Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: 6 x 50
Strength: Medium
Purchase Link: Black Star Line Marun
BLACK STAR LINE MARUN REVIEW – DOM
Summary: I have no idea how this cigar isn’t Cuban. From the flavor profile to the super tight draw, it’s spot on. Delving into the flavors, I get honey graham cracker, wheat, and vanilla cream. Someone sitting next to me was complimentary of the smell of the smoke. This cigar is so good that even people who aren’t smoking it are getting enjoyment out of it.
Halfway down, this beaut continues to please with the introduction of peaches. My only ding against it is the tightness of the draw, which was tight as all get out.
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Pairing Suggestion: Herbal tea
Perceived Strength: Medium-
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Box
BLACK STAR LINE MARUN REVIEW – RICH
Summary: This cigar brought notes of cedar, pepper, hay, sourdough bread, milk chocolate, and a honey sweetness on the finish.
Construction was great; the cigar didn't have any issues throughout.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Toast with slightly sweet jam
Pairing Suggestion: Coffee
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
BLACK STAR LINE MARUN REVIEW – BEN
Summary: Greeted with toast, massive smoke production, and a pretty smooth retrohale that is nutty and leathery. Sweet cream and butterscotch all the way to the last third. Cigar remained really smooth and toasty!
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Pairing Suggestion: Dominican coffee
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Box
Participants in this blind review were completely unaware of the cigar they were evaluating until all submissions were received and processed. Each participant was asked to answer a summary paragraph, an if/than statement, a pairing suggestion, and a purchase suggestion. Cigars were provided by Small Batch with only the expectations of candid responses. All pictures, information, and formatting were completed by a Coordinator outside of the reviewing process.
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