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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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Arturo Fuente Cigar

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  • Sunday, 02 Nov 2008
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1912 was a great year for cigars, because it was during this year that the famous Arturo Fuente brand was born. Its birthplace is Ybor City, a Tampa, Florida locale, and now enjoys a cult following of cigar aficionados all over the world. Made by cigar bigwigs Carlos Fuente and his son Carlos ... (More)

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La Gloria Cubana Dominican Republic

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  • Monday, 03 Nov 2008
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The '90s saw the popularity of La Gloria Cubana Cigar skyrocket, and it is not without a good reason. The brand has been deemed one of the most full-bodied smokes currently being made in the Dominican Republic. Ernesto Carillo, creator and founder of La Gloria Cubana, was skeptical of the recepti... (More)

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Cohiba Dominican Republic Churchill

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  • Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008
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Cohiba Dominican Republic Robusto

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  • Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008
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Partagas Cuba

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  • Sunday, 16 Nov 2008
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When talking about cigar strength, the Partagas Cuba comes to mind. As a short introduction, the Partagas was founded by Don Jaime Partagas in 1845. The cigar brand won around three medals in international exhibitions from 1867 to 1884, thanks t... (More)

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Romeo Y Julieta Edicion Limitada Prominente

Written by: BobbyRica
  • Saturday, 29 Nov 2008
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Great structure! It's made in a way that it burned slow and even and the draw was very easy. This cigar is one of the brands I'll keep buying for sure. It also has wonderful flavors that easily grew on me. It was very sweet and smooth. This is something I highly recommend. (More)

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GURKHA

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  • Sunday, 16 Nov 2008
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Ultra-premium explosively strong cigars named after the famously fierce Nepalese warriors who fought first against, then with, the British in colonial India.                 &n... (More)

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DAVIDOFF

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  • Monday, 19 Oct 2009
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Luxury mild cigars handmade in the Dominican Republic. Created by Zino Davidoff, scion of a Russian émigré family in the tobacco business and also the inventor of the first desktop humidor. Following Davidoff’s death, the cigar manufacturing is now over-seen by master tobacco ... (More)

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Bolivar Dominican Republic

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  • Sunday, 16 Nov 2008
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Seldom are cigars that have been highly demanded by cigar enthusiasts since its inception, and Bolivar is part of the few to share this distinction. Starting out during the early 1900s, the brand sought the help of Daniel Nunez, famed cigar maker,... (More)

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Bolivar Cuba

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  • Monday, 17 Nov 2008
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The legendary Bolivar was introduced in 1901 by the Rocha Cuban Cigar Company, naming it after the infamous Cuban general, Simon Bolivar.  It was the Bolivar cigar’s birthright to be powerful, strong, and fiery—much like its... (More)

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5 Vegas Vegas Series A   

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  • Monday, 17 Nov 2008
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5 Vegas’ bid for the full-bodied market, released in the rich old days of 2005, the Series A is popular among maduro fans for killer flavor at a ridiculously low price.               ... (More)