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SMOKE 2011, Issue 4: Keep on Smoking (cont.)
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 |  | ESTILO CUBANO Toraso | Country: Honduras | Manufacturer: Ventura Cigar Company | Size: 5 3/4 x 54 | Filler: Hon, Nic | Binder: Honduras | Wrapper: Honduras | | Panelist #1 | This was a great cigar! I smoked it at the end of a very long and annoying day and was just what the doctor ordered! 95 excellent | | Panelist #2 | I paired one sample with a Guinness and one with a Cognac and they all played together nicely. Would recommend! 92 excellent | | Panelist #3 | This was a big, bold cigar that might not fare well with the newbies, but seasoned smokers will love it! 94 excellent |
 |  | BUENA VISTA Prominentes | Country: Mexico | Manufacturer: Buena Vista Cigar Company | Size: 7 x 49 | Filler: Ecuador | Binder: Ecuador | Wrapper: Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | Have this cigar after dinner with a good Scotch and the combination of the spice in the cigar and the Scotch is excellent. 92 excellent | | Panelist #2 | Great cigar-very smooth, consistent. It will complement a nice Scotch whisky. I would smoke again regardless of cost. 94 excellent | | Panelist #3 | The one word that comes to mind is "awesome." 97 superior |
 |  | SUBLIMES Magnum | Country: USA | Manufacturer: Superior Cigars USA | Size: 6 1/4 x 58 | Filler: Nic | Binder: Nicaragua | Wrapper: Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | All of the samples smoked great, even my wife enjoyed the smell of it. This would be a welcomed addition to my humidor. 93 excellent | | Panelist #2 | A very intimidating cigar and I enjoyed every bit of it. I would smoke it again anytime. Would pair well with a Cognac. 94 excellent | | Panelist #3 | This was a great end-of-the-day cigar. I would definitely add this into my rotation. A good mix of flavor and construction. 95 excellent |
 |  | E.P. CARRILLO MADURO Club 52 | Country: DR | Manufacturer: EPC Cigar Co. | Size: 5 7/8 x 52 | Filler: DR, Nic | Binder: Ecuador | Wrapper: USA | | Panelist #1 | What started out as a very nice cigar with spice turned out to be a little disappointing due to the bitterness. 89 very good | | Panelist #2 | An excellent cigar to enjoy. I would smoke it again. Very satisfying. I would recommend it to any connoisseur. 93 excellent | | Panelist #3 | To put it simply: not my cup of tea. 85 very good |
 |  | DON DIEGO FUERTE BY OMAR ORTIZ Churchill | Country: Nicaragua | Manufacturer: Altadis U.S.A., Inc. | Size: 7 x 54 | Filler: Nic, DR | Binder: Nicaragua | Wrapper: Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | You would want to smoke this one again. Magnifico, mucho cigar. I'd smoke it again and again. 93 excellent | | Panelist #2 | A definite treat for a real smoker. The well-balanced cigar calls for a strong single malt to accompany the occasion. 92 excellent | | Panelist #3 | Smoke this when you have time to enjoy it. Had one sample with a vodka tonic and the two played together nicely. 91 excellent |

 |  | WE THE PEOPLE Belicoso | Country: USA | Manufacturer: Bidwell Cigar Co. | Size: 6 1/2 x 54 | Filler: Nic | Binder: Ecuador | Wrapper: Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | A consistent cigar based on the samples I tried. I wouldn't buy a box, but would definitely buy a few singles. 90 very good | | Panelist #2 | A very good Connecticut wrapped cigar with very good complexity and balance. Best enjoyed early mid-day. 89 very good | | Panelist #3 | A very consistent cigar. Tons of gray smoke. Fantastic. A definite cigar to save for the most special of occasions. 97 superior |
 |  | ZINO PLATINUM Z-CLASS SERIES 643C Corona | Country: DR | Manufacturer: Davidoff of Geneva | Size: 5 5/8 x 43 | Filler: Nic, Hon, DR | Binder: Peru | Wrapper: DR | | Panelist #1 | This cigar would draw my eye in the store. This cigar took a while to smoke, probably due to the good construction. 92 excellent | | Panelist #2 | A fantastic cigar with an excellent balance and complexity. I love this flavor profile. I would definitely buy this cigar. 91 excellent | | Panelist #3 | Decent, but not an earth shaker. From the look of the cigar, you get what you see: a decent smoke to fill out the humidor. 87 very good |
 |  | DI FAZIO PICOSO Torpedo | Country: Honduras | Manufacturer: Di Fazio Cigars | Size: 5 x 52 | Filler: Hon, Nic | Binder: Indonesia | Wrapper: Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | Aside from some annoying and persistent construction issues, I really liked the flavor profile of this cigar. Would recommend. 88 very good | | Panelist #2 | A very enjoyable cigar with good complexity and balance. A flavor profile that I like. I would definitely buy this. 89 very good | | Panelist #3 | Throw a medium-bodied Scotch at this tank to draw out a nice nutty flavor. A tad bitter at the end. An enjoyable smoke. 89 very good |
 |  | REINADO Veinte Habanito | Country: Nicaragua | Manufacturer: Reinado Cigars | Size: 4 x 30 | Filler: Nic | Binder: Nicaragua | Wrapper: Nicaragua | | Panelist #1 | This was a good medium-bodied cigar with a very nice consistent flavor with some spiciness to it. Would recommend. 90 very good | | Panelist #2 | This is best enjoyed over a good cup of coffee. This was a good cigar after lunch. I would smoke it again. 91 excellent | | Panelist #3 | This cigar paired well with a good cup of coffee. I would buy this for myself if the price was approachable. 85 very good |
 |  | BLUE MOUNTAIN CONNECTICUT Shorty | Country: Nicaragua | Manufacturer: Blue Mountain Cigars | Size: 4 1/2 x 50 | Filler: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Wrapper: "Connerico/Oscuro" | | Panelist #1 | Despite that burned fairly evenly and gave off a reasonable amount of smoke, it lacked complexity. 85 very good | | Panelist #2 | Overall this was a good quick smoke that I would keep in my humidor. Assuming the price was right. 91 excellent | | Panelist #3 | I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar. I would keep this in my humidor as a go to stick, and definitely recommend it. 93 excellent |

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