PDR El Criollito was first introduced in Europe before finally making it’s way to the US.
For starters, Criollo tobacco plays a pivotal role in this blend being featured in the wrapper and in the filler. Add this to the dark Mexican binder along with vintage Dominican filler and you know this has to be good. The result is medium body, medium strength, excellent draw and a bevy of flavors. Think Natural Tobacco, Fruit, Earth, Cedar and bits of Pepper for starters.
Cigar smokers are definitely united. In Europe they love this cigar. Here in the States, the sentiment is the same. Stogie Press especially enjoyed the cinnamon notes along with the nuances of dark chocolate and almond. They rate this PDR a respectable 91. Cigar Coop exclaims, “It delivers a very classic flavor profile that can appeal to a wide range of cigar enthusiasts.” Halfwheel thinks this is a very good choice to track down and try.
BEWARE. These cigars sell quickly. Get some when we have them!
Wrapper: Ecuador Criollo 98
Binder: Mexican San Andres
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua Criollo 98
Blender: Abe Florez
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La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial is another one of this iconic company’s highly desirable editions. With attention to detail, this special Reserva blend consists of an Ecuadorian grown Connecticut seed wrapper that surrounds Dominican Piloto Cubano long filler and a rich-tasting Nicaraguan binder.
This highly rated, smooth smoking medium bodied blend has become a favorite of this brand’s fans and a go-to choice for newcomers. With the Cigar Authority @92 and Cigar Aficionado @91, it’s safe to say Reserva Especial is another winner.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano
Factory: Tabacalera La Flor S.A.
Blender: Litto Gomez
Caldwell Long Live the King Mad Mofo is another one of this amazing company’s greatest achievements. This complexly blended medium to full bodied masterpiece is a smooth smoking flavor bomb from start to finish. For the maduro version of his Long Live the King line Robert Caldwell of Caldwell Cigar Co. turned to a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, placing it on top an Indonesian binder and a filler made up of Corojo 98, Habano and Pennsylvania double ligero. The results are rich and robust with each puff producing tons of flavorful aromatic smoke and natural tobacco taste that must be tried!
The Long Live The King Mad Mofo is a limited release with just about 75,000 cigars being produced.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura
Wrapper: Mexico (San Andrés Maduro)
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and U.S.A. (Pennsylvania)
Bolivar Cofradia is simply one of the best cigars you can buy for the price.
Cofradia contains vintage Nicaraguan and Honduran leaves within it’s filler. Add in a grade A dark Connecticut Broadleaf binder and you know it’s going to be good. Encase everything in an Ecuadorian Sumatran wrapper and the formula is complete! The results are no surprise.
Stogie Guys just say…..”If you’re looking for a bold smoke with heavy earth flavors, give the Bolivar Cofradia a try, especially considering its friendly price.” Leaf Enthusiast scores this Bolivar at 9/10. Their take is worth noting too. “It was very good from end to end…and the price is great. It fits the bill for a medium-to-full bodied cigar with a good amount of complexity for a bargain price tag.”
Cigar Advisor think Cofradia is a winner as well. “Bolivar Cofradia is a solid, well-made, medium strength cigar that offers a satisfying mix of core flavors at a fairer-than-fair price.” Enough said!
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran
Binder:Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler:Nicaraguan + Honduran
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Casa Turrent 1942 Maduro celebrates the year of birth of Alejandro Turrent’s father.
The 1942 Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés negro Colorado wrapper grown exclusively by the company for this cigar. Completing the blend is a San Andrés criollo binder leaf along with fillers of San Andres Criollo, San Andrés Negro and specially selected Nicaraguan tobacco.
Turrent calls it a medium to full strength cigar that is spicy without being aggressive, offering more complexity that the Serie 1901 line. Developing Palates says the 1942 is one of those good cigars where it manages to deliver layers of rich flavor from the start all the way to the nub.
BEWARE….these great smokes sell out quickly.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro Colorado
Binder: Mexican San Andrés Criollo
Filler: Mexican San Andrés Criollo and Negro and Nicaragua
Factory: Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos
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Origin – Honduras Filler – Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Dominican Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Type – Ecuadorian Sumatran
This edition is a great example of how this brand strives to appeal to diverse taste preferences. While it’s Connecticut sister is mild to mellow in body, this 90 rated stick is robust and full-flavored yet smooth, balanced, and tasty. Its slow burn and great draw make it a very enjoyable smoking experience. I’ve always said, this is one one the finest brands for the money.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Costa Rican/Mexican icaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan Corojo
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What our headline doesn’t state about the great Java Brand is that this cigar is a joint collaboration between Rocky Patel and Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate fame! These two masters created a brand that is still going strong after 16 years!
Java Mint is a sharply box pressed cigar gently infused with mint and chocolate. It is made with a Brazilian Mata Fina maduro wrapper and a blend of Nicaraguan long-fillers. The cigar is yields a rich, traditional, medium-bodied flavor with hints of mocha, coffee, vanilla, and mint. The slow burn is silky-smooth and creamy down to the nub, leaving behind a lovely sweetness after each puff.
These very tasty cigars can be enjoyed any time of the day or night!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper -Brazilian Mata Fina
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The Kristoff Brittania Reserva is a mild-medium bodied cigar that is actually a creamy and buttery tasting experience. Yes, it’s mild and extremely smooth with a complex flavor that just doesn’t exist in other “Mild” cigars. A winner!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Honduran Connecticut
Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang is perfect for fans of both Fire Cured and Candela tobaccos. Pairing this deliciously sweet green candela wrapper with the smoky & tasty Kentucky Fire Cured tobaccos creates a uniquely balanced, complex and savory cigar.Yes! You have two wrappers on this cigar!
Wrapper: Dominican Candela plus Kentucky Fire-Cured
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Undisclosed
Factory: Joya de Nicaragua (Nicaragua)
The Camacho website introduces the Connecticut by stating, “This is one Camacho smoke that doesn’t kick in the door. It knocks. And enters with a mild, smooth taste.” With that being said, as the high ratings came in, the industry knew this cigar was a winner. Without a doubt, this well made cigar is not your father’s Connecticut. When the highly critical folks at Cigar Dojo rated it a 90, they described it best, “The Connecticut begins with notes of spice that grows the further you go along. It’s the same bold flavor I have come to expect from Camacho, sans the heaviness you get from stronger blends. The blend of Dominican and Honduran tobaccos brought out the spice but with hints of sweetness not found in other Camachos.”
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Grown Connecticut
Binder: Corojo (Camacho’s original Cuban seed)
Filler: Generoso, Aleman Ligero
Factory: Agroindustrias Laepe S.A. (Honduras)
Viaje Zombie Red Maduro is a testament to the intricate blending prowess of Viaje’s Andre Farkas.
The Zombie Red Maduro cigar is part of the Zombie series first coming to market in 2011. This full-strength cigar consists of a rich Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper encasing premium Nicaraguan binders and fillers. Its unique 5 x 52 tapered Perfecto shape promises an unparalleled smoking experience. It’s no surprise its garnered a near cult following among cigar enthusiasts for delivering a complex symphony of flavors that include rich chocolate, spicy pepper, and a hint of earthiness, complemented by a subtle sweetness characteristic of the Maduro wrapper.
Each one is a masterpiece of construction and flavor, highlighting Viaje’s commitment to quality and exclusivity. The cigars come in very small batches, ensuring that each puff delivers a distinct and memorable experience. With this in mind you can’t ignore what the critics say either. Halfwheel rates it @ 90 and Cigar Coop gives it a score of 92!
Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or new to the world of premium cigars, the Zombie Red Maduro offers a unique taste of the expertise and passion that Viaje Cigars brings to the table.
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The Crowned Heads Mil Dias 2021 Magicos Limited Edition is rolled at Tabacalera Pichardo in Esteli, Nicaragua, under the supervision of Master Blender Don Eradio Pichardo. This cigar also marks the third installment for this Mil Días limited extension format.
Mil Dias 2021 Magicos utilizes an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, Peru, and Costa Rica. To say it’s a complex blend is an understatement! Crowned Heads describes this special cigar perfectly.”The flavor profile may be described as medium-plus in body, and full in flavor. The result is a profile where heritage meets the future, blurring the lines between history and modern, Cuba and Central America.”
With only 3500 boxes of 12 cigars produced, it’s safe to say, these great cigars won’t be around forever.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Peru
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo
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Fratello Vice Versa is one of the most interestingly blended cigars available today!
With attention to detail, this cigar actually consists of 2 blends in one cigar. The result allows the smoker to choose the flavor profile they want to start and end with. Want your cigar to start off mild and creamy? Light the mild end. Like your cigar to start off robust and spicy? Light the full end! It truly is an awesome smoke to say the least! Vice Versa embodies a unique concept in the cigar industry.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Nicaragua, USA (Pennsylvania)
Factory: La Aurora S.A.
Blender: Omar de Frias
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