It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since this 90+ rated highly acclaimed edition came to market. Since then, Mi Amor has remained a consistent favorite for all the right reasons. This medium to full bodied stick is absolutely stuffed with tobacco yielding a great draw and slow burn. The selected blend of Nicaraguan inners combined with the dark, vintage San Andreas Mexican wrapper yields a totally enjoyable cigar for a more than fair price. The balance of sweetness and slight spice combined with hints of chocolate and espresso are wonderful. Try a five pack and you’ll see what we mean.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – San Andres
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.
Over 10 years ago the Series G came to market giving folks who enjoy medium bodied cigars a treat that captured the brand’s heritage of rich taste in a slow burning, smooth stick.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Habano
Wrapper Type – Habano
Just so you know, Romeo y Julieta Vintage will soon celebrate it’s 30th birthday.
When this original Vintage style was launched in 1994, it was introduced as a “Luxury Cigar”. Without a doubt, it remains so to this day! Unlike most of its medium to full bodied counterparts, this edition gives us a perfectly made, mild to mellow tasting masterpiece. The strategically blended combination of tobaccos utilized in these smokes yields a perfect draw and super smooth flavor. In fact, many of this cigar’s smokers are younger than what they’re smoking! How’s that for longevity!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Mexican
Wrapper – Ecuadorian grown Connecticut Shade
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More full bodied than it lighter sister and value priced as well! If you’re a fan of robust taste and want an everyday smoke that’s budget friendly….look no more! A 90 rating doesn’t hurt either!
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Nicaraguan-Panamanian
Binder – Mexican
Wrapper Type – Maduro
Montecristo White is one of this long storied company’s most popular cigars.
When this White banded edition appeared in 2017, an entirely new group of smokers discovered this brand for the first time. Many of those folks that gravitated to mild to mellow tasting cigars now had a Montecristo to call their own. The addition of tamer Nicaraguan fillers with Dominican leaves and encasing it with an Ecuadorian grown Connecticut seed wrapper yields a smooth, lighter smoke with a tiny bit of crispy spice that’s enjoyable for everyone.
There was no doubt this cigar was a hit as the accolades poured in. When Blind Man’s Puff rated it at 94, they said it best. “Excellent smoke! One of the best mild-medium smoked I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. The rich buttery and vanilla notes that were the backbone of this cigar were thoroughly enjoyable. Only smoke this cigar when you have the time to sit back, relax, and savor a truly high quality cigar. ”
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera de Garcia
Blender: Grupo de Maestro
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Aging Room Solera Maduro is another great addition to this hugely popular line ! Aging Room was specifically created in at the end of 2010 to produce small batch boutique blended cigars that are not for everyone. Founded by Rafael Nodal and launched in 2011, Aging Room cigars are made by Jochy Blanco of Tabacalera La Palma in Tamboril, Dominican Republic. Some Aging Room brands are also produced in Nicaragua by Nestor Plasencia Jr. and A.J. Fernandez. All three cigar makers are considered Master Blenders to say the least. The brand’s portfolio includes several high-scoring cigars across many lines
The Solera line utilizes the Solera drying process which is used in Spanish Wine making. This technique employs staggering the aging of leaves and slowly combining new leaves as the process continues. This time consuming method adds a totally enhanced taste to the tobaccos.
The Aging Room Solera Maduro is a beautifully made cigar that is incredibly smooth with sweet-smelling natural tobacco smoke.Think medium to full bodied notes of chocolate, cocoa, warm spice, leather, and toasted almonds for starters! Without a doubt, the Solera Maduro is another winner!
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo
Binder: Dominican Habano
Filler: Dominican Habano
Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba Corojo is one of this super premium maker’s value priced edition.
The Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba is an everyday cigar for everybody! We all know Alec Bradley produces many top rated premium cigars. Black Market, Prensado and Tempus to name a few. With attention to detail, this budget entry consists of a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, Honduran binder, and Nicaraguan & Honduran fillers. Without doubt, the result is a mild to medium-bodied premium grade smoke that can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a nominal price.
With this in mind, if you’re looking for a top quality smoke that’s totally affordable, this one is a top pick for you!
Origin:Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran
My Father LE 2024 Jaime Garcia Sucesor is an exclusive release paying homage to the rich Garcia family legacy, blending tradition with innovation to create a cigar that is both a tribute and a testament to quality. This perfectly made medium to full bodied box pressed jewel is a masterpiece to behold.
Sucesor comes in two sizes and wrappers. There is a Toro (6 x 56) that uses a Sumatra-seed wrapper and a Torpedo (6 1/8 x 52) that uses a very rare habano rosado-seed wrapper. Each one contains select vintage leaves originating from the family’s farm. the details of the proprietary blend are not disclosed.
No doubt this crowning achievement is a flavor bomb. Think notes of of earth, leather and spices for starters. But Beware…..only 5,000 14-count boxes per size are being made. So we heartily suggest you get them while we have them. It’s safe to say they won’t be around forever!
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Viaje Private Bale Pajarito is the debut flavor of the new Private Bale line.
These Limited Edition jewels consists of two Nicaraguan Corojo 99 binders from the Jalapa region along with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The filler contains tobacco from the Estelí and Jalapa regions of Nicaragua.
Considering the time and effort going into these great smokes, saying their complex would be an understatement. In fact, these cigars are the result of an eight year journey. The Company tells us all about them…..”First, only the oldest tobaccos are chosen, but bales aren’t simply selected. Each Bale is pulled apart and inspected for quality. Leaves that don’t meet the criteria for Private Bale are set aside. This is a rigorous process, but necessary to produce a blend of superior quality. Once production has ended each cigar rests for nearly 9 months before review and packaging can begin.”
But Beware! These special medium to full bodied cigars won’t be around forever! Get some while we have them!
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Double)
Filler: Nicaraguan Secos, Visos and Ligeros grown in Esteli and Jalapa
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
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