Smoked Jun 7

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This is definitely in my top five great flavor combinations very consistent!

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Leif Vieweg

Smoked Nov 16, 2025

100

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One of my all time favorite cigars. Another outstanding smoke. Paired with a Starbucks Sugar Cookie latte.

Bought at Thompson Cigar

Smoked at Boxpressd at Home

Paired with Cafe Latte

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John Engel

Smoked Oct 5, 2025

87

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Great smoke but horrible burn. I’ll take the blame for that this time as I’m thinking it was right up against the bodeva pack in the humidor… Got it to even out and smoked it extra slow and that helped keep the burn a little more even. If it wasn’t for that it would have gotten 4.5-5 stars. Next one I’ll dry box just to be safe.

Bought at Holt's Cigar Company

Paired with Old Fashioned

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Ryan Permaul

Smoked Aug 3, 2025

80

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Nice to revisit. At Sam’s restaurant

Paired with Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whisky

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Jakub Drezno

Smoked Mar 8, 2025

95

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So far the most plesurable cigar that I have tried. Beautiful, dark wrapper with eye-catching band, apperance, precise, tight-packed tobacco with perfect draw and burn. Speaking of technicalities, it was 10/10 experience. When it comes to flavour I thought I would get something different from sun grown wrapper. Nevertheless it was a bad surprise or disappointment. Flavour-wise this stick was stable throughout whole smoke session. Every puff, from tip to bottom, was almost identical. I could sense a blend of roasted coffee, black pepper, maple syrup and walnuts. None of them dominated the palette and that is why it was also hard for me to detect all flavours this cigar could offer. So far, this has been the most pleasurable cigar I've tried. It boasts a beautiful dark wrapper and an eye-catching band, with a precise, tightly packed tobacco construction that delivers a perfect draw and burn. From a technical standpoint, the experience was a flawless 10/10. In terms of flavor, I expected something different from a sun-grown wrapper. In truth, I based my expectations merely on other people's opinions on dark wrappers so that's it. However, it wasn’t an unpleasant surprise or a disappointment—just not what I had anticipated. The flavor profile remained consistent throughout the entire smoke session. Every puff, from start to finish, offered a well-balanced blend of roasted coffee, black pepper, maple syrup, and walnuts. None of these notes overpowered the others, making it challenging to pick apart all the nuances the cigar had to offer. I will definitely give it another go. Paired with a stout beer—an excellent choice for now, considering my limited experience and still-developing palate. I will give it another go 100%. Paired with stout beer. Could not choose better for now, regarding my lack of experience and still developing palette.

Black Pepper

Coffee Beans

Earth

Molasses

Walnut

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Leif Vieweg

Smoked Dec 30, 2024 for 40 mins

85

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Outstanding cigar as always. Unfortunately, this time the burn line had a runner down the side that I had to touch up through the first half of the cigar. Generally a great experience, and I'll look forward to more.

Bought at Rain City Cigar

Smoked at Boxpressd at Home

Paired with Appleton Estate Extra Year Jamaica Rum

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Leif Vieweg

Smoked Nov 10, 2024

100

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Great birthday cigar. Perfect delivery through-and-through with lots of spice.

Black Pepper

Cinnamon

Clove

Coffee Beans

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Nutmeg

Raisin

Toffee

Walnut

Bought at Rain City Cigar

Smoked at Boxpressd at Home

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Leif Vieweg

Smoked Oct 27, 2024 for 40 mins

72

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These cigars pretty much always start with strong spice on the tongue and this was no exception. Outstanding. There was also a hint of dried fruit as the cherry formed. Perhaps dried current? The middle was a steady wood flavor. Oak maybe. And finally it finished with a notable but tame spice at the end. Really just great. Only complaint was the burn needed regular attention and a few relights. No big deal.

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Raisin

Cedar / Oak

Bought at Rain City Cigar

Smoked at Boxpressd at Home

Paired with Coke Zero

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Henry Head

Smoked Feb 12, 2024

87

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Excellent smoke, a little more mellow than my usual but very complex and flavorful

Smoked at C&S Cigar Lounge

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Chris Pac

Smoked Dec 7, 2023

67

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Rating 3.5. Overall good flavors, medium-bold.

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Zack Steffel

Smoked Sep 20, 2023

90

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3rd cigar of the day at Red Phone Booth speakeasy. Hell of an experience and a fantastic cigar to go with it.

Smoked at Red Phone Booth

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David Bricker

Smoked Apr 30, 2023

Paired with Lavazza Classico from the Brikka.

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Justin H

Smoked Mar 25, 2023

87

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The first third was remarkable to the pint of elevation. The 2nd third was acceptable but lost what had me excited. And the final third fell off from what the first third was. Off in a way that wasn’t offensive or bad but just lacking enough consistency for me not to buy this again This had the potential to be a box buy. Perhaps I got a stick that was off I will revisit and update if anything changes. As of this initial impression I would not buy again. Update I smoked this again as a revisit and I would buy it again I give it an 89.

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David Bricker

Smoked Feb 18, 2023 for 35 mins

87

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Three months in the humidor made a big difference. Wrapper was dark, oily, chewy. Flavors the same but more depth right from the outset, much better flavor on the exhale. Draw was open, lower smoke volume.

Bought at Cigars International

Smoked at Boxpressd at Home

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Michael Purcell

Smoked Feb 8, 2023

85

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Black pepper, cedar, earth, and coffee. The construction was much better than the ESG I had the a few days ago, but I think I prefer the flavor of the ESG slightly more.

Black Pepper

Dark Roast

Earth

Cedar / Oak

Bought at Cigars International Superstore Fort Worth

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David Bricker

Smoked Nov 27, 2022 for 40 mins

92

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Knew this would be a full bodied cigar when my lips tingled during lighting. The strength of the cigar builds as you smoke. Up front it's earth, cedar and a trace of pepper. Mellows out in the middle, fake to the left with a note of sweetness, then builds to the finish. Well constructed, open draw means you experience the full bodied character of the cigar directly. The wrapper is veiny. Sumatran, apparently grown at high altitude. Did have to relight once in the middle.

Bought at Cigars International

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Kirtlan Lewis

Smoked Jun 11, 2022

85

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Hands down o e of my all time favorites. Chocolate & espresso 🤤

Bought at Total Wine & More

Smoked at Boxpressd at Home

Paired with Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing Ipa Pale Ale California United States

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Dan Shinjo

Smoked Oct 18, 2021

100

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Great but alitte expensive. Would definitely buy again.

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Kirtlan Lewis

Smoked Sep 3, 2021

87

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Amazing as always.

Chocolate

Cinnamon

Espresso

Toffee

Bought at Sigaro Smoke Shop

Smoked at Boxpressd at Home

Paired with Dark Roast Coffee

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Trevor Boyer

Smoked Jul 13, 2021

85

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Been a while since I've had one of these. They never disappoint!

Smoked at Boxpressd at Home

Paired with Johnnie Walker Black Label

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Kirtlan Lewis

Smoked Jun 26, 2021

87

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Still one of my all time favorite smokes. These seem to impress me every time. Plenty of espresso & chocolate flavors.

Chocolate

Espresso

Bought at Total Wine & More

Smoked at Boxpressd at Home

Paired with Bud Light

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Stephen Brattom

Smoked May 26, 2021

95

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Great smoke. Slight canoeing at the beginning, but burned well through the end. Rich notes of leather and slight chocolate.

Bought at Top 10 Cigars

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Matthew B

Smoked Oct 21, 2020

75

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See review for Corona Gorda. This Cigars size made for a difficult draw. Otherwise a good smoke.

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Matthew B

Smoked Sep 27, 2020

90

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Drink: ky Irish red ale Very rich flavor. Tones of pepper and spice in the first third. Second third continued with the pepper but less spicy. Final third started to burn somewhat hot and bittered slightly. Smoked almost to a nub. Moderately strong cigar. Overall good construction (one vein towards the head that ran about an inch). No burn issues and ash held on well.

Black Pepper

Hay

Leather

Paired with Irish Red Ale

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Nicholas Griffin

Smoked May 15, 2020 for 1 hr 00 mins

100

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Definitely getting again to have a complete conversation with. Great smooth elegant smoke!!

Bought at The Cigar Box

Paired with Cock and Bull Ginger Beer 12oz Btls

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Nicholas Griffin

Smoked May 15, 2020

Great taste with sweet earthy notes! With woody finish smooth and elegant!

Paired with Cock and Bull Ginger Beer 12oz Btls

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Nicholas Griffin

Smoked May 15, 2020

100

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Will definitely buy again!! Tastes of sweet earthy notes, with hints of wood! With nice finish!

Paired with Cock and Bull Ginger Beer 12oz Btls

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Luis Martinez-Orbe

Smoked Aug 5, 2018 for 1 hr 00 mins

82

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Good cigar with primarily dark coffee and floral notes, very smooth and mild to medium strength.

Chocolate

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robert bazzel

Smoked May 30

95

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Bought at Holt's Cigar Company

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John Engel

Smoked Mar 1

Bought at Neptune Cigar SuperStore

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