Corona
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Isla Del Sol Maduro
$38.95 – $48.79Isla Del Sol Maduro is another masterpiece from Drew Estate.
As found with the Original Sungrown blend, this darkly encased edition offers an enjoyable smoke with hints of infused coffee/cocoa beans. The big difference is the oily maduro wrapper which gives way to a smooth medium bodied taste. The bonus is that this one is priced right for all of us to enjoy as well.
One thing that will not disappoint is the fine construction and aromatic smoke production, the latter of which Drew Estate has definitely mastered. These totally affordable well made cigars are smartly packaged and adorned with tobacco leaves inside.
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
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Cusano MC
$52.20 – $66.60When 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 medium bodied smokes available for the price. It’s well made with a great draw yielding a smooth, satisfying smoking experience across the board.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Connecticut
Wrapper Type – Cameroon
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San Cristobal Elegancia
$198.75 – $237.50After 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 Elegancia blend is a mild to medium bodied cigar that can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Check out other San Cristobal styles here!
Wrapper: Connecticut seed Ecuadorian
Binder: Nicaraguan
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Romeo y Julieta Vintage
$106.95 – $237.33Just so you know, Romeo y Julieta Vintage will soon celebrate it’s 30th birthday.
When this original Vintage style was launched in 1994, it was introduced as a “Luxury Cigar”. Without a doubt, it remains so to this day! Unlike most of its medium to full bodied counterparts, this edition gives us a perfectly made, mild to mellow tasting masterpiece. The strategically blended combination of tobaccos utilized in these smokes yields a perfect draw and super smooth flavor. In fact, many of this cigar’s smokers are younger than what they’re smoking! How’s that for longevity!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Mexican
Wrapper – Ecuadorian grown Connecticut ShadeSee all the Romeo y Julieta cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Don Diego Original
$14.00 – $256.86Don Diego cigars have been around forever. This amazingly consistent cigar often gets lost in a sea of new entries. It is probably one of the mildest , smoothest and mellowist smokes in existence. The prefect Connecticut Shade wrapper is your first sign of how special this cigar is. The bit of Nicaraguan filler combined with selected Dominican leaves from the top of the plant yields a perfectly balanced smoke. Want mild with character…….Don Diego is it!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Shade
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Foundry Chillin’ Moose
$58.99 – $64.99Foundry Cigars is the boutique arm of General Cigar. Many of Foundry’s small batch cigars have achieved high ratings and wide acceptance as unique “out of the box” editions into the marketplace.
Chillin’ Moose is a five country blend of selected tobaccos adding up to mild-medium, complex and enjoyable taste at a more than fair price.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Coming Soon!
Binder – Coming Soon!
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CAO Flavours: Moontrance
$95.22 – $184.41Looking for something completely different? CAO Flavour editions are well made, very mild, nice diversions that can be appreciated and enjoyed for what they are.
This Moontrance style uses a variety of natural extracts and a four country blend including a wonderful Cameroon African wrapper. The result is a smooth sweetness that’s not overpowering and very enjoyable.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf-Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Cameroon
Shipping Restrictions:
These items cannot be shipped to Massachusetts state addresses
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CAO Flavours: Eileen’s Dream
$95.22 – $184.41This Eileen’s Dream style is probably the best accomplishment of the group. Think infusing what’s good about Bailey’s Irish Creme, Coco Lopez and Vanilla Ice cream along with milk chocolate and you’ll get the idea of what this great little stick is all about.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Cameroon
Shipping Restrictions:
These items cannot be shipped to Massachusetts state addresses
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CAO Classic: Gold
$83.21 – $176.22CAO Classic: Gold is the first cigar this legendary company created.
In the height of the “Cigar Boom’ of the 90’s, CAO added this line of cigars to their offerings. Until then, they were known for pipes, humidors and other smoking accessories. When this cigar hit the streets, Cigar Aficionado’s review then still holds true today. “A silky, smooth wrapper on a well-made medium bodied cigar. It is earthy, with wood and sweet spice notes.” Oddly enough, in 2109 they rated this blend a score of 91. No doubt the CAO Gold was a winner then and is still pleasing smokers today.
Origin:Nicaragua / Filler:Nicaraguan / Binder:Nicaraguan / Wrapper:Ecuadorian Connecticut
See all the CAO Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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Undercrown Sun Grown
$96.00 – $235.00When Drew Estate launched the Liga Undercrown brand back in 2011 not only did it get a 91 rating, it was placed in the top 25 cigars of that year. Those of us that have enjoyed the coveted, super exclusive Liga Privada brand over the years looked twice! Not only is this cigar made in the image of Liga Privada, it uses some of its signature blends blends as well.
This Sungrown edition is another superb smoke that’s actually available available to us all in ample supply. While still a medium to full flavored masterpiece, it actually offers a unique sweetness to the experience. We highly recommend the amazing Flying Pig size when we have them. But if not, the 93 rated Belicoso will do just fine! Get your favorite whiskey, bourbon, beer or wine in hand and enjoy.
Liga Undercrown Sun Grown is another winner from Master Blender Willie Herrera!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Sun Grown
Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut/Cured Sun Grown Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
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Tabak Especial Negra
$49.25 – $202.70Tabak Especial Negra is one of the original Coffee infused premium cigars. The underlying taste of roasted coffee beans combined with a unique blend of tobacco produces a very enjoyable medium bodied smoke. Negra’s darker wrapper gives this stick a bit more of robust flavor over the original Dulce. Needless to say, it’s great with a cup of espresso! Enjoy!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Maduro Connecticut BroadleafShipping Restrictions:
These items cannot be shipped to Massachusetts state addresses
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Cusano P1 Maduro
$52.20 – $66.60Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Connecticut
Wrapper Type – Maduro
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Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff Connecticut
$156.60 – $192.60This style’s Connecticut version consists of the same blend as the Original Blind Man’s Bluff entry with one important exception. The golden Ecuadorian grown Connecticut wrapper changes this cigar into a smooth, mild to medium bodied gem with the original’s signature character intact. Overall, the Blind Man’s Bluff Connecticut is a well-balanced cigar that offers notes of spice, cedar wood, and dried fruit and with subtle hints of vanilla bean and a dash of pepper. One of the highly critical folks at Blind Man’s Puff summed it up perfectly, “Something sweet, something spicy, mama this was a tasty cigar.” Without a doubt, their 91 rating was well deserved.
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Dominican Republic & Honduras
Factory: Agroindustrias LAEPE S.A.
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VegaFina Nicaragua
$29.00 – $170.64Unlike its pale, mild to mellow flavored white boxed sister, this edition is medium to full bodied in taste.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
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Alec Bradley American Sun Grown
$115.00 – $159.00The 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
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Alec Bradley American Classic
$115.00 – $159.00Alec 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)See all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Fratello Oro
$156.60 – $180.00Fratello Oro is likely to be this company’s most popular cigar.
With attention to detail an Ecuadorian Wrapper combines with a Cameroon binder and a mix of filler tobaccos from Columbia/Dominican Republic/Nicaragua. The result is a super smooth smoking mild to medium bodied, very flavorful smoking experience. It’s safe to say the jury verdict is unanimous. To put it another way: Stogie Press @ 90 and Halfwheel @ 91. Add Cigar Dojo @ 91, Cigar Coop @ 92 and Leaf Enthusiast @ 95. Without a doubt Oro is a stone cold winner!
With this in mind, Oro is a great cigar for new comers. Its also a favorite of aficionados seeking a milder smoke with amazing taste and flavor. The interplay of different tobaccos provides great complexity to say the least.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Nicaraguan and Dominican
Factory: La Aurora Cigars S.A.
Blender: Omar de FriasSee all the Fratello cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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