This four country blend edition produces a complex medium to full bodied flavor that some say is acquired taste. I’m sure if you’ve had them and enjoy them, another start or two is warranted. This stick is another effort by Kristoff to broaden the brand’s appeal to more smokers.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Sumatra
First off, this is a “Hard” cigar because it is absolutely jammed packed with terrific tobaccos. It burns slow and cool increasing in robust taste along the way. It’s a solid medium-full bodied smoke
Origin – Connecticut
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Domninican
The Odyssey line is a super value priced array of everyday cigars brought to us by Premium powerhouse General Cigar. When the makers of Macanudo, Partagas and Punch…to name a few, decided to produce a well made economical smoke for everyone’s taste, they hit the mark!
If your preference is for Mild cigars, the Connecticut blend is for you!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Coming Soon!
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Connecticut
Macanudo Cru Royale is not your Dad’s Macanudo for sure! This four country blend produces a solid medium bodied smoke that’s smooth and consistent. For the record, Cru Royale is far stronger than Macanudo Café. It’s also hard to believe this complexly blended cigar is more than 10 years old.
Cigar Aficionado bestowed this edition with a score of 91 and named it one of their top 25 cigars of the year. Their reason for such accolades was well said. ” This cigar draws and burns beautifully delivering leathery, nutty flavors, and a richness that isn’t ordinarily associated with the Macanudo line.”
What we know for sure is that this medium bodied Macanudo is a perfect choice for seasoned smokers and new comers alike.
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Habano
Binder: Proprietary Dominican “La Vega Especiale”
Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Republic and Nicaragua Viso
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Foundry Cigars is the boutique arm of General Cigar. Many of Foundry’s small batch cigars have achieved high ratings and wide acceptance as unique “out of the box” editions into the marketplace.
Soon after the introduction of the original Chillin’ Moose line, Foundry quickly launched Chillin’ Moose Too. This heartier more robust smoke is a solid medium bodied entry offered at the same great price.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
In case you didn’t know, Macassar wood is rare. The multi country blend of highly selected dark leaf tobaccos used in this masterpiece have been aged more than four years giving this extraordinary cigar a complex mild to medium bodied taste that is as hard to find as the Macassar wood itself. This cigar is perfectly made with a smooth draw and yields huge volumes of aromatic smoke. Each size listed here requires a time commitment of at least an hour. Grab a glass of your favorite libation and you’ll forget about the price! Just think how much better they’d get if you let them age a while. Any size you pick is a top pick. The box they come in is worth the price of admission.
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican (Mao) | Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana (Dominican Republic)
CAO Classic: Pilon continues to be one of this company’s best sellers for almost a decade.
Pilon gets its name from the fermentation technique that goes back to 1800s Cuba. Skilled workers called piloneros used a slow, 18-month fermentation technique using smaller round pilons instead of today’s huge square ones. The result is an enjoyable smoke producing a complex medium to full bodied flavor with a great blend of sweetness and spice. In fact, when Blind Man’s Puff recently revisited this cigar, their rating went from 91 to 93!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: STG Estelí
Blender: Rick Rodriguez
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This is one of the best mild to mellow bodied cigars you’ve probably never heard of. Brought to market in 2013 by J.C. Newman, makers of such premium jewels as Brick House, Julius Caesar and Diamond Crown, this highly rated stick is a pleasure to smoke. Its definitely is a smooth, creamy and tasty cigar from beginning to end yielding a very generous volume of aromatic smoke throughout.
WRAPPER: Ecuador Connecticut
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
FACTORY: J.C. Newman
RATINGS:
Cigar Aficionado: 90
Cigar & Spirits: 91
Cigar Insider: 90
Cigar Snob: 91
This is one of the best mild to mellow bodied cigars you’ve probably never heard of. Brought to market in 2013 by J.C. Newman, makers of such premium jewels as Brick House, Julius Caesar and Diamond crown, this highly rated stick is a pleasure to smoke. This maduro is a smooth, creamy and tasty cigar from beginning to end yielding a very generous volume of aromatic smoke throughout. The greatest aspect of this cigar is how just the right amount of spiciness, along with cocoa and espresso undertones exist without it being strong or harsh.
WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf (Maduro)
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
FACTORY: J.C. Newman
RATINGS:
Cigar Aficionado: 90
Cigar & Spirits: 91
Cigar Insider: 90
Cigar Snob: 91
CONGRATULATIONS…….to anyone celebrating this blessed event! If you’re looking to pass out a cigar that’s more than a token celebratory stick, what better brand can you pick! , Arturo Fuente has produced the medium bodied economical Breva for decades. These branded favorites will definitely add class to your very special occasion!
Box Count: 25
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Tabak Especial Dulce the original coffee infused premium cigar. The underlying taste of roasted coffee beans combined with a unique blend of tobacco produces a very enjoyable medium bodied smoke. Needless to say, it’s great with a cup of espresso! Enjoy!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
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Joya De Nicaragua Black is one this iconic brand’s newer amazing selections.
When Black hit the scene in 2018, not only did it get a 93 rating, it was also named one of the top 25 cigars of the year! The addition of a dark and oily San Andreas Mexican wrapper made this medium bodied, slow burning stick a huge hit at a fairly friendly price.
With this in mind, it’s no surprise why so many seasoned smokers are rediscovering this time honored brand.
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Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Negro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Juan Martinez
