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I know this is kind of random, but are there any other game developers here? We've all got a big conference in San Fransisco next week (GDC) and I'm putting together a gamedev herf and didn't want to leave anyone here out. Mike.

Ashton VSG Corona Gorda. (5.75 x 46) Starting off, the construction appears excellent. The wrapper is good looking and has a firm feel overall. There prelight aroma is pleasant and familiar. Right off the bat there's a sharp initial flavor. I wouldn't call it harsh though. While it felt firm...

Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B Consul (4.5 x 52) Nicaraguan puro, which probably seems too obvious to mention. The wrapper is the same as the Antano 1970, but the blend is different. I really like these guys. I know that some people say (or at least put in their sig line) that life is too...

AVO Piramides (7 x 54). Wanted to try something milder again today. Although, this one was probably a bit milder than I was expecting. It was so light in the first couple of inches that I could barely taste it. It did eventually pick up though in the last third, while still very mild, it had...

CAO Criollo Mancha (5.5 x 46). Didn't have many expectations going in to this one (either good or bad.) Prelight, there was that strong "barnyard" smell and the wrapper itself had was a bit spicy on the tongue. Firmly packed, no soft spots at all. Good start, there. Started with a very nice...

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Torpedo (6.25 x 52). I find this one hard to review. I've been sitting on my notes for a couple of days thinking on and off about how to put them together. I often find Rockey Patel hit and miss for my taste, but this one is tricky. It was like two completely different...

Tatuaje Cojonu 2006 (5.5 x 52). I wanted to find something to contrast with the La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 5 in that last review. This one hits a radically different note for me and I think is an excellent example of a well-balanced blend. I was poking around on my "beer shelf"...

La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 5 (5.5 x 52). I was expecting a bit of peppery spice before I jumped in to this one, but it surprised me a bit. It was definitely a lot more mellow and smooth than I expected. But I didn't find the flavor especially compelling, honestly. It was definitely...

Oliva Serie O Maduro Robusto (5 x 50). The wrapper has a interesting rich color and a rough, toothy feel. Felt firm all the way around. Looked great. The dry scent was really mild and not sweet at all. Burn was pretty much perfect. Honestly, it'd be really hard to find fault with anything to do...

Drew Estate Chateau Real Maduro Noble Habana (5.2 x 54). Today I wanted to go with something mild, and I've heard people speak pretty favorably about Drew Estate's non-flavored blends. I have to say too that this one had a lot of appeal right away. The dry smell was wonderfully pleasant, maybe...

Alec Bradley Maxx The Fix (5 x 58). At first glance, I noticed the wrapper was a bit mottled or blotchy dark brown, which isn't particularly attractive to me. I heard one review that said it had a distinct "horse barn" smell. I definitely get that. Before I lit it up, the smell from the cigar...

La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel (6 x 54). This is one where I totally agree with popular opinion. Great smoke. This is how you make a full bodied cigar. It's strong sure, but it's all about the flavor. It's not a pepper bomb and it's not harsh at all. I don't know anything about how one...

I've been hiding out in the Today's Smoke II thread, giving some quick reviews there of my daily smokes and keeping my head low, but MoeCizlak slapped me around a bit and told me to stick my neck out here. I know the PSD4 has been done to death, and it's a huge favorite, but I today when ree...

Hey all, I was down in Bogota over Christmas break and one of my favorite B&Ms and picked up some Puyanas. Since I'm a Monte fan and they have those on the shelf, I normally wouldn't grab anything anything else, but I thought what the hell, I'd give it a go. Flavor wasn't too bad, but it was a...