Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andres is another collaboration between Altadis’ Rafael Nodal and Master Blender AJ Fernandez in 2018.
Reaching out to A. J. Fernandez to create a Cuban style, medium to full flavored edition for the RJ collection results in a very unique cigar for this iconic company. With attention to detail, Fernandez and Nodal put together a complex blend for seasoned smokers. With this in mind, Cigar Coop rates it a respectable 90 along with Blind Man’s Puff’s score of 91. Cigar Aficionado’s description in spot on. “A near-black cigar topped with a round head. The earthy, nutty smoke shows additional notes of coffee and anise before a strong finish of dark roasted coffee.”
Needless to say, If you’re a fan of Romeo y Julieta, Nodal and Fernandez, this one is a must try!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaraguan
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
Blender: Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez
Romeo y Julieta 1875 Reserve Maduro consists of a four country blend that’s a joy to behold.
It’s hard to believe this great smoke is over two decades old. In fact, way back in 2003 Cigar Aficionado gave it a 90 rating. With attention to detail, this cigar is jam packed with vintage tobacco. Once lit, the wrapper combines with Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian filler to create tasty nut and coffee flavors. While being medium-full bodied in taste, it remains smooth to the finish with very rich flavor. Think coffee beans, dark chocolate and natural tobacco for starters.
With this in mind, don’t be afraid of the dark. Grab some of these outstanding Maduros today!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan-Peruvian
Binder – Dominican
Wrapper – USA Connecticut Broadleaf
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Don 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
Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli is the second version of this very popular brand.
With attention to detail, the Esteli cigar is a more refined version of the popular Black Marker Cigar line. While the original Black Market is made in Honduras, Estelí is produced at Plasencia Cigars S.A., Nicaragua. For starters, Cigar Aficionado rates this blend an astounding score of 93 naming it in their top 10 cigars of the year. In fact, Esteli beat out many of it’s Cuban made competitors.
Their review describes it best. ” It’s earthy and leathery with sweet, concentrated undertones of raisins and cocoa. The draw is flawless, delivering a weighty, substantial smoke to the palate, which speaks to the cigar’s excellent construction and fine tobacco. ”
Without doubt, this medium to full bodied Esteli blend gives you more of what you love about the Original Black Market. The Torpedo is a top pick.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua | Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)
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First off……CONGRATULATIONS! Simply put, JM It’s a Boy cigars are one of the best ways to celebrate this joyous occasion.
With attention to detail, these very affordably priced smokes contain a near black Connecticut Broadleaf binder and aged Dominican fillers. Encasing these leaves is a beautiful Indonesian Sumatra wrapper. The results is a very tasty mild to medium bodied cigar. With this in mind, you can count on the following: consistent burn, great draw and pleasant flavor notes. Think cocoa powder, coffee beans, a bit of peppery spice, and some caramel cream.
To put it another way, now you can enjoy a great cigar for a great event and not break the bank! After all, you’ll have to start saving for college!
Wrapper: Indonesian Sumatran
Binder:USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican Republic
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JM Dominican Maduro is one of the very popular entries from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, these very affordably priced smokes proudly possess a near black Connecticut Broadleaf binder and aged Dominican fillers. Encasing these leaves is a beautiful San Andres Mexican dark and oily Maduro wrapper. The results is a very tasty medium to full bodied bodied smooth smoking hearty and bold cigar. The bonus is the aromatic smoke and the subtle overall sweetness.
Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Maduro
Binder:USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican Republic
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