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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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Diamond Crown Maximus

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 09 Nov 2009
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  • Average User Rating: 3.33
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Although the Opus X may be one of the most sought-out cigars in the market, its sister brand, the Diamond Crown, isn't far behind. Originally known for its complex and mild cigars, the Diamond Crown has shifted to making full-bodied smokes in the '90s. After years of perfecting the cigar, the res... (More)

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Ashton Estate Sun Grown

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 06 Jul 2009
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The Ashton Estate Sun Grown, or ESG, as it is most affectionately called, is a created of Robert Levin and Carlos Fuente Jr. Ashton plans to release a unique size of the ESG every year until 2010, which the 20 Year Salute as its very first in 2005. The 21 Year Salute followed in 2006, which is a ... (More)

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Ashton Classic

Written by: bob
  • Sunday, 07 Jun 2009
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Everybody’s all-time favorite, the Ashton Classic, has won major points for consistent pleasure and overall commendable cigar experience from cigar aficionados worldwide.  Its medium-bodied flavor carries staunch notes of pepper and spice, meant to satisfy the most discerning of smoker... (More)

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Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 29 Jun 2009
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The Short Story happens to be one of the most unique cigars that Arturo Fuente Hemingway has created throughout the years, as it the smallest in the cigar line (4 x 48) and was originally meant for personal use by Carlos Fuente Sr. However, it was soon distributed and went on to become one of the... (More)

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Montecristo Serie V

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 02 Nov 2009
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Introduced with much fanfare in 2001, the Serie V was Montecristo’s extremely successful bid for the then-exploding market for stronger cigars.  Handmade in the Dominican Republic, it features a Dominican binder, a blended Brazilian/ Dominican filler and a wrapper of hard-to-find, oily... (More)

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CAO Vision Catalyst

Written by: bob
  • Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008
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CAO Vision Epiphany

Written by: bob
  • Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008
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CAO Vision Prana

Written by: bob
  • Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008
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  • Average User Rating: 4.67
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Diamond Crown Maximus Double Corona No1

Written by: bob
  • Thursday, 27 Nov 2008
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  • Average User Rating: 4.67
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Although the Opus X may be one of the most sought-out cigars in the market, its sister brand, the Diamond Crown, isn't far behind. Originally known for its complex and mild cigars, the Diamond Crown has shifted to making full-bodied smokes in the '90s. After years of perfecting the cigar, the res... (More)

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Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto No. 5

Written by: bob
  • Friday, 28 Nov 2008
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Although the Opus X may be one of the most sought-out cigars in the market, its sister brand, the Diamond Crown, isn't far behind. Originally known for its complex and mild cigars, the Diamond Crown has shifted to making full-bodied smokes in the '90s. After years of perfecting the cigar, the res... (More)

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1876 Reserve Churchill

Written by: BobbyRica
  • Monday, 17 Nov 2008
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