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La Estrella Cubana Connecticut
$12.00 – $64.43Take the band off this Connecticut wrapped cigar, give it to your buddy, let him light it up and get it going and then tell him it’s about a $3 smoke! General Cigar produced Las Estrella to give us a value priced BOXED cigar worthy of any occasion. It’s mild to slightly medium bodied in taste with an even burn. Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Coming Soon! Binder - Coming Soon! Wrapper Type - Connecticut -
Odyssey Habano
$25.35 – $40.35The Odyssey line is a super value priced array of everyday cigars brought to us by Premium powerhouse General Cigar. When the makers of Macanudo, Partagas and Punch…to name a few, decided to produce a well made economical smoke for everyone’s taste, they hit the mark! If you’re a fan of well balanced medium bodied cigars, The Habano blend is for you! Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Nicaraguan Wrapper Type - Habano -
Cusano CC
$51.12 – $63.99When 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 Cuban styled full flavor smokes available for the price. It’s well made with a great draw yielding a robustly satisfying smoking experience across the board. Origin - Dominican Republic Filler - Dominican Binder - Dominican Wrapper Type - Sumatra -
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real
$8.00 – $211.22We 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 Wrapper Type - Ecuador Connecticut -
Gurkha- East India Trading Co. Classic Havana
$43.00 – $229.23This dark, box pressed, 90 rated Super Premium edition launched in 2015. Like all Gurkhas it's perfectly made with a great draw and yields a medium-full bodied spicy flavor. In order to deliver this Cuban Style taste, the Nicaraguan fillers and binder are encased in a San Andreas Mexican wrapper. The interesting thing about blending this particular line was that it took around 20 times for the company's owner to be satisfied. Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Nicaraguan Wrapper Type - San Andres -
Undercrown Maduro
$37.00 – $235.65When Drew Estate launched this brand back in 2017 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 stick made in the image of Liga Privada, it uses some of its signature blends blends as well. This well balanced full flavor beauty is a superb smoke that’s actually available available to us all in ample supply. I highly recommend a five pack of the amazing Flying Pig size. Get your favorite whiskey, bourbon or wine in hand and BUCKLE UP!!! Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Brazilian-Nicaraguan Binder - Connecticut Habano Wrapper Type - San Andres Maduro -
Camacho Connecticut
$31.68 – $176.40Camacho is an old tried and true brand. It was a staple in most every cigar store. The odd thing was that only savvy smokers knew just how good the cigar actually was. Davidoff purchased the company some years back and spent a ton of money to repackage and relaunch the brand. Their efforts worked! Thousands of new smokers discovered what a great cigar Camacho is. The Connecticut blend listed here is a mild but extremely tasty blend! Origin - Honduras Filler - Dominican-Honduran Binder - Corojo Wrapper Type - Ecuador Connecticut -
Casa Turrent 1973 Maduro
$42.50 – $216.00Origin - Mexico Filler - Nicaraguan and Mexico Binder - Nicaraguan and Mexico Wrapper Type - Mexican -
Montesino Natural
$25.37 – $176.50It’s hard to believe this Arturo Fuente made premium brand is approaching a 30th birthday. I was young and beautiful when I smoked my first one! While the blend of leaves is different from the company’s signature line, these well made, fairly priced, medium bodied, smooth tasting sticks have remained very popular over the years. I’ve often looked at them as kind of “comfort cigars”. Origin - Dominican Republic Filler - Dominican Binder - Dominican Wrapper Type - Connecticut Shade -
Ashton Virgin Sun Grown
$49.00 – $391.09There’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! The VSG is the Bentley of the Ashton Brand. This sometimes hard to locate 94 rated stick takes you to a whole different level of taste. This is without question an amazing full flavored cigar that rivals many Cubans with a big difference.... It's super smooth while being very complex. If you consider yourself a connoisseur and haven't tried one, you're not a connoisseur! Origin - Dominican Republic Filler - Dominican Binder - Dominican Wrapper Type - Sun Grown -
Rocky Patel Fifty Five
$44.00 – $268.20When I turned 55….a very long time ago….I went out for dinner. When Rocky turned 55 a few years ago, he created this small batch edition. This stick is a continuation of his efforts in blending vintage Nicaraguan fillers encased in the same country’s wrapper. The twist here was adding a Costa Rican binder and letting the finished product age way longer than most would. The result has become a favorite for many smokers. This medium to full bodied stick tastes very different than his other creations yielding an interestingly smokey flavor combined with creamy sweetness and spice. The prefecto shaped Corona is my favorite of the bunch. Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Costa Rica Wrapper Type - Nicaraguan -
La Estrella Cubana Habano
$12.00 – $64.43Take the band off this Habano wrapped cigar, give it to your buddy, let him light it up and get it going and then tell him it’s about a $3 smoke! General Cigar produced Las Estrella to give us a value priced BOXED cigar worthy of any occasion. It’s medium bodied in taste with an even burn. Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Coming Soon! Binder - Coming Soon! Wrapper Type - Habano -
Cusano M1 Connecticut
$51.12 – $63.99The Cusano family sold their company to the folks at Davidoff some years ago. This value priced cigar is probably one of the best sticks available for under $3! This is a mild to medium bodied smoke that’s worth far more than its price! Origin - Dominican Republic Filler - Dominican Binder - Connecticut Wrapper Type - Ecuador Connecticut -
Trinidad Santiago
$34.99 – $193.83This great cigar brand is still being made in Cuba! The belicoso listed here was rated 90+ as soon as it was introduced into the marketplace. This a pure dominican smoke in every way. It’s super smooth medium bodied taste has a cuban taste without any harshness or bitterness. If you’re a fan of Super Premiums this smoke is a must try! I highly recommend a five pack of Belicosos. Origin - Dominican Republic Filler - Dominican Binder - Dominican Wrapper Type - Dominican -
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 -
Crowned Heads Le Careme
$150.96 – $195.84Origin - Dominican Republic Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Sumatran Wrapper Type - USA Connecticut Broadleaf -
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! Wrapper Type - Connecticut -
Rocky Patel Sun Grown
$31.00 – $212.40No 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! The sun grown edition is a chameleon like flavor changer. The 5 year old Ecuadorian Sun Grown wrapper gives it a spicy/sweet kind of taste that starts off medium bodied and smoothly escalated to a fuller level. The key word here is smooth. The 90+ rating it has while offering a lower price point is a bonus. I recommend a five pack of petit coronas to wet your whistle with. for starters. And if you do, leave one in your humidor for a year for a real treat! Origin - Honduras Filler - Dominican-Nicaraguan Binder - Nicaraguan Wrapper Type - Ecuador Sumatra -
Rocky Patel Java Mint
$33.00 – $291.60What our headline doesn’t state about the great Java Brand is that this cigar was a joint collaboration between Rocky Patel and Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate fame! These two masters created a brand that is still going strong after 16 years! The Mint edition blend has been ever so slowly infused with just more than a hint of peppermint. To me, it’s like a bit of York Peppermint Patty! This medium bodied, very smooth and slightly sweet cigar is a real after dinner treat! Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Nicaraguan Wrapper Type - Brazilian -
Oliva Serie O Maduro
$29.99 – $150.40Oliva has been turning out amazing cigars for many years. Most of their selections offer smokers a wide array of top rated cigars ranging in taste from mild to medium. Enter the Series O Maduro and things change dramatically! The great aspect of this 90 rated stick is that it delivers a solid full flavor with an uncanny smoothness Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Coming Soon! Wrapper Type - Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
