Medium to full-flavored, with a rich and creamy character. 5 Vegas ("cinco vegas") is often compared with Cuban brands because of its creamy, medium to full-bodied taste. This legendary brand was founded in Cuba in 1890,one of the most consistently delicious and reasonably-priced cigars on market today. Having a robust and medium to full taste. Blended with Cuban seed Nicarauguan and Domincan long filler leaves,with a dark Sumatra wrapper.
The Vintage Selection from 5 Vegas is exceptional. This is the very top of the line from the 5 Vegas factory and is one of the top 2 or 3 brands hand-rolled in Nicaragua. Created by cigarman Kiki Berger in Esteli, Nicaragua, the Vintage Selection is constructed using finest long-filler leaves from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua and wrapped in a beautiful, silky smooth Brazilian wrapper. Only the finest leaves are carefully selected, blended and aged to perfection to create the 5 Vegas Vintage Selection. Aged about 300% longer than normal, the Vintage offers a very mild and relaxing luxury smoke.
The ACID Natural line is entirely handmade with gourmet tobaccos from Syria, Haiti, Turkey, Dominican Republic and St. James Parish. Adolphus is a great-looking and delicious cigar blended by Henry "Kiki" Berger in Esteli, Nicaragua. Kiki (cigar man behind 5 Vegas and Cupido, among others) is a legend in the cigar industry, almost as much for his massive 400 lb. frame as for his cigar making skills. This cigar consists of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler with a dark and rich Sumatra wrapper. The taste is medium to full-bodied in flavor, with a very satisfying finish. Created by Nestor Plasencia, the great Cuban-trained cigar master of Honduras, Amoroso Maduro is rolled using rich, properly aged Cuban-seed varietals that give this cigar its full-bodied taste in the Cuban tradition of Cohiba. Ancla y Cazador is a handmade premium cigar from Nicaragua, rolled by hand of fine long leaves from Nicaragua along with a Nicaraguan binder and a silky wrapper leaf from Ecuador. Normally a pricey cigar that costs from $6-9 per individual cigar, our inventory reduction brings these to you at pennies on the dollar. Perfect for bringing on golf outings, camping and fishing trips, or handing out to clients and friends.  Aristoff BelicosoPremium line of torpedoes from Aristoff, the finely tapered design features a pointed head which provides and easy clip and comfortable placement in the mouth. The maduro consists of a blend of well aged Dominican fillers, Olor binder and a rich, slightly sweet Brazilian Maduro wrapper. The 450 is 4.5"x 50. The Bahia Maduro is one good looking cigar. Using fine Connecticut Broadleaf wrappers to top off a blend of all Dominican filler and binder, this cigar has earned some of the highest reviews in the major cigar publications. Current production of this blend does not exceed 300,000 cigars a year. The Robusto is 5"x50. The CAO L'Anniversaire line was developed in the honor of the 30th anniversary of the CAO brand. The brand new Cameroon Series is a hot cigar that has made big waves in the cigar industry. Originally offerred strictly in a maduro series (made in Costa Rica's Tabacalera Tambor factory), this exceptional new line of Cameroons hails from Nick's Cigar Factory in Nicaragua (makers of Perdomo Reserve). Just like the Maduro series, the Cameroon is an unforgettable smoke with a great looking square-pressed shape. Cameroon wrappers from Africa with Nicaraguan long-fillers and binders. The Petite Belicoso is 5"x 52; THe Napoleon is a perfecto-shaped 5"x 50 CAO GoldHandmade in Esteli, Nicaragua, the CAO Gold series have a silky, medium-bodied flavor. The exquisite wrapper is Colorado colored Connecticut-seed Ecuadorian leaf, and the filler and binder are Cuban-seed Nicaraguan. Considered one of the top cigars from Nicaragua.
Santiago Cabana, the cigarman who create the 90-rated Signature Collection cigars, Calle Ocho cigars and others, is also responsible for Celestino Vega. These premium sticks are well-made Dominicans with a dark and rich Indonesian Sumatra wrapper. The long-filler leaves are all-Dominican in origin, and the quality construction is evident in the even burn and white ash. Carrington is a mild to medium-bodied Dominican handmade that was rated as high as 88 by Cigar Aficionado. This Short Belicoso is a short torpedo shape 4.5"x52
While these unfortunately are not the Cuban version, they still pack a flavorful punch. These "yellow-band" Cohibas are hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic by Monte Christi de Tobacos. [Note: due to the trademark dispute between these and the "red dot" Dominican Cohiba, when we get through our existing inventory, they will no longer be available for sale in the United States. Cohiba is hands-down the most famous name in cigars. Made by Monte Cristi de Tobacos in the Dominican Republic, Cohibas have an interesting story behind them. This Cohiba was actually the first legitimate cigar bearing the Cohiba label released in the United States. In the meantime, however, General Cigar Company released their "red dot" Cohiba, causing a trademark dispute in the U.S. courts. General Cigar eventually won the legal battle, and Monte Cristi de Tobacos has been forced to rename its cigar Republica Dominicana. These premium sticks may soon be a collector's item these are some of the remaining few in the U.S. that bear the famous Cohiba logo on the band, as distributors have been forced to liquidate all remaining inventory of the brand. Made in the Tamboril factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Cordova is a golden buying opportunity. Hand-rolled with Dominican Olor long-filler and binder leaf, with a smooth and oily Connecticut broadleaf wrapper. Cordova is a high-quality medium to full-bodied cigar with some strong spicy notes. SMOKE Magazine says: "A good medium-bodied cigar that has many good qualities. The spicy character makes it an ideal compliment to a cold ale." Made by Habana Gold, Cuban Club Classics are small-size cigars with a load of punch. Cuban-seed Nicaraguan leaves, aged well and complemented by a 100% natural premium wrapper and binder. Blended and constructed in Esteli, Nicaragua, these mixed filler beauties offer a big cigar taste in a small size. 20 cigars, packaged in 4 boxes of 5 for convenience. The Diablo is a perfecto shaped 4" x 40. Cusano CorojoThe Cusano Corojo series is a high-octane powerhouse of a cigar with loads of flavor. One of three Corojo cigars on the market, this is a terrific smoke. The native Cuban wrapper leaf called Corojo helped established Cuban cigars' famously potent reputation. The problem with Corojo has always been shortage of supply - because Corojo is difficult to handle and the leaf is notoriously susceptible to airborne molds and pests, so the leaf became increasingly rare. As a result of the high production costs associated with Corojo, its use has diminished in favor of Habana 2000 leaf in Cuban cigars. In an experimental attempt to bring back this powerful old Cuban taste, in 1996 a small crop of Corojo was harvested in Ecuador for exclusive use in the Dominican Cusano Corojo Vintage 1996. This powerful and strong wrapper is combined with a potent Dominican long-filler blend to create a wonderfully full-bodied cigar unlike any on the market today Don Antonio PelegrinoGood looking, well constructed cigar from the Dominican Republic that offers a solid medium-bodied taste and pleasant aroma. Nice Connecticut-shade wrappers and Dominican long-leaf filler provide a smooth and luxurious smoke at a bargain price. The Robusto is 5"x50
DON KIKI makes some of the World's Best and Top rated cigars. He makes these delicious Cigars under different Top Brand names. Finally, he has created an exclusive and delicious line of cigars worthy of his name...DON KIKI.
100% Hand-Made, aged Cuban-Seed Long filler tobacco from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, with a rich premium Sumatra wrapper. They are hand-made in Esteli, Nicaragua by skilled craftsmen. The tobacco in these Cigars is aged at least 3 years before it is hand-made into a delicious and perfect cigar. Each cigar is then placed in a special aging room for another 6 - 12 months before it is delicately packaged in individual bundles. The Don Lino brand, rated '90' by Marvin Shanken's Cigar Aficionado magazine, is an exceptionally satisfying smoke. Long-filled with premium long-filler leaves from Nicaragua, and draped in a choice Nicaraguan binder and smooth, rich Connecticut-seed, Ecuadorian grown wrapper. Best known for its mild taste and smooth, consistent flavor. The Robusto is 5"x50 Coffee Break - These delicious smokes are handmade from Cuban-seed binders and fillers in the Dominican Republic, as well as a reddish-brown Colorado wrapper from Indonesia. The well-filled Colorado by Don Lino is a medium-bodied cigar with complex flavors and a creamy character. Coffee Break is a short perfecto shaped 4"x44. The Cameroon Collection is a strong & rich tasting offering. From Don Tomas, this limited edition Cameroon series is a step up the taste ladder. Available in 5 sizes, 4 of which are beautifully shaped perfectos. A difficult and costly size to make, but well worth it. Rolled with a blend of Dominican, Brazilian and Mexican long leaves, and topped off with a sun-grown Cameroon wrapper, these rich, spicy beauties practically melt in your mouth. Aged for over four years, expect a rich tobacco taste. The Perfecto No. 1 is 4" x 48 Don RafaelA well-made, mild to medium-bodied smoke made by Jose Dominguez in the Dominican Republic. Dominican binder, Dominican filler, and a Connecticut seed leaf grown in Ecuador
Double Happiness sports a Connecticut shade wrapper and Philippine binder and filler. Each is box-pressed in the traditional Cuban style, and each band is a replica of original Philippine art. An interesting and exotic blend, this stick has a smooth, mild taste with an incredibly easy draw. A medium to full bodied cigar with rich flavor and excellent construction, El rey del Mundo is handmade in Cofradia, Honduras using Dominican fillers blended with their rich Honduran counterparts and matched with a well aged maduro wrapper. These box-pressed, tissue-wrapped beauties are a "must try" for maduro lovers. The Rectangulare is a thick corona at 5.5"x 45.
Sometimes a lesser known brand offers an excellent smoke, and this is one of those. A long Robusto at 5" X 50, this Dominican made cigar is very smooth and mild, with its Conn. shade wrapper, and flavors of sweet spices and a bit of leather on the palate, very similar to a Dominican Romeo Y Julieta. The Espinosa Gold series is a well-made and beautiful premium cigar with an ultra smooth Connecticut Shade wrapper, Dominican binder and Dominican Olor and Piloto Cubano long-filler, the flavor is medium-bodied, with a rich aroma and flavor. . Elegantly boxed and a joy to smoke. Created and blended by Nestor Plasencia in Honduras, and the flagship line of the El Paraiso factory. Some think El Paraiso is aptly named "Paradise," with tobaccos grown in 4 different nations, offering a unique and complex character. Dark Maduro Connecticut wrapper, Cuban-seed Mexican binder, with Dominican and Jamaican filler leaves Medium-bodied in flavor, rich and tasty. Estevan Cruz Maduro
Estavan Cruz is a fine cigar rolled with a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and long-filler blend of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Brazilian premium leaves. Cigar Aficionado's Insider in the September 2000 issue rated Estavan Cruz a brilliant 90, saying: "Great color and shine on this little fireplug of a cigar. It draws and burns well with earthy notes, hints of bitter chocolate and a spicy finish." Popular at the height of the cigar boom, this has a goofy label and brand name, but is actually a decent smoke. Rolled in the Dominican Republic and made with Sumatra wrappers, Dominican filler and binder. Medium-bodied in flavor with a very easy draw. Size: Robusto (5" x 50)
Fighting Cock cigars are named after the Philippine national sport of cock fighting, or sambugan as it is called. Every Sunday, the galleries around the cockpit are packed with raucous crowds in huge bleachers. Each size is named after an actual champion rooster from the annual "Super Derby" in Manila. This smoke definitely has character. Cigar Aficionado magazine even gave it a 90 rating a few years back - more recent CA ratings have ranged from the mid to high 80s, and SMOKE rates it up to 3.6. The Java wrapper from Indonesia and a Philippine Isabela Superior Fina binder and long-filler gives this brand its interesting and unique flavor with a bold, spicy taste. Flor de Farach is a medium to full bodied cigar with a rich nutty flavor and fantastic aroma. Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with a Honduran binder and long filler blend of Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos Lonsdale Size:6.5x43 Made by hand in the Dominican Republic by master cigar man, Emilio Reyes, these cigars look good, draw well, burn evenly, and taste great. Cuban-seed Dominican filler, Sumatra wrapper. Packaged in an attractive cedar box set of 6, the box also contains a small humidifier for freshness and doubles as a portable humidor. The Corona Extra is 6"x 48 SMOKE Magazine: "These medium bodied Dominican smokes exhibited some character and became more robust as they smoked...if you are looking for a mild and subtle cigar, give these a try." Flor Del Todo is a surprisingly flavorful Nicaraguan handmade from the same factory that makes 5 Vegas and Cupido cigars. All long-filler, the 6.5"x50 Pyramid is a rich and satisfying smoke with dark and moist Sumatra leaf wrappers. All long-filler, the 5.5" x 44 Corona Maduro is a rich and satisfying smoke with dark Nicaraguan maduro wrapper. Each set of cigars arrives packaged in a nice gift box of 5. FortunatoHandmade in Nicaragua, Fortunato is a cigar that formerly sold for a premium, now an excellent value. Rolled in Nicaragua, Fortunato consists of Nicaraguan and Dominican Piloto Cubano long leaves and a Connecticut seed Ecuadorian wrapper leaf. Offers a medium to full-bodied taste. Fuego Del Rey cigars are handmade, long-filler cigars from the makers of Aristoff. Rolled with Brazilian-seed Maduro wrappers and long leaves from the Dominican Republic and Indonesia, these Robustos offer a very mild, smooth taste. Packaged in gift boxes of 3 cigars each. Great for passing out to friends or for taking on the road. Direct from the rich volcanic soil of the Canary Islands, producing soil more fertile than Cuba's famous Rio Pinar Basin these are where the rich tobacco leaves that comprise Gloria Palmera originate. The Gloria Palmera is one of the most robust of the cigars from this region, reminiscent of old-style Cubans. Utilizing long-filler leaves from the Dominican Republic, Brazil and the Canary Islands, as well as an Indonesian binder, and silky smooth Connecticut wrapper. The Robusto size is 5" x 50. Rated '85' by Cigar Aficionado. The Lonsdale (6.5"x42) from Habana Gold is a premium Honduran cigar hand-rolled with high-grade Nicaraguan long-filler and binder leaves, with a Colorado Indonesian wrapper. The Black Label series is medium-bodied in flavor. Hamilton's House SelectionCreated by actor George Hamilton, this cigar is a good looking smoke that's handmade in the Tabacalera Tamboril factory in the Dominican Republic. The long leaves in these premium cigars are Cuban seed Dominican, with a Dominican Olor binder and Sumatra wrapper. The Corona (6"x 42) offers a robust, spicy and complex flavor. Nicaraguan cigars are considered by many to be the world's finest - with a rich volcanic soil and a climate very similar to that of Cuba, cigars from Nicaragua produce a characteristically rich and creamy flavor that is unmatched in Dominican, Honduran and other cigars. Hoja De Nicaragua, or "leaf of Nicaragua" are produced in Esteli, Nicaragua using slow-cured tobacco. Aged 3 years, they're perfect right out of the box, robust, creamy and full-flavored.
SMOKE magazine says: "Apparently, you can judge a book by its cover, at least in the case of the Hoja De Nicaragua. Made entirely of Cuban-seeded Nicaraguan tobacco, the Hoja De Nicaragua scored top points for aesthetics, and its construction was also at the top of the class. Even after the match was struck, the Hoja kept its perfect game intact with a smooth, complex, mild flavor, along with a wonderful aroma and satisfying aftertaste making for a great smoke. Brand new from Hoja Cubana by Tony Borhani. Rolled in Borhani's renowned Tabacalera Tambor factory in Costa Rica, the 2000 Series Perfecto is made with Nicaraguan and Dominican long-filler, Dominican binder and a smooth dark wrapper from Ecuador. The Invictos is a Torpedo shaped 6"x 54.
A beautiful cigar made by Tony Borhani in the Tabacalera Tambor factory in Costa Rica. Released in the summer of 1999, these smokes are aged a minimum of 6 months. Filler is Piloto Cubano Dominican and Nicaraguan blend, binder is Ecuadorian, and the wrapper is a lush Connecticut Broadleaf maduro. Delicious medium to full-bodied flavor.
Indian Tabac is one of the hottest brands on the market. The Dominican Cameroon series is a great smoke lush, oily Cameroon wrappers from west Africa, a smooth draw and a rich, medium to full-bodied and satisfying taste. The 2-4 year aged long filler is a combination of Dominican Olor and Dominican Cubano, Dominican Ligero leaves, with a Dominican binder and true African Cameroon wrapper. Rolled in Santiago, Dominican Republic, this is an exceptional deal.
Indian Tabac is one of the most interesting and high-quality boutique brands on the market. The Habana 2000 Classic series is an awesome smoke - lush, oily reddish-brown wrappers, a smooth draw and a rich, full-bodied powerhouse taste. Hand-rolled in Honduras using the Habana 2000 wrapper, Nicaraguan Habano binder, and a premium long-filler blend of Nicaraguan, Costa Rican and Honduran leaves. Aged for 2 full years, the result of this blend is a full-flavored complex taste.
The Anniversary Limited Reserve Series are all cedar-wrapped beauties with an incredibly creamy and smooth taste. The long filler is a combination of Nicaraguan and Honduran leaves, with a Mexican binder and oily Ecuadorian wrapper leaf. The Anniversary Limited Reserve is full-bodied, but offers a slightly milder taste than the other lines. A delicious cigar. A new extension of the regular JDJ line, the Joya Del Jefe Centennial Reserve series is a square-pressed masterpiece made by Tabacalera Oliva in Nicaragua. Rolled with a beautiful Cameroon wrapper leaf from West Africa and all Nicaraguan long filler. The 6"x52 Torpedo No. 1 is a potent blend of Nicaraguan long-filler leaves with a Sumatra wrapper, and this rich smoke is robust and creamy. You'll smoke it right down to the nub. Box-pressed to perfection, the Robusto size is 5.5" x 50 Nicaraguan cigars are compared most frequently to Cuban cigars because the soil and climate conditions are such that both countries produce characteristically powerful and creamy cigars. After years of political turmoil and unrest in Nicaragua, today, Nicaraguan cigars are truly among the world's finest premiums, and Joya De Nicaragua or "Jewel of Nicaragua" is one of the best known examples. Joyas have been handmade since 1965, despite its factory experiencing both a confiscation and a fire bombing! The Robusto (4.75" x 50) is a flavorful, full-bodied smoke. Handrolled in Esteli Nicaragua same Region Perdomo Reserves come from. The La Finca Pyramids have a nice Ecaudor Sumatra wrapper and are tapered 7"x 48. The Cazadore is a long toro at 6.5"x 50.
A legend in its own time, La Flor Dominicana is one of the very best cigars in the world today. Connecticut wrappers and very old vintage fillers make a truly memorable puff A true gem of the Dominican Republic. Mild to medium in strength, the Reserve Maduro series is simply outstanding.
The Reserve Maduro #3 is 5" x 48.
The 2000 Series is rolled with the highly sought-after Habana2000 wrapper, a hybrid of Havana seed tobacco and costly Connecticut shade. The result is a spicy, reddish-brown wrapper very close in appearance and flavor to Cuban cigars, yet the leaves are large and very smooth like Connecticut shade leaf. Sort of the best of both worlds. And, taken in combination with the excellent craftsmanship and well-aged vintage fillers, the medium-bodied 2000 series is a remarkably delicious smoke.
One of the finest brands on the market, La Gloria Cubana is a fixture at the top of the rankings. Many insist that these are the closest you can get to genuine Havanas in terms of quality, construction, and flavor. The full-flavored, box pressed robusto-sized Wavell is made with a blend of long leaf tobaccos from several countries, including Brazil, Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, and is covered by a dark, oily, delicious, Dominican Maduro wrapper. *Cigar Aficionado rated 90* Full-bodied and very flavorful, box-pressed Maduro Series provide a rich, complex, spicy coffee bean flavor. A medium-filler, Dominican handmade cigar that's good for the golf course or yardwork. Individually packed in clear plastic tubes. The Celebracion Tubos size is 6" x 48.
Rolled by Felipe Gregorio and named after his daughter, the La Maximiliana line is hand rolled in Honduras. Consisting of a tasty blend of Nicaraguan filler and binder and a somewhat dry Sumatra wrapper, La Maximiliana is a mild tasting cigar with a sweet character with a toasty finish and and a satisfying aroma. Extra mature flavor - guaranteed 3 years minimum of aging. Rated "very good to excellent" in Cigar Aficionado. The Maduro series from La Perla Habana is a beautiful new line of cigars rolled in the Dominican Republic. The reviews have been outstanding, including a '91' rating from Cigar Aficionado's Insider and a 4.2 from SMOKE magazine. Long-filler leaves from the Dominican Republic, Besuki binder, and Connectictut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. The Torpedo is 6.25"x52, and offers a rich, full-bodied taste with a complex and somewhat spicy flavor.
Rolled in the Dominican Republic, Lone Wolf has been very popular due to its association with celebrity owners and founders Jim Belushi and Chuck Norris. The Signature Series offers a medium-bodied and somewhat rich smoke that's pleasant in taste and aroma. The Lone Wolf brand has been rated '90' in Cigar Aficionado's Cigar Insider. List price: $270.00 per box These medium-bodied cigars offer a nice pleasant yet satisfying flavor. Dominican puros made of long-filler leaves originating only in the Dominican Republic, the rich wrappers and surprising flavor will delight even the more hard-core cigar lovers. Here is what SMOKE Magazine had to say about them; "Overall, our panelists enjoyed these pretty and dark coronas, with their medium-body and flavor profile that increased as the cigar was smoked. Not many negative comments were spent on these smokes the panel was happily content smoking this well-made cigar, and just about everyone placed it on their "recommended" list. The Robusto size is 5" x 50.
One of the most sought-after cigars in the United States, Romeo y Julieta is hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic of 100% long filler. These hard to find smokes are smooth and creamy with a medium-bodied taste and top-quality construction. Terrific smoke. As the name implies, Rosa Cuba is a handmade Nicaraguan cigar with a sultry, dark wrapper. The spicy and full-bodied taste is a result of this interesting dark Ecuadorian-seed Sumatra leaf wrapper. The Media Noche (6.50"x46) size is the best-selling size in the Rosa Cuba brand. Containing a Dominican binder leaf and leaves from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, the Rosa Cuba Media Noche are robust and flavorful smokes at an incredible value. The Herentia is a Robusto size 4.5" x 50 with a jet black oscuro wrapper Consistently ranked as one of the tastiest handmade cigars in the world with an abundant variety of shapes and styles, Royal Jamaica is again being made in Jamaica. Transferred to the Dominican Republic in 1988 after a hurricane destroyed the factory in Kingston, they have opened a new facility in Maypen, Jamaica and production began in late 1996. Known for their mild flavor, distinctive taste, and smooth draw. The Director No. 1 is 6.0"x45 and is a blend of long-filler Dominican, Indonesian, and Jamaican leaves, topped with a Cameroon wrapper. Individually cedar-wrapped. Sportsman's ReserveSportsman's Reserve is a collaboration between Nick Perdomo maker of such beauties as Perdomo 2, Perdomo Reserve, Dos Rios and others and Drew Estate the owners and creative force behind ACID cigars. The Sportsman's Reserve is a nice long-filler premium cigar handmade in Nicaragua. Offering a medium to full-bodied blend of Nicaraguan leaves, this tasty treat has been aged over four years. Tabacalera is one of the finest cigars to come out of the Philippines. Created from long-filler premium tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and the Philippines, the perfecto shaped Conda de Quelle (6.75"x46) offers a complex and flavorful mild to medium-bodied smoke. SMOKE magazine says: "The unique flavors of the Filipino tobacco threw some panelists for a loop. This cigar is best summed up as a superbly constructed, very mild cigar that offers a unique range of spicy and slightly salty flavors." Hand-rolled in Honduras by cigar master Carlos Torano, Tabacon Vintage cigars are medium to full bodied with a slow burn and smooth draw. Aged almost 4 years, this oily beauty is a pleasant surprise.
An excerpt from SMOKE Magazine: "The Honduran-born Tabacon Vintage Selection received a positive response from our seasoned reviewers. It's a well-made smoke, no doubt...most heaped favorable adjectives - peppery, refined, thrilling, top-shelf, distinctive...moments of brilliance." Tamayo y Pareto Maduro is rolled by Augusto Reyes in the Dominican Republic using a dark black, oily oscuro wrapper from Ecuador that is triple fermented for superior sweetness and burn.
The Tamboril brand is a great one in the eyes of some experts, it's among the best that can be found. As Perelman's Cyclopedia of Cigars proclaims, "these are serious cigars made by serious smokers" that provide a robust, rich and full flavor the likes of which you won't find this side of the island. Even though this was a highly respected and popular brand, when Tamboril Cigar Company went out of business, there was a golden opportunity to pick up this hand-rolled premium Dominican at a fraction of the normal selling price literally below what it costs to even manufacture them. Featuring dark, rich Sumatra wrappers from Indonesia. Thomas Hinds VintageThe Thomas Hinds Vintage I Series are a special limited production edition. Introduced in 1997, the number of cigars rolled is limited by the amount of aged leaf that was in reserve for the year. The Vintage series is one of the best that Thomas Hinds makes, rolled with only the highest grade aged leaf, matured and blended to achieve a rich and mellow flavor. Provides a complex medium to full-bodied smoke that is very smooth without the harshness. The toro-sized (6"x 50) Xquisito is made by Carlos Torano. With Indonesian wrappers that have been aged for almost 4 years, this is a mellow and well-aged smoke. The rich, moist wrappers, combined with the robust Cuban seed filler leaves harvested from the lush Jalapa Valley region of Nicaragua, gives Xquisito a complex flavor unmatched by many of the blends available today. Packaged in an attractive cedar box set of 4, each box also contains a small humidifier for freshness. V Centennial 500The 500 Series V Centennial by Pedro Martin - maker of Don Juan and V Centennial - was created to be his best. A higher-end version of the regular V Centennial, the 500 Series brand received 2 meteoric ratings from Cigar Aficionado's Insider, a '92' and '90'. Offering a flawless Connecticut shade wrapper, Dominican Piloto Cubano binder, and long-filler blend of Dominican, Nicaraguan, Honduran and Mexican leaves. A complex, medium-bodied flavor. The Numero 1 is a Gran Panatela size (7.5" x 38) Villar y VillarHandmade in Nicaragua using an Ecuadorian wrapper leaf, Honduran binder, and long-filler blend of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican leaves. Excellent construction, creamy, medium-bodied taste. Originally selling at 250 bucks per box. Flavorful, all-Dominican long filler smoke that have been aged 5 years guaranteed. At the original retail prices, the quality of these cigars were good, and at closeout prices, they're even better! The Corona is 6" x 42. Wall StreetMade by Felipe Gregorio, Wall Street is a casualty of overproduction that used to sell for about 7 bucks per cigar. Like most of Felipe's products, care and attention to detail are of the utmost concern. Expect a darn good handmade from Honduras with a dark brown Sumatra wrapper and all Honduran long-filler premium leaves. They've been aging in Honduras for over 4 years. Offering a full-bodied flavor with a touch of spice. Connecticut wrappers, smooth medium-bodied taste with a characteristic Nicaraguan creaminess. The Lonsdale is 6.5" x 44.
The master rollers at Davidoff have created a blend that is reshaping the image of the Hondurans. Utilizing a carefully chosen blend of Honduran filler and binder and a lush, smooth Connecticut Shade wrapper, Davidoff has given Zino a complex, slightly sweet and nutty flavor. This is a tasty, medium-bodied smoke that is remarkably mild for a Honduran cigar. |