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| Camacho Liberty 2012 Throwback | September, 2019 | 84
CG Rating |  | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Tuck (tuck0411) | | Pretty nice Sunday morning smoke with the only drawback being the full strength of this stick, which... Read More | | Camacho Liberty 2012 Throwback | September, 2019 | 90
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: klamm143 | | Never trying the original 2012 version, I have no way to compare this years stick to a "throwback" m... Read More | | Camacho Liberty 2012 Throwback | September, 2019 | 97
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: PETE314 | | If you can't tell...I loved this cigar. It had almost everything I ever look for in a cig... Read More | | Camacho Liberty 2012 Throwback | September, 2019 | 85
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jason (jharrisx5) | | As always I'm excited to pick up the new Liberty releases... I've smoked them all, in every size, an... Read More | | Camacho Liberty 2012 Throwback | September, 2019 | 79
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: nirab | | This was the tale of two cigars. The first half was on the bitter side, and was strong on the cedar,... Read More |
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| Aganorsa Leaf (formerly Casa Fernandez) Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Orpheus | October, 2019 | 89
CG Rating |  | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Kid Montana (Kid Montana) | | This was a very enjoyable tasting cigar, though the experience was marred significantly by the burn ... Read More | | Aganorsa Leaf (formerly Casa Fernandez) Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Orpheus | October, 2019 | 75
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brlesq (Brlesq) | | Aganorsa Leaf produced this cigar on its own this year, and it is totally different than the Guardia... Read More | | Aganorsa Leaf (formerly Casa Fernandez) Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Orpheus | October, 2019 | 94
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: DRuff | | This cigar was extremely well constructed, just perfect. A pleasure to smoke, and needed no relights... Read More | | Aganorsa Leaf (formerly Casa Fernandez) Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Orpheus | October, 2019 | 79
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: cfickter (Cfickter) | | I am a huge Casa Fernandez, Aganorsa leaf fan. Also, the Guardian of the Farm line is an ... Read More | | Aganorsa Leaf (formerly Casa Fernandez) Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Orpheus | October, 2019 | 90
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: The Herfcast (bstessl) | | Thanks to Dave for sponsoring this months GC. An overall enjoyable smoke that I think wil... Read More |
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| Don Pablo Cuban Round |  | Murphy223 | 10/16/2019 8:32 AM | Going to try to review using the new Geek Scoring
Total - 83
* Pre-Light 8.
* Lighting and Burn: 15
* Construction: 30
* Flavor and Aroma: 30
This was a really nicely constructed cigar. Beautiful light brown and lightly oily wrapper. PLD was very mild, no real flavors that I could detect.
From End to End this was an excellent smoke. Burn, Ash, Draw... all Perfect. The only flaw that I had was that it was very mild. I typically like a stronger cigar and this just didn't have it. Flavor wise, not much but general but nice tobacco flavor. Leathery and a little nutty but thats about it. A really enjoyable smoke paired with black coffee.
| | Tatuaje Miami Reserva Series Petite Tatuaje Reserva | | odobenus | 10/16/2019 7:42 AM | | Very well-burning (a little tight in the draw like the natural), no relights, and good full flavor but also a consistent bitterness from the wrapper, not too bad but not wonderful either. | | L'Atelier Travailleurs |  | odobenus | 10/16/2019 7:40 AM | | Really, really good flavor, and a very nice burn with only one quick relight toward the end. Only downside is that the wrapper – the special Sancti Spiritus? – seemed dry and had a few cracks in it, despite proper rh. Would like to have more of these on hand. | | Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars) Series JJ Belicoso | | tuck0411 | 10/13/2019 7:27 PM | Humidor time: 255 days
Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it three clips with the guillotine and PLD was moderately tight. (12/15)
Flavor: Got nothing from PLA. The light gave a medium/full profile with a note of black pepper and a bit of spice on retro. The pepper and spice faded quickly and the body went down to medium. The departing flavors were replaced by a note of wood and a hint of sweetness, with the latter becoming a slight chocolate note in the 2nd half. Very nice and it was tastier than it sounds, but I lack the palate to describe it adequately. Strength was about medium as the nic. hit was noticeable, but not strong. (23/25)
Smoking characteristics: The light produced a so-so draw and smoke volume and an even burn to start. I quickly gave it a fourth clip but without any noticeable improvement in draw and smoke output. The burn stayed very even through the first third with the fine ash falling at about 2 1/2" leaving a small cone. When the ash left, draw and smoke output improved to near optimal and things were then very uneventful down to the nub. (21/25)
Overall impression: Very nice smoke to accompany my Sunday afternoon Netflix session (Blacklist, season 5, what a great show!). Nice flavor, adequate construction makes for a stick I'd smoke again. (30/35)
Burn time: 1:46
Rating: 86 | | Don Pablo Cuban Round | | Murphy223 | 10/13/2019 4:05 PM | Wow - What a great smoke!
I recently visited Ft. Myers Floria and found Habano's smoke shop where they have a great humidor and hand roll a # of cigars on site. There are no labels so not sure if these were the same Don Pablos but the box I got had a sticker.
The other cigars in the shop have JO (Joe and Ove) labels.
I picked up a small box of these to give them a shot and Wow what I impressed.
The cigar was extremely well constructed. PLD tasted of bittersweet cocoa. Upon lighting I got hit with a little spice along with the sweet cocoa. The burn and draw were absolutely perfect. The ash was firm and held for well over an inch at a time. The 2nd and final third were extremely smooth and I was extremely impressed from end to end. My rating may change as I work my way through the other sticks but I am happy with the 1st one for sure.
Looking forward to the Connecticuts I bought as well
| | Rocky Patel Ocean Club Toro | | tuck0411 | 10/13/2019 2:28 PM | Humidor time: 255 days
Appearance and construction: A couple of minor veins, smooth box-press, a light sheen, and a moderately soft pack with no soft spots... Gave it a punch and PLD was open. (13/15)
Flavor: PLA gave a faint whiff of chocolate. The light gave a full-bodied profile with a note of leather and hint of earth. A hint of black coffee appeared in the second half. Not bad, not bad at all, and tastier than what I was expecting. Strength was medium or less as not much of a nic. hit was noticed. (22/25)
Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed fairly even through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/2" leaving a small cone. The burn got a bit wavy in the 2nd half, but was self-correcting and things were otherwise uneventful down to the nub. (22/25)
Overall impression: My second nice RP smoke in a row, I guess I'm on a roll. Not much to dislike with this fine, leathery smoke - tasty flavors, decent construction, and I'd smoke more of these. (30/35)
Burn time: 1:37
Rating: 87 | | Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne Epicure | | tuck0411 | 10/13/2019 8:18 AM | Humidor time: 254 days
Appearance and construction: A few veins and bumps, one discoloration spot below the band, a light sheen, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a double V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (11/15)
Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of mild tobacco. The light gave a mild/medium profile with notes of butter and spice. Quite tasty. The initial flavors faded in the last third leaving kind of a woody taste. Strength was mild/medium in the first half and picked up to better than medium towards the end as there was a bit of a noticeable nic. hit that caused me to watch my puff rate. (21/25)
Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even but the stick tried to go out in the first third, so I had to do a bit of double-puffing to keep it going. Ash falls at 1 1/2" leaving a crater... The rest of the smoke was similar, although I did get a small cone after the 2nd ashing. The occasional double-puffing I had to do probably contributed to the aforementioned nic. hit... (20/25)
Overall impression: Not a bad smoke, but it wasn't perfectly constructed, thus a few points are lost. Nice flavors, though, at least in the first 2/3rds, so I'd smoke this one again. (28/35)
Burn time: 1:49
Rating: 80 | | Crowned Heads Four Kicks Black Buckle Robusto | | Chefjohn | 10/12/2019 3:27 PM | Appearance/Construction: 10/10
A very rich looking, slightly oily dark wrapper. Construction was solid with barely visible seams, a well applied cap, and no soft spots along the barrel.
Smoking Characteristics: 20/20
A very easy draw which rewards you with an abundant amount of smoke. The burn line remained perfectly even throughout and no touch ups or delights were needed. The draw remained easy and cool all the way down to a nub.
Flavor and Aroma: 30/35
Prelight aroma was of tea with some slight wet grass. After lighting flavors of wood and a peppery spice came through. Into the second third the spice took on an almost peppermint like spice and a very subtle sweetness was discernible.
Overall Summary: 30/35
Very solid construction couple with consistent flavors throughout the smoke made this a most enjoyable smoke.
Total: 90
| | Viaje Craft Series Bales on Bales Toro | | tuck0411 | 10/12/2019 11:46 AM | Humidor time: 523 days
Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a double V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (12/15)
Flavor: PLA gave a faint whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium/full profile with notes of wood and black pepper and spiciness on retro. The pepper and spice faded in the first inch with the spice reappearing in the 2nd third and remaining for the duration of the smoke. Quite nice and this was yet another stick reminiscent of the 5 Vegas Classic blend. Pretty much right in my wheelhouse (one of them...). Strength was medium at best as the nic. hit was not strong. (23/25)
Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn got wavy in the first third, but self-corrected nicely. Ash dropped at 2" leaving more of a crater than a cone. The rest of the smoke was similar - more waviness with self-correction, but I did get a small cone after the 2nd ashing. Only maintenance required was turning the stick to get it to self-correct, which it did down to the nub. (20/25)
Overall impression: Pretty nice smoke, this one. Flavors, check, construction, adequate, so check, and I'd smoke this one again, although I don't see these listed at any of the usual outlets, so that might not be in the cards... (30/35)
Burn time: 1:43
Rating: 85 | | Rocky Patel Renaissance Connecticut Toro | | tuck0411 | 10/12/2019 7:24 AM | Humidor time: 254 days
Appearance and construction: Several veins and bumps, a light sheen, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a punch and PLD was open. (12/15)
Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of mild, sweet tobacco. The light gave a mild/medium profile with notes of butter and wood and a hint of spice on retro. The spice noticeably increased in the 2nd third with body approaching medium. Quite tasty and very similar to the 5 Vegas Classic blend, one of my favorites in the medium range. Strength was mild as there was no noticeable nic. hit. (23/25)
Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling past 2" leaving a cone. Things were then very uneventful down to the nub. (24/25)
Overall impression: This one was a nice surprise given my previous mixed results with RP sticks. They can be kind of hit-and-miss, especially in the construction dept., but this one couldn't have performed much better, and together with the very nice mild/medium flavor, it's a winner and one I'd smoke again. (32/35)
Burn time: 1:41
Rating: 91 |
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