Montecristo Epic Vintage 12 is one of the very special cigars by this iconic company.
With attention to detail, the fine tobaccos of this exclusive cigar represent the best of the best. Coming from a rare blend of reserved Dominican and Nicaraguan leaves collected during an exceptional harvest in 2012, this is a cigar experience worth capturing. Vintage 12 surely gives rise to a high density of flavors and extraordinary complexity.
Take the case of Blind Man’s Puff giving this beauty a very respectable 93 rating. They describe it perfectly. “This cigar is a great addition to the Epic line from Montecristo, maybe the best yet. The flavors are harmonious and leave me wanting more and more. I really enjoy the caramel sweetness combined with the on and off oak flavor. The burn and draw are perfect the whole time just adding to the great experience.”
Without a doubt, if you consider yourself a seasoned smoker and have never tried this masterfully crafted cigar, now’s your chance!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera de Garcia
Blender: Grupo de Maestros
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The renowned and highly rated Aniversario line is best described by the company itself as follows,”Flavors of cedar and spice gently unfurl into an irresistibly creamy aftertaste with warm notes of leather, nuts, black pepper and spices mingling together. The exquisite aroma and carefully balanced blend of tobacco ensures a beautiful smoking experience.” This perfectly made mild to medium bodied jewel has been pleasing discerning smokers since 1993 and is still going strong.
Constructed with three different filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, a Piloto Seco binder, and a golden Ecuadorian grown Connecticut wrapper, the Davidoff Aniversario is a must try for all discerning smokers.
Romeo y Julieta Minis are small cigarillos that are made by machine. They’re great for novice smokers and experienced cigar enthusiasts as well. With this purpose in mind, when you don’t have the time for a large cigar, these little guys fit the bill. Without a doubt, being packaged in convenient tins allows you to carry them anywhere!
To sum up, there’s three styles of Romeo y Julieta Minis to choose from depending on your personal taste. Each one has a great draw yielding a lot of aromatic smoke considering their size.
The Red Aromatic is a Connecticut-wrapped, flavorful and a mellow-bodied blend.
The Blue is a Claro wrapper, super smooth and mild blend.
The White is a Sumatra-wrapped, medium-bodied flavorful blend.
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La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial is another one of this iconic company’s highly desirable editions. With attention to detail, this special Reserva blend consists of an Ecuadorian grown Connecticut seed wrapper that surrounds Dominican Piloto Cubano long filler and a rich-tasting Nicaraguan binder.
This highly rated, smooth smoking medium bodied blend has become a favorite of this brand’s fans and a go-to choice for newcomers. With the Cigar Authority @92 and Cigar Aficionado @91, it’s safe to say Reserva Especial is another winner.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano
Factory: Tabacalera La Flor S.A.
Blender: Litto Gomez
The Filthy Hooligan – Barber Pole is a truly unique edition from this iconic company.
Alec Bradley releases the hugely popular Filthy Hooligan every year around Saint Patrick’s Day. With attention to detail, this terrific smoke utilizes a candela wrapper mixed in with the dark Jalapa wrapper of the top rated Black Market forming the barber pole appearance. Combine this with a unique combination of Ecuadorian Sumatran binder and Honduran and Panamanian fillers and you have a very complex cigar to say the least! The result is a smooth smoking medium bodied cigar that can be enjoyed by all smokers.
To put it another way, noted reviewer KATMAN gave it a 95 rating!
Wrapper: Honduran Candela / Nicaraguan Jalapa
Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler: Honduran, Panamanian
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If you’ve read my “Bundles of Joy” article posted in the ASK RICHIE section of this website, you know how most cigar makers increased the amount of bundled value brands they offer to budget conscious smokers. Umbagog, named for Dunbarton’s owner’s favorite New Hampshire lake, doesn’t quite fall into this category. While the cigars are wrapped in paper and priced considerably lower than their other entries, they’re definitely not bargain smokes. What they are is another great medium to full bodied edition that is well made like the others offering a more straightforward taste. Natural tobacco, black licorice and some peppery spices appears early on and remain throughout.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaragua
Binder – Nicaragua
Wrapper Type – USA Connecticut Broadleaf
This edition is a great example of how this brand strives to appeal to diverse taste preferences. While it’s Connecticut sister is mild to mellow in body, this 90 rated stick is robust and full-flavored yet smooth, balanced, and tasty. Its slow burn and great draw make it a very enjoyable smoking experience. I’ve always said, this is one one the finest brands for the money.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Costa Rican/Mexican icaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan Corojo
While many of Erik Espinosa’s cigars are rightfully classified as medium to full-bodied in taste, his ability to reach out and offer wonderfully blended entries to those folks who enjoy mild cigars is evident with this edition. The Crema is the first Connecticut encased offering in the Espinosa Portfolio. It’s made with Nicaraguan binders and fillers and wrapped in a beautiful Ecuadorian grown Connecticut seed wrapper. This slow-burning mild to mellow stick yields a buttered bread smoothness with a bit of sweetness and mild spice and coffee flavor. Enjoy this great stick….BIG TIME!!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuadorian Connecticut Seed
If you’ve landed on this cigar you either know it or you’re curious. Yes, it’s a great stand out limited edition blend yielding a smooth medium to full bodied signature taste that Rocky does better than many. And yes again, it won’t be around forever to say the least.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Brazilian-Mexican
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Habano
What our headline doesn’t state about the great Java Brand is that this cigar is a joint collaboration between Rocky Patel and Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate fame! These two masters created a brand that is still going strong after 16 years!
Java Mint is a sharply box pressed cigar gently infused with mint and chocolate. It is made with a Brazilian Mata Fina maduro wrapper and a blend of Nicaraguan long-fillers. The cigar is yields a rich, traditional, medium-bodied flavor with hints of mocha, coffee, vanilla, and mint. The slow burn is silky-smooth and creamy down to the nub, leaving behind a lovely sweetness after each puff.
These very tasty cigars can be enjoyed any time of the day or night!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper -Brazilian Mata Fina
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Origin- Nicaragua
Filler- Nicaraguan
Binder- Nicaraguan
Wrapper- Ecuadorian Sun Grown Habano
The Camacho website introduces the Connecticut by stating, “This is one Camacho smoke that doesn’t kick in the door. It knocks. And enters with a mild, smooth taste.” With that being said, as the high ratings came in, the industry knew this cigar was a winner. Without a doubt, this well made cigar is not your father’s Connecticut. When the highly critical folks at Cigar Dojo rated it a 90, they described it best, “The Connecticut begins with notes of spice that grows the further you go along. It’s the same bold flavor I have come to expect from Camacho, sans the heaviness you get from stronger blends. The blend of Dominican and Honduran tobaccos brought out the spice but with hints of sweetness not found in other Camachos.”
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Grown Connecticut
Binder: Corojo (Camacho’s original Cuban seed)
Filler: Generoso, Aleman Ligero
Factory: Agroindustrias Laepe S.A. (Honduras)
After years of planning the first original style San Cristobal was launched in 2007. Crafted by famed Master Blender Jose “Don Pepin” Garcia along with the owners of the Ashton brand. The Quintessence style is a solid medium to full bodied smoke that received a Top 25 status in 2018 when it was introduced along with a 92 rating. When it was revisited in 2022 this cigar was elevated to a 95! It seems as though the Quintessence gets even better as time passes.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: My Father Cigars S.A.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
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Fratello Vice Versa is one of the most interestingly blended cigars available today!
With attention to detail, this cigar actually consists of 2 blends in one cigar. The result allows the smoker to choose the flavor profile they want to start and end with. Want your cigar to start off mild and creamy? Light the mild end. Like your cigar to start off robust and spicy? Light the full end! It truly is an awesome smoke to say the least! Vice Versa embodies a unique concept in the cigar industry.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Nicaragua, USA (Pennsylvania)
Factory: La Aurora S.A.
Blender: Omar de Frias
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
