Montecristo Cincuenta is a super exclusive entry from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, the Cincuenta celebrates the 50th anniversary of Tabacalera de García, the factory where most of Altadis’s brands are rolled. What must be remembered is this is largest premium cigar factory in the world.
Without doubt, the result is a cigar that’s a connoisseur’s dream come true. Those lucky enough to puff on this magnificent smoke will be enjoy a realm of intensified flavor with tones of creaminess and complexity that intermingle into an impressive medley of medium-strength bliss. To put it another way, the Montecristo Cincuenta Toro is delightfully rich, creamy and enjoyable – perfect for any special occasion!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera de García
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
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Macanudo Inspirado Green is another of the company’s hugely successful boutique entries.
With attention to detail, Green is the latest full-time addition to the Inspirado family. This complexly blended smoke packs exotic Brazilian and Colombian flavors in a provocative cigar too good to pass up. Smoking Inspirado Green yields a unique experience uncommon in premium cigars. It all starts with amazing flavors in the rare Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. This tobacco delivers an exceptionally smooth and velvety essence. Combine this with Colombian Carmen Cubito and Dominican Piloto Cubano filler tobaccos and the result is loaded with flavors of earthy sweetness and black pepper.
With this in mind, Cigar Aficionado rates this 2021 release a very respectable 91. Their description is spot on. ” Though solid to the touch, this dark toro burns and draws evenly, showing a thick, spicy smoke that loads the palate with sweeter notes of maple syrup, hickory and molasses atop an underlying earthy core of coffee bean. The zingy finish is bright with cedar.”
To put it another way, Green is another winner for Macanudo and cigar lovers everywhere!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana
Wrapper: Brazil (Arapiraca)
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Colombia & Dominican Republic
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Leaf by Oscar Wild Hunter is yet another highly rated cigar from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, the Wild Hunter is a Honduran puro is personally blended by Oscar himself. It’s also important to note that all the tobacco used in these vitolas is from his personal farm. This medium to full flavor blend possesses one of two vintage wrappers: Natural or an Oscuro Maduro. Both versions produce a smooth smoking very flavorful smoking experience that will please any palate. Think coffee, cocoa, cedar wood and natural tobacco taste for starters.
The highly critical folks at Halfwheel say the Natural is a very enjoyable cigar and give it a respectable score of 91. Noted reviewer KATMAN rates the Oscuro at 92. What more do you need to know!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduran Oscuro [Maduro] or Natural
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Factory: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. /Blender: Oscar Valladares
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Leaf by Oscar Big Johnny is the biggest cigar Oscar makes to say the very least!
With attention to detail, the sweet Nicaraguan wrapper encases a binder and filler made of premium tobaccos from Honduras for a well-balanced smoking experience. It’s important to note the binder and filler leaves are the same contained in the highly rated Leaf by Oscar Maduro blend. At 8 inches in length with a stout 66 ring size , the Big Johnny is a medium-strength giant you will want to take your time with.
Leaf by Oscar Big Johnny is available in 16 count boxes and 5 packs just in case you’d like to give them a try……….when we have them! But beware, these bad boys are hard to find at times. Stay in touch with us at The Cigar Thief and we’ll let you know when we have them.
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WRAPPER:Nicaraguan Maduro
BINDER:Honduras
FILLER:Honduras
Leaf by Oscar Bundle Lancero is another one of this great company’s much loved cigars.
This rarely produced 7×38 Lancero ring size yields a totally enjoyable, long and cool burning smoking experience no matter what blend you choose. With attention to detail, each masterfully crafted Lancero is a testament to expert cigar making. Your choices consist of Connecticut [mild to medium], Sumatran [medium], Corojo [medium] and Maduro [medium to full] when it comes to taste and flavor preferences. It’s important to note that each one continues to receive high ratings and accolades throughout the industry.
Each blend consists of vintage Honduran filler and binder leaves. The dark and oily Maduro coat hails from Nicaraguan while the Sumatra selection’s wrapper is Ecuadorian. Both the Connecticut and Corojo shrouds are top tier Honduran. It’s safe to say, any one you choose is a top pick!
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Leaf by Oscar Bundle Robusto is another one of this great company’s much loved cigars.
This popular 5×50 Robusto ring size yields a totally enjoyable smoking experience no matter what blend you choose. With attention to detail, each Robusto is a testament to expert cigar making. Your choices consist of Connecticut [mild to medium], Sumatran [medium], Corojo [medium] and Maduro [medium to full] when it comes to taste and flavor preferences. It’s important to note that each one continues to receive high ratings and accolades throughout the industry.
Each blend consists of vintage Honduran filler and binder leaves. The dark and oily Maduro coat hails from Nicaraguan while the Sumatra selection’s wrapper is Ecuadorian. Both the Connecticut and Corojo shrouds are top tier Honduran.
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Serie 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 Republic
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