“…this is a cigar that elevates the Davidoff Nicaragua line to the next level as this is one outstanding offering.” Wrapper: Nicaragua Habana Oscuro Binder: Nicaragua Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan tobaccos from Ometepe, Condega and Esteli Country or Origin: Dominican Republic (TABADOM) Box Pressed Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $17.90 Review: Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed Toro […]
“Since the company launched three years ago, owner James Brown has done an excellent job at growing his company and portfolio. With the Bishops Blend Robusto, this perhaps is his company’s finest work to date.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Connecticut Broadleaf Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Robusto: 5 […]
“ Overall, this is a cigar that fired on all cylinders. It delivered excellent flavor, had a nice amount of complexity, and excellent construction…As for the vintage tobaccos. there is something intangible about smoking a cigar that contains this type of tobacco, and it’s something that I found to be a positive” Wrapper: Ecuadorian DesFlorado […]
“Overall, this is a home run cigar and one of the best Broadleaf cigars to come out of the Dominican Republic in recent times.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Corojo / Jalapa habano (Double) Filler: Criollo 98 Condega Nicaragua, Dominican Corojo Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (PDR Cigars Factory) Grand Toro: 6 × 54 Price: […]
“There was something very special about the Eastern Standard Dos Firmas Piramide. It’s a different smoke than the original Eastern Standard, but equally as intriguing.” Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Not Disclosed Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera William Ventura) Piramide: 5 1/8 x 50 Price: $11.00 Review: Eastern Standard Dos Firmas (Caldwell Signature) […]
“There are a lot of Connecticut Shade Cigars that claim to be stronger and fuller than your average mild to medium Connecticut Shade. At the same time, I’ve found that few actually deliver on this claim. The Aganorsa Leaf TABSA Connecticut Toro is one of a select few Connecticut Shade cigars that deliver this bolder […]
“One thing that has impressed me with Sobremesa is how each vitola tells its own story in terms of cigar experience. The Sobremesa Short Churchill is no exception. The combination of the tweaked Sobremesa blend with the 4 3/4 x 48 size is going to deliver a cigar experience different than the other sizes – […]
“Over the years, I have felt Davidoff was doing something special with the use of the Yamasa tobacco in its various blends. The establishment of a full brand around this tobacco was a great next step.” Wrapper: Yamasa (Dominican Republic) Binder: San Vincente from Yamasa (Dominican Republic) Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Esteli), Dominican (Piloto, Mejorado) […]
“Overall not only is this an excellent offering, but in my opinion, succeeds in delivering a great Connecticut Shade cigar in a larger ring format.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Toro Grande: 6 x 56 Price: $8.90 Review: Espinosa Crema Toro Grande Brand Appearances on Countdown: 4 […]
“Many cigars lay claim to being a full strength, full-bodied cigar and in some cases, I’ve found the cigar to fall short in meeting those thresholds advertised. With the Saga Short Tales – Tales of High Priming, there is no question – this is a full strength, full-bodied cigar…while Tales of High Priming delivers plenty […]
