Lonsdale
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Oliva Flor De Oliva Original
$48.00 – $67.20This great brand traces its roots back to 1886 when Melanio Oliva began growing tobacco in Cuba. After the revolution, his grandson Gilberto went to Spain and then settled in Nicaragua. In 1995 Gilberto and his son Gilberto Jr. launched the company.
If you’re a fan of Oliva cigars, you’ll agree that this company delivers what you pay for. While their super premiums are priced fairly considering the great sticks they are…….they ain’t cheap! When the Flor De Oliva bundles of value-priced premiums were launched, the company made it very clear that everyone can now enjoy their brand every day for around $3 each! Even those folks that smoked long cigars with big ring sizes.
The Original edition is a medium-bodied stick that burns slowly and increases in intensity as you move along. I’ve often smoked the Churchills halfway down and thrown the rest away without any guilt!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf-Sumatra
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Caldwell The T by AJ Fernandez
$47.00 – $216.00As you cruise our site you’ll come upon many small batch brands. As many of these newcomers came and went, Caldwell rose above the herd. What do you get when one of the country’s most renowned boutique cigar makers teams up with one of the world’s Master Blenders; AJ Fernandez? A 91 rated, medium bodied, box pressed masterpiece! With a signature blend of Nicaraguan fillers combined with a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper this purebred yields an ample draw and even burn to an almost sweet finish.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
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Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real
$8.00 – $223.89We all know this iconic brand. There are literally dozens of Romeo y Juliet brand styles available for all of us to enjoy today.
When the original 1875 line was launched in 2003 it rapidly became one of the country’s top sellers. Shortly after the launch of the Original 1875 (also listed on our site) the Reserva Real series hit the ground running. While this blend upped the flavor to the medium bodied level it remained smooth and balanced with just a hint of spice to liven up your palate. The 92 rated Porto Real is one of my favorites.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Dominican
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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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Macanudo Cru Royale
$27.00 – $139.86When Macanudo launched The Cru Royale it received a 91 rating and was named one of the top 25 cigars of the year. This not your Dad’s Macanudo for sure! This four country blend produces a solid medium bodied smoke that’s smooth and consistent. What caught my eye when this style was introduced was the Poco Gordo 4″x 60 ring size which was never offered by Macanudo before. Short, stout and to the point! I heartily recommend a five pack of these terrific cigars!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Brazilian-Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Habano -
Onyx Reserve
$35.00 – $168.66Now I know you’re curious! This old school 94 rated brand has been a sleeper for about 20 years. The three country vintage blend encased in a very dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper continues to produce a smooth, consistent mellow-medium bodied taste favored by countless smokers. Try a very fairly priced five pack of #2 Mini Belicosos and join the crew!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan-Peruvian
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf
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H Upmann Vintage Cameroon
$31.00 – $152.18You found it! While most of us know the H. Upmann brand, few know the rarity of this 90 rated beauty. Yes, it’s medium to full bodied like most Upmanns are. What may folks don’t know is something I’ve talked about before. The Cameroon wrapper is amazing! It changes the character of this cigar to yield a smoother, tastier Upmann. Not that the others aren’t great! These Cedar wrapped beauties are unique and are even better if you let them age.Try a five pack for yourself.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan-Peruvian
Binder – Nicaraguan
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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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Rocky Patel Decade
$43.00 – $275.40No one disputes that Rocky Patel is one of the few Titans of the Premium Cigar Industry. Over 20 years ago as he began his quest to get a foothold in the marketplace he actually got in his car and traveled the country visiting high volume Tobacconists unannounced! When he wound up in my store to sell his first entry, I hesitantly took a chance on him. Actually, he was such a nice and appreciative person I couldn’t resist! The rest is cigar history!
Rocky’s introduction of this magnificent cigar celebrating his 10th anniversary in business rocked the industry by achieving a 95 rating! This oily wrapped medium to full bodied stick is as great today as it was back then and is still a bestseller. This is a rich, balanced smoke that draws perfectly and burns evenly. For me, I get a bit of cherry, coffee and buttered toast!
I highly recommend a five pack of my favorite sized Lonsdales.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Honduran
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Sumatra -
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