Blackbird Cuco is one of six blends coming to the market in 2019 and is a testament to the art of cigar making with a lusciously dark San Andrés maduro wrapper encasing a harmonious blend of the finest Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers.
Stogie Press rates this Blackbird entry a respectable 90 stating that Cuco is a solid cigar with a thick creamy smoke. A noted London Tobacconist emphatically states this blend offers a perfect burn and draw throughout with chocolatey, and nice peppery notes throughout the smoke.
It’s safe to say this cigar is full of complexity that will satisfy even the most veteran smokers.
Wrapper: Brazil
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Dominican
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The Blackbird Rook is one of six blends coming to the market in 2019.
With attention to detail, the balancing of this particular cigar’s blend is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship. The result is a perfect draw yielding a symphony of taste resonating with each puff.
The Final Third Cigar site scores this Blackbird entry at 92.5. They thinks it’s a flavor bomb. “Rook has all the complexity in flavors that have me contemplating each note in every puff! Beginning as a mild cigar with an uptick to medium in the final third. Such an enjoyable smoke!”
Giving this great cigar an exceptional rating of 94, Stogie Press aptly states. “Rook is an excellent medium body cigar with fine burn qualities, intriguing flavors, and enticing aroma. The journey was pleasant from foot to nub.”
There’s no doubt this Blackbird is another winner for this successful cigar maker.
Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Blackbird Dominicana Cigar Factory
Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder: Habano
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Blackbird Unkind is one of six styles that came to the market in 2019. There’s no doubt that this one is probably the company’s most complex blend to date.
Unkind is a meticulously hand-rolled cigar, featuring a bold Brazilian wrapper encasing a robust Indonesian binder. At its core, a fusion of selected Dominican and Pennsylvania long-fillers breathes life into the blend. The dark, oily wrapper speaks of the artisanal skill that shapes each cigar into a masterpiece of smoking perfection.
Lighting up the Unkind awakens a medium to full-bodied profile immediately commanding attention. The first draws introduce a dance of peppery spice and earth, setting the stage for a complex narrative to unfold. Think rich notes of espresso and dark chocolate, intertwining with a subtle sweetness. The reviewers at Great Cigars say the Unkind is easy to smoke with a wonderful flavor profile. Stogie Press rates it a 90 with high praise. “This cigar is an interesting smoke that offered shifting and deepening flavor notes as the burn progressed. The chocolate and caramel sweetness were most enticing.”
Without a doubt, this Blackbird should be in your nest!
WRAPPER:Brazilian
BINDER:Dominican Republic
FILLER:Nicaraguan Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo 98, HBA, Pennsylvania
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Warped Nicotina is the reincarnation of the of an old Cuban brand originating in 1880.
Nicotina contains a Corojo ’99 wrapper encasing Criollo ’98 binder and a filler blend of the two. The result is a very different medium to full bodied Warped blend.
Blind Man’s Puff rates it at 90. They have a lot to say. “This is a tale of transitions as the cigar changes so much from segment to segment. I love the fact that it never was boring easing me into the final portion which was large and in charge in regard to flavor and nicotine power. I absolutely did not want this cigar to end.” KATMAN ups it to a score of 92. He describes it as a balanced cigar with flavor notes of caramel, malt, chocolate, espresso, red and black peppers.
Warped Nicotina is only available in a 5 1/2 x 52 size box pressed belicoso box of 25.
No doubt that this Warped cigar is another winner!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99
Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo 98
Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo and Nicaraguan Criollo
Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA)
Blender: Kyle Gellis
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DAV Anniversary Series is a limited edition cigar commemorating a milestone in the company’s history.
From the first puff to the last, the Anniversary Series captivates with its rich and complex profile. Notes of earthy richness, subtle spices, and hints of sweetness dance together in perfect harmony, creating a truly indulgent smoking experience that is both memorable and satisfying. Without a doubt, this cigar exemplifies the pinnacle of cigar craftsmanship ensuring a flawless smoking experience from start to finish. The result is a cigar is sure to impress even the most discerning aficionados.
What’s more important is that these amazing cigars are aged for 5 years and limited in availability. When there gone, they’re gone. Available now in a 6×54 sized Double Toro box of 10.
Origin: Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic
Wapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
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DAV Series A is a testament to the artistry and dedication defining this brand.
At the heart of the Series A lies a meticulous select blend of premium tobaccos, sourced from the most fertile regions around the world. From the moment the flame ignites, this cigar captivates with its rich earthy notes, complemented by hints of spice and a subtle sweetness that linger on the palate long after the last draw.
The Series A exemplifies the pinnacle of cigar craftsmanship. Every detail is meticulous, ensuring a flawless smoking experience from start to finish. The result is a medium to full bodied cigar that burns evenly and draws effortlessly. This facet envelops the senses in a luxurious aroma evoking a sense of indulgence and refinement.
To say the least, if you consider yourself an aficionado, this Series A is a must try.
Wrapper – Cameroon
Binder – Dominican olor Dominicano
Filler – Dominican, Nicaraguan, Brazilian
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DAV 1918 is one this boutique company’s best offerings.
With attention to detail the 1918 is a multi county blend consisting of vintage leaves. The result is a cigar exuding quality and sophistication from the moment it is lit.
Stogie Press rates this jewel a respectable 92. Their description is perfect.“The DAV Cigars Series 1918 Double Toro was a pleasant flavorful cigar that offered pleasant transitions from foot to nub. It started with an enticing sweet aroma and progressed from there moving into a sweet cream and coffee with notes of fruit and cocoa. The flavors move into more of a savory spice deep in the journey and then pull back and finish with a sweet almond and cocoa note.”
With this in mind, there’s no doubt the 1918 should be in your humidor today!
Wrapper – Cameroon
Binder – Dominican olor Dominicano
Filler – 6 different tobaccos – Dominican, Nicaraguan, Brazilian
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The small sized DAV Suada is another very popular blend from this great company.
With attention to detail, Suada possesses a vintage grade Dominican long filler along with a pristine Indonesian binder. Encasing this meticulous blend is a near perfect Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. The result is a very tasty mild bodied compact cigar with a soft hint of spice offering a smooth silky smoke which can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Elevate your cigar journey with the Suada Petite Corona and experience the epitome of luxury and refinement in an unmatched small cigar with its impeccable craftsmanship and unparalleled flavor.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Grown Connecticut
Binder: Indonesian
Filler: Dominican
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Alec Bradley Limited Edition Trilogy Series is one of the most amazing entries from this creative company.
With attention to detail, the unique facet about the Alec Bradley Trilogy series is that each cigar has a triangular press. This edition here is the Corojo blend. The result is a smooth smoking, cool burning medium bodied cigar from start to finish. What’s more important are the array of flavors within this masterful blend. With this in mind, think Natural Tobacco, Hard Woods, Cedar, Citrus, Apple, Baker’s Spice, Earth & Pepper for starters!
No wonder this cigar is a favorite of discerning smokers everywhere!
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo
Binder: Honduran Grown Connecticut Seed
Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: Tabacos De Oriente
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The Cohiba Riviera is finally here. It is the first new regular production release from the brand since 2020. This cigar screams luxury. Its the first box pressed Cohiba as well! This smoke is produced in Esteli Nicaragua and sports a sleek Mexican San Andres Wrapper, Honduran Binder, and a plethora of Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. The company describes these expertly crafted cigars best,”“Cohiba Riviera is a bold yet balanced blend of the most exceptional tobaccos from Nicaragua with exclusively-grown tobaccos from Honduras. Medium-to-full bodied and adorned with a delectable wrapper from Mexico, Riviera is an elegant selection offering notes of dark chocolate and coffee bean with a hint of leather and subtle cream on the finish,”
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Wrapper: San Andres Tuxtla
Binder: Honduran Connecticut
Filler: Honduran (Jamastran, La Entrada), Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí)
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: STG Estelí
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The Caldwell Midnight Express is a maduro version of the hugely popular Eastern Standard brand. This complexly blended medium to full bodied cigar is an excellent choice for the maduro-loving cigar aficionado.
Wrapper: Connecticut Arapiraca Maduro
Binder: Dominican Habano
Filler: Dominican Criollo 98, Dominican Corojo Ligero, Nicaraguan Habano Seco
It’s important to note that La Barba Red was the first entry produced by this now iconic company. This medium to full bodied cigar remains well liked by critics industry wide. With attention to detail, this complexly blended smoke yields delicious notes of chocolate, raisins, cinnamon and cedar for a great smoking experience.
If you like Caldwell and haven’t tried the one that started it all, what are waiting for!
Wrapper: Hybridized Dominican Corojo
Binder: Hybridized Dominican Corojo
Fillers: Peru/Dominican Republic/Nicaragua
Hiram & Solomon Unity Toro is one of this company’s most unique cigars.
Unity Toro is a medium strength cigar that is handmade at PDR Cigars in Tamboril, Dominican Republic. Its smooth natural wrapper covers a binder and filler made of tobaccos from an undisclosed origin. What we do know is the wrapper is a dark and oily Indonesian Sumatra leaf.
The result of this mysterious blend is more than respectable. Noted international reviewer Andre’ Dias from Tasting World bestows a 90 rating on Unity. The hugely popular Enthusiast Report scores this beauty at 92. It’s safe to say that the overall consensus it’s not too strong, making it a good choice for both new and experienced smokers. The taste is consistent, ensuring an enjoyable smoke every time
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Hiram & Solomon Revival Toro is another one of this company’s popular cigars.
The blend for Revival uses an Ecuadorian Habano Claro wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and fillers that include PA Broadleaf, Ligero Corojo Dominican FDR2, Seco Corojo Dominican FDR2. To say this is a complex cigar would be an understatement. These cigars also come from the PDR factory offering a signature medium bodied smoking indulgence with a great flavor profile.
Blind Man’s Puff rates this cigar a 92 with a serious endorsement.” The burn was razor sharp and the entire experience and construction were flawless.” Stogie Press ups the score to 93 explaining why. “The cigar is complex with some fine nuances that entice the palate and keep the journey interesting.” It’s needless to say that Rival is another winner for Hiram & Solomon.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Dominican Republic, Pennsylvania (USA)
Factory: PDR Cigars
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Hiram & Solomon Cigars for Warriors is one of this company’s most special cigars by giving 100% of the cigar’s profits will benefit Operation: Cigars for Warriors. It is proudly produced by the PDR factory in the Dominican Republic. Every single process is under the strict supervision of Abe Flores. The results speak for themselves.
HAVEAPREMIUMCIGAR.COM’s grade is an excellent 91 stating the obvious. “Overall a very good medium bodied cigar with good complexity and excellent construction.”
Stogie Press quickly pushes this smoke further up the scale to 94 stating. “It offered quite a pleasantly complex profile with well balanced flavors and aromas from foot to nub. I especially enjoyed the shifting and morphing aromas including the grilled meat note. ”
But there was no doubt about this vitolas character when noted reviewer KATMAN scored it at an astounding 100. His words said it all. “Huge complexity. Incredible transitions. And a finish that is nearly overwhelming.” It’s safe to say this may very well be Horan & Solomon’s best one yet!
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Mexican
Filler: Dominican Ligero, Seco Corojo, Dominican ‘98 Ligero Criollo, Panamanian Broadleaf
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Hiram & Solomon Curamus Toro is another highly rated cigar from this boutique firm.
This masterpiece utilizes a Pennsylvania broadleaf wrapper covering a Mexican-grown binder and filler tobaccos including Dominican corojo seco and ligero and Dominican criollo ’98 ligero as well as Pennsylvania broadleaf. So to say this cigar is complex is an understatement. These amazing cigars hail from the PDR Cigars factory located in Tamboril, Dominican Republic.
The highly critical folks at Halfwheel say at its best, the Curamus is a very good cigar. Noted reviewer KATMAN rates it at 95 simply saying it is a great medium/full strength cigar. Stogie Press gives it a score of 93 describing as quite the unique and flavorful cigar.
No doubt this Hiram & Solomon entry is another winner for this great company.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: PDR Cigars
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Natural
Binder: Mexican
Filler: Dominican Corojo, Dominican Criollo ‘98, Dominican Ligero Seco, Pennsylvania Broadleaf
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Hiram & Solomon Chabal Toro is another popular cigar from this great company.
Chabal uses an Ecuadorian Criollo Maron wrapper, Indonesian Sumatra binder, and Ligero Corojo Leo Reyes + Seco Corojo Leo Reyes fillers. The result is a very complex tasting, medium to full bodied smoke. Think roasted cashews, leather, bits of red pepper, cedar and salted caramel really working well together for starters.
Blind Man’s Puff rates it a 90. Their feelings are clear. “Overall we did enjoy this blend and would smoke it again.” Stogie Press says Chabal is well balanced with a nice bunch of flavors and aromas.
HAVAPREMIUMCIGAR.COM gives it a score of 92 simply describing it as excellent.
No doubt Chabal is another top pick from Hiram & Solomon.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo 99
Binder: Indonesian Sumatra
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Factory: PDR Cigars
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The Treaty is another exceptional cigar from this great company produced by the famed PDR factory in the Dominican Republic.
For starters, it contains a vintage blend of long leaf filler and binder leaves as you would expect. What’s more interesting is the company keeps their origin a mystery. While this may be true, there is no denying the amazing savory, oily red-hued Corojo wrapper encasing it. Without a doubt, the result is what you would expect for this medium bodied smoke.
Stogie Press rates it a 95 with a great explanation. “This is a cigar that is solidly constructed offering a core of floral notes joined with pleasant nuances of flavors and aromas. I especially enjoyed the evolving nutty aroma along with the fruit and cream notes.”
Whether you consider yourself an aficionado or a newcomer, this cigar is another top pick for sure!
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