“…when it came to the 1502 Blue Sapphire Lancero, this was a real surprise. I found the smaller ring gauge format worked …” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia S.A. Lancero: 7 x 40 Price: $13.00 Review: 1502 Blue Sapphire Lancero by Global Premium Cigars (9/13/19) Appearances on Countdown (By […]
“…there are a lot of companies seeking out AJ Fernandez to produce a cigar for them. The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Vibrato is one of the ones that flew under the radar” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Vibrato: 6 x 54 Price: $9.90 Review: Aging Room Quattro […]
“The Diesel Whiskey Row is a very nice cigar line, but it is the Churchill-size that is perhaps the most overlooked.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: San Andres Maduro (Aged in Rabbit Hole Bourbon Barrels) Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe, Condega, Jalapa) – Aged Five to Eight Years Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Churchill: 7 […]
“This is a flavorful cigar from start to finish. If you smoked MQBA before, and wanted just a little more strength and body -the Torpedo size should more than satisfy.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Ecuadorian Country of Origin: Costa Rica Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica Torpedo: 6 x 52 Price: $15.60 Review: MQBA Torpedo […]
“…the Encore smokes like no other Nicaraguan puro out there. ” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. Majestic: 5 3/8 x 52 Price: $11.50 Review: Encore by E.P. Carrillo Majestic (3/4/19) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 7 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019) Coming in at #23 is […]
“…put them (the flavors) together and they perform like a symphony.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa Filler: Dominican (Yamasá Ligero, Piloto Visus, San Vicente Seco from the Dominican Republic), Estelí Visus from Nicaragua, Sun Grown Seco from Florida (USA) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Cigars Davidoff Belicoso: 6 x 52 Price: […]
“The Liga Privada No. 9 Petit Corona is a small cigar, but it’s a bold and flavorful one.” Wrapper: Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Oscuro Wrapper Binder: Plantation grown Brazilian Mata Fina Binder Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Petit Corona: 4 1/2 x 46 Price: $9.18 […]
“ It’s a cigar that will keep experienced cigar enthusiasts happy – and it’s a great cigar for the novice to move outside the milder range of cigars.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Dominican (Piloto) and Nicaraguan Habano Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera de Garcia Toro: 5 3/4 x 54 […]
“I consider Todos Las Dias to be some of Saka’s finest work. The Mas Fuerte is an excellent offshoot of the original blend.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, S.A. Thick Lonsdale: 6 x 46 Price: $11.95 Review: Todos Las Dias Thick Lonsdale Mas […]
“The Caldwell Long Live the King MAD MOFO Corona delivered a very good smoking experience. It’s a cigar that performed well on flavor, complexity, and construction.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, U.S.A Pennsylvania Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura Corona: 5 3/4 x 43 Price: $10.40 Review: Long […]
