Montecristo Pepe Mendez Pilotico is a collaboration between Altadis U.S.A’s Grupo de Maestros team and Dominican tobacco company José Mendez & Co.
With attention to detail, the Pepe Mendez Pilotico is the definition of expert craftsmanship. While it’s one of the higher priced Montecristos, it’s an extremely good one. To put it another way, this vintage blend is a flavor bomb! This medium bodied smoke yields heaps of natural tobacco taste and aromatic smoke. Cigar Coop rates it a respectable 92 and describes it perfectly. “While the Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez Toro has excellent flavor, there is one thing that really surprises me – and that is the complexity and change-ups this cigar delivers. If you like a cigar that undergoes a lot of flavor transitions, then this is a cigar for you.”
If you’re a fan of boutique blends and Montecristo cigars, this one should be in your humidor.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican Pilotico, Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera de Garcia)
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Blanco Primos Estate Selection Rosado
WRAPPER: Habano Rosado (Nicaraguan)
BINDER: Honduran
FILLERS: Honduran, Nicaraguan & Peruvian
The Habano Rosado wrapper used for this cigar is grown in Nicaragua and is aged 3 years using the time honored tradition that our family has perfected over the past 157 years. The wrapper is combined with a binder from Jalapa (Nicaragua) which adds to the complexity and flavor. The filler is a wonderful blend of tobaccos from three countries including Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru which provide the rich flavor and sweet aroma we were looking for. An experienced smoker with a discerning palate will enjoy the subtle nuances provided by the variety of tobaccos in these medium-bodied cigars. COMPLEXITY THROUGH DIVERSITY!
Blanco Primos Estate Selection Maduro
BINDER: Honduran
FILLERS: Honduran, Nicaraguan & Peruvian
Our Habano Maduro wrapper is known to be one of the best in the world. A master blender with extraordinary skill is required to create a cigar using this wrapper. The wrapper which is also aged 3 years can be overbearing if not countered by the proper binder and filler combination when blending this cigar. Through the experience our family has acquired over 5 generations of working with tobacco we have been able to create a superb cigar with an evenly balanced complexity. We achieved this by using a binder from Jalapa (Nicaragua) and filler tobaccos from Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru. These cigars were intended for full-body smokers looking for a complex sophisticated flavor with a rich aroma. SOPHISTICATION WITH BODY!
Blanco Exclusiva de Familia Connecticut
WRAPPER: Connecticut Shade, U.S. Seed (Honduran)
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLERS: Nicaraguan
A mild to medium bodied cigar with creamy notes, hints of oak, sweet earth, dry tobacco and a slight pepper kick with a long smooth finish.
Blanco Exclusiva de Familia Maduro
WRAPPER: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro (American)
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLERS: Nicaraguan
A medium-full bodied cigar with deep earthy notes, hints of oak, sweet earth, spicy tobacco and a peppery kick with a long smooth finish.
From the roller trainee made Curly Heads to the famed Chateau Fuente line and the more than dozen style in between, the Arturo Fuente Natural Series of great cigars have been pleasing countless smokers for decades. This vast collection of Dominican made violas which also includes the Gran Reserva brands varies in wrapper, binder and filler contents as well as prices. If you’ve tried them, you know what we’re saying. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for?
Nica Rustica Adobe was initially released as a mystery cigar on Freestyle Live in May of 2022. Nica Rustica Adobe represents the city and people of Esteli, the blend is an Ecuadorian Habano with a Brazilian Mata Fina Binder and prime filler tobacco from Nicaragua.
When the folks at Stogie Press rated it at an astounding 93, they had a lot to say. ” I was thoroughly enjoying the nut and pepper notes with the balanced cream and sweetness though each journey.”
These medium bodied smooth smoking cigars are blended to appeal to seasoned smokers and new comers alike. The bonus is these cigars are affordable to everyone!
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Drew Estate BOTL is an incredible boutique blend by this iconic company. FYI, BOTL stands for Brother of the Leaf and was originally made for the online community BOTL.org in 2012.
When this amazing medium to full bodied cigar came out in 2012 it was a huge hit. Then it disappeared! When it returned in 2019, it became a cult favorite. Here’s just a sampling of the industry wide accolades. Blind Man’s Puff @ 93. KATMAN @95. Cigar Journal @91. Stogie Review @91. BOTL is a testament to the genius of Master Blender Willie Herrera, HANDS DOWN!
The Lancero is a top pick!
What more do you need to know?
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Ecuador Connecticut
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Blender: Willy Herrera
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