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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

13 cigars, mostly from Cuba, with a taste for cuban maduro Robustos.
13
Cigars
4
Reviewed
3.1
Avg Rating
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Streak

The Grails

Top 2· ranked by member
  1. 01
    Ashton
    Estate Sun Grown (ESG)
    4.5
  2. 02
    Partagas
    Maduro No. 1
    2.2

Ratings

4 of 13 reviewed
3.1
Overall
of 5.0
Craftsmanship
2.8
Aroma & Flavor
3.2
Enjoyment
3.4
Distribution of Reviews25% rated 4★ or higher
1
2
1
1★
2★
3★
4★
5★

Top Brands

1
Partagas
2 cigars · 2 reviewed
2.4
2
Padron
1 cigar · 1 reviewed
3.2
3
Ashton
1 cigar · 1 reviewed
4.5

Collection DNA

what they reach for

Origin

Cuba
50%·2 cigars
Nicaragua25%
Dominican Republic25%

Wrapper

Cuban Maduro
50%·2 cigars
Natural25%
Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Seed25%

Shape

Robusto
100%·3 cigars

Activity & Growth

Review Streak

0
days
running
Personal best: 1

Growth

+0
This Month
+4
This Year
0.7
Avg / Mo

Pace

Last reviewedA month ago
Last addedA month ago
Total reviews4

The Reviews

№ 01·SEP 25, 2026·Ashton

Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

4.5
№ 02·JUN 6, 2026·Partagas·Robusto

Maduro No. 1

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

Maduro No. 1

2.2
№ 04·MAY 27, 2026·Padron·Robusto

Padron 2000 Series

3.2Would smoke again

nice

well-madeexcellent constructioncedar notes
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The @benbaler Index

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13cigars
What they own right now
By brand
Partagas2
Padron1
Ashton1
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