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Santiago Maduro robusto

This 5 x 50 box-pressed Santiago Maduro is another of the Santiago series I picked up at a Santiago event at Big Sticks. You can follow these links to see my thoughts on the other two: Connecticut, Habano.

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Santiago Connecticut robusto

Santiago Connecticut cigarI stumbled onto a Santiago event at my regular shop (Big Sticks Fine Cigars, in Mesa, Arizona) and picked up a sample of each of their three blends (check out the others: Habano, Maduro). Here are my brief impressions of the Santiago Connecticut in the robusto size (5 x 50).

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Santiago Habano robusto

Santiago Habano cigarWandering into my regular shop (Big Sticks Fine Cigars, in Mesa, Arizona) last week, I was surprised to see a Santiago event going on! So picked up a sample of each of their three blends (the other two: Connecticut, Maduro). Here are my brief impressions of the Santiago Habano in the robusto size (5 x 50).

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Crowned Heads Las Mareas Ola 6–1/8 x 46

 

Punch tries a new release from Crowned Heads — sorta.

Crowned Heads Las Mareas cigar

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Dunbarton Sobremesa Fino 6.25 x 46

Punch tries a stick which has been getting a lot of buzz, lately.Dunbarton Sobremesa cigar

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Acme Route 66 Classic Hot Rod 5 x 50

Punch revisits Route 66 with a Classic Hot Rod hanging from his lip.Acme Route 66 Hot Rod cigar

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Leccia Luchador El Castigo 6 x 60

Punch bears up under a few rounds of punishment from the Leccia Luchador El Castigo.Leccia Luchador El Castigo cigar

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Punch Sucker Punch Lights Out robusto

I have been curious about the Sucker Punch but the name had me scared. But recently a friend gave me one to try, with reassurances that it would not knock me on my domesticated beast of burden. So here goes … Punch Sucker Punch Lights Out cigar

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Six Zero by Boutique Blends

Last night I tried a Six Zero, made by Boutique Blends for Best Cigar Prices. This one was 5.5 x 60 (of course) and is made from extra-aged Dominican grown Habano filler tobaccos and a four year old San Andres Maduro wrapper.Six Zero cigar

Starting off it was acrid and peppery, but quickly settled down to strong leather, melon, and a green pepper after taste. It was not an intricate complexity, just a mix of those flavors. Medium-full intensity right away.

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CLE Corojo 2013 6 x 60

Hey Punch, Christian has a little surprise for you …CLE Corojo 2013 cigar

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