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Fratello Arlequin
$171.00 – $189.00Fratello Arlequin is another extraordinary smoke from this great company coming to market in 2020.
With attention to detail, the Arlequin is box-pressed with a dark, oily wrapper that’s silky to the touch. This medium to full bodied blend is sporting a Mexican wrapper with an Ecuadorian binder and filler tobaccos from Peru and Nicaragua.
In 2021 Cigar Dojo rated it a respectable 90. Their description is…well….very descriptive. “The smoke is smooth in character, offering jungle-like flavors throughout, including vegetation-rich soil, ripe juiciness, and a unique Banana Runts sweetness. It’s an atypical experience that earns its place for those on the constant hunt for flavor challenges to the palate.”
In 2022, Cigar Aficionado bestowed it with a generous score of 91. Their words say it all. ” There is a rusty, reddish hue to the dark wrapper of this thick toro, which draws and burns evenly. First puffs of oak and leather are brightened by sweeter notes of chocolate, caramel and nougat. The finish hints of coffee bean.”
Whoever you believe, without doubt, Arlequin is a must try!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Ecuador Habano
Filler: Nicaragua & Peru
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Omar de FriasSee all the Fratello cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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Fratello Oro
$156.60 – $180.00Fratello Oro is likely to be this company’s most popular cigar.
With attention to detail an Ecuadorian Wrapper combines with a Cameroon binder and a mix of filler tobaccos from Columbia/Dominican Republic/Nicaragua. The result is a super smooth smoking mild to medium bodied, very flavorful smoking experience. It’s safe to say the jury verdict is unanimous. To put it another way: Stogie Press @ 90 and Halfwheel @ 91. Add Cigar Dojo @ 91, Cigar Coop @ 92 and Leaf Enthusiast @ 95. Without a doubt Oro is a stone cold winner!
With this in mind, Oro is a great cigar for new comers. Its also a favorite of aficionados seeking a milder smoke with amazing taste and flavor. The interplay of different tobaccos provides great complexity to say the least.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Nicaraguan and Dominican
Factory: La Aurora Cigars S.A.
Blender: Omar de FriasSee all the Fratello cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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Esteban Carreras 10 Anos Maduro
$185.76 – $239.76Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Esteban Carreras Bloodline Maduro
$165.60 – $219.60Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Drew Estate Florida Sungrown
$134.48 – $284.95Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask
$148.49 – $160.97Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask is another unique collaboration with AJ Fernandez, Diesel and the Rabbit Hole Bourbon distillery.
The blending process begins with acquiring barrels that contained Pedro Ximénez 30-Year-Old Sherry to cure the vintage Brazilian arapiraca leaf binder. The fillers are all Nicaraguan habano encased with a dark and oily Connecticut broadleaf wrapper. The results speak for themselves.
Cigar Dojo rates it at 90 and says it’s a unique, well balanced cigar with remarkable flavors and is a great expression of creative technique. Noted reviewer KATMAN rates it a 93. He describes it perfectly. “Complex? Very much so. Subtle and surprising at the same time.”
To say this is a pleasant diversion from your everyday smoke is an understatement!
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Barrel-Aged Brazilian Arapiraca
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano
Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua (Nicaragua)See all the Diesel Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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Delicioso Pina Colada
$178.20 – $223.20Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Delicioso Swiss (Chocolate)
$86.40 – $178.20Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Delicioso Rum
$86.40 – $178.20Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Delicioso Cafe Cafe (Coffee)
$86.40 – $178.20Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Delicioso Vandella (Vanilla)
$86.40 – $178.20Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Delicioso Cuban Bee (Honey)
$86.40 – $178.20Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Delicioso Black Cherry
$86.40 – $178.20Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Debonaire Habano
$126.00 – $212.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Cusano 16-Count Bundle P1
$38.20 – $57.40Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Cusano 16-Count Bundle M1
$38.20 – $57.40Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Curivari Selection Privada
$75.00 – $85.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Cuban Rejects Natural
$40.05 – $155.25Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
M.X.S. Tiago Splitter
$187.00 – $208.25M. X. S. Tiago Splitter is one of two special athlete themed cigars from Crowned Heads distribution partner ACE Prime.
This complex, four country M.X.S. blend is the brain child of Master Blender Luciano Meirelles. The result is exactly what you would expect…..a great mild to medium bodied smoke.
Cigar Coop rated it a very respectable 90 with a perfect summary. ” The Tiago Splitter delivered an excellent experience from a Sumatra-wrapped cigar. The cigar delivered excellent flavor and had a nice amount of complexity to it.” Think flavor notes of Citrus, Earth, Caramel, Baker’s Spice, and Black Pepper. You can match this with amazing natural tobacco taste and heaps of aromatic smoke via a great draw.
Needless to say, these guys sell quickly so……get ’em when we have ’em!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan & Peruvian
Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo
Blender: Eradio PichardoSee all the Crowned Heads Cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Casa Magna Colorado
$113.61 – $458.55Casa Magna Colorado is the hugely successful collaboration between Master Blenders Manny Quesada and Nestor Plasencia Sr. It would become a massive hit – especially after capturing the Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2008 scoring a 92. They describe this amazing cigar perfectly. “This smoke still entices us with its rich core of dark chocolate, nutmeg and wood. Some spicy elements of red pepper and a touch of bitter aperitif keep the palate engaged before the long, savory finish.”
Cigar Coop rates it at 93. Their words say it best. “It’s a cigar I’d recommend to almost any cigar enthusiast, any time of the day”. No doubt this Casa Magna is the one to try if you haven’t already!
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Shade Grown Jalapa
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia SASee all the Casa Magna cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Camacho Nicaragua
$158.40 – $174.60The Camacho Nicaraguan edition is considered by many to be the finest Camacho release in years. When the robusto scored an astounding 94, Cigar Aficionado plainly stated it was one of the best cigars they’ve smoked all year. This oily wrapped gem is actually a four country blend of vintage leaves. This complexity creates a medium to full bodied cigar possessing a sweet and spicy taste with pronounced flavor notes of cocoa, nougat, fruits and hardwoods. When this cigar launched, the folks at Davidoff described it best. “This series creates depth to our Camacho Core portfolio appealing to a wider range of consumers’ tastes. Although bold, the blend is balanced and remarkably flavorful.” Enough said! It’s time to taste an amazing cigar that rated higher than its Cuban counterparts!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic
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Caldwell Eastern Standard Sungrown
$194.40 – $228.60Caldwell Eastern Standard Sungrown is one of four versions of this company’s first entry.
This medium to full bodied cigar was best described by Robert Caldwell himself as follows,”The Sungrown is a creamy cigar with noticeable nicotine. Its peppery nature is balanced perfectly by its creamy balance. It is slightly sweet, a bit nutty and rich. It is full-bodied and best enjoyed with a stiff drink.” Noted reviewer KATMAN confirmed this great cigar’s complexity best, ” Very creamy, black pepper with a touch of red pepper, chocolate, apple butter, cumin, fresh pear, cedar, and malts.” Enough said!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Caldwell Cigar Factory
Wrapper: Hybrid Mexican/Habano
Binder: Ecuador
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Avo Maduro 30 Years
$118.75 – $137.50Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Alec Bradley Gatekeeper
$189.00 – $264.60Alec Bradley Gatekeeper is the first creation from the company founder’s sons, Alec and Bradley Rubin.
With attention to detail, this very impressive cigar is a collaboration between the Rubin brothers and industry veteran Ernesto Perez-Carrillo who makes the cigar in the Dominican Republic. With an astounding score of 95, Cigar Aficionado describes it perfectly. ” The Gatekeeper finds synergy and balance with its backbone of pepper (both red and black), nougat and caramel that’s spicy in the right places, sweet in the right places and pops with savory snaps of leather. ” Becoming their #7 cigar of the year didn’t hurt either!
Still not convinced? With Blind Man’s Puff @ 94, Cigar Coop @ 90 and Cigar Dojo @ 90, what more do you need to know about this masterfully blended medium body cigar? No doubt the Rubin brothers will no longer be considered “rookies” moving forward.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
Blender: Alec Rubin, Bradley Rubin, E.P. CarrilloSee all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley Coyol
$137.70 – $189.00Alec Bradley Coyol is named after a plantation of the same name, Coyol Farm.
Brand owner Alan Rubin believes that the Coyol farm produces tobacco of distinction. And this blend surely proves him right!
With attention to detail, there are elements of Coyol tobacco in each part of the cigar.The wrapper is from Coyol, as is one of the binders and part of the filler. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable medium to full bodied smoke. Cigar Aficionado rated this cigar a score of 93. They described it perfectly. ” Malty and rich with a floral quality complemented by layers of cocoa, honey and cloves. The draw and burn are lush and flawless.”
Coyol is probably one of the best cigars you’ve never heard about…until now! Without doubt, it’s another long time winner for Alec Bradley.
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras Trojes
Binder: Honduras Trojes and Nicaragua Jalapa
Filler: Honduras Trojes and Nicaragua (Esteli + Condega)
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L.
Blender: Alan RubinSee all the Alec Bradley cigars to choose from at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Aganorsa Leaf Anniversario
$213.12 – $249.75The Aganorsa Anniversario is a beautifully crafted, highly rated medium to full bodied cigar that’s flavorful, balanced and totally enjoyable.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA)
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Onyx Bold Nicaragua
$166.51 – $231.26Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
H Upmann 1844 Anejo
$178.83 – $204.02Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View -
Crowned Heads Luminosa
$24.99 – $152.15The Luminosa is another collaboration between Jon Huber and Ernest Perez Carrillo.
While the Luminosa contains a mystery blend of filler and binder leaves, what we do know for sure is that this Crowned Heads cigar is one of the most popular blends the company produces. Setting out to make a mild to slightly medium bodied smoke that’s still packed with flavor and complexity, they definitely succeeded.
Results? Cigar Coop rates it @ 90. Blind Man’s Puff rates it @ 91. Cigar Authority rates it @ 93 and noted reviewer KATMAN gave it a 94. His summary is spot on, ” The Luminosa is not a heavy cigar but smokes like one. Slow and steady as she goes. The complexity of the flavor profile is outstanding but that finish……it is almost the best part of the blend…it just keeps on chugging with no end in sight.”
The greatest facet of this outstanding cigar is that it can be thoroughly enjoyed any time of the day. It’s as great with a cup of coffee as it is with an after dinner cocktail.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Undisclosed
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S. A.
Blender: Jon Huber, E.P. CarrilloSee all the Crowned Heads Cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Crowned Heads Four Kicks Original
$168.30 – $202.98Crowned Heads Four Kicks Original is the one that started it all in 2011!
This cigar was the first collaboration between Jon Huber and Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. This is a classic medium strength cigar that still appeals to a wide range of cigar enthusiasts.
This premier signature blend has remained a favorite for over a decade. Twelve years after its initial release Cigar Aficionado still rated it at 90. Their words for this masterfully blended medium to full bodied jewel are short and sweet. “A light beginning of herbs, anise and botanicals becomes richer with notes of raisin, malted chocolate and ground red pepper before an earthy finish. It draws and burns evenly.”
If you haven’t tried a Four Kicks yet, here’s your chance!
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Blenders: Ernest Perez-Carrillo Jr. and Jon HuberSee all the Crowned Heads Cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Crowned Heads Four Kicks Maduro
$168.30 – $217.26Crowned Heads Four Kicks Maduro is a unique follow up to the brand’s original blend. In fact, the release of this cigar was delayed by Ernesto for an additional 6 months to let it age.
This dark cloaked gem embraces a Connecticut Maduro wrapper showcasing a lesser-known Connecticut Habano varietal (rather the more popular Connecticut Broadleaf). The vintage filler and binder leaves are from Carrillo’s premier farms. The result is an amazingly complex tasting cigar via a superb draw.
Without a doubt, the folks at Cigar Dojo were among the first to rave about it with a score of 90. “This cigar quickly presented a bevy of delicious flavors and an incredible smoke output. The core flavors transitioned from sweet to savory, and back again, with complexity showing throughout with new and surprising flavors popping in to keep it interesting to the very end. It’s like a roller coaster—thrilling.”
Add that to The Cigar Authority’s 93 rating and you know this is not just another Maduro. They emphatically state, “Never judge a book by its cover, because chances are if I saw this cigar on the shelf I might just overlook it. Once you light it up, it’s a delicious cigar.”
Don’t be afraid of the dark…..enjoy a Four Kicks Maduro today!
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza, S.A. (Dominican Republic)
Blenders:Ernest Perez-Carrillo Jr. and Jon HuberSee all the Crowned Heads Cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Crowned Heads Four Kicks Capa Especial
$48.99 – $202.98Crowned Heads Four Kicks Capa Especial is a collaboration between Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Jon Huber in 2011. This listing also includes The Mule Kick LE and Aguilas LE 2021 blends.
Capa Especial is well-balanced, bringing out plenty of clean, sweet flavors from start to finish. Cigar Aficionado rates it a 93 naming it a top 25 cigar of the year.
Capa Especial Águilas LE 2021 has a rich tobacco aroma and a potent yet balanced smoke. Think deep, spicy, and earthy notes. The highly critical folks at Halfwheel say this blend was very impressive.
And last but not least, the Mule Kick LE. We’ll just let the folks at Simply Stogies say what they think about this terrific smoke. “There is a complexity to the Mule Kick LE that is impressive, with each draw uncovering layers of flavor.”
Which ever one you choose will certainly be a top pick!
Four Kicks Capa Especial:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua | Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. (Dominican Republic)Four Kicks Mule Kick LE
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
Wrapper: Mexico (San Andrés)
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: NicaraguaCapa Especial Águilas LE 2021
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua and Dominican RepublicSee all the Crowned Heads Cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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La Aurora Corojo 1962
$103.50 – $112.50Origin – Dominican Republic? Filler – Dominican and Nicaraguan? Binder – Dominican Wrapper Type – Ecuadorian
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Casa Fernandez New Cuba Maduro
$43.20 – $63.00Origin – Nicaragua Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Maduro
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Casa Fernandez New Cuba Corojo
$36.45 – $54.00Origin – Nicaragua Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Corojo
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Casa Fernandez New Cuba Connecticut
$43.20 – $65.25If you have a chance, click the “Ask Richie” icon at the top of the page and check out my “Bundles of Joy” article. The short version is that many of the world’s greatest cigar companies are making value priced bundles of premiums to offer their customers good quality, affordable everyday sticks. Casa Fernandez is one of the biggest and best. New Cuba is their entry into this growing category giving you their signature taste in a $2 stick. Great humidor stuffers and dog walkers! The Connecticut version listed here is mild to slightly medium bodied in taste.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
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