Montecristo Epic is an epic achievement for this amazing brand. No pun intended. Even the boxes bear the signatures of the blenders that create them.
You know the name. What sets this 91 rated Epic series apart is two things. The rollers are the Maestros of the factory and the Dominican and Nicaraguan filler leaves used go back as far as 13 years.
Delivering rich nuances of caramel, chocolate, leather, espresso and cedar throughout its slow burn, without doubt this Montecristo is another winner! In other words, this is a solid medium to full bodied complex smoke that’s perfectly made, draws consistently, and is worth the price.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder:Nicaraguan
Filler:Nicaraguan & Dominican Republic
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Montecristo Classic is one of the most popular series of this iconic brand.
With attention to detail, the impeccable construction crafted is performed under the careful watch of the company’s best cigar makers. Including Master Blender José Seijas on the team makes this widely acclaimed series a staple in humidors throughout the world. In other words, this is an exquisite mild to medium-bodied cigar with a wonderful aroma. The vintage blend yields hints of pure honey, along with flavorful notes of roasted nuts, caramel toffee and vanilla beans. Match this with the long, smooth finish and you have the perfect cigar for any occasion.
You don’t have to be an aficionado or connoisseur to experience what countless smokers have been enjoying for decades. Any size you choose will be a top pick.
COUNTRY:Dominican Republic
WRAPPER:Connecticut Shade
BINDER:Dominican Republic
FILLER:Dominican Republic
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A long time ago, a very wise and wealthy old man told me something I never forgot, ” When you learn how to do something right, do just that over and over again and you’ll eventually succeed.” This great brands original edition offered here has been satisfying discerning smokers for over 20 years. While their price has risen over the years like everything else, they remain well made, consistent and balanced medium to full bodied sticks. The pure Dominican fillers and binder are perfectly blended within a USA grown Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper create a rich flavorful cigar that has stood the test of time. I highly suggest a five pack of your preferred size to see for yourself.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Founded by Rafael Nodal and launched in 2011, Aging Room cigars are made by Jochy Blanco of Tabacalera La Palma in Tamboril, Dominican Republic. Some Aging Room brands are also produced in Nicaragua by Nestor Plasencia Jr. and A.J. Fernandez. All three cigar makers are considered Master Blenders to say the least. The brand’s portfolio includes several high-scoring cigars across many lines.
The Solera line utilizes the Solera drying process which is used in Spanish Wine making. This technique employs staggering the aging of leaves and slowly combining new leaves as the process continues. This time consuming method adds a totally enhanced taste to the tobaccos. This solid medium bodied smoke has ample draw and offers a smooth and creamy taste.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Habano Dominicano
Filler: Habano Dominicano
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera Palma)
Alec Bradley Tempus Natural is one of this company’s highest rated cigars you probably don’t know about.
With attention to detail, Tempus uses select tobacco from a farm in the Trojes region of Honduras, just north of the border of Nicaragua, and some of the finest tobacco from Jalapa, Nicaragua. This blend is probable one of the strongest cigars in their portfolio. With that being said, there’s no questioning Cigar Aficionado’s very impressive 94 rating. In fact, this cigar beat out many of it’s Cuban counterparts. Their description is spot on. “The overall effect is quite delicious as each puff leaves the smoker satisfied the way a sip of hearty stout would satisfy a beer connoisseur.” Becoming the #5 cigar of the year reenforces these words without a doubt.
To put it another way, if you consider yourself a discerning and seasoned smoker, Tempus should be in your humidor today!
Wrapper: Honduran Criollo ’98
Binder: Honduran Criollo ’98 & Indonesian Embetunada
Filler: Honduran & Nicaraguan
Country: Honduras
Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L. (Raíces Cubanas)
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Alec Bradley Magic Toast is a very special cigar from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, Magic Toast employs an oily Honduran wrapper covering a double binder of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos; the fillers are also Honduran and Nicaraguan. This extremely well made medium to full bodied cigar delivers thick, rich aromatic smoke with every puff via a superb draw. What’s more important is this cigar definitely delivers an array of flavors. Think coffee, black cherry, dried fruit, malt, cedar, real earthiness, and a deep richness that is very satisfying.
While Blind Man’s Puff rates Magic Toast a respectable 90, Cigar Coop ups the score to 92. But without a doubt, it’s KATMAN that really raves about it with an astounding 95. If you haven’t tried one of these truly unique smokes, here’s your chance!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras & Nicaragua
Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua
Factory: Raices Cubanas
Blender: Alan Rubin
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The Alec Bradley American Sun Grown is an amazing pick by any standards.
When Alec Bradley introduced its American Blend back in 2012 it garnered high ratings and great reviews not only because it was a great overall cigar but also because it was priced right. This well made mellow to medium flavored stick was throwback to old school Florida craftsmanship. When this Sun Grown line came out in 2018 the Churchill garnered a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. Remember, this is a very affordable cigar! This medium-full bodied beautifully dark stick amps up the taste just a bit over the original Classic blend. However, this slow burning beauty seems as though it has double the amount of tobacco inside. Enjoy this great cigar made by Plasencia Cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli and Condega)
Alec Bradley American Classic is one of this great company’s best selling cigars for over 10 years.
The American Classic still garners high ratings and great reviews not only because it’s still a great overall cigar but also because it has a more than a fair price even today. With attention to detail, this well made mellow to medium bodied cigar is a throwback to old school Florida craftsmanship. With this in mind, Alan Rubin went to the factory himself in 2011 to blend a cigar to be smoked any time of day, every day. And he did a great job!
Among many accolades, Cigar Aficionado calls this cigar a Best Buy. And we agree. A rating score of 90 sums it up. Their review says it best. “As the light wrapper suggests, this cigar is sweet and floral with a woody core, hints of cereal and a bit of dried fruit on the finish. Easygoing and mellow.”
Any size you choose is a top pick and worth twice the price.
Wrapper: Honduran-grown Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa
Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli and Condega)
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AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut is another one of this company’s best offerings.
With attention to detail, A J teamed up with his son Ismael again to create this Connecticut edition offering the same complexity as the original for smokers that want a mild to medium bodied smoke. The result is a long burning and tasty cigar from start to finish. More importantly, it delivers a profile where the flavors complement each other perfectly. The ratings jury is in! Cigar Authority @ 90. Cigar Coop @ 92. Leaf Enthusiast @ 90. What more do you need to know!
If you’re looking for the quality, craftsmanship and complexity of AJ’s cigars in a smoke that can be equally enjoyed with breakfast as it can after dinner, this is the one for you!
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade U.S.A.
Binder: San Andres Mexico
Filler: Nicaragua, Brazil
Strength: Mild-Medium
Source: AJ Fernandez
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AJ Fernandez Bella Artes Maduro is another one of this company’s best offerings. In fact, it’s one of his highest rated smokes!
With attention to detail, this dark skinned box pressed Maduro contains a Brazilian mata fina triple fermented wrapper. Combine this with a vintage Mexican San Andrés binder and fillers from AJ’s personal farms in Estelí, Nicaragua and you have a winner. The result is a spectacular medium to full bodied smoke.
Most of us know that virtually all of AJ’s brands are 90+ rated cigars. Without a doubt, this one scores off the charts across the board. Consider this, Halfwheel @ 91. Cigar Aficionado @ 91, Cigar Snob @92, Cigar Journal @ 94, Cigar Coop @ 91. If you consider yourself a Maduro lover, this is definitely your cigar!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
Wrapper: “Rojita” (Connecticut 8212, Corojo ’99 and Havana 2000)
Binder: Nicaraguan Quilalí Havana ’92
Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí Condega and Jalapa), Brazilian (Mata Norte viso), Honduran
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Ferio Tego Timeless Sterling is another very popular addition to this legendary brand.
It’s easy to see why the vintage Dominican fillers and binder tobaccos combined with a gorgeous Ecuador-grown Connecticut wrapper produce a smoking experience that’s being enjoyed by countless cigar enthusiasts everyday. Produced by the Quesada family in the Dominican Republic, the goal of this cigar’s blend is to transport the smoker back to the golden age of Cuban cigars with complex, robust flavors and tempered strength.
The highly critical folks at Cigar Lovers Magazine really describe it perfectly. “Overall, the Ferio Tego Timeless Sterling offers an interesting and satisfying smoke, simple but not trivial. The aromas are supported by a strength level that is never over the top, and the flavor profile offers a good mix. Also interesting is the perception of the smoke in the mouth, which is almost chewable.”
No doubt that timeless Sterling is another Ferio Tego winner!
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Ferio Tego Timeless Panamericana is one this premier company’s finest cigars.
Timeless Panamericana is blended by Michael himself, then meticulously crafted at Plasencia Cigars in Nicaragua. It’s safe to say this cigar is offering aficionados a journey of rich flavors and unparalleled satisfaction. Panamericana is comprised of a Nicaraguan binder along with Nicaraguan and Costa Rican filler tobaccos.These vintage leaves are then encased is a shining Ecuadorian Sumatran wrapper. The result is a marvelous cornucopia of flavor and taste.
Cigar Aficionado rates this gem a 91. They describe it concisely. ” It gleams with oil. Spicy accents of cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper enliven the core of coffee bean and oak before a leathery finish.” Add that to Blind Man’s Puff’s rating of 95 and you have a winner for sure. Their words say it all. ” The general consensus on this cigar is astoundingly good. The construction, burn, and draw are all perfect making for an ideal smoking experience. Possessing a cadence of flavors I’ve yet to experience was not only unique but quite enjoyable.” With this in mind, what more can you say about this jewel?
But Beware…….they sell quickly so get them when we have them!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua, Costa Rica
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
Blender: Michael Herklots
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Ferio Tego Timeless Supreme is a very special part of this great company’s portfolio.
The original blend was Michael’s first entry as the project developer for Nat Sherman. Today’s Timeless Supreme is a showcase of amazing tobaccos. The result is a unique smoking experience captivating your palate from the first puff. Equally important is that it’s coming to us from the renowned Plasencia factory in Nicaragua utilizing the best leaves of their prestigious crops. Possessing a tradition box pressing, each one is a medium to medium plus bodied cool burning flavor bomb with an amazing draw.
Cigar Aficionado rates this cigar a very respectable score of 90. Their words describe it well. ” This cigar draws and burns evenly, imparting a predominantly toasty, woody smoke underscored by a nutty pecan note and a tasty, herbal finish.” Without a doubt, this Ferio Tego is worth a try for sure!
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Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Petit Panetela is one of the many masterpiece creations of this iconic Swiss company.
When the highly critical folks at The Cigar Authority rated this brand at 92, their description was spot on. “The complexity of the full-bodied blend manifests in many, beautiful, robust flavors and aromas which capture the character of Sir Winston Churchill.” Without doubt, the wide range of tasting notes work together in perfect harmony. With this in mind, The Late Hour should be on every connoisseurs must try list.
Each one of these 4-inch, 38 ring gauge cigars offer a unique, deep flavor profile with hints of dark coffee, spice, and leather. And best of all, you can enjoy these as an enjoyable quick smoke.
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Warped Flor Del Valle Sky Flower is a tribute to the tradition and artistic expression of old-world cigar-making with a modern twist.
Each of these cigars is a testament to the craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that Warped is known for. At the heart of the Flor Del Valle Sky Flower is an exclusive and unique blend of Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos producing rich flavor and aromatic qualities. The fillers and binder are a combination of rare Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo leaves. The result is a medium to full-bodied profile that is intensely satisfying.
Cigar Coop rates this blend a very respectable 92. Their description is short and sweet. “The Sky Flower was an excellent cigar from start to finish.” Cigar Aficionado thinks this Lancero is worth a try as well. “A long, thin, matte-brown cigar with a multi-seam cap and some prominent veins. First puffs ease the palate into a warm breadiness, eventually showing lively notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves before the black tea finish.”
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A.
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Corojo 99)
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua (Criollo 98 & Corojo 99)
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DAV Mestizo is one of this company’s most popular entries.
With attention to detail, Mestizo contains a meticulously selected blend of premium tobaccos from the most renowned growing regions around the world. The result is a symphony of taste that dances on the palate with every draw. From the moment the flame ignites, the Mestizo possesses a balance of rich earthy tones, subtle spices, and hints of sweetness, culminating in a truly transcendent smoking experience. This adds up to a cigar that burns evenly, draws effortlessly, and envelops the senses in a luxurious aroma that lingers long after the last puff.
Stogie Press rates this beauty a respectable 93. Their words describe it perfectly. “Overall, the DAV Cigars Mestizo was a spectacularly full body cigar with hoards of complex flavor notes and aromas. This one hit the flavor wheel on all eight cylinders.”
ORIGIN: Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic
Wrapper – San Andres
Binder – Indonesian
Filler – Dominican
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DAV Aristocrat is an epitome of sophistication and elegance. In fact, it’s this great company’s highest rated cigar.
With attention to detail, surrounding this beautifully aged Ecuadorian Habana 2000 wrapper is a balanced blend of Olor Dominican binder and Dominican filler. Stogie Press rates this amazing cigar an astounding 94. Their description is spot on. “This cigar had some unique and delicious flavors with an excellent finish of nut and chocolate. The black cherry note dominated the profile. But not so much as to mask the other nuances, which added to the pleasure.”
Without a doubt, the Aristocrat creates a truly captivating experience for discerning aficionados.
Wrapper – Ecuadorian Habana 2000
Binder – Olor Dominican
Filler – San Vincente, Piloto Cubani, Habana 2000
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Blackened S84 is an exclusive creation by Drew Estate redefining the art of cigar making.
With attention to detail, the S84 hails from a collaboration between Drew Estate and the legendary Master Distiller & Blender. At its heart, this cigar features a unique blend of the finest Nicaraguan and other premium fillers, enveloped in a meticulously selected Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper that has undergone a special fermentation process. This process, exclusive to Drew Estate, enhances the tobacco’s natural flavors, imbuing the Blackened S84 with a complexity and depth unmatched by any other.
Upon lighting the S84 the initial notes are of rich coffee and creamy chocolate, seamlessly blending with hints of spice. Soon thereafter leather, and a touch of sweetness begin to reveal the cigar’s intricate layers. The draw is flawless, a hallmark of Drew Estate’s expert craftsmanship. The result is a smooth and satisfying smoking experience from start to finish.
Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or new to the world of premium cigars, the Blackened S84 promises an unforgettable experience that will captivate the senses.
Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
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Somm Rioja is another one of this great company’s finest offerings.
With attention to detail, Rioja is a distinguished blend honoring the rich traditions of Spain’s renowned Rioja region. Skillfully crafted at Eladio Diaz’ renowned Tabacelera Diaz Cabrera in the Dominican Republic, this cigar is a work of art.
This blend of carefully aged tobacco leaves captures the essence of Rioja’s distinctive characteristics resulting in notes of ripe red fruits, earthy spices, and hints of oak mingling harmoniously on the palate. The rich and complex flavor profile matches with a smooth and velvety texture, creating a truly indulgent smoking experience that is as satisfying as it is unforgettable. The result is robust, flavorful, and full of character.
With their impeccable quality and unparalleled craftsmanship, these cigars are becoming a cherished favorite among connoisseurs who appreciate the finest things in life.
Factory: Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo (aged for 4 years, from 2019)
Binder: Sumatra (aged for 3 years)
Filler: Dominican Criollo 99 (aged for 4 years, from 2019)
Dominican Havana 2020 (aged for 3 years, from 2020)
Dominican Criollo 98 (aged for 3 years, from 2020)
Dominican Undisclosed (aged for 4 years, from 2019)
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This JM Six Cigar Sampler is the absolutely best way to try each of this great company’s blends.
With attention to detail, this smartly packaged Sampler contains one Churchill of : Dominican Connecticut, Dominican Corojo, Dominican Sumatra, Dominican Maduro, Nicaraguan Sumatra, and Nicaraguan Maduro. Without doubt, this is the best way to taste each JM offering. Sooner or later, you’ll have a favorite for sure. It may be a Dominican or one of their Nicaraguans, but rest assured, you will not be disappointed with any of them. Think consistent burn, great draw and pleasant flavors for starters.
And don’t forget. This Sampler also makes a great gift for any cigar lover.
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