La Gloria Cubana
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La Gloria Cubana Serie R Maduro
$169.99 – $230.99La Gloria Cubana Serie R Maduro is definitely one of this iconic brand’s most popular entries.
Cigar Aficionado describes this dark gem aptly. “ Heavily oaky at first, this massive maduro takes on an earthy quality with touches of cinnamon and clove that leave a licorice finish. It smokes well, and has cherry notes and hints of toast and sweet wood.” Stogies Guys say it’s a surprisingly well-balanced smoke with a good equilibrium. The Cigar Inspector claims it is both satisfying and complex. What we can say about this hefty smoke is that it’s been and continues to be extremely popular. Think, peppery spices, heaps of natural tobacco taste and loads of aromatic smoke for starters.
Most fans believe it to be a real Cuban style smoking experience.
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan
Binder: NicaraguanSee all the La Gloria Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press
$122.97 – $143.97La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press is definitely one of this company’s most unique entries.
This edition’s blend uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa wrapper encasing a Mexican San Andrés binder. The exquisite fillers include Brazilian mata fina, Dominican olor and piloto cubano along with Nicaraguan Jalapa . It’s important to note the Spanish Press method of producing cigars is a very old world pre-embargo technique using boxes instead of molds. The result is a spectacular medium bodied box pressed cigar with a great draw from start to finish.
Noted Reviewer KATMAN quickly rates this unique cigar a score 0f 90 claiming….. “I am truly amazed at how good this cigar is.” Blind Man’s Puff simply says that LGC Spanish press is “ A Magnificent Cigar” They up it to a 92. Cigar Coop agrees with the same 92 and aptly describes this LGC as a flavor bomb. Think Natural Tobacco, Red Licorice, Pepper, Baker’s Spice, Earth for starters.
If you’re a fan of LGC, here’s you chance to try a cigar made the way they were over a hundred years ago.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Mexican San Andrés Viso
Filler: Brazilian, Dominican, Nicaraguan
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana
Blender: Jhonys DiazSee all the La Gloria Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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La Gloria Cubana Esteli
$113.97 – $139.97La Gloria Cubana Esteli is one of the greatest cigars available anywhere for under $5.
This blend consists of very select Nicaraguan and Honduran tobacco fillers and binder leaves. Encasing all this is a prime Nicaraguan wrapper from the Jalapa region. The result was an immediate success.
The critics at Halfwheel describe it as a flavor bomb. Think pizza dough, almonds, sweet apple and pita bread fro starters! Leaf Enthusiast rates it at 90. They’re words are perfect. “A very nice medium-bodied flavor profile that has plenty of complexity.” Developing Palates expands with more details. ‘You’re treated to earth, leather, toasted notes, spices, creme brûlée, chocolate and baking spices.” But when Blind Man’s Puff scored it an astounding 93, it really took off. Their take was the best. “This is really a nice cigar. The initial mild flavors attracted my interest and the gradual increase in intensity was perfect to end my day.”
No doubt this super high quality affordable smoke should be in your humidor.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: STG Estelí
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Jalapa)
Binder: Honduras (Jamastran Valley)
Filler: Honduras (Jamastran Valley & La Entrada)See all the La Gloria Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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La Gloria Cubana Criollo De Oro
$177.97 – $185.97La Gloria Cubana Criollo De Oro represents a special blending achievement for this iconic company.
Criollo de Oro uses a very rare sun grown criollo de oro wrapper from Mao, Dominican Republic. The binder is Grade A Connecticut Broadleaf maduro along with select fillers from Honduras and Nicaragua. Combining the versatile Criollo ’98 with the rare Cuban seed Pelo de Oro is an accomplishment to say the least. What’s more important are the results.
Noted reviewer KATMAN rates it a respectable 90. His claim…”The cigar has goes from shy and smooth to big bold flavors accompanying serious complexity.” Leaf Enthusiast giving it the same number by saying it’s a smooth medium-bodied smoke right out of the gate. Think notes of cedar, dark fruit, roasted nuts, chocolate and a bit little red pepper sharpness. Cigar Coop recommends it to all cigar enthusiasts. Blind Man’s Puff simply says “It’s a great stick.”
Without doubt, this LGC is another winner for sure!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Dominican Republic (Criollo de Oro)
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf (U.S.A)
Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras
Factory: El Credito Cigar Factory
Blender: Jhonys DiazSee all the La Gloria Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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La Gloria Cubana Serie R Natural
$147.20 – $230.99Serie R Natural consists of a proprietary blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. Binding this special tobacco is the vintage Nicaraguan binder. The big difference here is the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.
Stogie Review enjoyed it and describe it well. “A medium to full bodied cigar with flavors of dark, rich coffee, licorice and a nice tobacco taste.” Cigar Aficionado gives it a thumbs up too with a respectable rating of 92. They say it best. “Rich in color with an oily wrapper and superbly crafted cap, this short robusto draws and burns evenly. Sweet woods and floral notes are balanced by spices, earth and hints of dried orange peel.”
Those of us that enjoy Serie R know it has balance and a slow smooth burn. The bonus is the unmistakable Cuban style smoking experience that can’t be beat.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican RepublicSee all the La Gloria Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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