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Toque Silver Dollar Snuff Review

Image by Duckie Maker: Toque Line: Silver Dollar Country of origin: Isle of Man Aroma Length: ~30m Grind: Fine Nose Comfort: 8/10 Strength: 6/10 Aroma rating: 8/10 Moisture: 7/10 Color: Light toasted brown. Notes: Menthol, lemon, berry. Drip Levels: 7/10 My Rating: 8/10 This product is the first Toque Snuff item I tried. Silver Dollar… Continue reading Toque Silver Dollar Snuff Review

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Toque Snuff Review: Aroma, Grind, and Ratings

Image by Duckie. Otto Schmalzler Maker: Toque Country of origin: Isle of Man Aroma Length: ~20m Grind: mildly coarse Nose Comfort: 6/10 Aroma rating: 7/10 Moisture: Moist Color: Black Notes: Citrus, Leather Drip Levels: 7/10 (pretty drippy.) My Rating: 7.5/10 This tasty morsel from Toque's “Otto” line is a Germanic style Schmalzler. It had a… Continue reading Toque Snuff Review: Aroma, Grind, and Ratings

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Dominican Delight or Dismay? Victor Sinclair Primeros Evaluation

Photograph by Madison Hahn Brand: Victor SinclairCountry Origin: Dominican RepublicStrength: MildShape: ChurchillSize: 7x50Burn time: ~40mWrapper: Connecticut Filler: Dominican Binder: DominicanTaste Rating: 4/10Smell Rating: 5/10Burn rating: 8/10Overall rating: 4.5/10 If “you had me at the first half” was a cigar, it would be this one. This was part of the selections included from Cigars International’s Po’ Boy Sampler.… Continue reading Dominican Delight or Dismay? Victor Sinclair Primeros Evaluation

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Discover Evening Flake: Perfect Tobacco for Nighttime

Maker: Mac BarenLine: 4th generationName: Evening FlakeTobaccos: Golden Virginians, with some Perique.Cut: flakeTaste: 6/10Strength: 4/10Room note: 6/10 (Pleasant for those who like smokiness.) Now this is a relaxing smoke. Evening Flake is a blend By Erik Stokkebye. This tobacco beautifully illustrates that he knows his stuff! Fine tobaccos are used. They are heat-pressed for a… Continue reading Discover Evening Flake: Perfect Tobacco for Nighttime