“I think the time was right to turn Laranja into its own brand and making a maduro offering was the perfect complement. …It’s a profile that’s very different for Espinosa’s profile, but one that is quite satisfying.” Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano Corona Gorda: 6 […]
“Over the past few years, Bellody has built an excellent portfolio of cigar offerings and with the PLM Robusto, he has taken things to the next level. It’s also as good a San Andres cigar as I have had out of Tabacalera La Alianza.” Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Country of […]
“While the flavor notes of mocha, pepper, and earth might seem common for a maduro cigar, there was something intangible about these flavors that really clicked with the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Maduro Robusto.” Wrapper: Shade Grown Corojo ’99 Maduro (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (including Medio Tiempo) Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacos Valle […]
“The tapering and size of this cigar gives the Epicure Short Salomone its own identity when compared to the other sizes, yet remains true to the roots of the Epicure blend. Most importantly, the flavors excel with this cigar.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia S.A. Short Salomone: […]
“This is a company making some excellent cigars, and without a doubt, the HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro is one of the best the company has done. This is a case where the HVC not only ventured out of its comfort zone, but hits a grand slam home run in the process” Wrapper: Connecticut […]
“…it gives new meaning to the word flavor bomb. ” Wrapper: Authentic Corojo, Honduras Binder: Authentic Corojo, Honduras Filler: Authentic Corojo, Honduras Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: El Aladino Vitola: 50 x 5 Price: $12.75 Review: Eiroa Dark 50 x 5 by C.L.E. Cigar Company (9/29/19) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 4 (2012, 2013, 2017, 2019) Coming in […]
“…the flavors delivered were excellent and balanced each other nicely. It’s a very different Connecticut Broadleaf with a smoother profile” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country Of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars SA Vitola: 7 1/8 x 49 Price: $13.00 Review: Tatuaje – The Bride (5/8/19) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 6 (2010, 2011, […]
“To me this is one of the best releases of the Morphine to date.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro/Ecuadorian Maduro (Barber Pole for Lancero Only) Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fabrica Oveja Negra Lancero: 7 1/4 x 42 Price: $11.50 Review: Black Label Trading Company Morphine Lancero 2018 (1/21/19) Appearances on Countdown […]
“When it comes to the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro, this is a cigar that is going to excel in the most important category – flavor. Add in some excellent construction and the right amount of complexity, and it’s going to make for an excellent cigar experience. ” Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Havana Seed […]
“In terms of the Las Calaveras series, I found the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018 LC54 to be the star of the series. ” Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars SA LC54: 6 x 54 Price: $11.95 Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018 LC54 (3/18/19) […]
