“About three (plus) years ago, Dunhill started breathing new life into its brand by developing several new regular production and limited releases. With the Dunhill Signed Range Seleccion Suprema, this cigar stands at the top of these releases” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Shade Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli), Brazilian Mata Fina Country of Origin: […]
“(Fred) Rewey has built an impressive portfolio in his 4+ years in the cigar business. With the Nomad Martial Law, this could represent his best regular production release to date” Wrapper: Habano Binder: Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $12.00 Review: Nomad Martial Law Toro Brand Appearances on […]
“The Green Hornet is a cigar that showcases the brand’s artesian qualities to create a most unique cigar experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro w/ Candela linear cap & closed foot Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Robusto: 5 x 48 Price: $9.50 Review: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet […]
“ I’ve enjoyed smoking the LH Maduro blend in the larger sizes, but with the lancero, I found things went to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo Maduro Binder / Filler: Includes Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Brazilian Country of Origin: Costa Rica (Tabacos de Costa Rica) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 42 Price: $9.50 Review: LH Maduro Lancero Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
“With the Protocol, this is a blend that works extremely well with the lancero. Whatever adjustments were made to the blend provided the midas touch on an already excellent blend.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 38 Price: $10.50 Review: Protocol Lancero by […]
“…this is a special candela release, and one that succeeds in breaking the mold of traditional candelas.” Wrapper: Candela Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $7.69 Review: MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice Brand Appearances on Countdown: 2 (2015, 2016) Coming in at #26 is the MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice. This […]
“…the Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial is the completion of a challenge for Kapacee – namely introducing an dark-Oscuro blend into his lineup.. Overall, Kapacee responded to this challenge brilliantly delivering yet another excellent release.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia SA) Box-Press Robusto: 4 1/2 x 52 Price: […]
“Even before the Quesada Reserva Privada Oscuro was announced, I was intrigued by how the original Quesada Reserva Privada blend would perform with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro Binder: Dominican San Vincente (1997 Crop) Filler: Dominican San Vicente from the 1997 Vintage selected, Pennsylvania Ligero Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Quesada Cigars Factory) Toro: […]
”Bellody has struck gold with this offering delivering a bold and flavorful cigar.” Wrapper: Ecuador Habano 2000 Binder: Dominican Criollo 98 Filler: Pennsylvania Ligero & Dominican Criollo 98 Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Quesada Cigars) Pita: 5 1/2 x 44 Price: $8.50 Review: Imperia Islero Pita by MLB Cigar Ventures Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): […]
”Overall, this was a very enjoyable cigar and one that is one of Altadis’ best blends released under the (non Cuban) H. Upmann line.” Wrapper: Criollo ’98 (2012 Crop) Binder: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop) Filler: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop), Nicaraguan Viso (2010 Crop), Nicaraguan Ligero (2009 Crop) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera de Garcia) Toro: 6 x […]
