DAV Anniversary Series is a limited edition cigar commemorating a milestone in the company’s history.
From the first puff to the last, the Anniversary Series captivates with its rich and complex profile. Notes of earthy richness, subtle spices, and hints of sweetness dance together in perfect harmony, creating a truly indulgent smoking experience that is both memorable and satisfying. Without a doubt, this cigar exemplifies the pinnacle of cigar craftsmanship ensuring a flawless smoking experience from start to finish. The result is a cigar is sure to impress even the most discerning aficionados.
What’s more important is that these amazing cigars are aged for 5 years and limited in availability. When there gone, they’re gone. Available now in a 6×54 sized Double Toro box of 10.
Origin: Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic
Wapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
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DAV Series A is a testament to the artistry and dedication defining this brand.
At the heart of the Series A lies a meticulous select blend of premium tobaccos, sourced from the most fertile regions around the world. From the moment the flame ignites, this cigar captivates with its rich earthy notes, complemented by hints of spice and a subtle sweetness that linger on the palate long after the last draw.
The Series A exemplifies the pinnacle of cigar craftsmanship. Every detail is meticulous, ensuring a flawless smoking experience from start to finish. The result is a medium to full bodied cigar that burns evenly and draws effortlessly. This facet envelops the senses in a luxurious aroma evoking a sense of indulgence and refinement.
To say the least, if you consider yourself an aficionado, this Series A is a must try.
Wrapper – Cameroon
Binder – Dominican olor Dominicano
Filler – Dominican, Nicaraguan, Brazilian
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DAV 1918 is one this boutique company’s best offerings.
With attention to detail the 1918 is a multi county blend consisting of vintage leaves. The result is a cigar exuding quality and sophistication from the moment it is lit.
Stogie Press rates this jewel a respectable 92. Their description is perfect.“The DAV Cigars Series 1918 Double Toro was a pleasant flavorful cigar that offered pleasant transitions from foot to nub. It started with an enticing sweet aroma and progressed from there moving into a sweet cream and coffee with notes of fruit and cocoa. The flavors move into more of a savory spice deep in the journey and then pull back and finish with a sweet almond and cocoa note.”
With this in mind, there’s no doubt the 1918 should be in your humidor today!
Wrapper – Cameroon
Binder – Dominican olor Dominicano
Filler – 6 different tobaccos – Dominican, Nicaraguan, Brazilian
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The small sized DAV Suada is another very popular blend from this great company.
With attention to detail, Suada possesses a vintage grade Dominican long filler along with a pristine Indonesian binder. Encasing this meticulous blend is a near perfect Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. The result is a very tasty mild bodied compact cigar with a soft hint of spice offering a smooth silky smoke which can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Elevate your cigar journey with the Suada Petite Corona and experience the epitome of luxury and refinement in an unmatched small cigar with its impeccable craftsmanship and unparalleled flavor.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Grown Connecticut
Binder: Indonesian
Filler: Dominican
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Alec Bradley Limited Edition Trilogy Series is one of the most amazing entries from this creative company.
With attention to detail, the unique facet about the Alec Bradley Trilogy series is that each cigar has a triangular press. This edition here is the Corojo blend. The result is a smooth smoking, cool burning medium bodied cigar from start to finish. What’s more important are the array of flavors within this masterful blend. With this in mind, think Natural Tobacco, Hard Woods, Cedar, Citrus, Apple, Baker’s Spice, Earth & Pepper for starters!
No wonder this cigar is a favorite of discerning smokers everywhere!
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo
Binder: Honduran Grown Connecticut Seed
Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: Tabacos De Oriente
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The Cohiba Riviera is finally here. It is the first new regular production release from the brand since 2020. This cigar screams luxury. Its the first box pressed Cohiba as well! This smoke is produced in Esteli Nicaragua and sports a sleek Mexican San Andres Wrapper, Honduran Binder, and a plethora of Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. The company describes these expertly crafted cigars best,”“Cohiba Riviera is a bold yet balanced blend of the most exceptional tobaccos from Nicaragua with exclusively-grown tobaccos from Honduras. Medium-to-full bodied and adorned with a delectable wrapper from Mexico, Riviera is an elegant selection offering notes of dark chocolate and coffee bean with a hint of leather and subtle cream on the finish,”
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Wrapper: San Andres Tuxtla
Binder: Honduran Connecticut
Filler: Honduran (Jamastran, La Entrada), Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí)
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: STG Estelí
The Caldwell Midnight Express is a maduro version of the hugely popular Eastern Standard brand. This complexly blended medium to full bodied cigar is an excellent choice for the maduro-loving cigar aficionado.
Wrapper: Connecticut Arapiraca Maduro
Binder: Dominican Habano
Filler: Dominican Criollo 98, Dominican Corojo Ligero, Nicaraguan Habano Seco
It’s important to note that La Barba Red was the first entry produced by this now iconic company. This medium to full bodied cigar remains well liked by critics industry wide. With attention to detail, this complexly blended smoke yields delicious notes of chocolate, raisins, cinnamon and cedar for a great smoking experience.
If you like Caldwell and haven’t tried the one that started it all, what are waiting for!
Wrapper: Hybridized Dominican Corojo
Binder: Hybridized Dominican Corojo
Fillers: Peru/Dominican Republic/Nicaragua
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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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut is one of the great entries from a collaboration between Erik Espinosa and Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri.
This Connecticut jewel utilizes a beautiful Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper encasing Nicaraguan filler and binder leaves creating a subtle yet flavorful cigar. The results are as expected.
Halfwheel exclaims this cigar is “a flavor bomb of almost epic proportions” “Rich notes of roasted peanuts and sweet cloves combine with a well-integrated strength level that falls just shy of the medium mark.”
Blind Man’s Puff rates it a 91. Their words are spot on. “The smoke is so silky and soft on the palate. The The finish is still very long with some nice cinnamon ticking the tip of the tongue. Flavors and construction were all good throughout.”
No doubt this third entry of the now famous Knuckle Sandwich line is another hit. If you’re a fan of Espinosa cigars and appreciate a more milder smoke, this one is for you.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: San Lotano AJ Fernandez
Blender: Erik Espinosa, Hector Alfonso Sr., & Guy Fieri
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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Habano is one of the great entries from a collaboration between Eric Espinosa and Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri.
All of these cigars come out of A.J. Fernández’s northernmost San Lotano factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper encases a very special all-Nicaraguan tobaccos throughout the binder/filler. In fact, this blend was 18 months in the making. The results speak for themselves.
With this in mind, Noted reviewer KATMAN and Cigar Dojo score it a 91.
Cigar Aficionado rated this great cigar a 93. They feel is a spectacular smoke. They say, “ The Corona Gorda produces a dense, ample smoke full of pistachio, almond and orange peel notes. Spicy accents of red and black pepper—and a big snap of leather—lead to a smoked hickory finish.”
It’s no surprise this one became a top 25 cigar for the year as well.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
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With attention to detail, these cigars are rolled at Agroindustrias Laepe S.A. in Danli, Honduras, which also produces Camacho cigars. Robert Caldwell blended this one himself. The Blind Man’s Bluff Nicaragua is one of three in this amazing series. This well made medium to slightly full bodied bodied cigar is smooth smoking and flavorful with heaps of natural tobacco taste.Think sweet caramel, malt, dark chocolate, espresso, raisins, licorice, almonds and cedar. That is to say its definitely a flavor bomb!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: STG Danlí
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Habano)
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Blender: Robert Caldwell
With attention to detail, these cigars are rolled at Agroindustrias Laepe S.A. in Danli, Honduras, which also produces Camacho cigars. Robert Caldwell blended this one himself. The Blind Man’s Bluff Habano is the first of four in this amazing series. This well made medium to slightly full bodied bodied cigar is blended for a more seasoned smoker. Yielding a very thick, creamy smoke, with notes of coffee, cocoa, spices and caramel, this complexly blended edition is a winner.
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Honduran Criollo
Filler: Dominican San Vincente Viso and Honduran Criollo “Generoso” Ligero
Factory: Agroindustrias Laepe S.A.
Blender: Robert Caldwell
The Crowned Heads Mil Días Marranitos 2022 Limited Edition is proof that changing the wrapper can create a whole new cigar.
While the internal blend of this 2022 cigar remains the same as the others in the line, the big difference is the wrapper. This special edition replaces the Ecuadorian habano leaf with a dark and smooth Ecuadorian Sumatra maduro. The result is a whole new dimension of flavor profiles. Think roasted coffee beans, creamy oak, barnyard, grass, toasted bread, cocoa nibs, and maple sweetness, along with some bits of black pepper and spice. In fact, the highly critical folks at Halfwheel declare it an extremely enjoyable flavor bomb of a blend.
Yet again, there’s no doubt this cigar is another top pick!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo
Wrapper: Ecuador (Sumatra Maduro)
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Peru
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This Limited Edition Blind Man’s Bluff Toro Deluxe produced in 2023 was blended by Robert Caldwell himself. This expertly blended medium to full bodied cigar possesses medium-to-full strength. It has complex notes of black coffee, dark chocolate, and pepper. The cigar is well-balanced and has a smooth draw from start to finish. Without a doubt, it is a great choice for those who enjoy a flavorful and enjoyable smoke. If you’re a Caldwell fan, these are the cigars you have to try.
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LIMITED TO ONLY 160 Boxes Worldwide! (Size: 6×54)
Wrapper Type Ecuadorian Habano
Binder / Filler Dominican Republic / Dominican Republic
Color Colorado
Grade Hand Rolled / Long Filler
Blender Robert Caldwell
Manufacturer Tabacalera William Ventura
Country of Origin Dominican Republic
Toro Box Pressed (6×52)
Box of 20
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan (Habano Rosado)
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
Villiger San’Doro Colorado
Box of 20
Toro: (6×50)
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan
BINDER:Dominican
FILLER: Nicaraguan
The Viva La Vida is a very unique addition to the AJ Fernandez portfolio.
What’s important to note is this cigar began as a collaboration between AJ and two respected tobacconists in 2015. While this brand is technically not an A.J. brand itself, the box does say “AJ Fernandez” on it. Now its part of the company’s lineup and has become a very popular smoke.
When noted reviewer KATMAN gave it a 96 rating, his description was short and sweet. ” A true flavor bomb encrusted with pearls of colored spices.” Add this to Blind Man’s Puff ‘s respectable score of 93 and more than kind words as well. “This was an excellent cigar! This is the kind of cigar you look forward to smoking all day, and when you do sit down to smoke it…it delivers!” What more do you need to know!
Wrapper: Habano Oscuro 2000 (Nicaragua)
Binder: Corojo ’99 (Nicaragua)
Filler: Criollo ’98 (Nicaragua)
Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua (Nicaragua)
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Fratello Limited Edition Florida is a state exclusive edition from this great company.
With attention to detail, this amazing cigar contains a blend consisting of a Habana 2000 wrapper encasing a Dominican Olor binder and Dominican Corojo Seco, Criollo ’98 and Piloto Cubano ligero. To say this cigar is complex is an understatement! This Dominican purebred contains some of the country’s best leaves.
As Fratello’s owner states, “You will find a plethora of flavors, aromas and balance in this special cigar”. Just so you know, only 10,000 of these gems exist which is only 500 boxes. So if you want to sample one of Fratello’s best entries yet, don’t hesitate!
Wrapper: Habana 2000
Binder: Dominican Olor
Filler: Dominican (Corojo Seco, Criollo 98 and Piloto Cubano ligero)
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: La Aurora S.A.
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