Pappy Van Winkle is probably one of Drew Estate’s most exclusive and elusive brands. This amazing cigar is a representation for the Van Winkle family who produces some of the most highly sought after bourbon and rye.
With attention to detail, these amazing cigars feature an ultra-complex combination of extensively aged fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic that are blanketed with a flawless Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Premiering in 2017 at IPCPR, the cigar has a delicate blend that balances strength, spice flavors, and aroma.
As most people know, they’re very rare and are in and out of stock quickly. 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
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Nicaraguan & Dominican Republic
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blender: Jonathan Drew, Willy Herrera
Leaf by Oscar Altar Q is described as one of this company’s best cigars.
With attention to detail, Altar Q uses an oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, encasing a signature binder and filler from Copán, Honduras. It’s important to note that this vitola contains a lot of tobacco assuring a long burn.
Of all the accolades this cigar receives, the folks at Blind Man’s Puff say it best.”Rarely is ever do I have a cigar experience that is as epic as this was. The flavors and aromas were beyond extraordinary and they worked so well together . Citrus, salted nuts, slight sweetness, and a retro so smooth it should be criminal. I’d easily give this a 98. Multi box worthy. Trust me, you’re gonna enjoy this if you enjoy what time and great tobacco can do together. ”
Need we say more!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Factory: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co.
Blender: Oscar Valladares
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To begin with, the boxed pressed El Centurion H-2K-CT is a joy to behold. Created as a spinoff of the original Centurion line, this blend was years in the making. When this cigar launched in 2016 it garnered a 93 rating. Receiving a top 25 cigar of the year award was well deserved for sure. Without a doubt, this medium to full bodied smoke is known for its intense flavor and complex body.
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Hybrid H-2K-CT
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. (Estelí, Nicaragua)
Montecristo Cincuenta is a super exclusive entry from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, the Cincuenta celebrates the 50th anniversary of Tabacalera de García, the factory where most of Altadis’s brands are rolled. What must be remembered is this is largest premium cigar factory in the world.
Without doubt, the result is a cigar that’s a connoisseur’s dream come true. Those lucky enough to puff on this magnificent smoke will be enjoy a realm of intensified flavor with tones of creaminess and complexity that intermingle into an impressive medley of medium-strength bliss. To put it another way, the Montecristo Cincuenta Toro is delightfully rich, creamy and enjoyable – perfect for any special occasion!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera de García
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
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Macanudo Inspirado Green is another of the company’s hugely successful boutique entries.
With attention to detail, Green is the latest full-time addition to the Inspirado family. This complexly blended smoke packs exotic Brazilian and Colombian flavors in a provocative cigar too good to pass up. Smoking Inspirado Green yields a unique experience uncommon in premium cigars. It all starts with amazing flavors in the rare Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. This tobacco delivers an exceptionally smooth and velvety essence. Combine this with Colombian Carmen Cubito and Dominican Piloto Cubano filler tobaccos and the result is loaded with flavors of earthy sweetness and black pepper.
With this in mind, Cigar Aficionado rates this 2021 release a very respectable 91. Their description is spot on. ” Though solid to the touch, this dark toro burns and draws evenly, showing a thick, spicy smoke that loads the palate with sweeter notes of maple syrup, hickory and molasses atop an underlying earthy core of coffee bean. The zingy finish is bright with cedar.”
To put it another way, Green is another winner for Macanudo and cigar lovers everywhere!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana
Wrapper: Brazil (Arapiraca)
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Colombia & Dominican Republic
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Leaf by Oscar Wild Hunter is yet another highly rated cigar from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, the Wild Hunter is a Honduran puro is personally blended by Oscar himself. It’s also important to note that all the tobacco used in these vitolas is from his personal farm. This medium to full flavor blend possesses one of two vintage wrappers: Natural or an Oscuro Maduro. Both versions produce a smooth smoking very flavorful smoking experience that will please any palate. Think coffee, cocoa, cedar wood and natural tobacco taste for starters.
The highly critical folks at Halfwheel say the Natural is a very enjoyable cigar and give it a respectable score of 91. Noted reviewer KATMAN rates the Oscuro at 92. What more do you need to know!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduran Oscuro [Maduro] or Natural
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Factory: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. /Blender: Oscar Valladares
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