Villiger Kiel cigars are a popular, machine-made cigar brand that was first produced in 1907. They are known for their smooth taste and mellow richness.
Villiger Braniff cigars are known for their smooth, flavorful, and mellow taste. They are made with a blend of tobaccos including Java, Virginia, Burley, and Maryland.
Blackbird Glitch Habano is one of three cigars comprising the newest line from this very popular company.
This Habano edition contains a vintage blend of Dominican and American filler leaves. The binder is pure San Andres Mexican. Encasing all this is an Ecuadorian grown Habano wrapper. The result is a medium bodied and flavorful smoke throughout. Think sharper notes of leather, cedar wood and spices with bits of pepper. Along the way some toasty graham cracker and sweet cocoa show up as well.
If you’ve never tried one of this company’s blends, this is a great way to start off.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Grown Habano
Binder: Mexico (San Andrés)
Filler: American and Dominican
Factory: Blackbird Dominicana
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Blackbird Glitch Oscuro is one of three cigars comprising the newest line from this very popular company.
This Oscuro edition contains a vintage blend of Dominican and American leaves. The binder is Dominican. Encasing all this is a pure Mexican grown Oscuro wrapper. Unlike the other two styles, the outer leaf here is a deep, dark chocolate brown. This one may also qualify as possessing the most unique flavors as well. Think anise, clove, root beer along with naturally sweet tobacco for starters. Add in some bits of pepper and spice and you get the picture.
If you’ve never tried one of this company’s blends, this is a great way to start off.
Wrapper: Mexico (San Andrés) Oscuro
Binder: Dominican
Filler: American and Dominican
Factory: Blackbird Dominicana
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Blackbird Glitch Claro is one of three cigars comprising the newest line from this very popular company.
This Claro edition contains a vintage blend of Dominican and American filler leaves. The binder is Mexican. Encasing all this is an Ecuadorian grown Connecticut wrapper. The result is a mild to medium bodied and flavorful cigar from start to finish. Think honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, cedar and bits of spices. Add in natural tobacco taste mixing with mesquite, and you get the picture.
If you’ve never tried one of this company’s blends, this is a great affordable way to start off.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Grown Connecticut
Binder: San Andres Mexican
Filler: Dominican and American
Factory: Blackbird Dominicana
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Blackbird Nest Bundles are the value price entries from this great company.
All the Nest bundles contain the same tobacco from the company’s premiums. Employing the “Cuban Sandwich” method of blending short, medium and long filler leaves. The result is the construction, draw and taste Blackbird is known for at under $6 each.
With the Connecticut, you can expect a smooth mild to medium bodied cigar overall. With sweet notes of coffee, cream, honey, and a kick of pepper makes this cigar enjoyable to smoke any time of the day.
Choosing the Maduro you’ll get a slightly more robust smoke with notes of espresso, spice and chocolate.
Whether you choose the Connecticut or the Maduro, your wallet and palate will thank you.
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper choices: Ecuadorian grown Connecticut or Mexican San Andres Maduro
BInder: Sumatran
Fillers: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania
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Blackbird Finch is one of six blends that the company brought to market in 2019.
Finch is expertly handcrafted with a delicate Sumatran wrapper, renowned for its smooth and creamy texture. This exquisite outer leaf encases a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers, a combination that sings with subtlety and nuance. Add in a Habano binder and the recipe is complete. The overall construction of the Finch is flawless, offering a draw that is both easy and rewarding.
Stogie Press says when lit up, the Finch begins enticing the palate with balanced notes of cream, vanilla, and light spice. As the it continues to burn, the flavor gently evolves, introducing a subtle complexity with hints of toasted almonds and a touch of sweet cream.
No doubt, this cigars is an excellent choice for a morning indulgence or an afternoon respite. The Finch is perfect for both the novice smoker and the seasoned aficionado looking for a milder option.
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder: Habano
Filler: Dominican & Nicaraguan
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Blackbird Cuco is one of six blends coming to the market in 2019 and is a testament to the art of cigar making with a lusciously dark San Andrés maduro wrapper encasing a harmonious blend of the finest Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers.
Stogie Press rates this Blackbird entry a respectable 90 stating that Cuco is a solid cigar with a thick creamy smoke. A noted London Tobacconist emphatically states this blend offers a perfect burn and draw throughout with chocolatey, and nice peppery notes throughout the smoke.
It’s safe to say this cigar is full of complexity that will satisfy even the most veteran smokers.
Wrapper: Brazil
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Dominican
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The Blackbird Rook is one of six blends coming to the market in 2019.
With attention to detail, the balancing of this particular cigar’s blend is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship. The result is a perfect draw yielding a symphony of taste resonating with each puff.
The Final Third Cigar site scores this Blackbird entry at 92.5. They thinks it’s a flavor bomb. “Rook has all the complexity in flavors that have me contemplating each note in every puff! Beginning as a mild cigar with an uptick to medium in the final third. Such an enjoyable smoke!”
Giving this great cigar an exceptional rating of 94, Stogie Press aptly states. “Rook is an excellent medium body cigar with fine burn qualities, intriguing flavors, and enticing aroma. The journey was pleasant from foot to nub.”
There’s no doubt this Blackbird is another winner for this successful cigar maker.
Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Blackbird Dominicana Cigar Factory
Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder: Habano
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Blackbird Unkind is one of six styles that came to the market in 2019. There’s no doubt that this one is probably the company’s most complex blend to date.
Unkind is a meticulously hand-rolled cigar, featuring a bold Brazilian wrapper encasing a robust Indonesian binder. At its core, a fusion of selected Dominican and Pennsylvania long-fillers breathes life into the blend. The dark, oily wrapper speaks of the artisanal skill that shapes each cigar into a masterpiece of smoking perfection.
Lighting up the Unkind awakens a medium to full-bodied profile immediately commanding attention. The first draws introduce a dance of peppery spice and earth, setting the stage for a complex narrative to unfold. Think rich notes of espresso and dark chocolate, intertwining with a subtle sweetness. The reviewers at Great Cigars say the Unkind is easy to smoke with a wonderful flavor profile. Stogie Press rates it a 90 with high praise. “This cigar is an interesting smoke that offered shifting and deepening flavor notes as the burn progressed. The chocolate and caramel sweetness were most enticing.”
Without a doubt, this Blackbird should be in your nest!
WRAPPER:Brazilian
BINDER:Dominican Republic
FILLER:Nicaraguan Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo 98, HBA, Pennsylvania
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Warped Nicotina is the reincarnation of the of an old Cuban brand originating in 1880.
Nicotina contains a Corojo ’99 wrapper encasing Criollo ’98 binder and a filler blend of the two. The result is a very different medium to full bodied Warped blend.
Blind Man’s Puff rates it at 90. They have a lot to say. “This is a tale of transitions as the cigar changes so much from segment to segment. I love the fact that it never was boring easing me into the final portion which was large and in charge in regard to flavor and nicotine power. I absolutely did not want this cigar to end.” KATMAN ups it to a score of 92. He describes it as a balanced cigar with flavor notes of caramel, malt, chocolate, espresso, red and black peppers.
Warped Nicotina is only available in a 5 1/2 x 52 size box pressed belicoso box of 25.
No doubt that this Warped cigar is another winner!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99
Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo 98
Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo and Nicaraguan Criollo
Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA)
Blender: Kyle Gellis
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