“The Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente was good enough to make the Cigar Coop Top 20 last year. The Concepción size shines even more…I believe the Concepción is the Belle of the Ball of this line.” Wrapper Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, including Ometepe Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Concepción: 6 […]
“This is a cigar I could recommend to any cigar enthusiast, any time of the day. It’s a cigar I would smoke again and it certainly garners box-worthy consideration.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Claro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Condega) Filler: Honduran Corojo ’99, Dominican Piloto Cubano Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua Lonsdale: 6 […]
“In a short time, the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas has made its mark on the marketplace…the Fundador was the first line extension, and it lives up to the high standards set by the El General and Diademas sizes.” Wrapper: Not Disclosed Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Not Disclosed Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fábrica de […]
“…it is going to deliver everything I would expect in a Connecticut Broadleaf cigar. The nuances of the flavors really shine with this flavor profile.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Siglo: 6 x 52 Price: $13.50 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial […]
” As for myself, this is definitely a cigar I would smoke again…. If you do find them and a box purchase is possible – do it.” Wrapper: Aganorsa (Nicaragua) Binder: Aganorsa (Nicaragua) Filler: Aganorsa (Nicaragua) Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA) Robusto: 5 x 52 Price: $9.95 Sponsor: Yes […]
” Micky Pegg and All Saints Cigars have a winner here, and it’s another excellent cigar that has come out of TAVICUSA the past couple of years.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) Toro: 6 1/2 x 50 Price: $10.35 Sponsor: No Samples […]
“The most important thing when smoking a cigar is the flavor, and I found the flavor pulls through with the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Sun Grown Epicure.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Perdomo S.A. Epicure: 6 x 54 Price: $8.75 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for Initial […]
“In terms of Churchill-sized Connecticut Shade offerings, I’ve often found myself really struggling to find a good one in that 7 x 47/7 x 48 range. The Joya de Nicaragua Le Premier fits the bill. It delivers excellent flavor, has excellent construction, and enough complexity to keep me interested from start to finish.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian […]
” I found the Protocol Eliot Ness Natural offering to be a superior cigar. It wasn’t that it had a radically new flavor profile, but the flavors produced were quite tasty..” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Habano, Esteli Filler: Nicaraguan Viso/Seco/Criollo Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano Box Pressed Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $11.95 […]
“Put together a cigar that delivers on flavor, complexity, and construction and you have a perfect storm.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $12.00 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for Initial Review: No Review: Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D’Aosta […]
