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The Private Ledger

@benbalerkeeps their cigar photos private. What follows is the public record of their taste — in their own words.

The Collection

12 cigars, mostly from Cuba, with a taste for cuban maduro Robustos.
12
Cigars
3
Reviewed
2.7
Avg Rating
—
Streak

The Grails

Top 1· ranked by member
  1. 01
    Partagas
    Maduro No. 1
    2.2

Ratings

3 of 12 reviewed
2.7
Overall
of 5.0
Craftsmanship
2.2
Aroma & Flavor
2.9
Enjoyment
2.9
Distribution of Reviews0% rated 4★ or higher
1
2
1★
2★
3★
4★
5★

Top Brands

1
Partagas
2 cigars · 2 reviewed
2.4
2
Padron
1 cigar · 1 reviewed
3.2

Collection DNA

what they reach for

Origin

Cuba
67%·2 cigars
Nicaragua33%

Wrapper

Cuban Maduro
67%·2 cigars
Natural33%

Shape

Robusto
100%·3 cigars

Activity & Growth

Review Streak

0
days
running
Personal best: 1

Growth

+0
This Month
+3
This Year
1.4
Avg / Mo

Pace

Last reviewedA month ago
Last added2 months ago
Total reviews3

The Reviews

№ 01·JUN 6, 2026·Partagas·Robusto

Maduro No. 1

2.6
№ 02·MAY 27, 2026·Partagas·Robusto

Maduro No. 1

2.2
№ 03·MAY 27, 2026·Padron·Robusto

Padron 2000 Series

3.2Would smoke again

nice

well-madeexcellent constructioncedar notes
Full review

The @benbaler Index

Humidor
12cigars
What they own right now
By brand
Partagas2
Padron1

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