The Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll No. 3 had an average flavor profile throughout, focused around toasted oak, earth and black pepper. Nothing that really stood out about the cigar. I never smoked the first two cigars in the series, so I don't have a basis for comparison, but as it sits, this isn't really a cigar I'd return to.
The Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect Toro had an average flavor profile throughout, focused around the aged, toasted cedar, earth and black pepper. Not much in the way of transitioning and a fairly mundane profile overall. This was my first experience from the brand, and while I don't see myself coming back to this cigar, I am open to checking out some of their other offerings.
The 601 La Bomba Warhead X had an average flavor profile throughout and became a bit mundane about halfway through. A very earth driven profile that didn't really provide any excitement. Not one of my favorite Warheads and not a cigar I'd see myself coming back to.
The J. London Mr. London The Introduction Super Robusto had a nice start, with a nice combination of flavors and balance. The balance shifted in the second third and dropped a level as the earth picked up and the cigar maintained that level the rest of the way. This was a nice introduction to this new series and I'm interested to see future iterations, but this cigar didn't really do enough to make me want to seek it out with any real frequency.
The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Churchill had an average flavor profile throughout, focused around the earth, toasted oak and creamy leather. I don't see myself really coming back to this cigar, but it does have an attractive price point, especially for the size and smoking time. I could see this as a good cigar for smokers that tend to shy away from Nicaraguan offerings as the profile is smooth and provides a slightly higher than medium strength.
The Punch Dad's Home Movies had an average flavor profile throughout, focused around the heavily toasted cedar, earth and black pepper. Not a very exciting cigar and not something I'd see myself coming back to. The price point is very attractive though, so it's worth it to try one just to see what you think.
The New Cuba Superior Connecticut Robusto had a nice start, with the sweetness mixing with the components from the tobacco. As the sweetness faded the tobacco components were more prevalent and the overall profile took a slight step down and maintained that level the rest of the way. This is an interesting cigar with the added sweetness from the head. I'm on the fence on this one.
The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Midnight Twist Toro had an average profile throughout, just focused on the toasted oak, earth and black pepper. A fairly linear profile that didn't really stand out. The price point is attractive, but other than that, I don't see it as something I'd return to.
The Sancho Panza Extra Chido Robusto started out quite promising with interesting flavor combinations. The second third was almost as good but just missed the mark, still delivering an enjoyable third. I found the last third to be pleasant but not at the same level as the first or second thirds. Although the second third wasn't quite to the same level for me as the first third, I think my overall takeaway is that this is something I would smoke again, especially taking into account the affordable price point.
The Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 Robusto had a promising start with balanced and restrained flavors in the first third. The second third almost reached the same level of complexity but unfortunately fell just short. I found the last third to be fairly flat compared to the rest of the cigar. Overall, I found the Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 Robusto to be quite pleasant to review, and despite the overall score I think it's something I could see myself occasionally smoking.