounts of silky smooth, creamy, mild
bodied, smoke flavored with brown sugar and rich tobacco. As the cigar
burns toward the band, there are notes of cream, sweet tea, fruit,
toast, mild black pepper, nuts, and sugar. The final third flavors
finished with lots of toast, nuts and sugared coffee with extra cream."
"It’s mild enough for any beginner, but the complexity should make it interesting for a seasoned veteran."
Full review here
Cigar Mayven reviewed the Guayacan by Noel Rojas: "The flavor of this cigar was delightful. When I first lit it there was a
sweetness that reminded me of sweet berries and a vanilla oaky taste.
What I didn’t taste at first light was a heat rush. The stick started
out with a very mellow flavor that changed as we continued the smoke.
The spiciness of pepper along with a toasty vanilla oak was predominant
in the middle half of the cigar. Towards the end of the smoke the oak
turned leathery and the spice continued.
Some times when I smoke while driving the cigar misbehaves and needs to
be retouched, but this was fine on its own. The draw was open and the
stick produced lots of nice smoke. It’s ash grew to a respectable 2
inches before gently falling."
Full review here
Cigar Craig reviewed the Bodega Aperitivo and Digestivo: "after dinner I lit up the Aperitivo and we took a walk. This one has a
Jalapa Habano wrapper and fillers from Jalapa and Condega. The binder is
listed as “proprietary”, so I don’t know if it’s a Nicaraguan puro or
not. Anyway, the cigar burned perfectly, the draw was perfect, and it
held an ash very well. It had a nice, medium flavor that was kind of dry
on the palate, with some nuttiness.
The Digestivo lit well and started with a very similar astringent
quality to that which the Aperitivo had, a dryness, if you will. It had
the underlying cocoa flavor associated with the San Andrés wrapper,
which I liked. It burned dead even and had a very nice draw."
Full review
A Cigar Smoker reviewed the 1502 Cigars Emerald Lancero: "A lancero can be a difficult cigar, a lot of them have issues staying
lit due to the size of the cigar being difficult to roll. This might be
the best lancero I have ever smoked in terms of construction and how it
played into the smoking experience. The ash was firm and held on very
well and the draw was fluid with no issues from start to finish
Once you figure in all aspects of the cigar it is easily in the top 3 of
lancero smokes that I have had. The cigar is a tad mild for what I like
to smoke, but it a great cigar for the first smoke of the day and for
the foreseeable future I think this will become that cigar."
Full review here
Blind Man's Puff reviewed the Bodega Reunion Digestivo: "
From the first puff I can tell this is
going to be something special, I pick up tons of flavors including nuts,
espresso, and lots of spices. After a few puffs I start to pick up a
very dark wood flavor, almost like charred oak, very nice. The draw is
perfect and putting out a ton of smoke, even while it’s sitting. During
the rest of this third my palate is tickeled with a multitude of spices,
some I could pick out were cloves, cinnamon, and allspice." Full review here
Ultimate Cigar Party reviewed the 1502 Ruby Lancero: "She held nothing back during the second third of our rendezvous,
offering me every ounce of flavor she had inside of her. She revealed
those same notes of earth, pepper, cedar, and chocolate, but the
earthiness increased to the forefront with the pepper fading a bit. She
still provided that delightful creaminess from earlier as well to
combine for a very enjoyable affair. Her strength was a solid medium
and I was blown away with her impeccable balance of flavors which I
would also classify as medium."
Full review here
Nice Tight Ash reviewed the Ezra Zion Cigars Tantrum: " I really start to notice how strong this cigar is as the ligero is
showing itself nicely. Its not a super strong ligero kick, but you can
tell its there and not showing any signs of slacking off. Now, the
licorice is fading off and a nice rich earthy note comes into play with
the espresso still hanging in in the background"
Full review here
Cigar Coop reviewed the Nomad Cigars Connecticut Fuerte: "
In
terms of how this stacks up as being "Not Your Father's Connecticut
Cigar", I think it depends on how you look at it. In terms of strength
and body, I found the Connecticut Fuerte to be mild to medium in the first half
before progressing to medium for both attributes in the second half.
For the most part, this is in-line of what I expect from a Connecticut
Shade cigar. I think the difference compared to other Connecticut
Shade cigars is in that "pepper bite". Full review
Stogie Bink reviewed the 1502 Cigars Emerald: "Two inches in, the ash drops off. The creamy earth is still the only
draw flavor and black pepper remain on the finish. So far, there are
not to many different flavors coming in. The flavors that are there are
rich and creamy. The body is still at a medium. The draw is still
producing large amounts of smoke and the burn is wavy but still not an
issue. Some strength is starting to come into play. Its medium, but is
giving me a good head rush."
Full review here
Ultimate Cigar reviewed the Ezra Zion Cigars FHK: "Her construction was typical of an Ezra Zion gal – flawless. The draw
was perfect, not too loose like she was giving herself away, but not too
tight either where I had to work overtime to taste her flavors. Her
burn was cool and consistent creating a razor sharp char line from her
foot to the nub. She let out billowing screams of dense white smoke that
was rich and delicious. Now let me tell you about this Latina’s ash. It
was ‘rumptious’ – thick, tight and white, so tight that it didn’t even
flake or crumble when it hit the floor of the ashtray."
Full review here
Dan Gumm reviewed the Emilio Cigars Los Regalos Quetzal: "Once the foot was toasted and burning, the real fun began. Initially
there medium bodied flavors of fruit and brown sugar. As the cigar
burned on there were other flavors, some subtle, some bold, of nuts,
molasses, oak, camp fire, dried fruit, nuts, anise, coffee, cocoa, cream
and sugar. Now that’s my idea of a super tasty flavor mix!
As I smoked on, the razor sharp burn line left behind a soft, light
gray ash that held on for about two inches and the smoke had a slightly
nutty aroma."
Full review here
Rictus Cigars reviewed the 1502 Cigars Ruby: "As I moved through the first third the spice turned a little more heated
than before. In addition there were other spices popping up. Tasted
almost like a tour of my spice rack at home, in the best way possible.
Moving closer to the finger end of things the flavors concentrated to
more of a solid leather, earth, and wood flavor with a still fairly
prominent spicy pepper flavor. As good as the first two thirds were, I
really love the condensed flavors that came through at the end. The
closer I go to cursing the burns on my fingers the more the flavor
settled in."
Full review here
Ultimate Cigar reviewed the 1502 Cigars Black Gold Lancero: "It is always a pleasant treat to smoke a cigar with its creator and this
meeting was truly an honor. The Black Gold offers an extremely
satisfying array of complex flavors that are enhanced that much more in
the Lancero vitola. All of the 1502 cigars are of phenomenal
construction and draw and this stick was no exception. It was
well-balanced, distinctive and truly enjoyable. She is clearly stronger
than her sister, Ruby, so
if you like strong, flavorful cigars this is the one for you."
Full review here
Dan Gumm reviewed the pre release Carpe Noctem by Emilio Cigars: "Right out of the gate I could taste flavors of cocoa, fruit and rich
tobacco, plus the wrapper left a pronounced semi-sweet chocolate
aftertaste on my lips. In my notes I wrote, “absolutely delicious”. As I
smoked on, the flavors changed at a fast and furious pace, there one
puff, gone the next, then back again. I found other flavor nuances of
oak, leather, charcoal, cream, coffee, anise, berries, dried fruit, oat
straw, a bit of green hay and some flora. When I hit the two puffs of
hay, it tasted green and for some reason I thought to myself that the
hay will go away in the aged cigars. Only time will tell about that. I
always look forward to the final third in a maduro cigar hoping to find
my favorite flavor of burnt mocha and this cigar didn’t disappoint me at
all."
Full review here
2 Cigar Guys and a Humidor reviewed the 1502 Cigars Ruby: "I’m usually not a fan strong red pepper flavors in cigars but the
balance of the leather, earth, and nuts balanced it out fairly nicely.
This is definitely a cigar that I can see appealing to those who love a
blast of pepper. The cigar had a nice strength to it and probably
climbed on the fuller side of medium. I do see this cigar aging nicely.
With some time in the humidor I think the pepper would mellow and really
make this cigar much better. The construction was wonderful, I really
can’t say anything bad about that aspect."
Full review here
Cigar Craig reviewed the Nomad Cigars Connecticut Fuerte: " The tag line “Not you father’s Connecticut cigar” is a little over
used, but in this case, the cigar has some horsepower. I really
enjoyed the contrast of the spice and relative strength of the filler
with the creamy and slightly bitterness of the wrapper. I appreciate
the Connecticut wrapper on a cigar, but it’s not one I reach for first,
probably because I worry that the cigar will be too mild for my tastes.
This one has enough flavor and strength to be satisfying at any time of
the day. In the Nomad portfolio, while the original Dominican line is
good, and the Nicaraguan blends are really good, this one is my new
favorite of the line. It’s different from anything else out there."
Full review here
Blind Man's Puff reviewed the Nomad Cigars Fugitive 2: "This is one of those cigars that rates higher overall than in any one
portion. It was not overly complex, and didn’t even stand out in any one
portion besides performance, but when it was done I was sad. I wanted
to light another one immediately and continue the experience. That is
not something that I say very often. I’m anxious to discover what it was
that I smoked so I can get some more. I can’t imagine a better morning
smoke, or cigar to introduce a new smoker to. Very enjoyable.”
Full review here
Dan Gumm reviewed the Mia Dora by Emilio Cigars: "Right around the one inch mark, the flavors pulled me right back to
reality. I can’t really say that a bold flavor blast hit me, that’s not
the case. The flavor mix hit me more like discovering a new wine that
is full of flavor, rewarding and something you just want to savor for
hours. While enjoying this Mia Dora Toro, I found flavors of sweet tea,
brown sugar, cream, coffee, coffee with extra cream and sugar, caramel,
lots of caramel, raisins, molasses, roasting peanuts and even a touch of
oak here and there. In fact all the flavors were here and there, here
one minute, gone the next, then back a bit later. There were lots of
sweet flavors in this cigar, but the sweetness wasn’t over powering like
a flavored cigar, they were mild, mellow and satisfying."
Full review here
Covering Your Ash reviewed the Cigar Federation Collective by Ezra Zion Cigars: "The Collective kick-starts the review with a blast of pepper, mixed with
campfire wood, earth, and dark chocolate. At 2 inches the spice backs
way off and leaves behind the wood, but also adds some nuttiness and an
underlying sweetness. At about the 4-inch mark we see the reappearance
of the dark chocolate, and the spice returns for a bit before tapering
off and giving way to a surprisingly smooth finish. Throughout the
review the draw is near perfect, the ash is flaky, and the burn line is
slightly wavy, but not so much that it needs any touch-ups with the
lighter.
Full review here
Stogie Bink reviewed the Emilio Cigars La Musa Melete: "At first light a spice note comes in on the draw with some sweet cedar.
The spice is at a 4 out of 10 on the "zing" scale. Its more pepper
flavor then the actual pepper sensation in the mouth. The finish is a
musty tobacco and cedar that is lasting on the palate until the next
draw. The draw is very good, giving off large amounts of smoke with a
little resistance. The burn line is almost razor sharp.
With around three inches remaining the spice note is dominating the
draw. It does have a bit of cedar with it. Slight hints of vanilla are
on the finish with a fading sweet coffee and earth."
Full review here
Stogie Review gives kudos to the Bodega Premium Blends Reunion Aperitivo: "Still mild at the halfway point of this Reunion Aperitivo with intense flavors of sweet wood, pepper, dark chocolate and
nuttiness. Really a flavor bomb. Still continuing with the flavor
swapping while hitting a medium body but definite full flavor."
"this cigar was so damn good I can see keeping some around for when I want a super flavor bomb."
Full review here
Tiny Tim reviewed the Emilio Cigars La Musa Mousa: "sweet citrus, subtle wood and cocoa, unsweetened dark chocolate and
coffee are holding the base. The red pepper is still good and the black
pepper is subtle. The finish is a sweet cream with some cocoa notes and
lots of lingering black pepper. The cigar is still medium to full
bodied."
Full review here
Cigar Craig gave his thoughts on all three of the 1502 Cigars Lanceros: " I really love the 1502 line, the Black Gold being my favorite, but all
three are exceptional. I started with the Ruby, which has an Ecuador
Habano wrapper. The Ruby falls in the middle of the strength range of
the line, and I decided to start with that as opposed to the Emerald
since it was after lunch and I wasn’t ready for a milder cigar. This is a
flavorful smoke that burned very well. When you light your first 1502
you find that the foot has the wrapper leaf folded over the end. It’s
not fully enclosing the foot, but just framing the filler tobacco. This
gives you a little extra blast of wrapper flavor upon lighting."
Full set of reviews here
Bens Cigars reviewed the Guayacan by Noel Rojas: "After a great day on the boat, this was a fantastic cigar to enjoy a
few adult beverages with. I was fortunate enough to receive a few
samples from Gary Griffith of Emilio cigars and this one really caught
my eye and senses.
The aroma from the Guyacan is deep and bold. The flavor profile
started mild and quickly grew to full in the first half of the smoke.
There was a definite flavor of coffee and spice, which in my opinion
resulted in a perfect pairing to my glass of wine.
Full review here
Catfish Bluezz reviewed the Guayacan by Noel Rojas: "Cashews, and a bitter nut finish were the main notes. The retro added a
hint of red pepper as well. As the Guayacan progressed, I got dried
fruit through the nose, and a sugary aspect took over. I really love it
when I get nutty flavors in a cigar, as they challenge my palate to
determine where the note may land.
The creamy, nutty, sugar cookie kept going strong. The finish was long
and smooth. The nutty flavors really took over as I neared the end,
with some coffee undertones as well."
Full review here
Seth's Humidor reviewed the Epicurean Cigars Gonzo Santeria: "The
burn line was always perfect and it showed a nice charcoal ash along with that.
It was producing a solid medium to medium full body and strength level
throughout and it was a cigar that was a classic maduro that showed wonderful
rich flavors. I had a lot of complexity and transitioning from third to third,
and the second third was simply incredible. I think this is the best stick that
Steve has put out with Epicurean and it is a limited edition that will smoke
great now and I believe age wonderfully."
Full review here
Toasted Foot reviewed the Bodega Cigars Reunion Aperitivo: "I had heard great things about the Bodega Reunion, and the cigar did not
disappoint. This cigar has some complex flavors including cherries,
plums, oak and leather. The almost red wine like quality to this cigar
is unlike anything I’ve experienced in another cigar. An even burn and a
good draw (after the first inch) makes the Bodega Reunion Apertivo an
pleasure to smoke. For those looking for a medium to medium-full bodied
cigar that is different from anything they’ve had in the past, the
Bodega Reunion is the perfect choice."
Full review here
Cigar Mayven reviewed the Rodrigo Cigars Boutique Blend: "George Rodriguez began Rodrigo Cigars a short time ago in the Dominican
Republic where he linked up with William Ventura, past master blender
for Davidoff. All Rodrigo cigars are made in Tamboril, a municipality of
Santiago in the Dominican Republic.
The wrapper was a nice dark shade with a slightly oily sheen
Smoke output was above average and the flavor started as spice/cedar but
this changed into a strong nutty taste with some sweetness in the
background. The flavors increased as the stick got smaller."
Full review here
Cigar Crook reviewed the Epicurean Cigars Gonzo Santeria: "The first third provided flavours of creamy sweet coffee, leather and a
faint bitter sweet chocolate and pepper zing on the draw. The finish
consisted of continuing flavours of creamy sweet coffee notes from the
draw. The ash was bright white in colour with a razor sharp burn.
Nearing the halfway point, the body dropped to a solid medium with draw
flavour of creamy cedar and leather flavours on the draw. The finish
consisted of cedar, black coffee and a faint pepper zing"
Full review here
Cigar Coop reviewed a pre release sample of Emilio Cigars Carpe Noctem: " I loved the flavors, it had some great construction, and it offered a
nice full strength, full-bodied experience. This is a cigar that
delivers plenty of spice, but at the same time it offers other flavors
to satisfy. It's a cigar that can
satisfy now and my gut tells me there is still plenty of good things to
come"
Full review here
Cigar NewB reviewed the 1502 Cigars Black Gold lancero: "The super dark brown maduro wrapper has a nice spicy and sweet scent to
it. I get a slight hint of pepper from the cold draw. The foot has a
partially closed tip which is unique, as I have never seen the foot
presented this way before.
Overall a fantastic smoking cigar that is definitely made for the
seasoned smoker out there. The pepper is the main component used
throughout this cigar but the cocoa really hits your sweet tooth."
Full review here
Ultimate Cigar Party reviewed the Bodega Cigars Reunion Digestivo: "As I inched my way closer to her, I soaked in every nuance of her rich
pre-lighted perfume that smelled sweet and spicy. Her cold draw was just
as intoxicating – a nice herbal spice that was sweet and a bit fruity.
Her foot emitted strong scents of rich tobacco, sweet bread and plenty
of herbal spice. She is truly a unique blend.
Her kisses remained silky on the tongue and her full-bodied finish was
now long-lasting. I guess she realized our night was coming to an end,
so she wanted to send me off with a mouth full of her flavors when we
departed. I still tasted a lot of herbal tea notes and earth on her
breath coupled with dark chocolate and molasses – a sweet and savory
digestif for sure."
Full review here
Keeping Your Man Card reviewed the Epicurean Cigars Gonzo Santeria: "There is just something that age does to tobacco that makes it taste so
damn good. Much like many of Epicureans other lines, the flavor of the
Gonzo Santeria is off the charts. Upon first light the primary flavors
that greeted me were that of nuts, cocoa, earthiness, and a unique
raisin flavor. Also notable is that this cigar is an extremely creamy
smoke."
Full review here
Cigar NewB reviewed the Nomad Cigars Connecticut Fuerte: "After the serious start, it clears the way for a creamy buttery smoke.
Still has hints of cedar and pepper, along with a slight cashew nutty
taste. This cigar should be nicknamed Margarine, it’s so buttery,
probably butter infused for a month in a vault.
You may be thinking to yourself going into the cigar, like I did, “Oh
its just another Connecticut, its going to be a boring smoke.” WRONG!!
Its not boring. Nomad Cigars took what could have been a portfolio
filler cigar and flipped it upside down, making a cigar that stands out
above the rest. "
Full review here
Space Coast Cigars reviewed the 1502 Cigars Emerald: "I fired it up, and from the first puff to the nub there was rich creamy
smoke throughout. Early spice that quickly melted into hints of coffee
and cocoa and an overall sweetness. The retrohale was smooth and not
overly spicy, which of course made this quite an enjoyable cigar. The
sweetness continued through the 2nd half and then gave way to a
resurgence of spice and a touch of earth which ended the stick down at
the nub.
I will be smoking more of these for sure. I rate this a
solid 92."
Full review here
Stogie Review smoked the Bodega Cigars Reunion Digestivo: "At halfway of this
Reunion Digestivo and there is still
some sweet coffee with a salty spice and a woody base. Power still has
not ramped up like the other size I smoked. Full flavor but still low
medium power. Ash has held on nicely and no touch ups have been needed
as of yet. My prediction has come true with the wood taste taking over
the coffee. Some of the salty taste has died down but is still present."
Full review
Tiny Tim reviewed the Nomad Cigars Connecticut Fuerte: "About 1 inch in the flavors settled down into citrus with some
sweetness, graham cracker, a dash of cocoa, and white pepper which has
intensified to an 8. I especially notice it when I retro haled. The
finish is a toasted cream with lingering white pepper. The cigar comes
across as medium bodied."
Full review here
Ben's Cigars reviewed the 1502 Cigars Emerald: "The 1502 by Emilio cigars. Nothing but perfection. This robusto is exquisitely made, the burn sharp, and the flavor intensive.
Tiny Tim reviewed the Ezra Zion Cigars FHK: "In a nutshell, this is a mild to medium cigar with lighter notes except
for the earth tones. The sweetness of the cream and cocoa was elevated
after the midpoint. The cigar consists of notes of cream, cocoa, roasted
nuts, earth, and coffee, with white pepper.
Full review here
Up in Smoke reviewed the Emilio Cigars La Musa Melete: "Burn:
Fucking fantastic! Burns straight, ash holds well produces good amount
of smoke when smoked, but not while idle and the draw is comfortable. If I had more cigars that burned like the Mousa, I would be a happy,
happy boy. That is the number one standout about this stick for me. The
flavors were good and strong."
Full review here
Stogie Bink reviewed the Epicurean Cigars Gonzo Santeria: "The second inch is producing more of the same flavors. Lots of pepper
and coffee on the draw and coco and earth notes on the finish. The
flavors are becoming more full bodied and are very delicious. The burn
is absolutely razor sharp and the draw continues to produce large
amounts of smoke.
On the finish the coco and earth notes are still present but a sweet
leather starts to take over near the end of the finish. The flavors are
lasting on the palate all the way until the next draw now and are full
in body. Burn is still razor sharp and draw is excellent."
Full review here
Dan Gumm reviewed the Bodega Cigars Reunion Aperitivo: "With the first few draws I found a mild bodied, spicy blend of cedar and
brown sugar with a sweet, lingering aftertaste. The flavor mix wasn’t
super complex, but it sure was tasty. As I smoked on, there were other
flavor nuances of tea, tree fruit, sweet tea, oak, toasted nuts, toast,
more brown sugar, white pepper, sweet cream and even a splash of coffee."
Full review here
Stogie Review quick look at the 1502 Cigars Black Gold Perfecto: "I’m impressed with 1502. I’ve really enjoyed each one I’ve had and this
cigar was no different. The Black Gold tasted of really rich earth,
roasted nuts, coffee and pepper with a sweetness that ranged from
vanilla to butterscotch. And of course some of what Dogwatch Dale likes
to describe as the “Nicaraguan zing”. If you haven’t tried a 1502, you
really should. If you’re not sure which to pick, Jerry favors the Emerald, but really you’ll be well served by any of them."
Full review here
Cigar Memoir reviewed the Epicurean Cigars AG Azul: "Underneath, floral tones came back at a higher capacity than they were
during the first third. Another noticeable change was that the white
pepper switched back to red pepper, losing a touch of intensity. The
caramel from the first third developed into toffee, while the cream
stayed the same. A basic bread note made an appearance, accentuating how
balanced this cigar had become. Undertones of chocolate, paprika and
citrus were sprinkled throughout the entirety of the final third."
Full review here
Bourbon and Broadleaf reviewed the Bodega Cigars Reunion Digestivo: "The Bodega Reunion Digestivo was a very well-blended cigar for my taste.
It was medium-full to full in strength and body and definitely full
flavored with nice complexity. The flavor profile of earth, wood,
pepper, and subtle sweetness would make it a great pairing for brandy,
whiskey, or ports. Craft beer lovers would be rewarded with a strong
scotch ale or a barleywine pairing. I paired mine with Glenmorangie The
Quinta Ruban."
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Casas Fumando reviewed the Emilio Cigars La Musa Melete: "From the first draw, my mouth filled with wildly chewy, flavorful smoke
that had an impressive amount of balance all at the same time. The soft
cedar notes were more prevalent in the smoke than on the cold draw,
accompanied by some unique sweetness, possibly brown sugar.
The La Musa Melete was an interesting and intriguing smoke. The
subtleties in the profile and the change-ups kept me engaged and
desiring more. I will definitely be hunting more of these down and I
hope I can still get my hands on the Lancero."
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2 Cigar Guys and a Humidor reviewed the Ezra Zion Cigars Reagan: "The sweet tobacco and nutmeg taste on my palate so far has been
amazing. The spice is not over bearing in anyway and the cigar reminds
me of eating a ginger bread man cookie.
The very first thing that came to my head was why in the hell did I wait
so long to try one of these cigars. Ezra Zion Reagan Honor Series is
everything you want from a cigar with a presidential theme. "
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Tiny Tim reviewed the Epicurean Cigars Gonzo Santeria: "2 1/2 inches in the flavors have separated a bit. There are a lot more
wood notes and the espresso notes are very pronounced. The cocoa notes
are diminished. The cedar is still there with some of the cream notes,
which are faint. The wood and espresso are quite dominant. The finish is
a combination of cream and wood notes. The cigar is medium to full
bodied."
Full review here
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