Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

Binder: Ecuadorian Habano

Filler: Dominican, USA, Undisclosed

Vitola: 5 ½ x 46

Strength: Medium

Purchase Link: Stoic Cigars

STOIC MODERATION REVIEW – DOM

Summary: Green pepper and buttery brown sugar take my mind off of the wrapper cracking at the cap.  As I near the halfway point, woodsy mulch and floral notes get the garden party going. 

With honey now dominating, this cigar is a winner.  Baking spices grace the end.  

If You Like That, You Might Like This: Your underdog team making it to the Finals (go Pacers!)

Pairing Suggestion: Tea

Perceived Strength: Mild+

Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Box

STOIC MODERATION REVIEW – RICH

Summary: This cigar brought notes of sourdough, cereal grain, almond, cedar, hay, and molasses. There was a maltiness to it as well.

Construction had no issues; it was a well-made cigar.

If You Like That, You Might Like This: Pilsner beers

Pairing Suggestion: Coffee

Perceived Strength: Medium

Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack

STOIC MODERATION REVIEW – BEN

Summary: Bell pepper flavor and spices on the tip from the first draw. Leather, toast, and cream to follow but is it crazy that something reminded me of Italian parsley? Is that a thing? This retro is beautiful; soft and fluffy.

If You Like That, You Might Like This: 90s R&B vibes

Pairing Suggestion: Piña Colada

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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