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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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El Rey Del Mundo Honduras

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 10 Aug 2009
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In Spanish, El Rey del Mundo means “King of the World”—a name fitting for what was once the world’s most prestigious cigar brand, with a price tag also deserving of the title.  Legend has it that this renowned cigar was created in 1848 by the famous Sancho Panza and G... (More)

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Macanudo Vintage

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 26 Oct 2009
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If you’ve been blessed with one of the most glorious harvests recorded in cigar-making history, you’ll probably do exactly what Daniel Nunez did.  He took stock of the leaves, aged and cured them in above-standard obsessive-compulsive manner, and used an outstanding Connecticut S... (More)

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Ashton Estate Sun Grown ESG No. 20

Written by: BobbyRica
  • Sunday, 23 Nov 2008
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Bolivar Dominican Republic 2005 Blend Churchills

Written by: BobbyRica
  • Monday, 24 Nov 2008
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Macanudo Vintage 1997 No. IV

Written by: BobbyRica
  • Sunday, 30 Nov 2008
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Opus Double Corona

Written by: bob
  • Sunday, 30 Nov 2008
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Opus X Belicoso X3

Written by: bob
  • Sunday, 30 Nov 2008
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Partagas Cuba Lusitanias

Written by: bob
  • Sunday, 30 Nov 2008
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Partagas Dominican Republic No. 10

Written by: bob
  • Sunday, 30 Nov 2008
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Punch Cuba Double Corona

Written by: bob
  • Sunday, 30 Nov 2008
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Casa Magna Colorado Churchill

Written by: bob
  • Tuesday, 09 Mar 2010
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The Casa Magna Colorado Churchill makes a great first impression. The colorado wrapper on this stick is saturated with oil and glistens, enhancing the rich ruddy color of the cigar. It is is simply gorgeous. Casa Magna is a joint endeavor between Manuel Quesada, maker of Fonseca and the found... (More)