Churchill
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La Gloria Cubana Maduro
$137.99 – $192.99This cigar which is still being made in Cuba is the masterpiece created when the founding family fled to the United States. Without access to Cuban tobacco the family developed a signature blend that many feel exceeds the Cuban original. With a size for every smoker this medium to full bodied cigar has been enjoyed for decades by countless smokers.
Yes it’s an old one but a superlative and consistent smoke. This maduro blend has just a bit more kick than its natural sister.Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Brazilian-Dominican-Mexican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Sumatra -
Padron Series ‐ Maduro
$114.75 – $274.95No matter what size or style, Padrons medium to full bodied smokes are always consistently perfect in every way. With a Smooth draw, large volume of smoke and robust taste that increases in intensity along the way, it’s no wonder this company’s products are always difficult to find. Very Expensive and worth every penny.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
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Padron Series ‐ Natural
$114.75 – $274.95No matter what size or style, Padrons medium to full bodied smokes are always consistently perfect in every way. With a Smooth draw, large volume of smoke and robust taste that increases in intensity along the way, it’s no wonder this company’s products are always difficult to find. Very Expensive and worth every penny.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
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Romeo y Julieta Reserve
$67.52 – $180.00We all know this iconic brand. There are literally dozens of Romeo y Juliet brand styles available for all of us to enjoy today. This 90 rated edition is formally named, Habana Reserve and came to market in 2011.
It was and still is another successful offering to appeal to more smokers. By adding Honduran leaves to a selected Nicaraguan filler and binder, then encasing it with a Nicaraguan wrapper, the result are a medium-full bodied taste with a flavor that’s not overpowering to your palate.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
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Odyssey Habano
$34.02 – $52.02The 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 you’re a fan of well balanced medium bodied cigars, The Habano blend is for you!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Habano -
La Estrella Cubana Connecticut
$61.02 – $71.82Take the band off this Connecticut wrapped cigar, give it to your buddy, let him light it up and get it going and then tell him it’s about a $3 smoke! General Cigar produced Las Estrella to give us a value priced BOXED cigar worthy of any occasion.
It’s mild to slightly medium bodied in taste with an even burn.Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Coming Soon!
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Connecticut -
Factory Smokes Maduro
$38.69 – $52.84Jonathan 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. Factory Smokes is Drew Estate’s entry into the ever growing handmade Budget-Value category for all of us to enjoy for under $2 a stick!
This dark beauty is medium to slightly full bodied in taste with hints of dark chocolate and espresso. I recommend the Churchills because enjoying what you can and not finishing it has no consequences for your budget…at all!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Indonesian
Binder – Indonesian
Wrapper Type – Maduro
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Romeo y Julieta 1875 White
$71.96 – $200.59We all know this iconic brand. There are literally dozens of Romeo y Juliet brand styles available for all of us to enjoy today.
When this original 1875 line was launched in 2003 it rapidly became one of the country’s top sellers. Over the years Altadis continued adding many more sizes and shapes while achieving consistently high ratings along the way. This cigar’s blend truly achieved a sweet spot and unanimous acceptance among the majority of smokers.
I’d classify it as mellow to medium bodied in taste with a great smooth draw. If you’re someone that hasn’t tried these great sticks, what are you waiting for? The 92 rated cedar wrapped Cedro Deluxe #2 has always been one of my favorites. Grab a five pack and enter the club!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Indonesian -
Oliva Serie V Melanio
$91.00 – $161.78Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Sumatra -
Cusano CC
$51.12 – $63.99When you have a chance, click on the “Ask Richie” icon on the upper part of the screen and read my “Bundles of Joy” submission. You’ll then understand how important the valued priced bundle category has been to both cigar makers and lovers.
This edition is one of the best Cuban styled full flavor smokes available for the price. It’s well made with a great draw yielding a robustly satisfying smoking experience across the board.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Sumatra
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Quorum Maduro
$42.84 – $64.44You know you’ve seen Quorums everywhere. What you may not know is that the Quorum Brand is the world’s best selling cigar! Brought to us by JC Newman, makers of Julius Caesar and Diamond Crown, the fact that all three styles have received a 92 rating while maintaining a value price point is more than enough to get your worthwhile attention.
The Maduro style’s oily dark Sumatran Sungrown wrapper combined with a Connecticut Broadleaf binder yield a medium to slightly full flavored treat.
WRAPPER: Sumatra Sungrown
BINDER: Connecticut Broadleaf
FILLER: Nicaraguan
FACTORY: J.C. NewmanRATINGS:
Smoke Magazine: 92 -
