Double Corona
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La Gloria Cubana Maduro
$26.00 – $297.50This 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
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AJ Fernandez La Gran Llave Maduro
$32.00 – $200.00Most of us know that virtually all of AJ’s brands have been 90+ rated cigars. It’s really just a matter of personal taste which one ends up being your favorite.
When the La Gran Llave Maduro hit the streets in the summer of 2018 it clipped a 90 rating right off the bat. I think what sets this particular brand apart are two important things. First off the San Andreas Mexican Maduro wrapper is nearly perfect in appearance and adds a tasty, crispy twist to this medium-full bodied stick. Secondly and more importantly, this cigar is absolutely jammed packed with tobacco. It almost feels hards to the touch which is a good thing! It’s a long smoking experience that seems to burn forever so don’t go walking your dog and expect to finish it unless you want to be out for more than an hour!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Habano
Wrapper Type – Maduro
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La Aroma De Cuba Original
$24.00 – $138.60Master Blender Jose “Don Pepin” Garcia created the amazing San Cristobal line of 90+ rated cigars. La Aroma de Cuba is his as well. This Ashton sister brand received a “Top 25” award twice! It’s 93 rating is a testament to its quality. The Cuban seeded Nicaraguan blend of fillers combined with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper yields a Cuban style medium bodied smoke at more than a fair price.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
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Baccarat Game
$17.00 – $216.00First off this brand is produced by Davidoff. This value priced cigar is one of America’s top sellers. Why? It’s mild, consistent and affordable. Baccarat is an everyday smoke for countless smokers throughout the country. I recommend a five pack of very cool burning Lanceros and you’ll see what I mean. The bonus is that if you age them for at least six months they get better!
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran
Binder – Mexican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
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Ashton Heritage Puro Sol
$49.00 – $229.25There’s a few reasons why 90 rated Ashtons have remained in the top ten for decades. They are made by the folks at Arturo Fuente. They are insanely consistent and remain one of the benchmarks for mild to mellow taste. If you’ve smoked them you know. If you haven’t, I envy you!
Those of us that have enjoyed Ashton’s Classic series over the years have become accustomed to their taste. When the Puro Sol edition was launched it was Ashton’s first venture into the medium bodied category. Bang! Not only did it get a 94 rating, it placed #7 of the top 25 best cigars of the year. So if you’ve enjoyed Ashton Classics, you must step up and try this more flavorful beauty.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Habano
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Punch Classico EMS
$17.10 – $192.15Origin – Honduras Filler – Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Dominican Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Type – Ecuadorian Sumatran
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Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut
$33.00 – $355.00Cigar legend Rocky Patel initially created Edge to offer a robust full bodied flavorful smoke with a Cuban punch.
Soon thereafter the Connecticut style was born for the rest of us! When this cigar received a 91 rating more of us took a closer look. This version is tamer but still delivers a smooth mild to medium bodied taste.Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran
Binder – Coming Soon!
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Cohiba Macassar
$88.00 – $237.90In case you didn’t know, Macassar wood is rare. The six country blend of highly selected dark leaf tobaccos used in this masterpiece have been aged six years giving this extraordinary cigar a complex medium to full bodied taste that is as hard to find as the Macassar wood the box is made of. This stick is perfectly made with a smooth draw and yields huge volumes of aromatic smoke. Each size listed here requires a time commitment of at least an hour. Grab a glass of your favorite libation and you’ll forget about the price! Just think how much better they’d get if you let them age a while. I highly recommend any box of 10. The box they come in is worth the price of admission.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Mexican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf
Wrapper Type – Connecticut
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Punch Gran Puro Nicaraguan
$18.00 – $116.06The dark, oily appearance of this cigar may lead you to believe its something its not. In fact, this stick is a very rich medium to full bodied smoke with a subtle sweetness paired with complex, earthy natural tobacco flavors. They burn slowly and cooly and can be enjoyed from start to finish. I love the Double Coronas when I have the time to kill.
Origin – Nicaraguan
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf -
CAO Classic: Gold
$26.00 – $164.00Here we are looking at the first entry that started the CAO cigar line over 20 years ago long before General Cigar purchased the brand from the family that started the company. This mild to medium bodied stick has actually gotten better over the recent years. If you’ve tossed them aside years ago, you may want to revisit the recently reviewed 91 rated torpedo for starters. This expertly made, perfectly drawing stick has evolved into a consistently smooth, complex tasting winner that still offers a rich smoking experience after so many years.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Connecticut
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