Montecristo Pepe Mendez Pilotico is a collaboration between Altadis U.S.A’s Grupo de Maestros team and Dominican tobacco company José Mendez & Co.
With attention to detail, the Pepe Mendez Pilotico is the definition of expert craftsmanship. While it’s one of the higher priced Montecristos, it’s an extremely good one. To put it another way, this vintage blend is a flavor bomb! This medium bodied smoke yields heaps of natural tobacco taste and aromatic smoke. Cigar Coop rates it a respectable 92 and describes it perfectly. “While the Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez Toro has excellent flavor, there is one thing that really surprises me – and that is the complexity and change-ups this cigar delivers. If you like a cigar that undergoes a lot of flavor transitions, then this is a cigar for you.”
If you’re a fan of boutique blends and Montecristo cigars, this one should be in your humidor.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican Pilotico, Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera de Garcia)
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Blanco Nine
The NINE is made with the finest Oscuro Corojo wrapper grown in Nicaragua. The wrapper, which has been aged for a minimum of three years, has been masterfully blended with an exquisite binder from the world famous Jalapa Valley in Nicaragua. To achieve the complex and sophisticated taste and aroma of this full-flavored and full-bodied cigar, three different ligero leaves are used from various Nicaraguan tobaccos as filler. This cigar has a dark, oily and marbleized colored wrapper. There are notes of wood and cocoa on the unlit foot with big flavors right off the light. Smooth draw with clouds of rich smoke. Earth, coffee and spices dominate the palate, quickly followed by a full and long- lasting body. This is a big smoke with a big profile. After 8 attempts at blending this cigar the ninth was perfection! The NINE is a ten.
From the roller trainee made Curly Heads to the famed Chateau Fuente line and the more than dozen style in between, the Arturo Fuente Maduro Series of great cigars have been pleasing countless smokers for decades. This vast collection of Dominican made violas which also includes the Gran Reserva brands varies in wrapper, binder and filler contents as well as prices. The only difference between these Maduros and the Natural line is the dark and oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The result is more of a richer more robust taste.
If you’ve tried them, you know what we’re saying. If you haven’t and you’re a fan of darker smokes, what are you waiting for?
Acid Blue is one of world’s best selling infused cigars. This amazing brand has been enjoyed for more than 25 years by discerning cigar smokers everywhere!
The ACID smoking experience is like no other. Each blend holds new explorations in tobacco curing and blending that are the closest guarded secrets in the industry.
Blondie: Connecticut Shade wrapper, small powerhouse cigar; slightly sweet
Blondie Maduro: Mexican San Andrés wrapper, earthier than it’s Connecticut Shade sibling
Blondie Belicoso: Connecticut Shade wrapper, Blondie’s delicious flavor in a larger size
C-Notes(small cigars): Sumatra wrapper, small cigarillos; medium-bodied and rich
Kuba Deluxe Tubo: Sumatra wrapper, toro-sized Kuba Kuba; smooth and mellow
Kuba Kuba: Sumatra wrapper, fat robusto; medium-bodied
Kuba Grande: A bigger, 6×60 version of the Kuba Kuba
Kuba Kuba Maduro: Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper, a rich twist on an ACID
Deep Dish: Sumatra wrapper, rich, velvety smoke with toasty sweetness
1400cc: Connecticut Shade wrapper, robusto in glass tubes; creamy with strong aromatic qualities
EP Carrillo is synonymous with the utmost quality when it comes to premium cigars. With a couple of top 10 Cigar Aficionado ratings and 2 #1 cigar of the year trophies, comes this amazing triumph of a sampler. The sampler includes 3 cigars from the brand’s highest rated lines. Each cigar in this sampler has been rated over a 95. Thats pretty impressive. Try one for yourself and see why so much praise is given!
TheEP Carrillo Triumph 3 Cigar Sampler includes…
1x – Pledge Prequel
1x – Encore Majestic
1x – La Historia E-III
Shipping Restrictions:
These items cannot be shipped to Massachusetts state addresses
Davidoff Escurio is another spectacular example of why this company is one of the world’s greatest cigar makers.
Launched in 2015, the Escurio contains a very interesting mix of tobaccos. This very highly rated medium to slightly bodied cigar is flawless in design and jam packed with vintage tobacco. The flavor notes of pepper, chocolate, licorice, and coffee are exceptional. No doubt this is a smooth, slow burning smoke from start to finish.
Need more proof? CIGAR COOP – 93, CIGAR AUTHORITY – 94, BLIND MAN’S PUFF – 93
Needless to say, if you consider yourself a connoisseur of truly boutique blends, the Escurio is a must try.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana Seed
Binder: Brazilian Cubra Seed
Filler: Meta Fina & Cubra tobaccos (Brazil), San Vicente, Piloto & hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco leaves (Dominican Republic)
Factory: Cigars Davidoff (Dominican Republic)
