Today we review the 1948 Toro. This is a cigar comemmorates La Palina owner/chairman Bill Paley’s 75th birthday.
La Palina 1948 Toro | Cigar Review
Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Robusto | Cigar Review
Today we assess the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Robusto, this is the first regular production line to have its origins at the Villiger de Nicaragua factory.
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