If I had blind tasted this blend, I’d never have guessed a PA Broadleaf was used. In fact, I’d have bet against it. Super smooth and rich. There is an edge created by the Nic filler, but it is beautifully offset by the Sumatran binder and Dominican co-filler. Skip Martin nailed it when he decided to take the tested CroMagnon name and give it new life.

I can’t believe that this is only a $10 stick. This just doesn’t happen anymore.

Score: 95/100

To write this off as a power-bomb would be to overlook the expert blending that so clearly went into the cigar's creation. There's a complexity and balance here that's often missing from many straightforwardly strong cigars. Creamy peanut, dark chocolate, and hickory add layers. And the strength level dips and surges—an effective strategy that ensures interest is not lost.

Score: 4.5 out of 5