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Camacho Connecticut
$31.68 – $180.00Camacho 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
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Oliva Serie O
$30.00 – $149.52This 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.
When Series O appeared in 2008 it was highly rated and remains so all these years later. This top-selling medium-bodied “go to” stick is well made with a smooth draw. It’s really well balanced with a nice bit of sweetness and spice while not being overpowering.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan Habano
Wrapper Type – Habano
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Kristoff Sumatra
$31.58 – $186.30This four country blend edition produces a complex medium to full bodied flavor that some say is acquired taste. I’m sure if you’ve had them and enjoy them, another start or two is warranted. This stick is another effort by Kristoff to broaden the brand’s appeal to more smokers.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Sumatra
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Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut (7y)
$31.00 – $239.40No 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!
If you’ve read my posts you know I’m bullish on aging your cigars to enhance their taste. This beauty is encased with a 7 year old Connecticut leaf that tames the Nicaraguan and Dominican filler and binder into a super smooth and mellow smoke. Although it’s definitely a mild to medium bodied smoke, it’s so well rounded and balanced.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut -
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Broadleaf (12y)
$23.88 – $239.40No 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!
If you’ve read my posts you know I’m bullish on aging your cigars to enhance their taste. This 93 rated beauty is a rich, medium bodied cigar that remains consistent down to the end.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf -
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Sumatra (10y)
$36.00 – $239.40No 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!
If you’ve read my posts you know I’m bullish on aging your cigars to enhance their taste. As with the other Vintage series cigars, the ’90 is perfectly box pressed. The big difference is the very dark 10 year old Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper giving this medium bodied stick a thick smoke that draws and burns perfectly.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Sumatra -
Kristoff Corojo Limitada
$44.00 – $193.68When Kristoff launched this beauty in 2012 it became one of Cigar Aficionado’s top 25 cigars of the year garnering a 93 rating. The Cuban seed tobaccos used in the cigar have been slowly fermented over a long period of time giving way to a medium bodied super smooth taste with a Cuban style character.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Corojo -
Macanudo Inspirado Orange
$27.16 – $121.66Beginning in Cuba , Macanudo has been an ever present brand standing the test of time. All of us probably started with and or returned to them as an oasis for taking a mellow break. When Macanudo entered the boutique market they quietly introduced the Inspirado Series in Europe. As it made its way to the US it received a 92 rating which caught the eyes of many non Macanudo smokers.
Unlike the traditional Cafe series, this style was mild to medium in body with a smooth character and moderate price. The success of the “Orange” entry led to the additions of Black, Red and White White Inspirado brands. Check out the others as well!
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Honduran
Wrapper Type – Honduran -
Macanudo Inspirado Black
$29.56 – $124.46Beginning in Cuba , Macanudo has been an ever present brand standing the test of time. All of us probably started with and or returned to them as an oasis for taking a mellow break. Enter the Black series and you’re in another cigar universe. This five country blend of dark tobaccos will take you on a Cuban style full flavor ride unlike many others.
If you’ve just finished a steak dinner with all the trimmings, a Black Series smoke will really top things off!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Mexican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Sumatra
Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf -
Davidoff Griffins Classic
$40.00 – $353.25Many moons ago, Davidoff introduced this elegant, perfectly made brand to smokers that enjoyed consistently smooth and mild cigars. Over the years Griffins have garnered a fiercely loyal fan club despite their price. The huge array of available sizes and styles is a rare testament of the company’s desire to cater to smokers preferences of this Luxury cigar throughout its long history.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Connecticut
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Camacho Nicaraguan Barrel Aged
$45.00 – $221.40Camacho 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. As Davidoff expanded this brand’s offerings, more of us tried them and found a favorite.
This style is the second edition of the Master Craft Series. It’s American Barrel sister brand explored curing tobacco in Bourbon Barrels and here we have the same process utilizing Rum Barrels. The result is equally spectacular. This well made medium bodied stick is silky smooth to the finish with a rum twang that’s delightful!
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Honduran
Binder – Mexican
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Habano-Habana 2000
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Camacho Ecuador
$38.00 – $180.00Camacho 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.
This 91 rated Ecuadorian beauty is medium to full bodied in taste with a bit of coffee and chocolate hints along the way.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Dominican-Honduran
Binder – Brazil
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Habano
