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Camacho 1962

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 01 Jun 2009
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As a celebration of its 45th birthday, Camacho introduces its 1962 line, dubbed by many as their finest creation. Originally known as a cigar brand that produces some of the best full-bodied smokes, the Camacho takes a medium-bodied approach with the 1962. The cigar line only commemorates the mov... (More)

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Gurkha Ancient Warrior Churchill

Written by: bob
  • Friday, 28 Nov 2008
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The domination of the Latin American cigar tradition continues with the entry of Brazil in the playing field.  The Brazilian Gurkha brand brings about innovation in flavor, variety, and blends—with its Ancient Warrior line. The Gurkha Ancient Warrior, true to its name, presents a stron... (More)

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5 Vegas Gold Churchill

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 16 Nov 2009
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There are different cigars to be enjoyed by a smoker, but none of them comes smoother and milder than 5 Vegas Gold. The name is dervied from the 5-year old filler tobacco used for each cigar that are wrapped in Connecticut seed, giving an elegant and premium appearance. Each stick is produced in ... (More)

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Onyx Reserve Churchil

Written by: bob
  • Saturday, 28 Nov 2009
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If a cigar pioneer like Jose Sejias creates a new blend, you can be sure it's of the best quality, much like his previous successes—the Romeo Y Julieta, Don Diego and H. Upmann.  The Onyx Reserve measures up to the standards set by these iconic brands, and are specifically popular for ... (More)

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CAO American Bottle Rocket

Written by: bob
  • Thursday, 07 Jan 2010
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CAO America Bottle Rocket is a worthy addition to distinguished CAO cigar stable, what with its handsome appearance and superb construction.  But the America stands out from the rest with its funky pinstripe look made of double Connecticut wrappers. Of Brazilian binder, it is a great ful... (More)

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CAO Gold Churchill

Written by: bob
  • Friday, 08 Jan 2010
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Despite its lackluster label, CAO Gold Churchill would probably be the saving grace of the CAO Line. It is made with shade-grown Ecuadorian, Connecticut seed wrapper finished with aged Nicaraguan binder and fillers. Near perfect in construction, it is a smooth medium-bodied cigar with cream... (More)

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CAO Brazilia Ipanema

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  • Thursday, 14 Jan 2010
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A must-try for fans of full-bodied maduros. Regardless of their name, CAO Brazilias are made in Honduras, from Nicaraguan filler and binder -– but the wrapper is genuinely Brazilian. The most popular are the robusto Gol! and the torpedo Samba. Rounding out the line are Ipanema, Carioc... (More)

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Casa Magna Colorado Extraordinarios

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  • Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010
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The Casa Magna Colorado Extraordinarios make a great first impression. The colorado wrapper on this 7 x 58 perfecto 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 ... (More)