Gordo
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CAO Session
$179.82 – $197.82CAO Session is yet another fantastic blend from CAO’s brand ambassador Rick Rodriguez.
This exceptional cigar uses a near black and oily top grade Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper, Dominican binder, and vintage filler from Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
The best way to describe Session is it’s ability to be bold and flavorful without being overpowering. In fact, this cigar’s medium body remains in place from start to finish via wide open draw yielding heaps of aromatic smoke. You’ll also enjoy an array of flavor notes along the way. Think espresso, cinnamon, cocoa and bits of peppery spices to liven things up.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Dominican Republic [Vega Especial]
Filler: Nicaragua [Esteli], Dominican Republic [Piloto Cubano]
Factory: General Cigar Dominicana
Blender: Rick RodriguezSee all the CAO Cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley Coyol
$137.70 – $189.00Alec Bradley Coyol is named after a plantation of the same name, Coyol Farm.
Brand owner Alan Rubin believes that the Coyol farm produces tobacco of distinction. And this blend surely proves him right!
With attention to detail, there are elements of Coyol tobacco in each part of the cigar.The wrapper is from Coyol, as is one of the binders and part of the filler. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable medium to full bodied smoke. Cigar Aficionado rated this cigar a score of 93. They described it perfectly. ” Malty and rich with a floral quality complemented by layers of cocoa, honey and cloves. The draw and burn are lush and flawless.”
Coyol is probably one of the best cigars you’ve never heard about…until now! Without doubt, it’s another long time winner for Alec Bradley.
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras Trojes
Binder: Honduras Trojes and Nicaragua Jalapa
Filler: Honduras Trojes and Nicaragua (Esteli + Condega)
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L.
Blender: Alan RubinSee all the Alec Bradley cigars to choose from at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Back 2 Back Nicaragua
$71.10 – $355.50The “Back2Back” brand was launched by Davidoff in 2018 as a fairly priced “Meat and Potatoes” smoke. My only issue with the company was only offering them in huge boxes of 50 sticks. This dark and oily Nicaraguan puro is a smooth, flavorful medium bodied cigar. This well made stick is balanced and consistent with pleasant notes of coffee and spices. While the overall taste increases slightly in intensity as you move along, it remains balanced and enjoyable to the finish.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaragua
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan
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Back 2 Back Connecticut
$243.00 – $355.50The “Back2Back” brand was launched by Davidoff in 2018 as a fairly priced “Meat and Potatoes” smoke. My only issue with the company was only offering them in huge boxes of 50 sticks. In short, they’re well made mild to slightly medium-bodied cigars with a pleasant complexity. Even the enormous Gordo remains consistent with its smaller siblings yielding a slight sweetness and balanced, mellow smoothness. If you enjoy tamer tasting cigars, this is a good one to try. The Nicaraguan contents contribute a brighter character without being overpowering. Pick a size and try a five-pack.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaragua
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuadorian Grown Connecticut
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Cusano 18 Paired Maduro
$29.99 – $124.74Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
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Camacho Ecuador
$38.00 – $180.00The highly rated Camacho Ecuador is being made at Agroindustras Laepe, S.A. in Honduras and features a complex four country multi-national blend. The results are a medium plus to full bodied experience that seasoned smokers have been enjoying for years. As potent as this cigar is, the array of flavors are defined and creamy. Grab a five pack and enjoy this great cigar with your favorite libation.
When the folks at The Cigar Authority gave it a 93 on their scale, one senior reviewer summed it up as follows, “A subtle mix of spices and sweetness that are enjoyable at any time of day, this is a cigar that is definitely box worthy and a welcome addition to the great Camacho portfolio.”
Wrapper: Habano Ecuador
Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
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Camacho Corojo
$38.00 – $180.00Camacho Corojo is blended with a high-grade, fifth-priming wrapper leaf and grown from the original Corojo seed that made Camacho famous.This highly rated cigar has a true Cuban styled taste that heads into the full bodied flavor range while retaining smoothness along the way. There is no doubting the rich and robust taste of this amazing flavor bomb. Grab a five pack to see why seasoned smokers have been enjoying this powerhouse blend for years.
Wrapper: Corojo (Authentic Corojo 5th Priming)
Binder: Corojo (Authentic Corojo)
Filler: Corojo (Authentic Corojo 3 Primings)
Factory: AgroIndustrias Laepe, S.A. (Camacho factory in Honduras) -
Camacho Connecticut Box Pressed
$36.00 – $176.40While the Camacho Connecticut Box Press edition shares the same wrapper, binder, and filler as their rounded counterparts, the one big difference is the incorporation of Pennsylvania Broadleaf in the filler. So not only do you get all the flavor and taste of the original, the extra zing and richness from the broadleaf adds to the overall enjoyment. The bonus is how the box pressing enhances the draw amplifying the experience. No doubt it’s a little bolder than your traditional Connecticut.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Authentic Corojo
Filler: Generoso, Aleman Ligero, American Broadleaf
Country of Origin: Honduras (Diadema Cigars de Honduras, S.A) -
Alec Bradley Maxx
$125.00 – $221.40Alec Bradley Maxx is one of this company’s best selling cigars for over 15 years.
With attention to detail, Maxx consists of vintage tobacco leaves from 5 countries. How’s that for a complex blend! With this purpose in mind, this medium to full bodied cigar is produced at the famed Plasencia Cigars S.A. Without a doubt, Maxx’s larger sizes offer smokers a bigger way to get more of what this great cigar has to offer. To explain this, Alan Rubin says it best.”By using tobaccos from five different countries in a large format cigar, I was able to create balance, sweetness and complexity. Sometimes, bigger is better.”
What’s more important are the high ratings and accolades about this fairly priced very tasty smoke. Cigar Aficionado gives it a 91 along with Blind Man’s Puff’s score of 93. And that’s just for starters! See what smokers have been enjoying for so many years to this day. It’s no wonder Maxx is pretty much in every cigar store in the country.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro
Binder: Costa Rica
Filler: Columbia, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
Blender: Alan RubinSee all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley The Lineage
$193.32 – $236.52Alec Bradley Lineage is the first edition available in a 70 ring gauge from this cigar maker.
With attention to detail, Lineage contains a blend that has a Honduran wrapper from the Trojes region, a Nicaraguan binder, and a filler blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos. It’s important to note that the famed Raices Cubanas in Honduras produces this excellent cigar. Scoring a respectable 90 with Cigar Aficionado, Lineage is another winner for Alec Bradley. Their review is short and sweet. ” Topped with a pigtail cap, this robusto smokes evenly with a clean burn and full draw. It’s a toasty, creamy smoke with some salty elements, a bit of earth and a toffee sweetness.”
So if you’re a fan of big fat ring gauges or not…….Lineage yields a smooth and very enjoyable smoking experience for sure! Any size you choose is a top pick.
Wrapper: Honduran Trojes
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Honduran, NicaraguanSee all the Alec Bradley cigars to choose from at The Cigar Thief HERE
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Alec Bradley Connecticut
$140.40 – $193.32Alec Bradley Connecticut is another welcome addition to this company’s extensive portfolio.
With attention to detail this Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian grown Connecticut Shade wrapper encasing a Honduran/Nicaraguan blend of select lower leaves. The result isn’t a surprise. Cigar Aficionado rates it a respectable score 90. They describe it perfectly. ” An attractive looking cigar with a three-seam cap. Its smoke shows nutty and spicy impressions alongside touches of citrus and sweet wood. The long finish hints of caramel.” With out a doubt, Alec Bradley Connecticut is another winner for sure.
From the Nano petite corona to the traditional Churchill, any one you choose is a top pick.
See all the Alec Bradley cigars to choose from at The Cigar Thief HERE
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Honduran
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AJ Fernandez New World Puro Especial
$160.20 – $180.00AJ Fernandez New World Puro Especial is another amazing cigar from this great company.
With attention to detail, this incredible blend has taken years to create and AJ uses the best tobacco from his various select farms in Esteli, Nicaragua. In short, it is a profound expression of this region’s greatest tobacco. With this in mind, the Puro Especial is totally unique from the original and Connecticut series.
All you really need to know about this spectacular medium to full bodied smoke is this: Cigar Aficionado rates it a 93 with the best description yet. “Each puff of this dark cigar unfolds layer after rich layer of chocolate and leather intonations, balanced by lively notes of coffee bean, caramel and licorice”. And being named in the top 25 cigars of the year doesn’t hurt either!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez
Blender: AJ FernandezCheck out other AJ Fernandez cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE!
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AJ Fernandez Bella Artes
$162.00 – $198.00AJ Fernandez Bella Artes is another one of this company’s best offerings.
This original Bella Artes edition launched in 2017. What makes this brand unique is that while being a medium plus to full bodied smoke, it contains a complex combination of sweetness and spice that remains throughout its entire duration. No doubt, this cigar is another exceptional blend offering giving all AJ fans yet another choice to keep us in his fold! With a 92 rating from Cigar Dojo, their description says it best. “A shockingly full flavor experience from first puff. It doesn’t rely on overused decoys such as ultra sweet or ultra peppery flavors, instead offering a more balanced approach that hits the palate on all fronts.”
Wrapper: Rojita (proprietary hybrid)
Binder: Havana ’92 (Quilalí, Nicaragua)
Filler: Nicaragua (Estelí, Condega & Jalapa) | Honduras | Brazil
Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez S.A. (Nicaragua)See all of the AJ Fernandez cigar available on The Cigar Thief HERE
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AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull
$153.00 – $176.40AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull is another amazing addition to this very popular line.
With attention to detail, the filler of this jewel is from Fernandez’s fields in Nicaragua, as is the binder. They’re rolled in a fine-looking dark brown Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that is encased in a cedar sleeve stamped with the silhouette of a bull’s head. The bonus is the box pressing making the draw spectacular.
The San Lotano The Bull is an Official Cigar Thief Red Alert! The Bull edition starts out at 100 MPH and keeps going! Yes, it’s a strong, full bodied smoke, without a doubt. But it’s also complexly smooth while being robust at the same time.With this in mind, Cigar Coop rates it at 92 describing it perfectly. “Besides delivering some great flavors, perhaps one thing that really makes the San Lotano Bull stand out is how smooth and bold this cigar is.”
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: NicaraguanCheck out other AJ Fernandez cigars available on The Cigar Thief HERE!
