This brand started in Cuba in 1940 and is still being made there. When Cigar Giant Altadis acquired the name for the US, production went from the Dominican Republic to Honduras where it remains. As time passed the brand began to evolve attracting new smokers. This edition was launched in 2017 and is a special one. Those of us that know this brand understand what full bodied smokes are.
The great part of this one is that it is literally packed with tobacco to the point of it feeling hard to the touch. This is one of the slowest burning, best drawing sticks around. The blend yields a very robust tasting mixture of sweetness and spice that increases as you move along.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
Romeo y Julieta 1875 Reserve Maduro consists of a four country blend that’s a joy to behold.
It’s hard to believe this great smoke is over two decades old. In fact, way back in 2003 Cigar Aficionado gave it a 90 rating. With attention to detail, this cigar is jam packed with vintage tobacco. Once lit, the wrapper combines with Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian filler to create tasty nut and coffee flavors. While being medium-full bodied in taste, it remains smooth to the finish with very rich flavor. Think coffee beans, dark chocolate and natural tobacco for starters.
With this in mind, don’t be afraid of the dark. Grab some of these outstanding Maduros today!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan-Peruvian
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper – USA Connecticut Broadleaf
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Don Diego cigars have been around forever. This amazingly consistent cigar often gets lost in a sea of new entries. It is probably one of the mildest , smoothest and mellowist smokes in existence. The prefect Connecticut Shade wrapper is your first sign of how special this cigar is. The bit of Nicaraguan filler combined with selected Dominican leaves from the top of the plant yields a perfectly balanced smoke. Want mild with character…….Don Diego is it!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Shade
Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli is the second version of this very popular brand.
With attention to detail, the Esteli cigar is a more refined version of the popular Black Marker Cigar line. While the original Black Market is made in Honduras, Estelí is produced at Plasencia Cigars S.A., Nicaragua. For starters, Cigar Aficionado rates this blend an astounding score of 93 naming it in their top 10 cigars of the year. In fact, Esteli beat out many of it’s Cuban made competitors.
Their review describes it best. ” It’s earthy and leathery with sweet, concentrated undertones of raisins and cocoa. The draw is flawless, delivering a weighty, substantial smoke to the palate, which speaks to the cigar’s excellent construction and fine tobacco. ”
Without doubt, this medium to full bodied Esteli blend gives you more of what you love about the Original Black Market. The Torpedo is a top pick.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua | Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)
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CAO Limited Edition Arcana Thunder Smoke, experience a rare blend crafted for the adventurous aficionado. This limited edition cigar showcases a rich, complex profile with notes of earth, dark cocoa, and subtle spice, wrapped in a deep, robust leaf that’s aged to perfection. Embrace the intense flavors of this unique release and savor the true artistry of CAO’s Arcana series.
Unleash the Monsters!
Prepare for the ultimate thrill as the Tatuaje Monster Series returns in 2024 with a wicked twist. The highly coveted Monster Smash 14-cigar sampler offers a robusto-sized collection (5 ¼ x 52 box-pressed) of fan-favorite blends from the infamous Monster lineup. This year, alongside iconic blends, the sampler includes a second limited edition release of the popular Tatuaje Creature, making this collection an absolute must-have. As always, stock is extremely limited and won’t last long, so secure yours before these monsters disappear for good!
This 2024 edition includes one cigar each of:
Diesel Fool’s Errand Worthy Fool is the third and final entry of the Fool’s Errand Trilogy line and another collaboration with AJ Fernandez.
This edition possesses a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper encasing vintage grade Nicaraguan habano tobacco for both the binder and filler.
The result is exactly what you’d expect. Each puff is a testament to the skill and passion poured into its creation. From the smooth medium to full body to its bouquet of flavors, Worthy Fool is another masterpiece. Think tones of chocolate, espresso, oak, and spices via a perfect draw for starters.
WRAPPER: DARK ECUADORIAN SUMATRA
BINDER: NICARAGUAN HABANO
FILLER: NICARAGUAN HABANO
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Elevate your cigar collection with the Rocky Patel Gold Label Robusto, a cigar that epitomizes luxury and craftsmanship. Encased in a stunningly designed box adorned with intricate gold and brown details, this Robusto-sized cigar is a feast for the eyes before it even touches your lips.
Viaje Cache Six Fifty is part of the Collaboration series in which Casa Fernandez is a partner.
Cache contains some of Aganorsa’s finest tobacco within it’s exceptional blend. The result is a mesh of classic maduro flavors of chocolate, earth, and pepper being delivering a medium to full body. Noted Reviewer KATMAN emphatically states, “The Viaje Cache is one of the most flavorful cigars I’ve smoked.” Together with Cigar Coop giving it a very respectable 93 rating, you can bet this Viaje is a winner for sure!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Nicaragua Aganorsa Leaf
Filler: Nicaragua Aganorsa Leaf
Length: 6 Inches
Ring Gauge: 50
Vitola: Toro
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DAV Mestizo is one of this company’s most popular entries.
With attention to detail, Mestizo contains a meticulously selected blend of premium tobaccos from the most renowned growing regions around the world. The result is a symphony of taste that dances on the palate with every draw. From the moment the flame ignites, the Mestizo possesses a balance of rich earthy tones, subtle spices, and hints of sweetness, culminating in a truly transcendent smoking experience. This adds up to a cigar that burns evenly, draws effortlessly, and envelops the senses in a luxurious aroma that lingers long after the last puff.
Stogie Press rates this beauty a respectable 93. Their words describe it perfectly. “Overall, the DAV Cigars Mestizo was a spectacularly full body cigar with hoards of complex flavor notes and aromas. This one hit the flavor wheel on all eight cylinders.”
ORIGIN: Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic
Wrapper – San Andres
Binder – Indonesian
Filler – Dominican
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This JM Six Cigar Sampler is the absolutely best way to try each of this great company’s blends.
With attention to detail, this smartly packaged Sampler contains one Churchill of : Dominican Connecticut, Dominican Corojo, Dominican Sumatra, Dominican Maduro, Nicaraguan Sumatra, and Nicaraguan Maduro. Without doubt, this is the best way to taste each JM offering. Sooner or later, you’ll have a favorite for sure. It may be a Dominican or one of their Nicaraguans, but rest assured, you will not be disappointed with any of them. Think consistent burn, great draw and pleasant flavors for starters.
And don’t forget. This Sampler also makes a great gift for any cigar lover.
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First off……CONGRATULATIONS! Simply put, JM It’s a Boy cigars are one of the best ways to celebrate this joyous occasion.
With attention to detail, these very affordably priced smokes contain a near black Connecticut Broadleaf binder and aged Dominican fillers. Encasing these leaves is a beautiful Indonesian Sumatra wrapper. The results is a very tasty mild to medium bodied cigar. With this in mind, you can count on the following: consistent burn, great draw and pleasant flavor notes. Think cocoa powder, coffee beans, a bit of peppery spice, and some caramel cream.
To put it another way, now you can enjoy a great cigar for a great event and not break the bank! After all, you’ll have to start saving for college!
Wrapper: Indonesian Sumatran
Binder:USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican Republic
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JM Cigars Honey is a great line of uniquely tasty cigars from this terrific company.
With attention to detail, these very affordably priced smokes contain a near black Connecticut Broadleaf binder and aged Dominican fillers. Encasing these leaves is a beautiful Indonesian Sumatra wrapper. Add to this complex blend the gentle infusion of Honey, Berry, Rum and Vanilla and you have something very special. So not only will these delight your palate with delicious flavors, the irresistible aroma everyone will love.
As with all JM Cigars, you can count on a consistent burn and great draw. This mild mannered Honey line is a pleasant change for any smoker any time of the day!
Wrapper: Indonesian Sumatran
Binder:USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican Republic
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JM Dominican Maduro is one of the very popular entries from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, these very affordably priced smokes proudly possess a near black Connecticut Broadleaf binder and aged Dominican fillers. Encasing these leaves is a beautiful San Andres Mexican dark and oily Maduro wrapper. The results is a very tasty medium to full bodied bodied smooth smoking hearty and bold cigar. The bonus is the aromatic smoke and the subtle overall sweetness.
Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Maduro
Binder:USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican Republic
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Garo Adamas is another one of the spectacular boutique blends from this unique company.
Smokers can expect a medium bodied journey starting with a distinct spiciness, moving through coffee-like notes mingled with nuts and leather. This then culminates in mocha and exotic floral notes. This beautifully nuanced finish leaves the smoker desiring just a bit more, even after an extended smoking session.
With attention to detail, the Adamas is notable for its use of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, known for its oily sheen that comes to prominence in the second half of the smoke, and a Dominican Olor binder that holds together a filler blend of Dominican Seco/Lijero and Corojo. This combination ensures a smooth draw, consistent white ash, and a slow burn, offering notes of walnut and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of honey.
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The Garo Maduro Especial is the only edition of the company’s portfolio offering a vintage grade dark and oily wrapper.
With attention to detail, the exquisite maduro wrapper envelopes a meticulously curated blend of premium fillers and binders sourced from the finest tobacco regions. The result is a burst of flavors engaging the senses immediately. This characteristic allows savoring the intricate balance of sweet and spicy notes that define this exceptional blend. Without a doubt, this cigar delivers a fuller-bodied experience, showcasing the blend’s richness and depth,
From the initial notes of dark chocolate and espresso that greet the smoker, to the evolving layers of caramel sweetness, pepper spice, and the subtle earthiness that follows, every puff is a testament to the blend’s exquisite composition. The Garo Maduro Especial is more than a cigar; it is an experience, a celebration of the art and tradition of cigar making. The Maduro Especial offers a sanctuary of taste.
To say the least, if you’re a maduro lover, this cigar should be in your humidor.
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