No one disputes that Rocky Patel is one of the few Titans of the Premium Cigar Industry. Over 20 years ago as he began his quest to get a foothold in the marketplace he actually got in his car and traveled the country visiting high volume Tobacconists unannounced! When he wound up in my store to sell his first entry, I hesitantly took a chance on him. Actually, he was such a nice and appreciative person I couldn’t resist! The rest is cigar history! One of the keys to Rocky’s success over the years is the number of choices he continues to create for all of us to enjoy.
This 90 rated edition is very special to me. Erik Nording has been one of world’s master pipe makers for decades. He actually visited my store in the late 90’s to meet with all my pipe smoking customers. What many people don’t know is that Erik is a huge cigar guy as well. As luck would have it, he and Rocky got together in 2011. This collaboration allowed Erik to create his own signature stick under Rocky’s banner. This medium-full bodied oily cigar is cool burning and smooth. It’s old school pig tailed cap gives you a hint about the complex, subtle tastes you’ll enjoy encompassing tiny bits of sweetness, spice, coffee and buttered toast.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
When I turned 55….a very long time ago….I went out for dinner. When Rocky turned 55 a few years ago, he created this small batch edition. This stick is a continuation of his efforts in blending vintage Nicaraguan fillers encased in the same country’s wrapper. The twist here was adding a Costa Rican binder and letting the finished product age way longer than most would. The result has become a favorite for many smokers. This medium to full bodied stick tastes very different than his other creations yielding an interestingly smokey flavor combined with creamy sweetness and spice. The prefecto shaped Corona is my favorite of the bunch.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Costa Rica
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
Oliva launched this Cafe’ Series in 2015 consisting of three distinctly unique flavors: Espresso, Cappuccino and Macchiato.
While I consider myself a purist, I absolutely love each of these sticks! Every one is a top quality, well made cigar with vintage tobaccos in the Oliva tradition available in a huge array of sizes. The flavor infusions are subtle but defined. The aroma is delicious and wonderful in each edition. Pick your favorite brew listing and grab a five pack of 4×38’s for a taste.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Ecuadorian
Shipping Restrictions:
These items cannot be shipped to Massachusetts state addresses
Ferio Tego Metropolitan Selection Habano is one of a collection of 5 different blends. And this one is considered the best of the bunch.
With attention to detail, the dark Habano wrapper encases selected Nicaraguan longleaf fillers and binder. When this Nicaraguan puro edition was launched in 2017, it got serious notice as the Gordo size garnered a 91 rating. Venturing out of the mild to mellow flavor zone, this cigar goes directly into the solid medium plus to full body realm. What catches everyone by surprise is that the Metropolitan Selection Habano possesses a signature Cuban style thats also tempered with smoothness. The bonus is a perfect draw giving way to a huge volume of aromatic smoke as well.
Just so you know, these cigars are in and out of stock quickly. Stay connected with us to see when more come in.
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This Nicaraguan puro JJ edition is a collaboration of Garcia and his son. In order to make them exactly the way they wanted, production is tightly supervised at their Miami facility. The vintage Corojo and Criollo tobaccos yield a full body flavored cigar with a distinct mix of sweet and spicy tastes.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: My Father Cigars S.A.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua (Corojo & Criollo)
Kristoff produces an extensive line of highly rated cigars. What sets their Connecticut aside from other top quality mild tasting cigars is that the four different Dominican leaves making up the filler actually gives this smoke a full flavored mild taste! Hard to explain I guess. Yes, it’s mild but it’s smoothness is unmatched.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Connecticut
Gurkha is an amazing brand with a long heritage. The Ghost tube is one of my favorites! This medium bodied torpedo size cigar is satisfying, consistent and price friendly!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Criollo ’98
Wrapper Type – Brazilian
Everyone knows that if you occasionally enjoy a full bodied Cuban style smoke, Macanudo isn’t your first choice. That was then and Red is now! Macanudo Inspirado Red is another of the company’s hugely successful boutique entries.
For the record, Macanudo claims this Inspirado is the boldest of the line. With attention to detail, this box pressed Red blend uses an Ecuadoran Habano ligero wrapper blended with Nicaraguan fillers including twelve-year aged Nicaraguan Ometepe, ten-year aged Honduran Jamastran and five-year-aged Nicaraguan Esteli, and a Jalapa binder. To say this is a very complex blend is an understatement!
Cigar Coop rates the Red a respectable 90. The description is spot on on all fronts. “This was an excellent offering. While it’s not a cigar that will knock you down with strength, it is a cigar that delivers on a fuller-bodied experience. I found the flavor profile to be quite enjoyable and things worked nicely in the box-press format. While it is fuller, it’s a great cigar for a novice to graduate to something fuller – and will appeal to the more seasoned cigar enthusiast.”
Needless to say, this four country blend will gently push you back in your seat! If your a fan of robust and flavorful cigars, look no further. This box pressed beauty will satisfy every full bodied smoker’s palate.
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras/Olancho San Agustin
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan
Factory: HATSA
Blender: Jhonys Diaz
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Macanudo Cafe
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Mexican
Binder – Dominican-Mexican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut
The Cohiba Blue line was added offering a four country blend yielding a medium bodied gem for a “friendlier” price point around $9 to $11 that still has the unmistakable Cohiba Signature.The unique, three-country blend represents the a wide range of tobacco growing regions. The contents of this well made cigar produces a mild to medium bodied smoke with an array of flavor notes accompanied by highly aromatic smoke and natural tobacco taste.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Honduran Olancho San Agustin (OSA)
Binder: Honduran OSA
Filler: Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Ometepe and Dominican Piloto Cubano
CAO’s World Series has been a huge success bringing us cigars using the best tobacco from many countries.
This highly rated Brazilia edition continues this experience by using the finest Brazilian Maduro wrapper leaves cut from the top of the plant and then triple fermented. The result is awesome. What makes it stand out is that it’s a cool burn to the finish.
Over 20 years ago Cigar Aficionado rated this blend’s Torpedo a very respectable 91. Their description still holds up. “A dark, oily cigar with a beautiful torpedo tip. It has an easy draw, burning with a rich aroma. The smoke is complex, with an earthy, floral flavor and a toasty, nutty quality. Full bodied, with a long, toasty finish.”
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Brazilian-Maduro
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Brick House Double Connecticut is rolled with the same highly-acclaimed Brick House filler blend with a genuine Connecticut Shade wrapper and Connecticut Broadleaf binder. Fewer and fewer cigars are being made with genuine Connecticut wrapper because many cigar manufacturers have found it to be more profitable to take Connecticut seeds and plant them elsewhere, like Ecuador or Honduras. J.C. Newman takes the use of genuine Connecticut tobacco by using it both in the wrapper and binder.
The result of this combination is a very spicy and peppery rich flavor- one not only unlike regular Brick House- but one unlike any other cigar on the market today. Using both Connecticut Shade wrapper and Connecticut Broadleaf Binder is what makes this new Brick House Double Connecticut such a truly unusual and unique cigar.
WRAPPER: Genuine Connecticut Shade
BINDER: Genuine Connecticut Broadleaf
FILLER: Nicaraguan
FACTORY: J.C. Newman
RATINGS:
Cigar Aficionado: 89
Cigar & Spirits: 93
Cigar Journal: Top 25 Cigars of 2018
AromaG: 91
El Gusto: “El Gusto’s Favorite”
Nica Rustica Broadleaf is another great brand from Drew Estate that came to market in 2013. Worth noting is that this cigar was blended by Master Blender Willie Herrera himself! The bonus for all of us is the affordable price.
This Original Nica Rustica entry is a medium to full strength cigar blended to showcase native Nicaraguan tobaccos from Esteli and Jalapa. Aficionados will enjoy this rustic smoke that is robust and deeply satisfying. Genuine Connecticut Broadleaf encases Nica Rustica and imparts a subtle natural tobacco sweetness and spice. The Robusto is a top pick for around $4.00!
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Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Mexican San Andres Negro
Filler: Nicaragua (Esteli and Jalapa)
Blender: Jonathan Drew and Willy Herrera
Factory Smokes Shade is one of four of Drew Estate’s entries into the ever growing handmade Budget-Value category for all of us to enjoy for under $2 a stick! Jonathan Drew’s creation of Drew Estate started a revolution of amazing cigars. From Acid to Liga Privada , Undercrown and beyond. No matter which Premium or Super Premium brand he produced we knew one thing, we got what we paid for.
This Shade entry offers those of us that enjoy smooth tasting mild to medium bodied cigars an everyday choice. Blind Man’s Puff gave this cigar a 90 rating! And on top of this, Factory smokes were created by Master Blenders Willie Herrera and Jonathon Drew himself! What more do you need to know?
Check out the other three blends on Factory Smoke available on The Cigar Thief HERE
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Indonesia
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blenders: Willy Herrera, Jonathan Drew
Don’t’ let the plain Jane packaging fool you. This is one of three great blends offered by Davidoff under the storied Cusano name for a more than fair price considering what you’re getting.
This Maduro edition is well made, medium bodied, smooth and tasty with a great draw. It also possesses a nice bit of sweetness and spice.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Maduro
Ok, I’m sticking my neck out here. I think this is one of the absolute best cigars you can buy for the price. Oddly enough, this edition has been flying under the radar for over 15 years. Since it’s been available, I’ve emphatically recommended it more times than I can remember. Davidoff acquired the Cusano brand many years ago and performed magic with the brand. All you need to know is that every component in these cigars has been seriously aged up to 18 years. The result of this true luxury blend is a spectacularly tasty, rich and flavorful mellow to medium flavored jewel with a great draw and a perfect burn. Try a five pack when we have them and see for yourself.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo (5th Priming)
Binder: Honduran Corojo
Filler: Honduran Corojo | Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Factory: Diadema Cigars de Honduras, S.A. (Honduras)
What we don’t know about this interesting edition is the blend with the exception of the wrapper. What we do know is that it’s terrific! This brand launched in 2016 on a very limited edition basis in only its corona size. As with most of Caldwell’s entries, it was well received, pricey and quickly sold out. It’s now generally available in a variety of popular sizes. This cigar stays firmly in the medium bodied range and has a slightly sweet and pepper like complexity that isn’t overpowering. This cigar is incredibly rich, complex, well-balanced, smooth and enjoyable any time of day.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Caldwell Cigar Factory
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Undisclosed
There’s a few reasons why 90 rated Ashtons have remained in the top ten for decades. They are made by the folks at Arturo Fuente. They are insanely consistent and remain one of the benchmarks for mild to mellow taste. If you’ve smoked them you know. If you haven’t, I envy you!
The Cabinet Selection edition amped up the flavor to a medium bodied smoke retaining the silky smoothness that Ashton is known for. The Dominican fillers used in these great sticks are aged between four and five years along with aging the Connecticut wrapper for a year. This expertly made beauty draws perfectly, burns evenly and delivers more of what the classic series offers.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente
ACCOLADES
91 Rated – Cigar Aficionado, October 2019
90 Rated – Cigar Aficionado, February 2019
90 Rated – Cigar Aficionado, June 2006
This brand started in Cuba in 1940 and is still being made there. When Cigar Giant Altadis acquired the name for the US, production went from the Dominican Republic to Honduras where it remains. As time passed the brand began to evolve attracting new smokers. Over 10 years ago the Series G Natural came to market giving folks who enjoy medium bodied cigars a treat that captured the brand’s heritage of rich taste in a slow burning, smooth stick.
Soon after, the addition of pitch black Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper on this maduro edition raised the needle of the taste meter just a bit more than it’s natural counterpart.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
Romeo y Julieta Aniversario is a very, very special cigar to say the least.
You’re definitely a serious shopper if you’re looking at this amazing cigar. In 2003, Altadis reached out to Master Blender Jose Seijas who is a veritable icon of the industry for over 40 years. With attention to detail, his skillful multi country blend of long fillers is encased in a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra seed wrapper. Without a doubt this produces an amazingly complex, smooth tasting medium bodied cigar. While this masterpiece took a while to get passed around, it’s eventual 92 rating is a testament of Seijas’ ability to give smokers a truly great experience.
Just so you know, along with the high score, Cigar Aficionado placed this great cigar in the top 25 of the year. If you want to see what has been pleasing discerning smokers for over twenty years, this Romeo has to be in your humidor today. Hands down!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan-Peruvian
Binder – USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Wrapper – Ecuadorian Sumatra
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More full bodied than it lighter sister and value priced as well! If you’re a fan of robust taste and want an everyday smoke that’s budget friendly….look no more! A 90 rating doesn’t hurt either!
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Nicaraguan-Panamanian
Binder – Mexican
Wrapper Type – Maduro
Montecristo Monte by AJ Fernandez is another fantastic collaboration between Master Blender A J Fernandez and this iconic brand. This is the fourth cigar blended and rolled by Fernández for Altadis U.S.A.
With attention to detail, this creation contains vintage Dominican piloto cubano and criollo 98 fillers along with a prime Nicaraguan corojo 98 binder. And encasing all this is a 17-year-old Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. How’s that for complexity and craftsmanship! Without doubt the blend yields a balanced, smooth medium-full bodied flavor. To say the least, this dark, box pressed cigar is perfectly made with an exceptional draw.
When renowned industry reviewer Katman rated it at 95, his description of this flavor bomb is spot on. ” This may just be the maltiest blend I’ve smoked. In addition, flavors of chocolate, caramel, creaminess, red pepper, dried fruit, roasted nuts, cedar, and toasted buttered French bread make this cigar a winner.”
If you consider yourself a fan of Montecristo and AJ Fernandez, this one must be in your humidor for sure!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 98
Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo 98, Dominican Republic Piloto Cubano
Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez S.A.
Blender: AJ Fernandez
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Without doubt, Montecristo Espada is one of this iconic company’s best cigars ever!
The Spanish lesson for today is: Espada means sword. When the Espada appeared garnering a 92 rating and becoming one of the top 25 cigars of the year we all knew it was worth the price. What must be remembered is Espada is made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars and is a collaboration between Plasencia and the Altadis blending team, Grupo de Maestros.
With attention to detail, the very rare wrapper from 2010 encases vintage Nicaraguan filler and binder tobacco from three prized growing regions. In fact, the filler and binder leaves are even older! The result is a medium bodied purebred with an interesting combination of sweetness and spice thats creamy and balanced. Cigar Aficionado describes this amazing smoke perfectly. “An exceptional smoke offering the spice of a gingersnap with touches of cinnamon that build to a sweet, spicy finish.”
It’s no surprise Espada has been pleasing cigar smokers for almost a decade and is still going strong.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Vintage 2010
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Vintage 2009
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Seco Vintage 2008, Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Viso Ometepe Vintage 2008, Nicaraguan Habano (Condega) Ligero Vintage 2008
This is probably one of the best full bodied cigars you’ve never heard of. This 90 rated stick has been flying under the radar for over six years. What sets this Nicaraguan puro aside from many others is the characteristic of its blend, Soon after lighting up it hits you with a robust burst of flavor that begins to settle down with a bit of sweetness as you move along then ramps back up again. This is a very very flavorful cigar with a great aroma.
Origin – Nicaraguan
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
You found it! While most of us know the H. Upmann brand, few know the rarity of this 90 rated beauty. Yes, it’s medium to full bodied like most Upmanns are. What may folks don’t know is something I’ve talked about before. The Cameroon wrapper is amazing! It changes the character of this cigar to yield a smoother, tastier Upmann. Not that the others aren’t great! These Cedar wrapped beauties are unique and are even better if you let them age.Try a five pack for yourself.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan-Peruvian
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Cameroon
When Altadis, the cigar giant thats brings us Monte Cristo, Romeo and Upmann….to name a few decided to create a value priced entry they didn’t take any shortcuts. These handmade sticks use Dominican tobaccos across the board with a bit of Honduran binder giving it a mild to medium bodied taste that’s smooth and mellow. The Connecticut Shade dark Maduro wrapper is a rarity in the budget friendly category. It gives this particular cigar a more robust taste without increasing its overall strength Enjoy!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Honduran
Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
Alec Bradley produces many top rated premium cigars. Black Market, Prensado and Tempus to name a few. Spirit of Cuba is their value priced addition giving you a mild to medium bodied premium grade cigar hat can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a nominal price. This Habano is a solid medium bodied smoke.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Colombian-Honduran-Nicaraguan-Mexican
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan Habano
Alec Bradley Black Market is one of this great company’s most popular cigars. For starters, Cigar Aficionado named the Black Market Churchill the 2022 #6 Cigar Of The Year with a rating of 94.
With attention to detail, this medium to full bodied gem encases a Sumatran binder and Panamanian/Honduran filler with a dark and oily Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. To say the least, this is a medium to full bodied Cuban style smoking experience that’s hard to beat. In fact, when it came to ratings, Black Market beat out many of it’s Cuban counterparts! How’s that for value!
With this in mind, it’s hard to believe this terrific cigar has been around for over 10 years. If you consider yourself a discerning smoker and haven’t yet tried one, what are waiting for!
Factory: Tabacos de Oriente in Danli, Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa- Colorado Maduro
Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Panamanian
Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
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AJ Fernandez New World is another one of this company’s best offerings.
Master Cigar Maker A J Fernandez teamed up with his son Ismael to create a solid medium to full bodied cigar. With attention to detail, the company describes this cigar perfectly, “A true work of art blended with the finest tobaccos found in the four main tobacco regions of Nicaragua. The hand selected wrapper and fillers from are showcased in a beautiful medium to full-bodied box pressed cigar.”
With this in mind, it’s no surprise Cigar Aficionado rates this blend a very respectable 92. Their description says it all. ” This dark, oily box pressed cigar burns and draws well, showing a spicy and chocolate character buttressed by an earthy, nutty core and a hint of caramel before the herbal finish.”
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Oscuro)
Binder: Nicaragua (Jalapa)
Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí & Ometepe)
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AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro is one of this company’s best cigars you never knew about.
This Last Call Maduro edition has all of what made the original a hit and more! More robust taste, more balanced spice and a unique sweetness that only AJ can muster up! With attention to detail, the Nicaraguan grown Pennsylvania Broadleaf seed wrapper gives this smoke a boost on all fronts.
When the highly critical folks at Blind Man’s Puff gave it a core of 94, they described it perfectly,”Overall a pretty damn good cigar. If you like dipping into the spice cabinet realm this one is for you. I detected notes all over, from cinnamon to nutmeg to all spice to cumin. Tasted like I was smoking a Thanksgiving dessert. Very warm and nice flavors. Due to the strength, I would recommend this as an after dinner smoke and pair with a bourbon or blended whiskey and a piece of pie.”
To say the least, for the price, this one is a must try!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan grown Pennsylvania Broadleaf-Seed Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez
Blender: A.J. Fernandez
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Somm BDX is one of the spectacular cigars from this true boutique company.
With attention to detail, BDX is a multi country blend inspiring the rich flavors and complexity of Bordeaux wines. The detailed curation achieves a harmonious balance of flavors to say the least! Each puff unveils a symphony of rich taste, with flavor notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and hints of spice dancing on the palate.
Noted Cigar Reviewer KATMAN rates the BDX an astounding 96. His words describe it best. ” This is a supremely sophisticated blend. The separation of powers emitting succinct flavors begins to fade as the blend heads to the Fortress of Solitude. Intense, complex and gratifying.”
Without doubt, the impeccable quality and unparalleled craftsmanship of these cigars are quickly become favorites among connoisseurs who demand nothing but the best.Wrapper:
Mexican San Andrés Maduro (Aged 3 Years)
Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso (Aged 3 Years)
Filler: Honduran Broadleaf (Aged 2 years), Mexican San Andrés (Aged 3 years) and last but not least Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso (Aged 3 years)
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The Viaje Mini Moon & Viaje Mini Moon Edicion Limitada are limited production cigars.
With attention to detail, The Mini Moon is a 4 7/8 x 52 short robusto Nicaraguan puro with a Dark Corojo wrapper. The Mini Moon Edicion Limitada is a San Andrés Maduro version of the Mini Moon in the same size wearing the Edición Limitada band. Both have vintage Nicaraguan filler and binder leaves.
Noted reviewer KATMAN rates the Mini Moon a respectable 93. His description is spot on. “It is a well-crafted melding of Nicaraguan leaves that you’ll enjoy as the blend is pointedly consistent.” When it comes to the Edicion Limitada he rates this one an astounding 96 and raves. “Incredible cigar. Creaminess appears like a dust devil. Totally out of the blue. It wraps the flavor profile with vanilla ice cream goodness.”
Without a doubt, either one is a top pick. From inception up to the present, these cigars are hard to come by. So get them when we have them if you don’t want to miss out.
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The King is Dead brand began with this premier edition which took five years to blend. The line is being manufactured in the Dominican Republic with Henderson and William Ventura, a father and son team with over 40 years experience under their belts. This medium to full bodied cigar is made with some of the worlds most unique micro blend tobacco and stands out compared to most. In short, this cigar is sophisticated and a perfectly balanced flavor bomb.
Wrapper: Dominican Negrito
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented is probably one of Drew Estate’s most exclusive and elusive brands.
There is no dispute that the Pappy Van Winkle line is one of the most sought after cigars on the planet. When Drew Estate decided to produce a more complex blend, the industry took serious notice. With extreme attention to detail, this extraordinary cigar is made by soaking Kentucky fire-cured tobacco in Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrels for 12-18 months. The tobacco is then combined with prime Mexican and Indonesian tobacco and hand-rolled in very limited quantities in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Stay tuned to The Cigar Thief for availability. And when they’re in, get them! Any size is always a top pick for these.
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Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Wrapper: Mexico (San Andrés) & U.S.A. (Kentucky Tapa Negra)
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua & U.S.A. (Kentucky)
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Romeo y Julieta Envy Limited Edition contains exclusive Nicaraguan tobaccos growing on the Plasencia farm in Estelí, Nicaragua.
With attention to detail, the vintage wrapper undergoes 26 months of aging. And that’s just for starters. With this in mind, the Envy has a smooth tasting medium strength and is medium to full bodied overall. What’s more important are the complex flavors of dark chocolate, nougat, spices and earthy undertones that weave throughout the blend. To say this is a special cigar is an understatement for sure. If you’re a true cigar enthusiast, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this one.
This super premium cigar is made with the finest tobacco and is expertly crafted to deliver an unforgettable smoking experience. With its rich and complex flavor profile, the Envy is perfect for anyone appreciating the finer things in life.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
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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
Drew Estate BOTL is an incredible boutique blend by this iconic company. FYI, BOTL stands for Brother of the Leaf and was originally made for the online community BOTL.org in 2012.
When this amazing medium to full bodied cigar came out in 2012 it was a huge hit. Then it disappeared! When it returned in 2019, it became a cult favorite. Here’s just a sampling of the industry wide accolades. Blind Man’s Puff @ 93. KATMAN @95. Cigar Journal @91. Stogie Review @91. BOTL is a testament to the genius of Master Blender Willie Herrera, HANDS DOWN!
The Lancero is a top pick!
What more do you need to know?
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Ecuador Connecticut
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blender: Willy Herrera
Caldwell’s Long Live the King is already a smash hit. When this great brand teamed up with the amazing tobaccos that Master Blender AJ Fernandez produces, the results are truly something special. To be clear, this cigar is bold, rich, spicy and delightful. Think sweet cedar, chocolate, dark roast coffee and cracked pepper. And don’t forget about getting your quota of nicotine as well!
With only 250 boxes made for each of the four sizes, this is a cigar that seasoned smokers must sample before it’s gone forever.
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan Habano
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
La Flor Dominicana Chisel Selection 5 Cigar Sampler is one this company’s best offerings.
To begin with, this sampler offers access to the ultra premium blends from LFD in the format of the hugely popular Chisel size. With attention to detail, each one of these cigars represents why this company has become so successful. All these Chisel offer La Flor’s signature medium to full bodied taste with an amazing array of flavor notes second to none!
LFD is at it again giving you a taste of their best blends in their uniquely patented (6 x 54) Chisel creation. See what the brand has to offer with this awesome sampler!
To sum up, the La Flor Dominicana Chisel Selection 5 Cigar Sampler includes one each of the following fantastic cigars: Ligero Natural / Double Ligero Natural / Double Ligero Maduro / Cameroon Cabinet and one Coronado
All you have to do is check the ratings of these first class offerings. Then you’ll see they are some of the worlds most desirable cigars. And as you can see, this sampler is beautifully boxed making it a great gift as well. If you have a cigar lover in your life, this sampler will be much appreciated for sure!
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What began decades ago as a cigar brand that was deemed “An Acquired Taste” grew into one of the biggest selling brands ever….and still is! This sampler offers a three blend spectrum of popular Acid styles that have been enjoyed by countless smokers. If you’re looking for a great array of Acid cigars for yourself or know someone who’s a fan, this is also a great gift choice.
The ACID Take A Trip Sampler Includes…
1x Acid Original One
1x Acid Gold Cold Infusion
1x Acid Blue Kuba Kuba Box
1x Acid Blue Blondie Belicoso
1x Acid Blue Deep Dish
Montecristo Espada Estoque #2 is one of the most beautifully made and complexly blended cigars Montecristo makes. Hands down!
With attention to detail, the super smooth medium bodied Estoque is an all-Nicaraguan cigar with more prized, aged tobaccos from the Placencia family. It’s also important to note this is a Limited Edition entry. The vintage leaves used here range up to over 20 years old. That is to say, this is a very special cigar!
On one hand, Cigar Dojo rates it a respectable 90 touting the deep, rich, complex flavors. Blind Man’s Puff scores it at 93 with accolades as well. “Tobacco, leather, cedar, spice, and mild pepper dance around my taste buds. It’s a delight- an amazing set of flavors.” Still not convinced? Cigar Aficionado gives it a solid 91 with an equally great description. “A dark and picture-perfect torpedo with a notably pointy tip. Light notes of wood and black tea become heavier with caramel, cocoa and a warm toasty finish.” To be sure, this is the Montecristo you have to try!
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Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Viso Jalapa Vintage 2013
Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Seco Jalapa Vintage 2002
Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Seco Esteli, Vintage 2009 Nicaraguan Criollo Viso Ometepe Vintage 2013, and Nicaraguan Criollo Viso Condega Vintage 2013
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
Blender: Grupo de Maestros
Ferio Tego Limited Timeless 10th Anniversary is a very special edition for this great cigar company.
The Timeless brand still holds a dear place in Michael’s heart. After all it was his first project creation with Nat Sherman. Today, this 10th Anniversary offering celebrates a decade of quality and consistency. With attention to detail, the cigar is meticulously rolled by Quesada Cigars in the Dominican Republic. The blend uses a vintage Dominican wrapper, prime cut Dominican binder, and select Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers.
Right off the bat, Cigar Coop rates it a 90. The critical folks at Halfwheel describe it perfectly, “Creamy, smooth and nicely balanced, the Ferio Tego Timeless 10th Anniversary is an extremely easy cigar to smoke. In fact, the word that kept popping into my mind was consistency”.
There’s no doubt this cigar exemplifies the elegance and complexities connoisseurs of Timeless blends have come to know and love.
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