The EP Carrillo Allegiance is one of a number of amazing cigars produced by this legacy company.
The EP Carrillo Allegiance is a medium bodied to full bodied blend that scored an astounding 94 points! This slow burning box pressed stick serves up a sweet and spicy mix of amazing flavor notes. Combine this with heaps of natural tobacco taste and you know the Allegiance is great!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: E.P. Carrillo
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Drew Estate BOTL is an incredible boutique blend by this iconic company. FYI, BOTL stands for Brother of the Leaf and was originally made for the online community BOTL.org in 2012.
When this amazing medium to full bodied cigar came out in 2012 it was a huge hit. Then it disappeared! When it returned in 2019, it became a cult favorite. Here’s just a sampling of the industry wide accolades. Blind Man’s Puff @ 93. KATMAN @95. Cigar Journal @91. Stogie Review @91. BOTL is a testament to the genius of Master Blender Willie Herrera, HANDS DOWN!
The Lancero is a top pick!
What more do you need to know?
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Ecuador Connecticut
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blender: Willy Herrera
What began decades ago as a cigar brand that was deemed “An Acquired Taste” grew into one of the biggest selling brands ever….and still is! This sampler offers a three blend spectrum of popular Acid styles that have been enjoyed by countless smokers. If you’re looking for a great array of Acid cigars for yourself or know someone who’s a fan, this is also a great gift choice.
The ACID Take A Trip Sampler Includes…
1x Acid Original One
1x Acid Gold Cold Infusion
1x Acid Blue Kuba Kuba Box
1x Acid Blue Blondie Belicoso
1x Acid Blue Deep Dish
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Crowned Heads Le Careme is a collaboration with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. and his Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. It’s also important to note that this cigar is the blending creation of Jon Huber himself.
Le Careme contains a Connecticut Broadleaf Grade A Dark wrapper surrounding an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder with Nicaraguan long-leaf filler.
Halfwheel rates this gem a 92. Their conclusion is it possesses a creamy chocolate dessert-like profile. Add this to Cigar Authority’s score of 93 with them claiming it’s one of the company’s best entries. Their summary is perfect.”It is an exceptional blend with rich delicious flavor notes.”
No doubt La Careme is another winner from this great company. You can be assured its well made and draws perfectly assuring you a thoroughly enjoyable smoking experience.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Grade A Dark
Binder: Ecuadorian grown Sumatra
Filler: Nicaragua
See all the Crowned Heads Cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
The Grand Cru is the perfect example of the White Label experience. These amazing cigars provide a straight forward, flavorful experience with a low strength level. The line is pricey, but it delivers on flavor and construction, so it is definitely worthwhile. Without doubt, Davidoff cigars are a must try for every smoker sooner or later. Grab a three, four or five pack and step up to Super Premium luxurious smoking pleasure.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Did you ever wonder what makes Cuban tobacco so rich and flavorful? Is it the tropical climate? Maybe it’s the volcanic soil? Or is it because of the natural nutrients washed down from nearby mountains over the centuries that has made the soil so especially fertile? Whatever the reason, you are about to experience the taste of Cuba. Handmade in Nicaragua, Havana Q is rolled with genuine Havana-seed wrapper, grown on the alluvial plains at the foot of the Cotuguay Mountains in the renowned Guayas tobacco-growing region of Ecuador.
WRAPPER: Ecuador Havana Seed
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
FACTORY: J.C. Newman
Charter Oak Habano is another great addition to the very popular Foundation lineup in 2021.
This edition features an Ecuadorian grown Habano wrapper encasing all vintage grade Nicaraguan fillers. No doubt the construction is perfect since its coming from A.J. Fernández’s prominent factory in Estelí.
Right out of gate, Cigar Aficionado scored this cigar a 92 with a spot on description. “The full draw and even burn deliver a creamy, dense smoke that envelopes the palate with impressions of nuts, pepper, walnut shell and sweet cappuccino, all of which recur on the long finish.” Cigar Dojo says “ Classic Habano balance of zesty spice and subtle sweetness” Halfwheel rates this blend at 93. Their words….. “This is not only a cigar I recommend trying, it is one I would suggest picking up in multiples to experience everything that it has to offer.” Bind Man’s Puff agrees with a rating of 92. They sum it up. “This should be a cigar to try on many people’s list. ”
No doubt, this Foundation Charter Oak blend is another winner for Nick’s company.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
Blender: Nicholas Melillo
See all the Foundation Cigar available at The Cigar Thief HERE and the other Charter Oak cigars HERE
Diesel Crucible Limited Edition is a very special entry of this hugely popular brand.
This box pressed beauty starts off with Habano fillers from the Jalapa Valley. Then combines them with a Habano binder from Esteli and encases this magical blend inside of a Nicaraguan Habano Wrapper. The result is an enchanting profile. Think notes of leather, nuttiness, nougat, and subtle spice conjuring up your senses and charming your palate from start to finish.
Developing Palates says the construction and draw were fantastic throughout. Blind Man’s Puff rates the Crucible at 92. They definitely think it’s worth a try…. ” When you factor in those enjoyable flavors with the overall great construction, I would smoke this cigar again.”
It’s safe to say you really won’t want to put this one down once you get it going.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Medio Tiempo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Justin Andrews & AJ Fernandez
See all the Diesel Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Roma Craft Aquitaine is another one of this great company’s very popular cigars.
Aquitaine possesses a very complex blend and the results speak for themselves….AGAIN!
Halfwheel starts things off with a rating of 90. The Cigar Authority up the score to 92. They feel this cigar is “a high quality smoke with great flavor”. If that isn’t enough, Leaf Enthusiast raises the number to 95 with the perfect description. “Very flavorful and complex, providing an excellent smoking experience from beginning to end.” And a final thought by Cigar Coop sums things up. “In the end, this is a cigar I could recommend to any cigar enthusiast. It’s one that I would buy and smoke again.”
BUYER BEWARE……….these cigars sell quickly. When we have them, get them!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos NicaSueño S.A.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian (Habano) Ligero
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Nicaragua (Pueblo Nuevo, Esteli, Condega)
See all the Roma Craft cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Alec Bradley Project 40 is the first of the company’s new Experimental Series blended by Alan Rubin himself.
With attention to detail, Project 40 is being produced at Jesus Fuego’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. With this in mind, it includes a complex blend made up of a Nicaraguan wrapper covering a Brazilian habano binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua. What’s more amazing is that this amazing medium bodied cigar sells for around $5.
It’s safe to say that this 2019 “Experiment” is a huge success. To put it another way, Cigar Aficionado @ 92, Halfwheel @ 91, Blind Man’s Puff @ 92 and Cigar Authority @ 91. And that’s just for starters! Need we say more about this fantastic cigar that you can thoroughly enjoy any time of the day!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Colorado
Binder: Habano Brazilian
Filler: Nicaraguan
Factory: J. Fuego Cigar Co. De Nicaragua SA.
Blender: Alan Rubin
See all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
The dark, oily appearance of this cigar may lead you to believe its something its not. In fact, this stick is a very rich medium to full bodied smoke with a subtle sweetness paired with complex, earthy natural tobacco flavors. They burn slowly and cooly and can be enjoyed from start to finish. I love the Double Coronas when I have the time to kill.
Origin – Nicaraguan
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
Espinosa 601 La Bomba is one of Erik Espinosa’s great blending achievements. and still considered one of the best full bodied cigars made today.
The jury is in with the critics at Developing Palates. They tell it like it is for sure! “The La Bomba was an enjoyable, full strength and full bodied experience.” Stogie Guys chime in as well. “La Bomba is an enjoyable smoke with plenty to offer.
Blind Man’s Puff obviously agrees. “A solid, well made, medium-full bodied smoke with a solid flavor profile that was very good throughout.”
The guys at Cigar Dojo describe it perfectly. “The spices of Christmas filled my palate, so many flavors in this cigar: hazelnut, pepper and cinnamon, intertwined with an earthy fullness, for a smooth, creamy texture.”
If you consider yourself a lover of full bodied and flavorful smokes, La Bomba has your name on it!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Grown Habano Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: La Zona
Blender: Erik Espinosa
See all the Espinosa Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Villiger is synonymous with quality for well over 100 years. When this edition launched in 2018, the industry took notice. After all, this was a handmade premium. It was well received by those folks that appreciated a perfectly made, mild to mellow, smooth, balanced, cool burning stick for a more than fair price. This cigar is equally enjoyable with your morning coffee as well as an evening nightcap.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Connecticut
We’ve often spoke about age as it pertains to tobacco. When this edition launched ten years ago, many felt it came to market before its time. While all the right components were in place, the fillers and binder were considered a bit young. With passing years, this cigar has gotten better and better. As the guts of this stick have matured and seasoned, their encasement around a Porterhouse grade of USA Grown Connecticut Shade wrapper turned the tide. In fact, this medium to full bodied stick has gotten so good they’re difficult to find most of the time. Get them when we have them.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
The carefully chosen Nicaraguan fillers and binder that are encased with a USA Grown Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper produce what some have said is an acquired taste. Although it’s medium in body, it’s also light in taste. This is a long burning stick that’s easy to handle.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
Nick Perdomo and his Dad are well renowned cigar makers. I’ve watched them grow to one of the world’s powerhouse teams producing a wide array of highly rated premiums. In fact, over 20 years ago I remember Nick personally traveling around the country and winding up in my Long Island store soliciting for business! Many years later when I went to the last big Cigar Show trying to see him was like trying to see a rock start! His success is well earned.
When this 10th Anniversary Champagne line was launched it was well received. Let’s face it, Perdomo only makes great cigars! The Ecuadorian Connecticut seed wrapper encasing this Nicaraguan stick yields a mild taste with a nice bit of sweetness.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Connecticut
The Host Selection has served as the benchmark of mild to mellow bodied cigars over decades. The simple addition of a Broadleaf wrapper raises the needle on the flavor meter into the medium rage while remaining smooth. Many folks that enjoy its Natural counterpart like the bit of boost in taste this Maduro offers while retaining the same basic character of the Original.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran
Binder – Honduran
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
My Fathers Cigars have become major players over the last several years producing some of the most popular, highest rated entries ever. If you’re wondering how such a Super Premium company can turn out a great stick for under $3, the first answer is mixed filler tobacco. These Nicaraguan puros won’t be around forever. They’re medium-bodied and smooth smoking with a bit of spice and………they even come in a box! Enjoy!
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua (70% Cuban-Seed Long Filler)
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The Odyssey line is a super value priced array of everyday cigars brought to us by Premium powerhouse General Cigar. When the makers of Macanudo, Partagas and Punch…to name a few, decided to produce a well made economical smoke for everyone’s taste, they hit the mark!
If you enjoy medium to full bodied smokes, the Maduro style has your name on it. These types of dark, oily wrappers are usually found on cigars four times as expensive!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Maduro-Nicaraguan
CAO New Age: Flathead is still one of this company’s most popular cigars, HANDS DOWN!
CAO introduced the Flathead into the marketplace in 2015 and it received 90+ ratings immediately! This solid medium to full bodied cigar is a box pressed beauty. It’s dark oily wrapper encloses a terrific blend of fillers and binders that yield a great open draw, slow burn and robust complex taste.
When Cigar Aficionado rated it an astounding 95, everybody took notice. Their review still stands. “From the first light, this seriously squared-off cigar takes off with notes of ripe fruit, leather and molasses that only gain intensity as it smokes.”
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: USA Connecticut Habano
Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Factory: STG Danlí
Blender: Rick Rodriguez
See all the CAO Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Bolivar Original is the Dominican edition of this famous Cuban brand coming to us from Forged Cigars within the General Cigar portfolio.
This complexly blended Original version is a smooth smoking, medium to full bodied jewel. No surprise Cigar Aficionado bestowed it with a very respectable score of 90. Their description is perfect. “A rich brown wrapper. This cigar burns and draws well, with creamy, slightly sweet flavors. A well-made cigar.” Many smokers may also pick up subtle undertones of dried fruit and coffee as the cigar progresses, making it a dynamic and evolving smoke.
Without a doubt, Bolivar Dominican cigars are known for their complexity and subtle power, reflecting the personality of this iconic brand. The 8 count box of 5.5 x 50 Robusto Crystal Glass Tubes are the top pick here. They also make a great gift for any cigar lover.
See all the Bolivar Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Wrapper:Dominican Ligero
Binder: USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican + Nicaraguan
Isla Del Sol is another masterpiece from Drew Estate. This hand made Nicaraguan and Sumatran beauty is priced literally so everyone can enjoy them. You’ll notice a bit of sweetness when your tongue touches the cap and a hit of infused coffee/cocoa beans throughout. Depending on your taste this cigar steers toward the mild to slightly medium spectrum.
One thing that will not disappoint is the fine construction and aromatic smoke production, the latter of which Drew Estate has definitely mastered. These totally affordable well made cigars are smartly packaged and adorned with tobacco leaves inside.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper – Sun Grown Sumatra
Ok, I’m sticking my neck out here. I think this is one of the absolute best cigars you can buy for the price. Oddly enough, this edition has been flying under the radar for over 15 years. Since it’s been available, I’ve emphatically recommended it more times than I can remember. Davidoff acquired the Cusano brand many years ago and performed magic with the brand. All you need to know is that every component in these cigars has been seriously aged up to 18 years. The result of this true luxury blend is a spectacularly tasty, rich and flavorful mellow to medium flavored jewel with a great draw and a perfect burn. Try a five pack when we have them and see for yourself.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
The first thing I can say about this brand is that it is still one of the most underappreciated mild to mellow bodied cigars available. It’s four country blend is smooth, balanced and pleasantly tasting with a wonderful aroma from it’s large volume of smoke. They draw great and are made well to boot!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Colombian-Dominican-Honduran
Binder – Honduran
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Connecticut
