Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet is another one of this company’s very popular cigars.
First off, it utilizes an aged Brazilian Arapiraca Colorado wrapper and Indonesian binder. The filler consists of Estelí-grown habano and Jalapa-grown habano ligero from Nicaragua along with selected tobacco leaves from Paraguay. The beautifully applied triple cap tops it off perfectly. To say this medium to full bodied cigar is complex would be an understatement.
Noted reviewer KATMAN rates it a respectable 91. He describes it as a flavor bomb. Think caramel, graham cracker, coffee, chocolate, raspberry and cedar for starters. Stogie Press ups the score to 94 with a perfect description. “The flavors in this cigar were just scrumptious from pre-light to nub. There was no harshness, bitterness, or sour tastes and I would say the flavors were balanced and well transitioning.” Without a doubt, the rarely produced Lancero size is the top pick!
Look like Veiled Prophet is another home run for Hiram & Solomon for sure!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
Wrapper: Aged Brazilian (Arapiraca Colorado)
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Nicaragua (Estelí Habano, Jalapa Habano Ligero) & Paraguay
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Hiram & Solomon Sublime Prince Toro is yet another very popular cigar from this great company.
Sublime Prince is crafted exclusively in the Dominican Republic at the PDR factories by Abe Flores. The company itself offers an insight into the overall character of this terrific cigar. “A medium- strength complex cigar with notes of nuts and dried fruits that switches to white pepper and some salty note. Midway thru, The Vanilla sweetness becomes more present before switching to nutty and roasted aromas.”
The critical folks at Cigar Weekly tell us the aromatic smoke is thick and rich tasting with an exceptional draw and burn. The popular review site HAVEAPREMIUMCIGAR.COM rates this selection at 93. They describe it perfectly. “Overall a very good medium bodied cigar with excellent complexity and great construction.”
No doubt this is another winner for Hiram & Solomon.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado
Binder: Dominican Republic Habano
Filler: Dominican Criollo 98 Ligero and 98 Seco
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Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect is one of this company’s most acclaimed cigars.
The blend starts with a corojo wrapper, followed by a seco habano wrapper, then fillers from Paraguay and 2 types of Nicaraguan Ligero. The leaf from Paraguay is a rare leaf that is also used in the company’s Entered Apprentice and Veiled Prophet blends. The results are better than anyone could expect.
Noted reviewer KATMAN rates this cigar an astounding 98. His words sum it up. “This experience is close to perfection. Grand Architect is a stick no one should miss.”
Cigar Dojo gives it a score of 94 with one team member’s high endorsement “This was a great cigar from start to finish. I will definitely seek this one out. ” Stogie Press gave it a 91 with further words of praise. “Grand Architect is turning into one of my favorite blends from the is company. It had a plethora of flavor and aroma notes from foot to nub that kept my interest throughout the journey.”
If you’re a fan of this great small batch maker or just want to enjoy a spectacular smoke, this one is a must.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Seco
Filler: Nicaragua, Paraguay
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
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The Hiram & Solomon Shriner Wooden Box is a fantastic way to get the highly rated Shriner cigar by this amazing boutique company.
The Hiram & Solomon Limited Edition Heart & Soul is crafted to reflect the highest standards of excellence and to serve a greater cause. Promising aficionados a smoke which offers a complex interplay of flavors and aromas, ‘Heart & Soul’ stands as a testament to the refined art of cigar creation.” Crafted exclusively at the PDR Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic.
The greatest part of this cigar is it’s medium body from start to finish. The results speak for themselves. Both Cigar Lovers Magazine and Stogie Press rate this beautiful cigar a very respectable 92.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Ecuadorian
Filler: Dominican Seco, Dominican Ligero
Factory: PDR Cigars, Dominican Republic
Hiram & Solomon Unity Toro is one of this company’s most unique cigars.
Unity Toro is a medium strength cigar that is handmade at PDR Cigars in Tamboril, Dominican Republic. Its smooth natural wrapper covers a binder and filler made of tobaccos from an undisclosed origin. What we do know is the wrapper is a dark and oily Indonesian Sumatra leaf.
The result of this mysterious blend is more than respectable. Noted international reviewer Andre’ Dias from Tasting World bestows a 90 rating on Unity. The hugely popular Enthusiast Report scores this beauty at 92. It’s safe to say that the overall consensus it’s not too strong, making it a good choice for both new and experienced smokers. The taste is consistent, ensuring an enjoyable smoke every time
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Hiram & Solomon Revival Toro is another one of this company’s popular cigars.
The blend for Revival uses an Ecuadorian Habano Claro wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and fillers that include PA Broadleaf, Ligero Corojo Dominican FDR2, Seco Corojo Dominican FDR2. To say this is a complex cigar would be an understatement. These cigars also come from the PDR factory offering a signature medium bodied smoking indulgence with a great flavor profile.
Blind Man’s Puff rates this cigar a 92 with a serious endorsement.” The burn was razor sharp and the entire experience and construction were flawless.” Stogie Press ups the score to 93 explaining why. “The cigar is complex with some fine nuances that entice the palate and keep the journey interesting.” It’s needless to say that Rival is another winner for Hiram & Solomon.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Dominican Republic, Pennsylvania (USA)
Factory: PDR Cigars
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Hiram & Solomon Cigars for Warriors is one of this company’s most special cigars by giving 100% of the cigar’s profits will benefit Operation: Cigars for Warriors. It is proudly produced by the PDR factory in the Dominican Republic. Every single process is under the strict supervision of Abe Flores. The results speak for themselves.
HAVEAPREMIUMCIGAR.COM’s grade is an excellent 91 stating the obvious. “Overall a very good medium bodied cigar with good complexity and excellent construction.”
Stogie Press quickly pushes this smoke further up the scale to 94 stating. “It offered quite a pleasantly complex profile with well balanced flavors and aromas from foot to nub. I especially enjoyed the shifting and morphing aromas including the grilled meat note. ”
But there was no doubt about this vitolas character when noted reviewer KATMAN scored it at an astounding 100. His words said it all. “Huge complexity. Incredible transitions. And a finish that is nearly overwhelming.” It’s safe to say this may very well be Horan & Solomon’s best one yet!
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Mexican
Filler: Dominican Ligero, Seco Corojo, Dominican ‘98 Ligero Criollo, Panamanian Broadleaf
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Hiram & Solomon Curamus Toro is another highly rated cigar from this boutique firm.
This masterpiece utilizes a Pennsylvania broadleaf wrapper covering a Mexican-grown binder and filler tobaccos including Dominican corojo seco and ligero and Dominican criollo ’98 ligero as well as Pennsylvania broadleaf. So to say this cigar is complex is an understatement. These amazing cigars hail from the PDR Cigars factory located in Tamboril, Dominican Republic.
The highly critical folks at Halfwheel say at its best, the Curamus is a very good cigar. Noted reviewer KATMAN rates it at 95 simply saying it is a great medium/full strength cigar. Stogie Press gives it a score of 93 describing as quite the unique and flavorful cigar.
No doubt this Hiram & Solomon entry is another winner for this great company.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: PDR Cigars
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Natural
Binder: Mexican
Filler: Dominican Corojo, Dominican Criollo ‘98, Dominican Ligero Seco, Pennsylvania Broadleaf
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Hiram & Solomon Chabal Toro is another popular cigar from this great company.
Chabal uses an Ecuadorian Criollo Maron wrapper, Indonesian Sumatra binder, and Ligero Corojo Leo Reyes + Seco Corojo Leo Reyes fillers. The result is a very complex tasting, medium to full bodied smoke. Think roasted cashews, leather, bits of red pepper, cedar and salted caramel really working well together for starters.
Blind Man’s Puff rates it a 90. Their feelings are clear. “Overall we did enjoy this blend and would smoke it again.” Stogie Press says Chabal is well balanced with a nice bunch of flavors and aromas.
HAVAPREMIUMCIGAR.COM gives it a score of 92 simply describing it as excellent.
No doubt Chabal is another top pick from Hiram & Solomon.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo 99
Binder: Indonesian Sumatra
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Factory: PDR Cigars
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The Treaty is another exceptional cigar from this great company produced by the famed PDR factory in the Dominican Republic.
For starters, it contains a vintage blend of long leaf filler and binder leaves as you would expect. What’s more interesting is the company keeps their origin a mystery. While this may be true, there is no denying the amazing savory, oily red-hued Corojo wrapper encasing it. Without a doubt, the result is what you would expect for this medium bodied smoke.
Stogie Press rates it a 95 with a great explanation. “This is a cigar that is solidly constructed offering a core of floral notes joined with pleasant nuances of flavors and aromas. I especially enjoyed the evolving nutty aroma along with the fruit and cream notes.”
Whether you consider yourself an aficionado or a newcomer, this cigar is another top pick for sure!
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Hiram & Solomon Shriner is one of this company’s very popular cigars.
Shriner uses an Ecuadorian Sumatran wrapper as part of a blend of tobaccos from five countries. The binder is from Indonesia and fillers include Brazilian Arapiraca, Habano Jalapa, Habano Ometepe, and the Dominican Republic. To say this is a complex cigar would be an understatement. The result of such crafting is what you’d expect.
Blind Man’s Puff rates it a 93 claiming its a smooth smoking medium bodied flavor bomb. Then again, Cigars & Spirits Magazine describes Shriner perfectly. “Medium-bodied blend with a smooth and perfect construction. The unique blend of tobacco from five different regions produced an unparalleled smoke offering a perfumed sense of a bouquet, with a finish of cocoa and cappuccino.”
Without a doubt, if you’ve never tried a Hiram & Solomon creation, Shriner is a top pick.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Indonesian
Filler: Arapiraca, Habano Jalapa, Habano Ometepe, Dominican
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
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