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Montecristo White
$45.00 – $389.00When this Cuban brand was launched in 1935, the world of Premium Cigars changed forever. Their #2 Torpedo became the world’s biggest selling cigar. I’ve had a few of them over the years and can honestly say they were ok. But that’s just me. Altadis acquired this iconic name decades ago and began producing many sizes and styles available to all of us. When this edition appeared in 2017, an entire new group of smokers discovered this brand for the first time. Many of those folks that gravitated to mild to mellow tasting cigars now had a Montecristo to call their own. The addition of tamer Nicaraguan fillers with Dominican leaves and encasing it with an Ecuadorian grown Connecticut seed wrapper yields a smooth, lighter smoke with a tiny bit of crispy spice that's enjoyable for everyone. The Court corona sized tubes are one of my favorites. Origin - Dominican Republic Filler - Dominican-Nicaraguan Binder - Nicaraguan Wrapper Type - Ecuador Connecticut -
Joya De Nicaragua Antano 1970
$26.00 – $196.0050 years ago this old soldier was considered one of the world’s best cigar with a reputation as a true cuban style “He Man” stick. If you’re a fan of mild smokes stand clear of this 90+ rated long time full bodied old school favorite. While this brand style remains one of my favorites with whiskey, if you search the name you’ll see a bunch of new styles to the line added by Drew Estate who now owns this great brand. Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Nicaraguan Wrapper Type - Criollo -
Rocky Patel Tabaquero
$24.00 – $170.00No 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! This edition has an interesting back story. Hamlet Paredes is a very well known cigar roller hailing from Cuba that Rocky actually assisted leaving Cuba to come to the US. This cigar is his first creation that Rocky commissioned him to make. The three country blend actually delivers a Cuban Style taste with a medium flavor strength. Its 90 rating is a testament to this well made, carefully blended entry. Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Brazil-Mexican Wrapper Type - San Andres -
Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Maduro
$47.00 – $204.00I guess the jury is still out on this second entry of Rocky's 20th Anniversary edition. Some folks rate it highly, others not so much. I've always said that taste is a personal thing with respect to cigars. All I can say about this Maduro is that it's very similar to its Original counterpart with a few differences. The smokers that loved it touted how it stayed balanced and smooth to the finish without gaining in intensity like many of his other cigars. The ones that didn't felt its taste faded along the way. My personal experience was kind of in the middle. Origin - Honduras Filler - Honduran-Nicaraguan Binder - Coming Soon! Wrapper Type - Honduran -
Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary
$47.00 – $233.00No 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! One of the keys to Rocky’s success over the years is the number of choices he continues to create for all of us to enjoy. 2015 marked Rocky's 20th year in business. This edition was enjoyed by a whole new crop of smokers. Unlike his many medium-full bodied gems, the 20th proved to be a solid medium bodied stick that is rich, slow burning and super smooth. Origin - Honduras Filler - Honduran-Nicaraguan Binder - Coming Soon! Wrapper Type - Honduran -
Joya De Nicaragua Antano Gran Reserva
$45.00 – $191.0050 years ago this brands Original entry (featured on our site) was considered one of the world’s best cigars with a reputation as a true cuban style “He Man” stick. If you’re a fan of mild smokes you would have stood clear of this 90+ rated long time full bodied old school favorite. It still remains one of my favorites with whiskey. Drew Estate acquired the brand in 2018 and it wasn't long before they began reinventing this iconic brand. After launching the Red and Black editions (listed on our site) they turned to the Original and did what I never thought they could. In 2018 the Gran Reserva line was rated 93 and placed #16 as one of the best cigars of the year! While this stick has the same overall blend used in the Original, all the leaves were allowed to age a long, long time. The results are all the characteristics of the Original with a smoother, medium bodied taste creating a tamer, friendlier smoke that everyone can enjoy. Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Nicaraguan Wrapper Type - Nicaraguan Corojo -
Herrera Esteli Norteno
$42.00 – $249.00Willie Herrera is one of the Rembrandts of the cigar industry. A few years back Drew Estate grabbed him to become their Master Blender. He’s responsible for Liga Privada, Undercrown and MUWAT to name a few. His amazing blending techniques have found their way into countless cigars. The bottom line is that ANYTHING Willie makes is amazing. This signature cigar is medium to full bodied with a complex cuban style taste. Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Honduran Wrapper Type - San Andres -
Herrera Esteli Maduro
$32.00 – $196.00Now I really know you know what you’re looking for! When Master Blender Willy Herrera teamed up with Jonathan Drew (Drew Estate) in 2014 it caught everyone’s attention. As this first Habano edition hit the street receiving an incredible 94 rating along with placing #8 in the top 25 cigars of the year, we all knew a new level of cigar making had begun. This 90 rated edition proved again just how masterful Willy is at blending cigars. By using dark oily,Brazilian binder leaves as a wrapper with combining Connecticut Broadleaf and Nicaraguan fillers, the results yield a medium to full bodied flavor. Origin - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaraguan Binder - Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Type - Maduro -
Omar Ortez Maduro
$24.00 – $286.00More full bodied than it lighter sister and value priced as well! If you’re a fan of robust taste and want an everyday smoke that’s budget friendly….look no more! A 90 rating doesn’t hurt either! Origin - Honduras Filler - Nicaraguan-Panamanian Binder - Mexican Wrapper Type - Maduro
