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H. Upmann Signature

Written by: bob
  • Tuesday, 21 Apr 2009
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A departure from the Upmann line in many ways, the Signature was introduced in 2007 to create a bit of excitement for the venerable brand. The first Upmann produced in Honduras uses filler blended from Nicaraguan, Honduran and Peruvian tobacco, and a Nicaraguan binder. It comes in two wrappers, ... (More)

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Romeo y Julieta 1875

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 03 Nov 2008
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One of the bestselling Dominican Republic cigar brands in the world, the Romeo y Julieta 1875 was founded in Cuba and has been known to produce medium-bodied cigars using different tobacco from different nations to create a unique and complex taste. The brand produces various smokes in different... (More)

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El Rey Del Mundo Cuba

Written by: Blfrg
  • Monday, 11 May 2009
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  • Average User Rating: 3.71
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This is a legendary name, dating back to 1848.  Its aroma, dark oily wrappers and earthy flavor helped build the cult of Habanos.  Today, the brand name applies to two distinct lines of fine cigars, one produced by Habana S.A.  and another by a completely different family in Hondur... (More)

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Ashton Cabinet

Written by: bob
  • Wednesday, 06 Aug 2008
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  • Average User Rating: 4.2
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The Ashton Cabinet series uses a Dominican filler blend (made from six different tobaccos, all three-four years old and aged an extra year), with a specially-aged Connecticut shade wrapper. These techniques make the whole range a bit pricey, but for fans of mild cigars they're a good, consiste... (More)

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Acid

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 22 Jun 2009
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  • Average User Rating: 2.33
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The ACID name actually covers over 20 different flavored or infused cigars, hand-rolled in Esteli, Nicaragua, by Drew Estates.  Some of their lines, including Kuba Kuba and Blondie, are among the top sellers in the US. Depending on the specific cigar, an ACID will use mild or black tobacc... (More)

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AVO XO

Written by: bob
  • Tuesday, 14 Apr 2009
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Manufactured by Dominican pillar Tabadom as Avo's top-of-the-line show-case brand. This means it has six different tobaccos, including the "specially fermented, matured Piloto Cubano from the Dominican Republic" (according to the company website); its binder is Olor (Havana seed, from t... (More)

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AVO Cigars

Written by: bob
  • Tuesday, 03 Jun 2008
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When people talk about AVOs, the word "comfort" always comes up.  That's because these cigars will make you feel right at home, right here, exactly where you've wanted to be all your life.  It's like when they say about one being at the right place, at the right time—tha... (More)

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Baccarat Luchadores

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 15 Jun 2009
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  • Average User Rating: 2.71
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One of the best-selling cigar manufacturers in America today, the Baccarat cigar was formally introduced 1978, though it dates back as far as 1871. Its manufacture takes place in the legendary Camacho factory in the Honduras . Here it is filled and bound to perfection. The taste is distinct, unli... (More)

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El Rey Del Mundo Honduras Rothschilde

Written by: bob
  • Friday, 28 Nov 2008
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El Rey Del Mundo Lonsdale

Written by: bob
  • Friday, 28 Nov 2008
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El Rico Habano Double Corona

Written by: bob
  • Friday, 28 Nov 2008
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  • Average User Rating: 3.67
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Grayclifff Chateau Grand Cru Pirate

Written by: bob
  • Friday, 28 Nov 2008
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  • Average User Rating: 1.67
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