The Ashton Company describes this great cigar best, “Handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua by legendary cigar-maker, Jose “Pepin” Garcia, San Cristobal Ovation is an opulent cigar, drawn from only the finest and rarest tobaccos grown on Garcia family estates in honor of the brand’s influential reception. A dark and lustrous San Andrés Oscuro wrapper emerges from an intensive two-and-a-half-year double-fermentation to reveal an approachable and captivating richness. Articulate notes of dark cocoa, wood and leather register with bottomless intrigue veiled beneath a creamy potency. Ovation concludes with sweet hickory aromas and substantial, prolonged gratification.”
Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. Esteli, Nicaragua
Limited Production (3,000 boxes of 22 cigars)
Wrapper: San Andrés Oscuro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Romeo y Julieta 1875 (Red) contains a multinational blend proving to be very popular with many smokers.
Coming to market in 2014, this Romeo also identifies as the Cigarros edition.With attention to detail, construction of this cigar is what you’d expect from the brand. What’s attracted so many people is the seemingly lower price along with it’s mild to medium body. Additionally, this vitola is smooth smoking, cool burning and has it’s share of flavor notes. Think hardwoods, natural tobacco and bits of pepper and spices and you’ll get the picture. With it’s open draw, this is an easy cigar to derive flavors from.
Without a doubt, if you’re looking for an everyday Romeo, this one fits the bill for sure!
Wrapper: Indonesian Shade Grown Select Vintage 2010
Binder: Aged Dominican Piloto
Filler: Aged Dominican and Olor
Country of Origin: Honduras.
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Macanudo Vintage 2006 is one this iconic company’s very special entries.
With attention to detail, this Macanudo is a phenomenal cigar showcasing only the most refined Connecticut Shade wrapper leaves from the 2006 crop. These exceptional cigars arrive in handsome mahogany boxes. When you lift the lid open, the fragrant cedar aroma and eye-catching golden metal cigar bands take over the senses. And that’s just for starters! Soon thereafter, the true cigar lover will savor the indulgence that can only be had with a time-honored classic.
The key to this extraordinary mild to medium bodied cigar is it’s complex blend. In short, it yields everything loved about Macanudo with more of everything. More natural tobacco taste, more flavor notes, more smoothness and more smoking enjoyment. No doubt, if you’re a fan of the brand, the Vintage 2006 must be on your list. Get a box of these amazing cigars today. You won’t be disappointed.
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Vintage 2006
Binder: Connecticut Habano (Habano CT Especiale)
Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican, Honduran
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Macanudo M Coffee is this company’s first entry into the world of infused cigars.
Released in 2018, the company described this new cigar perfectly.”This is not your typical flavored cigar. M smokes like a premium Nicaraguan cigar, and the experience is enhanced with just the right amount of coffee flavor.”
M coffee is curated with only the finest vintage premium tobacco. This complex three country blend possesses the essence of mocha java, cocoa and vanilla. As soon as you open up the box, the aroma is evident. You’re definitely in for something special. Without doubt, M coffee is not your typical Macanudo. But it is a smooth, tasty, flavorful and totally enjoyable smoking experience. If fact, the success of M Coffee gave way to more infused editions as well. Check them out too!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana
Wrapper: Indonesia (Besuki)
Binder: Philippines
Filler: Nicaragua
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La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press is definitely one of this company’s most unique entries.
This edition’s blend uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa wrapper encasing a Mexican San Andrés binder. The exquisite fillers include Brazilian mata fina, Dominican olor and piloto cubano along with Nicaraguan Jalapa . It’s important to note the Spanish Press method of producing cigars is a very old world pre-embargo technique using boxes instead of molds. The result is a spectacular medium bodied box pressed cigar with a great draw from start to finish.
Noted Reviewer KATMAN quickly rates this unique cigar a score 0f 90 claiming….. “I am truly amazed at how good this cigar is.” Blind Man’s Puff simply says that LGC Spanish press is “ A Magnificent Cigar” They up it to a 92. Cigar Coop agrees with the same 92 and aptly describes this LGC as a flavor bomb. Think Natural Tobacco, Red Licorice, Pepper, Baker’s Spice, Earth for starters.
If you’re a fan of LGC, here’s you chance to try a cigar made the way they were over a hundred years ago.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Mexican San Andrés Viso
Filler: Brazilian, Dominican, Nicaraguan
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana
Blender: Jhonys Diaz
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La Gloria Cubana Esteli is one of the greatest cigars available anywhere for under $5.
This blend consists of very select Nicaraguan and Honduran tobacco fillers and binder leaves. Encasing all this is a prime Nicaraguan wrapper from the Jalapa region. The result was an immediate success.
The critics at Halfwheel describe it as a flavor bomb. Think pizza dough, almonds, sweet apple and pita bread fro starters! Leaf Enthusiast rates it at 90. They’re words are perfect. “A very nice medium-bodied flavor profile that has plenty of complexity.” Developing Palates expands with more details. ‘You’re treated to earth, leather, toasted notes, spices, creme brûlée, chocolate and baking spices.” But when Blind Man’s Puff scored it an astounding 93, it really took off. Their take was the best. “This is really a nice cigar. The initial mild flavors attracted my interest and the gradual increase in intensity was perfect to end my day.”
No doubt this super high quality affordable smoke should be in your humidor.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: STG Estelí
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Jalapa)
Binder: Honduras (Jamastran Valley)
Filler: Honduras (Jamastran Valley & La Entrada)
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La Flor Dominicana 1994 20th Anniversary celebrates this company’s two decades of making some of the world’s finest cigars.
Cigar Authority gave it an astounding 94 rating. This complexly blended jewel is best described as follows. ” A touch of orange citrus appears, but the cigar remains wonderfully sweet with continuing notes of molasses . Around the half way point the molasses slides into the background as some dark chocolate emerges and becomes the dominant profile.”
Halfwheel gave it the same 94 exclaiming, “It could very well be the most complex and enjoyable cigar I can think of being made by La Flor Dominicana”
What we can say for sure is the medium to full bodied 1994 Anniversary was a winner when it came out and still reigns today as one of this company’s best cigars.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Dominican (La Canela)
Filler: Dominican (La Canela)
La Flor Dominicana Tubos we have listed here is superb collection of this company’s greatest blends.
It should be noted that in addition, La Flor Dominicana is also has produced Los Tubos Samplers containing the Air Bender Matatan (5 x 50), Double Ligero Crystal Tubo Corona (5 5/8 x 44), L250 Ligero Tubo (4 3/4 x 48), Oro No. 6 (6 x 54) and Suave Maceo (5 x 48). All of these highly rated cigars come in attractive metal tubes making them ideal for traveling. Without a doubt, these beautifully made gift boxes are also the perfect gift for any aficionado in your life!
The pictured La Flor Dominicana Tubos are available in five popular offerings of 6×54 Toro sized cigars. Feel free to give us a call to let us know which one you’d like.
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Joya De Nicaragua Antaño 1970 was first introduced in 2001. This full bodied, robust, Cuban Style smoke has been highly rated by virtually every critic that smokes it. For over 20 years, this cigar has been and is continuing to be enjoyed by countless connoisseurs and seasoned smokers throughout the world.
Joya de Nicaragua was established in 1968 and is the oldest cigar brand in Nicaragua. Drew Estate is the exclusive distributor for these fantastic cigars in the United States.
If you consider yourself of fan of rich, powerful and flavorful smoking experiences, this amazing cigar is a must try. In fact, Cigar Aficionado revisited this classic in January of 2023 and yes…..an astounding 93 rating!
FYI: No matter what strength, taste and body your palate prefers, there’s a Joya blended with you in mind. Check out all the other Joya De Nicaragua cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Juan Martinez, Alejandro Martinez Cuenca
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