This four country blend edition produces a complex medium to full bodied flavor that some say is acquired taste. I’m sure if you’ve had them and enjoy them, another start or two is warranted. This stick is another effort by Kristoff to broaden the brand’s appeal to more smokers.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Sumatra
First off, this is a “Hard” cigar because it is absolutely jammed packed with terrific tobaccos. It burns slow and cool increasing in robust taste along the way. It’s a solid medium-full bodied smoke
Origin – Connecticut
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Domninican
The Odyssey line is a super value priced array of everyday cigars brought to us by Premium powerhouse General Cigar. When the makers of Macanudo, Partagas and Punch…to name a few, decided to produce a well made economical smoke for everyone’s taste, they hit the mark!
If your preference is for Mild cigars, the Connecticut blend is for you!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Coming Soon!
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Connecticut
Macanudo Cru Royale is not your Dad’s Macanudo for sure! This four country blend produces a solid medium bodied smoke that’s smooth and consistent. For the record, Cru Royale is far stronger than Macanudo Café. It’s also hard to believe this complexly blended cigar is more than 10 years old.
Cigar Aficionado bestowed this edition with a score of 91 and named it one of their top 25 cigars of the year. Their reason for such accolades was well said. ” This cigar draws and burns beautifully delivering leathery, nutty flavors, and a richness that isn’t ordinarily associated with the Macanudo line.”
What we know for sure is that this medium bodied Macanudo is a perfect choice for seasoned smokers and new comers alike.
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Habano
Binder: Proprietary Dominican “La Vega Especiale”
Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Republic and Nicaragua Viso
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Chillin’ Moose Too is the second edition of this hugely popular line from Forged Cigars.
Soon after the introduction of the original, the company quickly launched Too. For the record, this is a heartier and a bit more robust smoke. The dark luscious Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper encasing nicaraguan fillers and mature binder delivers a solid medium body.
The bonus is its offered at the same great price. The aroma is sweet and aromatic. The burn is sharp. The draw is spot on. Think flavorful notes of sweet spice, cocoa, pepper, and vanilla.
How can you go wrong!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
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In case you didn’t know, Macassar wood is rare. The multi country blend of highly selected dark leaf tobaccos used in this masterpiece have been aged more than four years giving this extraordinary cigar a complex mild to medium bodied taste that is as hard to find as the Macassar wood itself. This cigar is perfectly made with a smooth draw and yields huge volumes of aromatic smoke. Each size listed here requires a time commitment of at least an hour. Grab a glass of your favorite libation and you’ll forget about the price! Just think how much better they’d get if you let them age a while. Any size you pick is a top pick. The box they come in is worth the price of admission.
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican (Mao) | Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana (Dominican Republic)
This is one of the best mild to mellow bodied cigars you’ve probably never heard of. Brought to market in 2013 by J.C. Newman, makers of such premium jewels as Brick House, Julius Caesar and Diamond Crown, this highly rated stick is a pleasure to smoke. Its definitely is a smooth, creamy and tasty cigar from beginning to end yielding a very generous volume of aromatic smoke throughout.
WRAPPER: Ecuador Connecticut
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
FACTORY: J.C. Newman
RATINGS:
Cigar Aficionado: 90
Cigar & Spirits: 91
Cigar Insider: 90
Cigar Snob: 91
This is one of the best mild to mellow bodied cigars you’ve probably never heard of. Brought to market in 2013 by J.C. Newman, makers of such premium jewels as Brick House, Julius Caesar and Diamond crown, this highly rated stick is a pleasure to smoke. This maduro is a smooth, creamy and tasty cigar from beginning to end yielding a very generous volume of aromatic smoke throughout. The greatest aspect of this cigar is how just the right amount of spiciness, along with cocoa and espresso undertones exist without it being strong or harsh.
WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf (Maduro)
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
FACTORY: J.C. Newman
RATINGS:
Cigar Aficionado: 90
Cigar & Spirits: 91
Cigar Insider: 90
Cigar Snob: 91
CONGRATULATIONS…….to anyone celebrating this blessed event! If you’re looking to pass out a cigar that’s more than a token celebratory stick, what better brand can you pick! , Arturo Fuente has produced the medium bodied economical Breva for decades. These branded favorites will definitely add class to your very special occasion!
Box Count: 25
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Tabak Especial Dulce the original coffee infused premium cigar. The underlying taste of roasted coffee beans combined with a unique blend of tobacco produces a very enjoyable medium bodied smoke. Needless to say, it’s great with a cup of espresso! Enjoy!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
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Joya De Nicaragua Black is one this iconic brand’s newer amazing selections.
When Black hit the scene in 2018, not only did it get a 93 rating, it was also named one of the top 25 cigars of the year! The addition of a dark and oily San Andreas Mexican wrapper made this medium bodied, slow burning stick a huge hit at a fairly friendly price.
With this in mind, it’s no surprise why so many seasoned smokers are rediscovering this time honored brand.
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Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Negro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Juan Martinez
Isla Del Sol Maduro is another masterpiece from Drew Estate.
As found with the Original Sungrown blend, this darkly encased edition offers an enjoyable smoke with hints of infused coffee/cocoa beans. The big difference is the oily maduro wrapper which gives way to a smooth medium bodied taste. The bonus is that this one is priced right for all of us to enjoy as well.
One thing that will not disappoint is the fine construction and aromatic smoke production, the latter of which Drew Estate has definitely mastered. These totally affordable well made cigars are smartly packaged and adorned with tobacco leaves inside.
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Maduro
When you have a chance, click on the “Ask Richie” icon on the upper part of the screen and read my “Bundles of Joy” submission. You’ll then understand how important the valued priced bundle category has been to both cigar makers and lovers.
This edition is one of the best medium bodied smokes available for the price. It’s well made with a great draw yielding a smooth, satisfying smoking experience across the board.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Connecticut
Wrapper Type – Cameroon
Avo Syncro Nicaragua Fogata is a round size variant of the box-pressed Avo Syncro Nicaragua, which debuted in 2015.
The Nicaragua Fogata has an exquisite Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper encasing a Mexican San Andrés binder along with an extensive array of Dominican Republic and Nicaragua tobaccos. To say this blend is complex would be an understatement.
The results are as expected. Noted reviewer KATMAN rates it a 90. His take…”It is smooth. Transitions are the best since I first lit the cigar. The finish is long and luxurious.” Halfwheel ups the score to 91 with great words. “The construction remains amazing in just about all aspects and the smoke production is outrageous.” Cigar Coop feels this cigar is a smoke recommended to either a novice or experienced cigar enthusiast. Cigar Aficionado says this cigar smokes evenly, showcasing elements of rich woods, spice and a touch of eucalyptus with a spicy finish.
No doubt that this Syncro is another winner from this storied brand. The Short Torpedo is a top pick!
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Clara
Binder: Mexican San Andrés
Filler: Dominicana Yamasa viso, Dominican Piloto, Dominican San Vicente ligero, Nicaraguan Esteli ligero, Nicaraguan Condega viso, Nicaraguan Ometepe
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As you cruise our site you’ll come upon many small batch brands. As many of these newcomers came and went, Caldwell rose above the herd. The Long Live the King edition ventures where few if any have gone before. A totally unique combination of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian tobaccos creates a very complex medium to full bodied flavor. This highly rated masterpiece draws perfectly, burns evenly and is said to be Caldwell’s greatest achievement.
Wrapper: Corojo Dominicano 2008
Binder: Corojo Dominicano 2009
Filler: 50% Corojo Ligero dominicano 2006 – 10% Viso Pelo De Oro Peruno 2008 – 40% Habano Ligero Nicaraguense 2007
Factory: Tabacalera Ventura (Dominican Republic)
After years of planning the first original style San Cristobal was launched in 2007, crafted by famed Master Blender Jose “Don Pepin” Garcia along with the owners of the Ashton brand. The Elegancia blend is a mild to medium bodied cigar that can be enjoyed any time of the day.
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Wrapper: Connecticut seed Ecuadorian
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
There’s a few reasons why 90 rated Ashtons have remained in the top ten for decades. They are made by the folks at Arturo Fuente. They are insanely consistent and remain one of the benchmarks for mild to mellow taste. If you’ve smoked them you know. If you haven’t, I envy you!
Don’t let the dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper scare you off! This 92 rated beauty is still true to Ashton’s classic mild taste. This maduro edition yields a more complex flavor that’s uniquely smooth to the finis
Filler – Dominican Binder – Dominican Wrapper -USA/ Connecticut Broadleaf
ACCOLADES
92 Rated – Cigar Aficionado, March 2023
92 Rated – Cigar Aficionado, August 2018
90 Rated – Cigar Aficionado, December 2000
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. This edition was launched in 2017 and is a special one. Those of us that know this brand understand what full bodied smokes are.
The great part of this one is that it is literally packed with tobacco to the point of it feeling hard to the touch. This is one of the slowest burning, best drawing sticks around. The blend yields a very robust tasting mixture of sweetness and spice that increases as you move along.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
Romeo y Julieta 1875 Reserve Maduro consists of a four country blend that’s a joy to behold.
It’s hard to believe this great smoke is over two decades old. In fact, way back in 2003 Cigar Aficionado gave it a 90 rating. With attention to detail, this cigar is jam packed with vintage tobacco. Once lit, the wrapper combines with Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian filler to create tasty nut and coffee flavors. While being medium-full bodied in taste, it remains smooth to the finish with very rich flavor. Think coffee beans, dark chocolate and natural tobacco for starters.
With this in mind, don’t be afraid of the dark. Grab some of these outstanding Maduros today!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan-Peruvian
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper – USA Connecticut Broadleaf
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Don Diego cigars have been around forever. This amazingly consistent cigar often gets lost in a sea of new entries. It is probably one of the mildest , smoothest and mellowist smokes in existence. The prefect Connecticut Shade wrapper is your first sign of how special this cigar is. The bit of Nicaraguan filler combined with selected Dominican leaves from the top of the plant yields a perfectly balanced smoke. Want mild with character…….Don Diego is it!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Shade
Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli is the second version of this very popular brand.
With attention to detail, the Esteli cigar is a more refined version of the popular Black Marker Cigar line. While the original Black Market is made in Honduras, Estelí is produced at Plasencia Cigars S.A., Nicaragua. For starters, Cigar Aficionado rates this blend an astounding score of 93 naming it in their top 10 cigars of the year. In fact, Esteli beat out many of it’s Cuban made competitors.
Their review describes it best. ” It’s earthy and leathery with sweet, concentrated undertones of raisins and cocoa. The draw is flawless, delivering a weighty, substantial smoke to the palate, which speaks to the cigar’s excellent construction and fine tobacco. ”
Without doubt, this medium to full bodied Esteli blend gives you more of what you love about the Original Black Market. The Torpedo is a top pick.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua | Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)
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CAO Limited Edition Arcana Thunder Smoke, experience a rare blend crafted for the adventurous aficionado. This limited edition cigar showcases a rich, complex profile with notes of earth, dark cocoa, and subtle spice, wrapped in a deep, robust leaf that’s aged to perfection. Embrace the intense flavors of this unique release and savor the true artistry of CAO’s Arcana series.
Unleash the Monsters!
Prepare for the ultimate thrill as the Tatuaje Monster Series returns in 2024 with a wicked twist. The highly coveted Monster Smash 14-cigar sampler offers a robusto-sized collection (5 ¼ x 52 box-pressed) of fan-favorite blends from the infamous Monster lineup. This year, alongside iconic blends, the sampler includes a second limited edition release of the popular Tatuaje Creature, making this collection an absolute must-have. As always, stock is extremely limited and won’t last long, so secure yours before these monsters disappear for good!
This 2024 edition includes one cigar each of:
Diesel Fool’s Errand Worthy Fool is the third and final entry of the Fool’s Errand Trilogy line and another collaboration with AJ Fernandez.
This edition possesses a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper encasing vintage grade Nicaraguan habano tobacco for both the binder and filler.
The result is exactly what you’d expect. Each puff is a testament to the skill and passion poured into its creation. From the smooth medium to full body to its bouquet of flavors, Worthy Fool is another masterpiece. Think tones of chocolate, espresso, oak, and spices via a perfect draw for starters.
WRAPPER: DARK ECUADORIAN SUMATRA
BINDER: NICARAGUAN HABANO
FILLER: NICARAGUAN HABANO
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Viaje Limited ROOTS Craft Series is the sixth release in its Craft Series.
ROOTS contains a vintage grade Ecuadorian grown habano wrapper along with a Nicaraguan binder. Inside is where the magic is. The vintage grade fillers hail from Nicaragua, Brazil and the United States. Production of this jewel comes to us Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A. in Estelí, so you know it just has to be better than good. No doubt this medium bodied smooth smoking cigar is worthy of every serious smokers attention. Andre Farkas’ love of Joya cigars is what led him to make this masterpiece and have it made where it is.
Needless to say, if you’re a fan of Viejo, Roots is a must try to say the least.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua, Brazil, USA
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Elevate your cigar collection with the Rocky Patel Gold Label Robusto, a cigar that epitomizes luxury and craftsmanship. Encased in a stunningly designed box adorned with intricate gold and brown details, this Robusto-sized cigar is a feast for the eyes before it even touches your lips.
Viaje Cache Six Fifty is part of the Collaboration series in which Casa Fernandez is a partner.
Cache contains some of Aganorsa’s finest tobacco within it’s exceptional blend. The result is a mesh of classic maduro flavors of chocolate, earth, and pepper being delivering a medium to full body. Noted Reviewer KATMAN emphatically states, “The Viaje Cache is one of the most flavorful cigars I’ve smoked.” Together with Cigar Coop giving it a very respectable 93 rating, you can bet this Viaje is a winner for sure!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Nicaragua Aganorsa Leaf
Filler: Nicaragua Aganorsa Leaf
Length: 6 Inches
Ring Gauge: 50
Vitola: Toro
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This JM Six Cigar Sampler is the absolutely best way to try each of this great company’s blends.
With attention to detail, this smartly packaged Sampler contains one Churchill of : Dominican Connecticut, Dominican Corojo, Dominican Sumatra, Dominican Maduro, Nicaraguan Sumatra, and Nicaraguan Maduro. Without doubt, this is the best way to taste each JM offering. Sooner or later, you’ll have a favorite for sure. It may be a Dominican or one of their Nicaraguans, but rest assured, you will not be disappointed with any of them. Think consistent burn, great draw and pleasant flavors for starters.
And don’t forget. This Sampler also makes a great gift for any cigar lover.
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First off……CONGRATULATIONS! Simply put, JM It’s a Boy cigars are one of the best ways to celebrate this joyous occasion.
With attention to detail, these very affordably priced smokes contain a near black Connecticut Broadleaf binder and aged Dominican fillers. Encasing these leaves is a beautiful Indonesian Sumatra wrapper. The results is a very tasty mild to medium bodied cigar. With this in mind, you can count on the following: consistent burn, great draw and pleasant flavor notes. Think cocoa powder, coffee beans, a bit of peppery spice, and some caramel cream.
To put it another way, now you can enjoy a great cigar for a great event and not break the bank! After all, you’ll have to start saving for college!
Wrapper: Indonesian Sumatran
Binder:USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican Republic
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JM Cigars Honey is a great line of uniquely tasty cigars from this terrific company.
With attention to detail, these very affordably priced smokes contain a near black Connecticut Broadleaf binder and aged Dominican fillers. Encasing these leaves is a beautiful Indonesian Sumatra wrapper. Add to this complex blend the gentle infusion of Honey, Berry, Rum and Vanilla and you have something very special. So not only will these delight your palate with delicious flavors, the irresistible aroma everyone will love.
As with all JM Cigars, you can count on a consistent burn and great draw. This mild mannered Honey line is a pleasant change for any smoker any time of the day!
Wrapper: Indonesian Sumatran
Binder:USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican Republic
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JM Dominican Maduro is one of the very popular entries from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, these very affordably priced smokes proudly possess a near black Connecticut Broadleaf binder and aged Dominican fillers. Encasing these leaves is a beautiful San Andres Mexican dark and oily Maduro wrapper. The results is a very tasty medium to full bodied bodied smooth smoking hearty and bold cigar. The bonus is the aromatic smoke and the subtle overall sweetness.
Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Maduro
Binder:USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican Republic
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