CAO New Age: Flathead is still one of this company’s most popular cigars, HANDS DOWN!
CAO introduced the Flathead into the marketplace in 2015 and it received 90+ ratings immediately! This solid medium to full bodied cigar is a box pressed beauty. It’s dark oily wrapper encloses a terrific blend of fillers and binders that yield a great open draw, slow burn and robust complex taste.
When Cigar Aficionado rated it an astounding 95, everybody took notice. Their review still stands. “From the first light, this seriously squared-off cigar takes off with notes of ripe fruit, leather and molasses that only gain intensity as it smokes.”
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: USA Connecticut Habano
Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Factory: STG Danlí
Blender: Rick Rodriguez
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Bolivar Original is the Dominican edition of this famous Cuban brand coming to us from Forged Cigars within the General Cigar portfolio.
This complexly blended Original version is a smooth smoking, medium to full bodied jewel. No surprise Cigar Aficionado bestowed it with a very respectable score of 90. Their description is perfect. “A rich brown wrapper. This cigar burns and draws well, with creamy, slightly sweet flavors. A well-made cigar.” Many smokers may also pick up subtle undertones of dried fruit and coffee as the cigar progresses, making it a dynamic and evolving smoke.
Without a doubt, Bolivar Dominican cigars are known for their complexity and subtle power, reflecting the personality of this iconic brand. The 8 count box of 5.5 x 50 Robusto Crystal Glass Tubes are the top pick here. They also make a great gift for any cigar lover.
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Wrapper:Dominican Ligero
Binder: USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican + Nicaraguan
Isla Del Sol is another masterpiece from Drew Estate. This hand made Nicaraguan and Sumatran beauty is priced literally so everyone can enjoy them. You’ll notice a bit of sweetness when your tongue touches the cap and a hit of infused coffee/cocoa beans throughout. Depending on your taste this cigar steers toward the mild to slightly medium spectrum.
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.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper – Sun Grown Sumatra
Ok, I’m sticking my neck out here. I think this is one of the absolute best cigars you can buy for the price. Oddly enough, this edition has been flying under the radar for over 15 years. Since it’s been available, I’ve emphatically recommended it more times than I can remember. Davidoff acquired the Cusano brand many years ago and performed magic with the brand. All you need to know is that every component in these cigars has been seriously aged up to 18 years. The result of this true luxury blend is a spectacularly tasty, rich and flavorful mellow to medium flavored jewel with a great draw and a perfect burn. Try a five pack when we have them and see for yourself.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
The first thing I can say about this brand is that it is still one of the most underappreciated mild to mellow bodied cigars available. It’s four country blend is smooth, balanced and pleasantly tasting with a wonderful aroma from it’s large volume of smoke. They draw great and are made well to boot!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Colombian-Dominican-Honduran
Binder – Honduran
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Connecticut
Alec Bradley produces many top rated premium cigars. Black Market, Prensado and Tempus to name a few. Spirit of Cuba is their value priced addition giving you a mild to medium bodied premium grade cigar hat can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a nominal price. This Habano is a solid medium bodied smoke.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Colombian-Honduran-Nicaraguan-Mexican
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan Habano
Alec Bradley It’s A Boy or Girl editions are the best way to celebrate the birth of a child in the cigar world.
With attention to detail, these cigars have a Connecticut Habano Leaf wrapper encasing Honduran and Nicaraguan tobacco. In fact, this is the same blend in the popular Classic line. With that in mind, there’s no doubt these medium bodied and flavorful smokes will be enjoyed by novices and aficionados as well.
The greatest feature of these is as the picture shows you can insert your own picture of the new arrival inside the wooden frame on the box top to create a personal touch for you or a recipient to remember forever!
To sum up, Alec Bradley It’s A Boy is available in the popular 6×50 Toro size in boxes of 20
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Origin:Honduras
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano
Filler: Honduran and Nicaraguan
Binder:Honduran
Introducing the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Sampler Packs – a dynamic assortment curated for enthusiasts seeking a bold and flavorful journey through the world of premium cigars. Crafted by the skilled artisans at Espinosa Cigars, this sampler showcases the brand’s commitment to quality, innovation, and a robust smoking experience.
Each pack features the robust and engaging Knuckle Sandwich Robusto, a blend known for its full-bodied profile and complex flavor palette. The Nicaraguan long-fillers are expertly chosen, offering a blend of earthy, peppery, and leathery notes that captivate the senses from the first draw to the final exhale. The Habano wrapper adds a touch of richness, promising a well-balanced smoking adventure.
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EP Carrillo Platinum Bash is one of latest creations from this great Maestro. Not to mention this cigar celebrates Ernesto’s 70th birthday.
The exclusive blend of Platinum Bash features a 4 country mix of Mexican, Honduran, Dominican, and Nicaraguan tobaccos. To say the least, this perfectly made vitola is a medium bodied, robust tasting and complexly flavorful smoking experience.
To sum up, EP Carrillo Platinum Bash only comes in a toro size, 6 inches long by 52 ring gauge, and production is limited to 500 boxes of 10 cigars. But don’t wait around! They won’t last forever.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres
Binder: Ecuadorian
Filler: Dominican, Nicaragua
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Aliana
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