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Davidoff Reserva 12 Cigar Review |
| The wrapper for the Davidoff Reserva 12 is made from the Ecuador Special Sun Grown. It is a darker wrapper, with medium sized veins throughout. The burn is flawless, as is the case with most Davidoff cigars. |
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Davidoff Small Cigars |
| The Davidoff small cigars, Exquisitos, are made with the award winning Davidoff Millennium blend for a rich and powerful smoke. The Exquisitos are hand rolled in the Davidoff factory in Santiago de los Caballeros. |
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Camacho Select Cigar Review |
| The wrapper on the Camacho Select is made from African Cameroon and is a medium brown color. It has some soft spots and some medium sized veins throughout. |
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Davidoff Special Cigars |
| Upon first laying eyes on one of these beauties, one will notice the expert craftsmanship that goes into making each and every cigar unique because they are handmade. Soon after, the bright Connecticut wrapper will capture the smokers attention and lure him in like a love goddess dangling a forbidde... |
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Camacho Legend Ario Cigar |
| The Camacho Legend-Ario has an earthy flavor throughout. It starts out with a bit of a pepper flavor and after about the first inch, the peppery taste blends into a sweet earthy flavor. The burn is fairly even and it produces a fair amount of smoke. |
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Davidoff Puro D Oro Cigar Review |
| Overall, the new line of Davidoff Puro d Oro cigars is an almost perfect embodiment of superiority and sophistication. From the uniqueness of the Dominican Yamasa leaf that is harvested specifically to unite the flavors within to the native fillers, this line is causing quite a fuss among those that... |
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La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series |
| Overall, the La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series is a well performing robusto cigar with a superior flavor. Many cigar lovers from beginner to seasoned will love to test their palate against the likes of this sometimes hidden treasure. Although it can be a challenge to find a retailer suitable for the ... |
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Davidoff Maduro Robusto Cigar |
| At first light, classic Davidoff flavors appear with a good balance of cedar and coffee. New sweet flavors coming from the maduro leaf are also evident, such as notes of sambuca/licorice. Charred oak, banana peel and even a little bit of saffron have been reported as well by some sophisticated pal... |
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RP Renaissance Cigar Review |
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Rocky Patel Bros Super Toro Review |
| This is a nice looking cigar. The Maduro wrapper is dark and toothy and absent of any large veins. It looks seamless and firm and is beautifully constructed. It has a very nice looking band that features gold lettering on a black and white background. There are zero soft spots as you roll it bet... |
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Drew Estate Isla Del Sol Cigar |
| All in all, the Drew Estate Isla Del Sol has a very consistent cocoa profile, which results in a smooth and creamy smoking experience through the entire length of the cigar. This is a fast burning stick with such great flavor that you will find yourself soon wanting another! For someone looking fo... |
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Chateau Real Cigar Review |
| Upon lighting, it “smacks of spice”, with creamy caramel and coffee undertones taking center stage. The robust Brazilian binders that secure a mellow blend of long fillers contribute to its rich, yet smooth and creamy taste. The smoke is full and white. As you approach the middle of the smoke, th... |
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Drew Estate Ambrosia Infused Cigars |
| The Drew Estate Ambrosia Kaya has been compared to the ACID line in smoke and in quality. The only difference is the taste. Non-aromatic smokers should run from this one, but if you are an ACID fan, and enjoy an aromatic smoke, it is highly recommended that you pick up some of these whenever you r... |
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Liga Privada T52 Cigars |
| This cigar is not for beginners with untrained palates. Known for their well-constructed non-traditionally named and flavored cigars, with Liga Privada T52, Drew Estate proves conclusively that they produce great cigars through their attention to quality and detail. The Flying Pig is cigar smoking a... |
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Liga Privada Number9 |
| The Flying Pig lights up with extreme ease while the smooth draw produces a lot of thick, dark gray smoke. Though the aroma is on the light side, it is delightfully pleasant smelling with the clean, somewhat, pungent scent of cedar. The burn was surprisingly even, producing a very tightly packed, br... |
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Ashton ESG Cigar |
| So enjoyable, so defined, the Ashton ESG is a classic smoke. And the best recommendation of all is that non-cigar appreciating loved ones don’t complain about your favorite pastime. Highly recommended, even though the cost may reserve its enjoyment for special occasions. Our online Cigar Shop has a ... |
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Ashton Classic Cigar |
| A clean palate, slow pace, and depending on your tastes, either a flavor-rich cup of coffee or light rum might be suitable companions to accentuate the light, mild flavor and lemony highlights of this cigar. Life is frustrating enough on its own; for those times when you yearn for a quiet bit of ref... |
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LaFlor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet |
| The performance of this cigar is stellar. Although the pre-light draw seems to be a little tight, the cigar lights easily and burns evenly. The smoke produced is abundant during burning and the solid, dark gray ash is just as pleasing. The first ash has been reported to hold for almost 3 inches w... |
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Rocky Patel Old World Reserve Cigars |
| Visually this cigar is quite a treat. This is a nicely boxed pressed stogie with a milk chocolate wrapper fraught with veins and only one visible seam. It is nicely constructed with no tears. The band screams class with a gold leaf logo and flowers of tobacco. The bottom half of the cigar is ado... |
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Illusione Nosotros Cigar |
| Adding to the stellar performance of the burn, the distinct flavors of this cigar are worth noting as well. The unique blend of walnut and hazelnut complimented by a robust wood presence will send the Nosotros aficionado off to another world. Soon after the first light a touch of spice is introduc... |
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Drew Estate Cigars |
| For a year or so, they lived on dreams that always seemed to require more money than they had, and though the bank account was always low, they somehow they kept Drew Estate going, little by little branching out and expanding their operations. They finally established themselves as a company with th... |
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Illusione Chuchillos Cubanos Cigar |
| Given the tough economic times many are facing right now, finding a cigar that is up to par on a frugal budget can present a huge challenge. The Illusione Chuchillos Cubanos has just leveled the playing field and brought forth a whole new set of expectations for the aficionado living on a budget. ... |
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Illusione Classic Cigar |
| From the beginning, this cigar stands out from the rest by simply being. With untouchable craftsmanship, the Illusione Classic sports an impeccable foil wrapper, which assists in aging and protecting the stick similar to the way a cellophane wrapper would keep it fresh. The excitement builds as th... |
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Camacho Havana Cigars |
| The medium to full-bodied splendor of these cigars are more powerful than most novices can enjoy, however experienced cigar enthusiasts will find the strength to be just about perfect as the taste test revealed. Though they retail for far less than their very best Honduran and Cuban equivalents, the... |
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Camacho Conneticut Cigars Reviews |
| The fairly new Camacho Connecticut line is the latest in new beginnings experienced by the Camacho brand since its early beginnings when Simon Camacho founded it in 1961. Released in May of 2009, this is a double-first for Camacho and the Eiroas: it is their first Connecticut-wrapped blend, and it i... |
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Camacho 10th Anniversary Cigar |
| The Eiroas, doing business as Caribe Imported Cigars, acquired the Camacho brand (founded in 1961 by Simon Camacho which produced the original Churchill cigar) in 1995, five years after Simon’s death. Camacho Cigars, currently a part of the Oettinger Davidoff Group, is still run by Julio’s son and p... |
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Camacho Havana Cigars |
| Camacho Havana cigars are made solely with carefully aged tobaccos grown in Honduras. They have actually been preferred over three well-known Cuban cigars in a blind test by 11 of 14 cigar aficionados on the basis of their power, body, and flavor. Though the brand originated in the 1960s and was fir... |
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Ashton Aged Maduro Cigar Review |
| The creation of the Ashton Cigar Line began with a dream that Robert Levin had of becoming an importer and retailer of cigars and a true connoisseur of fine cigars. This dream was realized in 1985 with the help of the manufacturing expertise of world renowned Fuente family. This highly respected fa... |
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Don Pepin Blue Label Cigars |
| To Don Pepin, creating fine cigars is not enough; it is noticeable that he is as concerned with the look and presentation of each cigar that bears his name. In honor of his Cuban roots, Don Pepin’s Blue Label cigars closely resemble their Cuban cousins. The wrapper is an oily Nicaraguan Corojo Osc... |
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Padron Cigar Sampler |
| The Padron Sampler makes a great gift for anyone who would enjoy a variety of Padron’s finest handmade, quality cigars. Padron Sampler series are available in four types of boxes. If you are looking for a taste of all of their lines, the Padron Series Sampler would be a good choice. It includes the... |
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La Flor Dominicana Carajos Cigar |
| La Flor Dominicana has gained a high recognition over the years since Litto Gomez and his wife Ines started on the scene during 1990’s cigar boom. This husband and wife team had a very clear vision from the very start in that they wanted to learn about the business and about cigars. So, rather tha... |
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Davidoff Grand Cru Cigar Review |
| Incomparable describes the Davidoff Grand Cru cigar. It has an intensely complex taste which is both sweet and spicy with underlying tones of delicate toasty notes as well as sweet hay. The carefully blended mixture including salty Olor, acidic San Vicente, and peppery Piloto Cubano tobaccos produce... |
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Ashton Benchmade Robusto |
| Ashton Benchmade is made with mixed long and short filler, so the ash construction is not extremely solid and needs to be ashed at the end of the 1st third to prevent pesky landings on your shirt. During the 2nd third, more complex flavors come to play of earth and wood. There is a lot of cedar an... |
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Ashton Cabinet Selection Belicoso Review |
| The Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) marked Ashton’s most successful product introduction in cigar history. Crafted in unrivalled richness and potency, this line set the bar in the new trend of full-bodied premium smokes and is still considered the top full-bodied smoke to date. The Ashton ESG uses a ... |
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Padron Classic Cigar |
| A little cocoa, some coffee, and a touch spice have been detected here. In the final third, it grows in body to a medium-plus, but if you are used to a really powerful smoke, you might feel it becomes lighter than this. The leather definitely dominates the taste buds throughout which make it prett... |
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Rocky Patel Edge Squared Cigar |
| Rocky Patel Edge Squared Maduro Torpedo is a well constructed cigar, being somewhat better than the RP vintage lines. The wrapper is dark and rich and shines with oil. This is a strong cigar, but very well balanced without being harsh. The instant you light it, the flavors appear with lots of lea... |
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Rocky Patel Edge Lite Cigar |
| In the cigar Industry, Rocky Patel ranks among the top 5 manufacturers. Most of his rating have been a 90 or above, showing his commitment to excellence and the popularity of his unique blends. Each of his cigars is put through a quality assurance test, which allows for a perfect draw and burn, an... |
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Davidoff Classic Cigars |
| Pairing up with a Cuban cigar company in the 70’s revolutionized their cigars, but ended when the family packed up once more— this time for the Dominican Republic. Using the centuries-old techniques learned by Zino, and the choicest four years-aged tobacco leaves, combined with the consistent Davido... |
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Padron Family Reserve Cigar Review |
| The Padron Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro has earned top honors in Cigar Aficionado’s top 25 lists of cigars, being named top cigar of the year three separate times. The No. 45 is an intense smoke jam packed with rich hearty coffee notes and ample amount of spices. It is stronger than typical Padron... |
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Daivdoff Capa Dominicana Cigar |
| Cited in Smoke Magazine Online, Phillip Wynne, the owner of Felipe Gregorio, Inc. (which produces cigars in both the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua) maintains that “While educating and equipping tobacco farmers is undoubtedly one of the hurdles being overcome, much of the difficulty involved in gr... |
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Don Pepin El Centurion Cigar |
| Flawless in construction, the Don Pepin El Centurion has reasonably large, jagged veins on its dark brown Habano wrapper. It has a good amount of give to it that makes it nicely resilient. The chic orange, red, and gold band, added to the beautiful appearance of the El Centurion cigar, makes it abs... |
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Don Pepin Cuban Classic Cigars |
| Don Pepin is a master cigar roller and blander. He learned his trade at some of the best factories in Cuba before emigrating. Garcia now operates two of the world’s most popular cigar factories in Miami and Nicaragua. Some of the best quality Cuban-style cigars are produced by his operation. Thi... |
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Tatuaje Black Cigars |
| The Tatuaje Black is a cigar that thankfully lives up to all of the hype. It is a rich cigar with a lot of pleasing aroma and strength. The flavor, like a good wine, just keeps getting better with age. It is quite amazing that Pepin manages to get very different flavor profiles using all Nicaragu... |
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Tatuaje Classic Cigar Review |
| The first Tatuajes were released in 2003. The Don Pepin Garcia brand was created by Jose “Pepin” Garcia. It is manufactured at El Rey de los Habanos factory in Miami, Florida, and also at the Tabacalera Cubana factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Tatuaje series consists of three ranges of strengths ... |
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Tatuaje Ambos Mundos Review |
| In 2009, the Tatuaje Ambos Mundos Cigars were released into the market. This was done to meet the demand for a value-priced smoke. Brand owner Pete Johnson, working from Jaime Garcia’s Nicaraguan factory, invented this cigar. The name, “Ambos Mundos” meaning “both worlds,” originates from the fac... |
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Rocky Patel Edge |
| The Rocky Patel Edge has always been a best seller since its release in 2004. Since that time, it has consistently ranked as one of the most sought-after cigars in the nation. People who prefer a powerful cigar with thick body and flavor will find these qualities in this cigar--without an outrageo... |
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Tatuaje Cabaiguan Cigars |
| The Tatuaje Cabaiguan is a complete surprise if you are a strong-bodied Pete Johnson and Don Pepin Garcia fan; it is a complete departure from their usual fare. In the Cabaiguan, the Nicaraguan binder and filler are encircled by an Ecuadorian Connecticut seed shade grown wrapper which gifts the Caba... |
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Tatuaje El Triunfador Cigars |
| The Ghost (El Triunfador) returns with a vengeance of great flavor in the latest incarnation of El Triunfador, which translates as “The Winner.” Originally a Cuban release, Pete Johnson re-released it in September of 2008 when it began appearing without fanfare in one size at limited retailers to pr... |
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Rocky Patel Vintage Toro Cigar |
| Sometime in the mid-1990’s, then attorney Rocky Patel was invited to get involved on the business side of one of his investments, a cigar business named Indian Tabac, and the rest is history. Patel is a self-declared perfectionist, and judging by the high quality of the cigars his company now produc... |
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Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Cigars |
| The Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 is a premium cigar that is justly famed as a full-flavored extravaganza. It is interesting that even though the Patel website rates the 1992 as a mild to medium-bodied cigar, most cigar smokers rank it as a medium to full-bodied cigar. In an interesting aside, Vintage 19... |
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