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Black Works Studios The Hornet Robusto Review

Black Works Studios The Hornet Robusto Review

Black Works Studios is a part of the Oveja Negra list of brands and is very closely tied to Black Label Trading Company - it is a limited production portfolio for that brand. The Hornet is one of the early creations for Black Works Studios. This cigar features an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper with Candela accents - fitting for the name. It was released in 2016 as an extension to the Killer Bee blend. Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fabrica Oveja Negra Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro & Candela Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Vitola: 5 x 48 Robusto Price: $11.50 MSRP Link...

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Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Robusto Grande

Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Robusto Grande

El Pulpo is the second core-line release from Artesano Del Tobacco, following up on the highly successful Viva La Vida. The El Pulpo was intended to be a stronger blend than Viva La Vida, but still offering much in the way of complexity and nuance. This blend has made quite a splash, receiving high marks from many publications, including the #10 spot on Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2023. I elected to light up the robusto this morning, as it is the smallest vitola. Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaragua...

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Principle Cigars Accomplice Classic Robusto Review

Principle Cigars Accomplice Classic Robusto Review

The Accomplice line from Principle Cigars is one of my favorite complete lines in the industry - maybe even my favorite. Each of the cigars in the lineup comes to you at an incredible price point and each delivers a unique, compelling experience. I promise I don’t have stake in Principle Cigars - I just am being honest. As for the subject of today’s review, the Accomplice Classic was the first of the line I tried some time ago. I knew I was going to do a review today and when I opened my humidor this morning, this is the...

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Somm Cigars Rioja Toro Review

Somm Cigars Rioja Toro Review

The Rioja is the much anticipated second core-line release from the Somm Cigars. I just recently got these cigars in and have quickly sold through the majority of what I ordered - as I expected. This is a complete departure in blend from the inaugural core line release, BDX, and comes from Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera - the factory of famed master blender Eladio Diaz. This all has set the stage for an exciting release for myself and many consumers.  Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Sumatra Filler: Dominican Criollo ‘98, Criollo ‘99, Havana...

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Julian Sued Tabac Restaurador Mareva Review

Julian Sued Tabac Restaurador Mareva Review

It has been a minute since I did a cigar review… I have been smoking plenty, but I have been so busy with various things that my time and interest to do reviews has dwindled, unfortunately.  I do believe that these reviews can be valuable to some readers and, to be honest, they’re valuable to me. When I review cigars I pay more attention to what I am smoking, as opposed to just burning one down. I also am able to put some practice on my pulling out flavor notes - something I don’t just casually do when I smoke....

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