EP Carrillo Capa de Sol is another highly desirable cigar from this great company.
Capa De Sol features an Ecuadorian wrapper over vintage Nicaraguan binder and filler leaves. To say the least, this is a medium to full bodied cigar offering a rich and full flavored smoking experience. When Cigar Lovers Magazine gave it a 90 rating, their description was spot on. “The flavors are well blended together and the profile is structured. Very creamy and perfectly balanced with a deep flavor profile with aromas of hazelnut and earth.”
No doubt this cigar is another winner from EP Carrillo.
Wrapper: Sungrown Ecuadorian Oscuro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera La Alianza)
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The EP Carrillo Elencos is one of a number of amazing cigars produced by this legacy company.
Elencos contains a special blend, specifically a Brazilian wrapper covering a binder from Ecuador and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua. When the highly critical folks at Halfwheel rated it at 92, their words say it all. ” Bold. Complex. Chewy. Rich. Intense with an ever -changing sweetness and creaminess that is present in the profile. The smoke production was off the charts.”
Noted reviewer KATMAN also raves. “The cigar finishes out smooth, balanced, with a long finish and very flavorful. The construction of this stick has been flawless.” What more do you need to know about this spectacular cigar?
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
Wrapper: Brazil
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Nicaragua
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Crowned Heads Mil Dias is one of the most popular blends from this boutique cigar maker.
This great cigar is the result of over three years of effort. More importantly, this cigar is a collaboration between Jon Huber founder of Crowned Heads and Luciano Meirelles and Eradio Pichardo of ACE Prime Cigar and Tabacalera Pichardo. This creation is a masterpiece to say the least.
All you need to know is that Halfwheel rated it a 92. Cigar Dojo Rated it at 93 and noted reviewer KATMAN gave it a 94. Enough said!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo
Wrapper: Ecuador (Habano)
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Peru
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General Cigar describes the Cohiba Royale as their fullest bodied Cohiba to date. Most smokers however find it medium plus in strength with a complex array of flavor notes and heaps of natural tobacco taste. The blend uses a Nicaraguan broadleaf wrapper from Jalapa, a Dominican piloto cubano binder, and fillers from the Jamastran region of Honduras and Nicaragua’s Jalapa and Estelí regions. Each tobacco leaf has five to six years of age. The Gran Royale is a top pick for sure!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun-Grown (Jalapa)
Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano
Filler: Honduras (Jamastran) | Nicaragua (Jalapa & Estelí)
Factory: Honduran American Tobacco S.A. (Honduras)
Blender: Johnys Diaz
Casa Magna D. Magnus II is second in the line of the Casa Magnus Domus Limitada line and the main difference is the wrapper. In this case they chose to use the exotic Jalapa Sun Grown one from a 2007 vintage. The result is a medium to full bodied cigar that has critics raving. Noted reviewer KATMAN was short and sweet with his words. ” The stick is so smooth. Like satin. I don’t want the cigar to end. It is a wonderful experience.”
Without reservation, Cigar Aficionado describes the Caligula size perfectly. ” Double-tapered and box-pressed, this full-bodied figurado is rich and heavy with earth, coffee bean and chocolate notes interwoven toast and a nuttiness for a voluptuous mouth feel.” They rate it a respectable 90.
No doubt this Casa Magna is another one to try if you haven’t already!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown 2007
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
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Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro is a follow up to the highly successful original blend.
With attention to detail, Project 40 Maduro is being produced at Jesus Fuego’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. With this in mind, it includes a complex blend made up of a dark and oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper covering a Brazilian habano binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua. What’s more amazing is that this amazing medium bodied cigar sells for just over $5.
Cigar Coop rates this Maduro a very respectable 90. In fact, most critics like it very much for what it is. And that is a very enjoyable cigar at an exceptional value. If you like the original Project 40, you’ll definitely like this one too.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Brazilian Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: J. Fuego Cigar co. De Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Alan Rubin
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The AJ Fernandez Dias De Gloria is yet another one of this company’s great cigars.
With attention to detail, all the tobaccos used in this blend are all hand selected aged tobaccos that come from four of Fernandez’s farms in Estelí, Nicaragua. These farms include Finca los Cedros, La Providencia, La Lilia, and La Soledad. The result is a very popular cigar. Blind Man’s Puff rates it a respectable 91 and describes it perfectly. ” Just does so many things right that it’s a real winner for me. The smoke was creamy, draw was perfect, and the flavors were bold and complimented each other.
With this in mind, noted cigar reviewer KATMAN rates this one at 94. His words say it all. “The cigar is just oozing flavors and highly complimented by balance, smoothness, and intensity.”
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: AJ Fernandez
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AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon is another one of this company’s best offerings.
With attention to detail, this cigar features a Cameroon wrapper and is the first Cameroon wrapper to be released in the AJ Fernandez Cigars portfolio. In addition to the Cameroon wrapper, the remainder of the blend features all-Nicaraguan tobaccos that include tobaccos sourced from AJ Fernandez’s Nicaraguan farms.
Scoring a Cigar Aficionado rating of 90, their description is perfect. ” This box-pressed cigar is draped in a toothy cover leaf. Its sweet and spicy smoke takes on pleasant notes of oak and orange peel.” In other words, this great cigar offers all smokers a long burning and tasty medium bodied jewel. It draws perfectly, is affordable and is balanced with distinct flavor notes and a great aroma. With a doubt, this dark vitola is a must try for all discerning smokers.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
Blender: AJ Fernandez
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Vitola: La Mission 1989
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Length: 5 5/8″
Ring Gauge: 54
Wrapper: San Andrés Mexico
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Box Count: 18
José “Pepín” Garcia just celebrated his 70th birthday in October 2020. To celebrate their patriarch, for the first time ever, My Father has partnered with Elie Blue to create a once-in-a-lifetime humidor with 100 cigars. This humidor is highly exclusive and sought after because only 75 humidors have been produced. They are the definition of luxury, and made for true lovers of My Father cigars. Each set will include 100 individually packaged cigars so that they purchaser can receive the humidor and fill it to their preference.
Casa Turrent 1901 Maduro is a very highly rated offering from this exceptional company.
It’s important to know that Turrent’s San Andrés Morrón maduro wrapper leaf is widely considered by aficionados to be one of the finest available in the world. This dark and oily Maduro is a combination of very select Mexican and Nicaraguan tobaccos. Encasing this gem is the famous wrapper in question. The results are as expected.
Cigar Aficionado rates it an astounding 94! They have a lot to say about it. “A dark, pressed robusto. Each puff envelops the palate with cocoa powder and coffee before a sweet, luxurious finish redolent of caramel and black cherry.” Noted reviewer KATMAN wholeheartedly agrees and ups it with a score of 95. His advice is spot on. “You MUST buy this cigar. Do not pass Go. This is the best deal for a cigar of this quality I’ve had in ages.”
Enough Said!
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Mexican San Andrés Cuban Seed Criollo, Nicaraguan
Filler: Mexican San Andrés Cuban Seed Corojo and Criollo, Nicaraguan
Factory: Nueva Matacapan De Tabacos Mexico
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Origin – Dominican Republic? Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Brazilian Maduro
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican and Nicaraguan
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – USA Connecticut Shade
It’s hard to believe its been over 18 years since Davidoff launched this ultra-luxury brand paying homage to the company’s founder. Every facet of this highly complex, medium-bodied masterpiece is an accomplishment. The Dominican and Peruvian long fillers have been aged for over 5 years and combined with a Vintage Connecticut binder. The virtually perfect Ecuadorian grown Connecticut seed wrapper has been aged for 2 years .
These sticks are packed with tobacco and have a wonderful draw. They’re cool and slow-burning yielding a super smooth taste to the finish with just enough spice. If you have a favorite size or style you don’t see listed, notify us IMMEDIATELY for price availability and ETA. Enjoy these BIG TIME!
Origin – Dominican
Filler – Dominican/Peruvian
Binder – Connecticut
Wrapper Type – Ecuadorian Connecticut Seed
While I can say this edition is technically a medium to full-bodied, as you move along with it the intensity of strength and spice increases quickly and exponentially. Yes, it’s a wonderful, complex stick that’s perfectly made and draws incredibly……BUT…..this is an extremely potent cigar overall. Buckle up!
Origin – Dominican
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Ecuadorian Sumatran
Espinosa Murcielago is considered one of this company’s finest achievements.
There’s no doubt this is a full-flavored cigar containing hearty Nicaraguan fillers and binder leaves. Encasing this vintage blend is a gorgeous Mexican San Andreas Capa Negra wrapper. This beautifully box pressed cigar offers a deep and rich smoking experience full of cocoa and sweet spices.
Rating this great cigar at 90, noted Reviewer KATMAN states. “This is a cigar I would love to always have in my humidor. It is consistent, interesting, and wonderfully complex.”
Blind Man’s Puff scores it a 91. “I enjoyed this one a lot and intentionally smoked it slow and cool. Very nice flavors and great performance. I’ll be seeking this one out again for sure.”
Cigar Aficionado ups the rating to 92 with good reason. “Clear, unmistakable notes of dark toast and licorice underscore this Churchill. It draws and burns evenly throughout, also showing accents of coffee and chocolate.”
See what discerning smokers have been enjoying for many years. Murcielago is a top pick!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Factory: La Zona 2 (Tabacalera AJ Fernandez)
Blender: Erik Espinosa
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Espinosa Laranja Reserva is one of this company’s highest rated cigars.
Laranja Reserva is the first Espinosa cigar incorporating a Brazilian wrapper. Laranja which is the Portuguese word for orange, hence the orange tint. Underneath this unique wrapper are vintage grade Nicaraguan filler and binder leaves. The result is what you’d expect.
At the time of its release, noted reviewer KATMAN says it was Espinosa’s best cigar to date with a draw better than perfect. The critics at Cigar Dojo rate it a stellar 93 and rave. “Full flavor, full strength, full everything! An abundance of flavors, combined with premium tobaccos with a nice body to back makes this an absolutely stellar cigar.”
Not to mention the best words of praise by Cigar Aficionado. “Laranja serves as a bright and flavorful showcase for the wrapper, offering plenty of graham cracker flavor. We also detected a distinctly citrus-like quality and zest.” They give this jewel a score of 94 bestowing it one as of the top 25 cigars of the year.
If you’re a fan of Erik’s cigars and haven’t tried these….why wait!
Wrapper: Brazilian Laranja
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Factory: La Zona (Estelí, Nicaragua)
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This edition is yet another accomplishment of Casa Fernandez’s unique ability to continue crafting intricate blends appealing to every smokers desires and specific taste preferences.
This beautifully made medium to slightly full bodied cigar delivers lots of aromatic smoke and a mouthful of intense spice, espresso, and even more peppery flavors. Oddly enough, there’s a pleasant sweetness towards the finish. Like spice? This is the one!
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
The Miami series is a family of very highly rated offerings. This edition is produced annually and delivers exceptionally smooth medium to full bodied smooth flavors of pepper, caramel and cocoa that gains considerable intensity as you move to the finish.
Origin – United States
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
When you consider the vast array of entries this iconic company offers, it can become pleasantly difficult deciphering what sets each one apart from another. The Miami Reserva editions stand out in that what’s known as Medio Tiempo leaves are added to the fillers. These smallest leaves located at the very top of the plant contain the highest concentration of oil. Hence, they noticeably enhance the entire flavor spectrum of the cigar’s character. I’ve often said that taste is a personal preference. What I can say is that the dark San Andreas Mexican maduro wrapper added to this cigars blend produces a solidly full bodied stick with very defined undertones of sweetness, spice and fruit that noticeably increase in intensity and strength as you move along. Buckle Up! Origin – United States Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
Master Blender Arsenio Ramos has been turning out 90+ editions at Casa Fernandez for many years. This Maduro cigar is one of a trio produced in celebration of his 80th birthday. All three are extraordinary to say the least. To say this one is just a great robust full bodied cigar doesn’t do it justice.Yes, it’s smooth and complex and everything you’d expect from these guys. What’s great about this stick’s incredible blend is that it’s rich taste gains a powerful intensity as you move to the finish. Buckle up! Origin – United States Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
