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Camacho Corojo Maduro
$38.00 – $192.50What do you get when you take the original 90 rated Corojo edition blend and add a triple fermented maduro wrapper? Increased strength, intensity and more of what made the original terrific. If you like Corojo, you’ll love this blend encased with its near black, oily top coat that’s been aged for 18 months. These medium to full bodied cigars don’t trade flavor for strength. The result is a terrific smoke that’s rich in color, deep in flavor and with a texture of raw leather. Sweet, dark and packed with unique spice. Camacho’s Corojo Maduro is a winner!
Wrapper: Grade A Maduro Corojo (Authentic Corojo 5th Priming)
Binder: Corojo (Authentic Corojo)
Filler: Corojo (Authentic Corojo 3 Primings)
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Camacho Corojo
$38.00 – $180.00Camacho Corojo is blended with a high-grade, fifth-priming wrapper leaf and grown from the original Corojo seed that made Camacho famous.This highly rated cigar has a true Cuban styled taste that heads into the full bodied flavor range while retaining smoothness along the way. There is no doubting the rich and robust taste of this amazing flavor bomb. Grab a five pack to see why seasoned smokers have been enjoying this powerhouse blend for years.
Wrapper: Corojo (Authentic Corojo 5th Priming)
Binder: Corojo (Authentic Corojo)
Filler: Corojo (Authentic Corojo 3 Primings)
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Camacho Connecticut Box Pressed
$36.00 – $176.40While the Camacho Connecticut Box Press edition shares the same wrapper, binder, and filler as their rounded counterparts, the one big difference is the incorporation of Pennsylvania Broadleaf in the filler. So not only do you get all the flavor and taste of the original, the extra zing and richness from the broadleaf adds to the overall enjoyment. The bonus is how the box pressing enhances the draw amplifying the experience. No doubt it’s a little bolder than your traditional Connecticut.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Authentic Corojo
Filler: Generoso, Aleman Ligero, American Broadleaf
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Avo Syncro Ritmo
$49.00 – $255.60Avo Syncro Ritmo is the third edition of the very successful Syncro line.
Syncro Ritmo is a South American hybrid blend consisting of seven countries worth of leaves. To say this is a complex tasting cigar would be an understatement. The result is a well made, box pressed beauty yielding heaps of aromatic smoke and a huge array of flavors.
Leaf Enthusiast feels Ritmo is an “Excellent Cigar” by rating it a respectable 9 out of 10 points. They say, “ The result is a well-balanced, enjoyable and complex cigar. The blenders of Davidoff definitely know what they’re doing in this area and this is just a great cigar.” Stogie Review agrees with equal enthusiasm. “The cigar really showcases how excellent South American tobaccos are. The rich notes of coffee, chocolate and nuts along with the spice notes were really livened up by the bright lemon note.” Cigar Dojo rates this Syncro a very respectable 93. They concur with the others. “The resulting smoking experience was bright with citrus and other juicy flavors that provided an appreciated change of pace. Ritmo offers a healthy dose of nuanced complexities, making for a rewarding experience for the intermediate to experienced smoker.” Even the critical folks at Halfwheel say “It’s an enjoyable cigar to smoke”.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Mexico
Filler: Nicaragua | Peru | Brazil | Honduras | Dominican Republic
Factory: OK Cigar Corp, Inc. (Dominican Republic)See all the Avo cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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Avo Syncro Nicaragua
$40.00 – $279.00Avo Syncro Nicaragua is the first Avo cigar containing Nicaraguan tobacco introduced in 2015.
This edition contains a very complex blend to say the least. Yes, it’s well made, draws perfectly and burns evenly. But this solid medium bodied stick is like a flavor freight train! Unlike like it’s Dominican purebred Classic counterpart, the Avo Syncro Nicaragua is a totally different experience that brought countless new smokers in the Avo fold!
Cigar Dojo rates this cigar a 92 and says it contains loads of complexities and refined flavors throughout. Claiming that Avo accomplishes its first commitment to the power of Nicaraguan tobacco. Leaf Enthusiast scores it 9 out of 10 with equally good things to say….” This cigar has very good flavors and excellent balance.” Blind Man’s Puff describes this smoke as an absolute powerhouse of flavor and strength. They put it at 91 on the scale. But when Cigar Aficionado placed it in their top 25 cigars for the year with a high mark of 93……Enough said.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Nicaraguan tobacco from Ometepe, Dominican tobaccos (Piloto, San Vicente Mejorado and hybrid Olor/Piloto), Peruvian tobaccos from Olancho
Factory: TABADOM
Blender: Hendrik KelnerSee all the Avo cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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Saint Luis Rey Natural
$106.28 – $168.52This 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. This 90 rated stick is a staple at just about every worthwhile tobacconist in the country. This cigar’s complex blend produces a rich, full flavor with thick plumes of smoke. It’s smooth, slow burning and very strong. Buckle up!
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran-Nicaraguan-Peruvian
Binder – Nicaraguan
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Romeo y Julieta Romeo 505 Nicaragua
$124.90 – $128.78Romeo y Julieta Romeo 505 Nicaragua is another fantastic collaboration between Altadis and Plasencia Tobacco S.A.
With attention to detail the 505 Nicaragua contains tobaccos from three of Nicaragua’s well-known growing regions, including a Habano seed wrapper and binder from Jalapa and a mix of fillers from Jalapa, Estelí and Condega. The result is an exceptionally good medium to full bodied smoking experience.
Noted reviewer KATMAN rates it at 92. His description of this flavor bomb is spot on. ” The most heartfelt flavors are malt, chocolate, creaminess, espresso, caramel, smokiness, baking spices, and black pepper creating a beautiful flow chart of indescribable complexity.”
It’s safe to say the 505 Nicaragua is another winner for sure.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Seed
Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Estelí and Condega)See all the Romeo y Julieta cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Romeo y Julieta’s Romeo
$199.83 – $227.24Romeo y Julieta’s Romeo is probably the strongest, most complexly blended Romeo y Julieta to come out of the Dominican Republic.
It’s hard to believe this edition is over 10 years old! Without a doubt this Romeo style takes taste to the to a whole new level. Unlike most Romeo y Julieta cigars, this one’s blend of selected tobaccos yields a robust, balanced truly full bodied taste. With attention to detail, Romeo contains a dark, oily Ecuadoran Habano seed wrapper around a potent Dominican blend.
It’s no surprise Cigar Aficionado rates this jewel an astounding 94. In fact, this Romeo beats out much of it’s Cuban competitors. They describe this great cigar perfectly. “Each puff layers the palate with a brawny core of black and red pepper spice, savory leather flavor and sweet impressions of raisins and dried fruit—a truly balanced smoke that covers the sweet, salty and spicy spectrum with elegance and strength.” If you’re a discerning smoker and haven’t tasted this cigars, now’s your chance.
Origin – Dominican Republic [Tobacalera De Garcia]
Filler – Dominican [Piloto & Olor]
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper – Ecuadorian grown HabanoSee all the Romeo y Julieta cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Montecristo Nicaragua
$258.18 – $300.92Montecristo Nicaragua is a collaboration between Rafael Nodal, head of product capability for Altadis U.S.A., and Master Blender A.J. Fernandez.
With attention to detail, this exceptionally fine cigar is expertly crafted in Nicaragua and made solely from vintage Nicaraguan tobacco. The result is a smooth tasting, medium bodied smoke that’s one of the best Montecristo makes.
No surprise Cigar Aficionado rates it an astounding 93. They did one even better by naming it their #10 cigar of 2018 proving the point even further. Their description of this beauty is spot on. “The balance of this cigar is undeniable, medium to full in body, resonating with the fine qualities of chocolate-covered espresso beans, rich woods and dried fruit.”
If you’re a fan of Montecristo and AJ Fernandez, this one should be in your humidor today! Enough said!
See all the Montecristo cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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Montecristo Monte
$179.97 – $190.67Montecristo Monte is one of the best cigars this amazing company produces.
When Monte launched in 2013 it took a while for those in the know to catch on. To point out, most Dominican Montecristos are mild to medium bodied with Connecticut-seed wrappers. With attention to detail, the box pressed Monte features a multi-national blend with tobaccos from three countries. The result is a well balanced medium-full bodied smoke with a Cuban styled spice to light up your palate. In 2015 , when the #2 size pulled a 94 rating by Cigar Aficionado and was named one of their top 25 cigars of the year, the secret was out.
If you’ve never tried a Monte, you’re really missing out on an amazing smoking experience.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Dominican Olor/Vintage Nicaraguan Corojo (Double Binder)
Filler: Aged Dominican tobaccosSee all the Montecristo cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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H Upmann Connecticut
$177.48 – $187.09The Groupo de Maestros written inside the lid of the box proudly states that the master blenders at Altadis responsible for many of the Romeo, Monte Cristo and H. Upmann selections we enjoy got together again to produce a new style of an iconic brand. Unlike H. Upmanns traditional medium to full bodied smokes, This Connecticut edition delivers mild to mellow, smooth and creamy taste to the masses! If you’ve steered away from H. Upmann in the past, now you can enjoy what they’ve been doing well for over a hundred years!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Dominican
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H Upmann by AJ Fernandez
$181.84 – $194.41The H. Upmann brand spans over 170 years and has remained a top rated, consistent favorite for countless smokers. As one of Altadis’ flagship marques, we’ve become accustomed to to the excellence of these Dominican beauties. When Master Blender AJ Fernandez was commissioned to add his genius to the H. Upmann name, the result was a 90 rated superstar!
By combining a selected Dominican long filler with 29 year old vintage Nicaraguan Criollo and Piloto Cubano additions encased in an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, I think he outdid himself! This complex, medium-full bodied smoke draws perfectly and will give you a real insight into why AJ is the Master he is! Please try a five pack of your favorite size and you’ll see what I mean.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
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