Blind Cigar Review #1 (from Brooks at Smoking Stogie)

You know what they say, one good turn deserves another. I had so much fun with my last blind review that I jumped at the chance to do another set. The only difference is these will be full reviews on each one. Starting with Cigar #1. This is Cigar #1 of 5 that our friend [...]

Tony takes on a blind review challenge

After a week long hiatus due to an absolutely terrible cold that I caught at the tail end of the previous week I am finally smoking cigars again and back here with a super fun blind trade. Recently Daniel roped me in on a little blind trade action that he was setting up. Basically the [...]

Blind Review – Devils Weed 515

Here is another review coming from the Blind Tasting trade I participated in not long ago. If you haven’t participated in a trade like this, it can be a real eye-opener and a fun time. Try organizing one with some local friends, you’ll be surprised at what you think of a cigar when your pre-conceptions [...]

Tabacos El Triunfador Original Blend Lancero – Blind Review

Recently, I participated in a blind trade with some fellow BOTL’s. If you aren’t aware what a blind trade is, let me explain. What we did was package together a few cigars in a price range of up to $10 and remove the bands. The bands on the cigars I reviewed were all on blank [...]