Ok. So you found yourself looking at Julius Caesar cigars. You’ve heard about them being very, very good and being somewhat expensive. You heard right! Truth is they’re better than very, very good and kind of pricey. Granted, they’re priced better at our site than in your local store. J C Newman is a well renowned name not only in making terrific cigars like Diamond Crown, Brick House and Quorum, the company is the exclusive arm of distributing Arturo Fuente throughout the United States.
The key word about Julius Caesar is SMOOTH. It’s rich taste is a pleasure to your palate. Many, many folks that smoke only mild cigars have tried them and become converts! No matter what your preference, if you’ve never tried one, pick your favorite size and you’ll be back for more. If I could give Julius Caesar another start I would! Enjoy!
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana Seed
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Central American Tobaccos, Dominican
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia
RATINGS:
Cigar Aficionado: Top 25 Cigars of 2011 and 2014
Cigar & Spirits: Cigar of the Year 2017
Cigar Insider: 93
Cigar Journal: 94
Cigar Snob: 92
Smoke Magazine: 93
The first thing you have to know about the Brick House brand is that its brought to us from JC Newman, The purveyors of the Julius Caesar and Diamond Crown Super Premiums. When the medium bodied Brick House Classic Original came onto the scene in 2010 it was listed as one of the top 25 cigars of the year. Six years later when it was reviewed again it received a 93 rating. It’s safe to say that 10 years later, every savvy tobacconist’s humidor has Brick House available.
This spectacular Brick House Maduro appeared in 2017 to rave reviews and a 91 rating. This full flavored, rich tasting aromatic stick is so smooth you’ll never want it to end.
WRAPPER: Brazilian Arapiraca BINDER: Nicaraguan FILLER: Nicaraguan FACTORY: J.C. Newman
RATINGS:
Cigar Aficionado: 91
Cigar & Spirits: 93
Cigar Journal: 90
Smoke Magazine: 90
Check out the Brick House Classic!
Just in case you didn’t know, Undercrown is made in the image of the coveted limited production Liga Privada line from Drew Estate. The company describes it as follows. “Incorporating many of the same rare tobaccos of different vintages and primings, this cigar is no mere replacement.”
Those smokers that felt the Undercrown maduro was a bit too strong will absolutely love this Shade edition. The most compelling evidence is the great reviews. Halfwheel @ 90. Blind Man’s Puff @ 93 and Stogie Press @ an astounding 95! And this is just a few! One taster says it best.“Want a smoke that’ll blow your pants off with delicious medium bodied notes of vanilla wafers and pancakes, pick this one up now!” What more would you like to know? This Undercrown is another winner for sure.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Sumatra
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blender: Willy Herrera
The Maduro and Sun Grown versions offer more medium to full bodied flavor and are equally wonderful!
La Vieja Habana Corojo is another one of Drew Estate’s masterpieces that are totally affordable for everyone to enjoy!
Believe it or not, La Vieja Habana was Drew Estate’s first brand! Handmade from the quality leaf left over from the manufacture of Drew Estate’s premium cigar brands, the La Vieja Habana is an exceptional smoking value. This tripa mezclado cigar consistently delivers a great flavor with an excellent draw and burn.
This cigar combines a beautiful Cuban Corojo wrapper with filler tobaccos from Estelí and the Jalapa Valley in Nicaragua. Like the other styles, it is a mixed filler cigar with a premium wrapper. Medium bodied with lots of flavors, it has an earthy taste with hints of spice and a pleasant aroma.
But Beware! Due to the popularity of these these cigars, they are in and out of stock frequently. So if you’re looking for an affordable, hand made smoke that can be enjoyed everyday, pick one we have and enjoy!
Check out the other styles of La Vieja Habana available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Cuban Corojo Seed
Factory Smokes Sungrown is one of four of Drew Estate’s entries into the ever growing handmade Budget-Value category for all of us to enjoy for under $2 a stick!
With attention to detail, all Factory Smokes are made by hand. The big difference is the tobacco inside is made up of mixed fillers available at the factory. To put it another way, these leaves are the same crop used in their premiums! And on top of this, Factory smokes were created by Master Blenders Willie Herrera and Jonathon Drew himself!
A point often overlooked is that bundled cigars are rarely review and rated. But it’s no surprise that many critics were duly impressed. With this in mind, here’s what some had to say about Factory Smokes Sungrown:
Smooth burn/Clean finish/Notes of cedar and spice/Good draw/No sour or bitter tastes/Great taste/
Notes of cream, natural tobacco, and sweet woodsy nuances
You be the judge. But without a doubt, these cigars are worth more than their price for sure!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Habano Sungrown
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Indonesia
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blenders: Willy Herrera, Jonathan Drew
Factory Smokes Shade is one of four of Drew Estate’s entries into the ever growing handmade Budget-Value category for all of us to enjoy for under $2 a stick! Jonathan Drew’s creation of Drew Estate started a revolution of amazing cigars. From Acid to Liga Privada , Undercrown and beyond. No matter which Premium or Super Premium brand he produced we knew one thing, we got what we paid for.
This Shade entry offers those of us that enjoy smooth tasting mild to medium bodied cigars an everyday choice. Blind Man’s Puff gave this cigar a 90 rating! And on top of this, Factory smokes were created by Master Blenders Willie Herrera and Jonathon Drew himself! What more do you need to know?
Check out the other three blends on Factory Smoke available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Indonesia
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blenders: Willy Herrera, Jonathan Drew
What we don’t know about this interesting edition is the blend with the exception of the wrapper. What we do know is that it’s terrific! This brand launched in 2016 on a very limited edition basis in only its corona size. As with most of Caldwell’s entries, it was well received, pricey and quickly sold out. It’s now generally available in a variety of popular sizes. This cigar stays firmly in the medium bodied range and has a slightly sweet and pepper like complexity that isn’t overpowering. This cigar is incredibly rich, complex, well-balanced, smooth and enjoyable any time of day.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Caldwell Cigar Factory
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Undisclosed
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since this 90+ rated highly acclaimed edition came to market. Since then, Mi Amor has remained a consistent favorite for all the right reasons. This medium to full bodied stick is absolutely stuffed with tobacco yielding a great draw and slow burn. The selected blend of Nicaraguan inners combined with the dark, vintage San Andreas Mexican wrapper yields a totally enjoyable cigar for a more than fair price. The balance of sweetness and slight spice combined with hints of chocolate and espresso are wonderful. Try a five pack and you’ll see what we mean.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – San Andres
This 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. As time passed the brand began to evolve attracting new smokers.
Over 10 years ago the Series G came to market giving folks who enjoy medium bodied cigars a treat that captured the brand’s heritage of rich taste in a slow burning, smooth stick.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Habano
Wrapper Type – Habano
Just so you know, Romeo y Julieta Vintage will soon celebrate it’s 30th birthday.
When this original Vintage style was launched in 1994, it was introduced as a “Luxury Cigar”. Without a doubt, it remains so to this day! Unlike most of its medium to full bodied counterparts, this edition gives us a perfectly made, mild to mellow tasting masterpiece. The strategically blended combination of tobaccos utilized in these smokes yields a perfect draw and super smooth flavor. In fact, many of this cigar’s smokers are younger than what they’re smoking! How’s that for longevity!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Mexican
Wrapper – Ecuadorian grown Connecticut Shade
See all the Romeo y Julieta cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
More full bodied than it lighter sister and value priced as well! If you’re a fan of robust taste and want an everyday smoke that’s budget friendly….look no more! A 90 rating doesn’t hurt either!
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Nicaraguan-Panamanian
Binder – Mexican
Wrapper Type – Maduro
Montecristo White is one of this long storied company’s most popular cigars.
When this White banded edition appeared in 2017, an entirely new group of smokers discovered this brand for the first time. Many of those folks that gravitated to mild to mellow tasting cigars now had a Montecristo to call their own. The addition of tamer Nicaraguan fillers with Dominican leaves and encasing it with an Ecuadorian grown Connecticut seed wrapper yields a smooth, lighter smoke with a tiny bit of crispy spice that’s enjoyable for everyone.
There was no doubt this cigar was a hit as the accolades poured in. When Blind Man’s Puff rated it at 94, they said it best. “Excellent smoke! One of the best mild-medium smoked I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. The rich buttery and vanilla notes that were the backbone of this cigar were thoroughly enjoyable. Only smoke this cigar when you have the time to sit back, relax, and savor a truly high quality cigar. ”
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera de Garcia
Blender: Grupo de Maestro
See all the Montecristo cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Aging Room Solera Maduro is another great addition to this hugely popular line ! Aging Room was specifically created in at the end of 2010 to produce small batch boutique blended cigars that are not for everyone. Founded by Rafael Nodal and launched in 2011, Aging Room cigars are made by Jochy Blanco of Tabacalera La Palma in Tamboril, Dominican Republic. Some Aging Room brands are also produced in Nicaragua by Nestor Plasencia Jr. and A.J. Fernandez. All three cigar makers are considered Master Blenders to say the least. The brand’s portfolio includes several high-scoring cigars across many lines
The Solera line utilizes the Solera drying process which is used in Spanish Wine making. This technique employs staggering the aging of leaves and slowly combining new leaves as the process continues. This time consuming method adds a totally enhanced taste to the tobaccos.
The Aging Room Solera Maduro is a beautifully made cigar that is incredibly smooth with sweet-smelling natural tobacco smoke.Think medium to full bodied notes of chocolate, cocoa, warm spice, leather, and toasted almonds for starters! Without a doubt, the Solera Maduro is another winner!
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo
Binder: Dominican Habano
Filler: Dominican Habano
Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba Corojo is one of this super premium maker’s value priced edition.
The Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba is an everyday cigar for everybody! We all know Alec Bradley produces many top rated premium cigars. Black Market, Prensado and Tempus to name a few. With attention to detail, this budget entry consists of a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, Honduran binder, and Nicaraguan & Honduran fillers. Without doubt, the result is a mild to medium-bodied premium grade smoke that can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a nominal price.
With this in mind, if you’re looking for a top quality smoke that’s totally affordable, this one is a top pick for you!
Origin:Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran
My Father LE 2024 Jaime Garcia Sucesor is an exclusive release paying homage to the rich Garcia family legacy, blending tradition with innovation to create a cigar that is both a tribute and a testament to quality. This perfectly made medium to full bodied box pressed jewel is a masterpiece to behold.
Sucesor comes in two sizes and wrappers. There is a Toro (6 x 56) that uses a Sumatra-seed wrapper and a Torpedo (6 1/8 x 52) that uses a very rare habano rosado-seed wrapper. Each one contains select vintage leaves originating from the family’s farm. the details of the proprietary blend are not disclosed.
No doubt this crowning achievement is a flavor bomb. Think notes of of earth, leather and spices for starters. But Beware…..only 5,000 14-count boxes per size are being made. So we heartily suggest you get them while we have them. It’s safe to say they won’t be around forever!
See all the My Father cigars available on the Cigar Thief HERE
Viaje Private Bale Pajarito is the debut flavor of the new Private Bale line.
These Limited Edition jewels consists of two Nicaraguan Corojo 99 binders from the Jalapa region along with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The filler contains tobacco from the Estelí and Jalapa regions of Nicaragua.
Considering the time and effort going into these great smokes, saying their complex would be an understatement. In fact, these cigars are the result of an eight year journey. The Company tells us all about them…..”First, only the oldest tobaccos are chosen, but bales aren’t simply selected. Each Bale is pulled apart and inspected for quality. Leaves that don’t meet the criteria for Private Bale are set aside. This is a rigorous process, but necessary to produce a blend of superior quality. Once production has ended each cigar rests for nearly 9 months before review and packaging can begin.”
But Beware! These special medium to full bodied cigars won’t be around forever! Get some while we have them!
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Double)
Filler: Nicaraguan Secos, Visos and Ligeros grown in Esteli and Jalapa
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
See all the Viaje Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE.
Davidoff Small Batch cigars are considered one of the company’s most exclusive creations.
Discover the exquisite taste of these spectacular limited edition cigars. With attention to detail, Davidoff handcrafted these with the utmost precision and expertise. These exclusive vitolas offer the connoisseur a truly unique smoking experience. Explore the finest tobacco blends, meticulously selected for their exceptional quality. Indulge in the luxury of these sought-after cigars, available while we have them. Order these cigars today and elevate your smoking pleasure to new heights. Limited stock, so don’t miss out.
Small Batch No. 3: Is draped in an Ecuadoran cover leaf and contains a Mexican binder and Dominican filler.
Small Batch No. 7: Is wrapped in a cover leaf from Ecuador over Dominican binder and filler.
Small Batch No. 11: It’s a three-country blend made with a wrapper from Ecuador, a Dominican binder and filler from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.
Crowned Heads Le Careme Limited Edition 2023 is another amazing collaboration between Jon Huber and Ernest Perez-Carrillo.
It’s important to point out that this LE contains the same blend of the original La Careme entry. The big difference is the old school pig tail cap and its round size as opposed to box pressing. With attention to detail, a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper encases an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder and vintage fillers from Nicaragua. Seeing that this particular Le Carême “Pastelitos” LE for 2023 consist of only 1,250 boxes, don’t wait too long to enjoy this beauty. This cigar looks and smells delicious to say the least.
The Crowned Heads Le Careme Limited Edition 2023 comes in a 4 x 54 size short robusto in 24 count boxes. You can also grab a four pack to try them out. How can you resist!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler: Nicaragua
See all the Crowned Heads Cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
H Upmann Barbier Special Edition
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Connecticut and Sumatra (Barber Pole)
BINDER: Indonesian
FILLER: Nicaraguan and Dominican
These Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2021 cigars were actually produced in 2016. So they actually were aged five years upon delivery. We have had these since 2021 but we like to have fun here. So try a rare and super collectible Fuente blend from 2021 with now 2 years of age. We could have sold them but eh….aging is fun!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia.
Wrapper: Undisclosed (Sun Grown Rosado)
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Length: 5 3/4 Inches
Ring Gauge: 48
Vitola: Grand Corona
Release Date: September 2021
Number of Cigars Released: 1,000 Boxes of 20 Cigars (20,000 Total Cigars)
Blanco Prince Hall Maduro
WRAPPER: Habano Maduro (Nicaragua)
BINDER: Sumatra
FILLERS: Nicaraguan
A full body cigar with rich, robust flavors and aromas. Including notes of leather, wood and earth with a floral bouquet and hint of spice throughout the retro-hale. Culminating with a clean, smooth finish.
Blanco Prince Hall Rosado
WRAPPER: Habano Rosado (Nicaragua)
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLERS: Nicaraguan
A medium body cigar with complex notes of oak, leather and caramel with a pleasant floral aroma. Culminating in a slightly sweet, creamy, textured smoke with a clean, smooth finish.
Blanco Above & Beyond
Above & Beyond® by Blanco Cigars. This series, the first of a planned four, is called “Heroes”. It is a tribute to those that have sacrificed and paid the ultimate price in Civil Service (Police, Fire, EMS) and the Armed Forces. It is also the long-awaited rebranded blend that was used for the American Legion cigar. ALL the Heroes sizes are box-pressed torpedoes. We did this so that the secondary band on the head of the cigar could be cone-shaped as this is meant to symbolize the folded U.S. flag that all Heroes families are presented at the time they are laid to rest.
We plan on sharing the stories of many Heroes and the type of hero they were, as categorized by the name (size) of the cigar. There are four (4) types of heroes; Willing, Unwilling, Classic and Epic.
Buy a full box and get a FREE 20 count sampler this week only!!! (Ends 5/7/2023)
Padron 1926 40th Anniversary Chest is one this iconic company’s most exclusive offerings.
This very limited edition 40th Anniversary Chest Humidor is hand made and hand painted in great detail. With this in mind, variations between humidors will occur. Each humidor includes forty [40] Padron 1926 40th Anniversary torpedo maduro cigars! Each one is masterfully crafted, cedar-lined and signed by the artisan that produced it. They all feature a hand carved Padron label on the top, plus all the beauty and slight imperfections you’d expect from a one-of-a-kind item. The seamless seal will keep the precious contents fresh for longer than they’ll last!
If you love these cigars and consider yourself a collector, this amazing chest should be in your possession! Without a doubt, what we can say is that this item will not be around for long. As you can see, the one containing the Naturals is gone for good.
Check out what the Padron 1926 Anniversary Maduro is all about HERE
Check out all the Padron Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
The Flor de las Antillas 10th Anniversary Toro is a 6 1 /2 x 52 Nicaraguan puro that is a modified blend of the regular production Flor de Las Antillas line. This version uses tobaccos exclusively grown by the Garcia family. To sum up, it is darker and somewhat stronger than the regular production version. This limited edition cigar is only sold in 12 count boxes. Each cigar is individually packed in its own coffin box.
Leaf by Oscar Toro 4 Cigar Sampler is a terrific way to try this great company’s blends.
This popular 6×50 Toro ring size yields a long enjoyable smoking experience no matter what blend you choose. With attention to detail, each Toro 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!
And don’t forget, each sampler is hermetically sealed for freshness and ships free!
See all of Oscar’s cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
