General Cigar
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CAO New Age: Flathead Steel Horse
$158.22 – $197.82CAO New Age: Flathead Steel Horse is a follow up to the very popular original Flathead series.
This complexly blended cigar is wrapped in a proprietary Connecticut Habano Grueso [meaning thick] leaf featuring tobacco from four countries containing Brazilian Arapiraca as the binder along with Honduran, Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos comprising the filler. In short, this is an entirely different cigar from the original Flathead. As a bonus, each cigar is in it’s own individually box.
The result is a medium to full bodied box pressed cigar with uniquely smooth flavor notes. Think roasted coffee beans, sweet raisins and bits of peppery spices for starters. Hey, don’t take our word for it. With Cigar Coop scoring it a 90 and Blind Man’s Puff at 93, we think you’ll agree that Steel Horse is another winner for CAO.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Proprietary Connecticut Habano Grueso
Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca
Filler: Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua
Factory: STG Estelí
Blender: Rick RodriguezSee all the CAO Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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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
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Punch Diablo
$71.96 – $202.28If you’re looking at the Punch line….no pun intended, you’re obviously a fan of Cuban Style solid tasting medium to full bodied smokes. You’re my Hero!
When the Diablo came to market is was awarded a 93 rating upon entry. The four country blend of dark tobaccos were aged from four to six years yielding an over the top taste. Powerful yet smooth and undeniably Punch. Try a five pack of any size and buckle up!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Sumatra-Oscuro -
Punch Deluxe
$226.53 – $238.28You definitely know the name. The Punch brand has been around forever and continues to create offerings appealing to a wider array of smokers tastes. This Chateau series contains a proprietary four country blend requiring a big commitment of time to enjoy it. These complex medium to full bodied sticks gain noticeable strength and intensity from beginning to end. It seems like they goes on forever with the Maduro edition being at the top of the scale.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf
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Macanudo Maduro
$64.99 – $214.99Macanudo Maduro is the first darkly wrapped vitola from this iconic company.
The Maduro edition arrived over 20 years ago with a dark Broadleaf accompanied with a complex blend of premium tobacco. The result moved the needle on the taste meter into medium bodied flavor range opening up the brand to new smokers that wanted a more robust smoke while enjoying Macanudos quality and consistency.
Don’t be fooled by it’s gorgeous exterior, Macanudo Maduro is a mellow to medium cigar handcrafted with tobaccos that surpass the rest. The secret is in the Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, and thanks to a proprietary curing process, this leaf is one of the most intriguing and flavorful Maduros in humidors everywhere.
WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf
BINDER: Connecticut
FILLER: Mexican, Dominican Piloto Cubano
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Macanudo Inspirado Orange
$50.99 – $133.69Macanudo Inspirado Orange is the first of the company’s hugely successful boutique entries.
With that being said, the Inspirado Orange line started out as a European exclusive, but eventually made its way to the United States in 2018. Since then, Inspirado Orange has earned countless awards and solidified its spot as a humidor must-have worldwide.
Unlike the traditional Cafe series, this style was more medium bodied with a smooth character and more moderate price. The success of the “Orange” entry led to the additions of Black, Red, White and Green Inspirado brands.
Receiving a 92 rating from Cigar Aficionado caught the eyes of many non Macanudo smokers to say the very least. Their description is spot on. ” Inspirado Orange is simply a great cigar that produces a rich, buttery smoke enriched by leather and mesquite qualities and a bright finish of almonds and black pepper.” Getting a 93 from Blind Man’s Puff backs up the accolades as well. “This was an enjoyable cigar from start to finish.”
If you’ve never tried one of these highly rated cigars, now’s you chance. Any one you choose is a top pick!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduran
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Honduran, Dominican Republic, Nicaraguan
Factory: HATSABlender: Jhonys DiazLooking for more Macanudo products available on The Cigar Thief? Click HERE
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Macanudo Inspirado Black
$126.56 – $144.54Macanudo Inspirado Black is one of the company’s four hugely successful boutique Inspirado entries.
Coming off the success of the Inspirado Orange, this Black edition amps up the game across the board. Worth noting is the Black line is not your grandpa’s Macanudo. Crafted by a proprietary and experimental process, General Cigar declares, “Cigar lovers who now see Macanudo in a new light should be prepared to be wowed yet again.” With this in mind by contrast, this Inspirado is more full bodied. With attention to detail, this blend possesses a broadleaf wrapper, Ecuador Sumatra binder and Nicaraguan filler from Estelí.
So if you’re looking for a great medium to full bodied cigar with character, this Macanudo should fit right in. A standout in the Inspirado line, Inspirado Black delivers full-bodied boldness in an innovative and balanced cigar. In short, Black is a modern interpretation of timeless knowledge and experience, and the proof is evident in each and every puff.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
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La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli Natural
$91.99 – $108.99I’m a huge fan of this brand. I have not been a fan of their increasing prices. When this edition was launched in 2015, not only did I feel it was the best one I ever smoked, I was delighted at the affordable everyday price. Getting a 91 rating and being named one of the top 25 cigars of the year was a statement that I wasn’t alone. I feel this stick ranks as one of the greatest Cuban style, medium to full bodied cigars available on our whole site. If I could give it a sixth star, I would ! Enough said. Buckle up!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf -
La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli Maduro
$96.99 – $124.99I’m a huge fan of this brand. I have not been a fan of their increasing prices. When this edition was launched in 2015, not only did I feel it was the best one I ever smoked, I was delighted at the affordable everyday price. Getting a 91 rating and being named one of the top 25 cigars of the year was a statement that I wasn’t alone. I feel this stick in either its natural or maduro wrapper ranks as one of the greatest Cuban style, medium to full bodied cigars available on our whole site. If I could give it a sixth star, I would ! Enough said. Buckle up!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
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La Gloria Cubana Natural
$134.99 – $213.99This 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.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Brazilian-Dominican-Mexican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf -
Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra
$161.82 – $224.78You’re looking at this iconic old school brand because you either know what they’re all about or you’re curious. Yes, they’re still made in Cuba and yes, the ones we offer here are terrific. After the revolution, some of their seeds made their way to Honduras and the rest is cigar making history. Enter Master Blender A.J. Fernandez putting his signature blend into this storied name and you have everything the original is with more strength, complexity and spicy flavor that gains considerable strength as you move along. Buckle up and enjoy! Origin – Honduras Filler – Dominican-Honduran-Nicaraguan Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Type – Ecuador Sumatra
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Don Tomas Sun Grown
$157.28 – $213.53Don Tomas has been around for over 50 years. It had a heritage of being a good cigar for a fair price. Fifteen years ago General Cigar snatched the company up to bring this “Old School” icon back to the glory it deserved.
As with the Original blend, no bells and whistles here. This well made Sun Grown edition is priced right with a great draw, even burn and a complex medium bodied sweet and spicy flavor .Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran
Binder – Honduran
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Don Tomas Maduro
$148.40 – $179.78Don Tomas has been around for over 50 years. It had a heritage of being a good cigar for a fair price. Fifteen years ago General Cigar snatched the company up to bring this “Old School” icon back to the glory it deserved.
As with the Original blend, no bells and whistles here. This well made maduro is priced right with a great draw, even burn and a surprisingly complex medium to full bodied flavor.Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Honduran
Wrapper Type – Connecticut-Connecticut Broadleaf -
Don Tomas Classico
$150.53 – $206.91OK…I know what you’re saying, Five Stars? As I’ve said before, I’m an old guy. Don Tomas has been around for over 50 years. It had a heritage of being a good cigar for a fair price. Fifteen years ago General Cigar snatched the company up to bring this “Old School” icon back to the glory it deserved. The result for this Senior Citizen of the cigar world? How about a 90 Rating and being one of the top 25 cigars of 2006!
No Bells and whistles here. Well made, priced right, great draw, even burn and a surprisingly complex medium bodied flavor. Try a five pack of Robustos and you’ll see what I mean.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Honduran
Wrapper Type – Honduran -
Diesel Whiskey Row
$167.99 – $193.99Diesel Whiskey Row is a great medium bodied. More importantly, the tobacco is cured with Rabbit in the Hole Single Barrel Bourbon. It’s taste is not overpowered by this, just enhanced. A pleasant diversion from your everyday smoke!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Mexican
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Habano
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Diesel Grind
$22.00 – $132.64The Grind edition was Master Blender A.J. Fernandez’ first entry of the hugely popular Diesel brand. As expected, it’s a rich, full flavored stick that’s also uncommonly smooth considering its strength and very friendly price.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Habano -
CAO World: Nicaragua
$142.02 – $143.82CAO World: Nicaragua is one of this company’s very popular World Series.
All the fillers in this spectacular cigar all come from Nicaragua, specifically Condega, Estelí and Jalapa. The Honduran wrapper and binder comes from the Jamastran Valley.
While the jury’s still out deciding if this edition is either medium to full bodied or just flat out full flavored from the get go, what has been decided is this 90+ rated cigar is the most uniquely tasting one of the entire series. It’s generally agreed this darker cigar is robust and spicy. But who would have thought that a two country blend could produce a spearmint undertone in its overall taste bouquet?!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Honduran (Jamastran)
Binder: Honduran (Jamastran)
Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Condega)
Factory: STG Esteli
Blender: Rick RodriguezSee all the CAO Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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CAO World: Italia
$147.42 – $179.82CAO World: Italia is one of this company’s very popular World Series.
The addition of rarely grown Italian long filler leaves to this cigar’s mix produces a highly rated full bodied, thickly sweet and spicy, bold masterpiece. Cigar Aficionado rates this jewel a very respectable 92. Their description is spot on. “There’s a reddish, colorado-maduro gleam to this dark cigar, whose creamy smoke is lush with fruity, ripe apple notes, molasses and brown sugar. The finish is long and spicy. Tasty and bold.”
And don’t forget about the large volume of wonderfully aromatic smoke thats perfectly matched to its long finish. Ciao Bella!
Wrapper: Honduran Habano
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Italian Habano Cuban Seed, Nicaraguan, PeruvianSee all the CAO Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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CAO World: Colombia
$142.02 – $179.82CAO World: Colombia is one of this company’s very popular World Series.
This highly rated cigar utilizes a unique blend of Colombian and Brazilian leaves found nowhere else. But the key to this amazing, medium bodied cigar is the Cameroon African binder. The cigar is well constructed and tightly packed from head to foot. Despite the amount of tobacco, this vitola has a wide open draw with a slow burn.
When Cigar Aficionado gave it a score of 92, the industry took serious notice. Their review still holds up. ” A large, thick cigar that draws and burns evenly. It’s core of earth and wood is balanced by sweet, fruity notes of black cherry and nougat with a nutty touch of cashew.” What more do you need to know about this very exceptional cigar?
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Columbian and Brazilian
Factory: STG Esteli
Blender: Rick RodriguezSee all the CAO Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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CAO World: America
$147.42 – $179.82CAO World: America is one of this company’s very popular World Series.
Yes, you’re right! This terrific cigar has two different wrappers! It’s what we call a barber pole! Or in this case, more like a candy cane. With attention to detail, this highly rated cigar has a four country blend including rare tobacco from Italy! This America blend’s combination of fillers along with a twin Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper gives this smoke a very unique medium to full bodied taste with a bit of sweetness. Be Patriotic and give it a try!
Origin – Honduras
Wrappers: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro and Shade
Binder: Brazil
Filler: Ligero from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Italy, and USASee all the CAO Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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CAO New Age: Consigliere
$167.22 – $197.82CAO New Age: Consigliere is a sequel or remake of sorts of the CAO “Sopranos” Cigar from the HBO series.
Consigliere is handmade in Nicaragua, with a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper, bound with a Honduran leaf and features a blend of Nicaraguan,Dominican and Colombian leaves. This complex four country blend produces a rich, balanced medium bodied smoke that burns smoothly to its finish. The results when the jury returned were….Cigar Aficionado @90, Cigar Coop @ 90 and Blind Man’s Puff @ 91. Looks like this CAO offering is one you can’t refuse!
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Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican and Colombian
Factory: STG Estelí
Blender: Rick RodriguezSee all the CAO Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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CAO Flavours: Gold Honey
$141.53 – $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 Gold Honey style has a respectable three country tobacco blend that’s been infused with the nectar of orange blossom honey.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Connecticut Broadleaf
Wrapper Type – Cameroon
Shipping Restrictions:
These items cannot be shipped to Massachusetts state addresses
