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2011 has been another great year for Pinar Del Rio with massive growth, many new brands and line extensions. The small batch boutique company has now extended its PDR lines to four different wrappers and blends, the PDR Cubano Especial Maduro (Black), the PDR Reserva Dominicana Oscura (Red), the PDR Reserva Dominicana Capa Habana (Blue) and finally the PDR Liga Especial Reserva Superior (Silver).
Pinar Del Rio has released an onslaught of cigars and sizes this year, and while I haven't been able to try every size of every blend.. One of my favorites this year has been the PDR 1878 Reserva Dominicana Capa Habana Lancero (Blue Label). Medium to full in body, the Dominican Puro blend consists of a Dominican Criollo '98 and Habano seed binders and aged Dominican Corojo, Habano, and Criollo '98 fillers and is finished with an oily golden brown Habano wrapper.
Appearance / Construction:
The Lancero is sized at 7.25 x 38 and finished with a pigtail cap and a closed foot. I can't stress enough how oily this Habano wrapper is; the cigar has a rustic look overall, but it's got that attractive magnetic quality that makes you want to fire it up. The construction quality is very good, although it has a "handmade" look and feel.
*Side note. I've been recently using the Xikar Element lighter with a dual torch flame. I've owned many, many lighters over the years and besides the S. T. Dupont MaxiJet which I place at the top of my list as the absolute best lighter for the money, this Xikar Element is really impressing me! I'm loving the style of the lighter, the amount of fuel it holds, the built in punch and maybe most of all the dual jets are spaced perfectly where they form a sort of flat half-inch flame that's perfect for toasting foots and controlling your flame. Anyway.. back to the PDR!
First Third:
The PDR Blue Lancero starts off with enjoyable spicy, sweet flavors. The aroma is sweet leather, the profile a complex mix of wood, leather and caramel sweetness with some mild spice on the finish. The draw is great, with no resistance giving off large plumes of chewy aromatic smoke on every pull. Only an inch into this lancero and I'm very impressed by the complexity and the balance of all the flavors going on here. The ash, a nice grey and black color, is breaking off about every inch or so. The flavors mentioned above continue to keep my palate entertained for the rest of the first third.
Second Third:
After smoking a third of this cigar the body is picking up a bit. The PDR Capa Habana Blue is supposedly the strongest body-wise of the PDR 1878 cigars. The leathery and sometimes creamy sweetness is still in the forefront paired up with a long enjoyable finish. The smoke production continues to be fairly substantial and aromatic. The peppery spice has all but disappeared in the second third, which allows your palate to focus on the balanced sweet tobacco flavors.
Last Third:
In the last third of the PDR 1878 Capa Habana the peppery spice has picked up along with the leathery finish of the cigar. Although richer and heavier in flavor, the underlying sweetness continues. The phenomenal flavors continue to intermix throughout the rest of the cigar until I nub it. What a great smoke. The entire smoke time was somewhere around 2 hours, smoking at a very slow pace.
Overall:
I've personally been a fan of Pinar Del Rio cigar since they stepped on the cigar scene. When Abe started with the original four blends, I was a fan of the Sun Grown Habano and the Classico Exclusivo for a milder morning smoke. When he put out the Magnums and Double Magnums, although I'm not a huge fan of 60 rings, I smoked them and enjoyed them tremendously. Now with the new PDR line, I've identified the PDR Blue as my personal favorite, and the Lancero is the format that . I've always been able to identify a favorite within Abe's releases and I think really everyone can. He's always created some very unique and interesting blends and I think we will continue to see more great cigars from Abe in the future. Also despite being a boutique producer, he's always kept the price at a very moderate place.
This particular cigar, the PDR 1878 Reserva Dominicana Capa Habana Lancero (mouthful eh?) is a wonderful cigar, packed with balanced flavors of sweet spice, wood, and an aromatic leathery smoke that fills the air. If your a PDR fan, and a Lancero fan, I would definitely recommend checking these out. Check out our PDR 1878 Reserva Dominicana Capa Habana Brand Page for availability and pricing.
Thanks for reading!
Have a Happy New Year!
~GC
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What's New This Week at Atlantic! - December 26th, 2011
This extremely limited sampler from Oliva's Studio Tobac contains 9 (nine) limited and hard to find cigars that are have all been well received. Each Cain Collection Lancero Sampler contains four (4) Cain F Lanceros, four (4) Cain Daytona Lanceros and a limited edition Culebra. The Cain F and Daytona Lancero's have only been released so far in an event sampler given out during the Studio Tobac / Cain Event Tour. We only have a few of the Cain Collection Lancero Sampler's so if your interested, don't wait too long, these will be gone soon!
The La Aurora Preferidos Gran Reserva 2003 cigars are a special release by the La Aurora Cigar Compnay, one of the oldest cigar companies in the Dominican Republic. The La Aurora Preferidos Gran Reserva 2003 was introduced at ay the 2011 IPCPR trade show. The blend is comprised of aged vintage Dominican filler tobaccos and wrapped in a spicy rich Corojo wrapper. The blend delivers rich flavors of spice with hints of pepper and sweetness, a medium to full bodied smoke. The cigars were rolled in 2003 and since then have been aging in La Aurora special aging rooms until now. As expected these are in limited supply so be sure to grab a box today before then are gone.
  
We currently have a few boxes of the latest Claro wrapped versions of the Illusione core line. A flavorful Nicaraguan blend combined with the unique flavor of a Candela wrapper gives these popular boutiques a new dimension. Give them a shot, it's definitely something new to keep your palatte guessing. Available in mainly single cigars are the Illusione ~88~ Claro Robusto, Illusione ~888~ Claro Churchill, and ~hl~ Holy Lancero Claro.
All Illusione cigars are made from first generation Corojo ’99, Criollo ’98 seeds, and finished with a triple cap in the premier Raices Cubanas factory. Illusione cigars deliver a taste and a quality of smoke rarely found in today’s market. All of Illusione cigars are made in small-batch quantities to maintain quality and consistency.
ALSO NEW SIZES OF ILLUSIONE EPERNAY INCLUDING: EPERNAY LA VIE & EPERNAY LE TOUREAU
 
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What's New This Week at Atlantic! - December 19th, 2011
*We've decided to create a weekly update on our blog, published every Monday, notifying all our customers and readers of the Blog what new brands, products, or limited items have come in-stock since the last week. We may have some overlap in the e-mails that we send out throughout the week. Now you will have place to visit, updated weekly, to quickly see whats new.
The Reyes Family’s newest limited edition release, the Puros Indios 2012 box-pressed cigar is a medium to full bodied smoke. This blend just may be the cigar to put Puros Indios back on the cigar radar, perhaps a new chapter for Puros Indios cigars. The cigars are made in their Miami factory under the watchful eye of Carlos Diez, the grandson of Rolando Reyes SR. and President of Puros Indios Cigars. The new Puros Indios 2012 box-pressed Limited Edition blend features a Nicaraguan Habano Rosado wrapper, with a Nicaraguan binder, and filler tobacco from both the Dominican Republic and Nicaraguan. *The Churchill size was recently rated 92 by Cigar Aficionado.
“Little Robusto” was the affectionate nickname Jerry Cruz gave his son JJ. Sadly, JJ passed away on November 2, 2007 from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) while at daycare when he was just 3.5 months old. When JJ was born, the first cigar Jerry smoked to celebrate his birth was the Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ. A cigar blended by father (Jose Pepin Garcia) and son (Jaime Garcia) team at My Father Cigars. Even though JJ isn’t with us anymore, Jerry still celebrates his birthday. Every July 22nd, he lights up a Series JJ just like he did when he was born. The Garcia family created the “Little Robusto” a 4.5 x 50 short robusto in memory of Jerry’s son.This limited production cigar features a Broadleaf maduro wrapper with Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo filler and only 300 (24 count) boxes were made. All proceeds of this cigar will be donated by us to First Candle, which is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to safe pregnancies and the survival of babies through the first years of life. Their current priority is to eliminate Stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) with programs of research, education and advocacy. A Great cigar for a Great Cause.
Happy Holidays Jerry and Family from Atlantic Cigar!
The Hemingway Masterpiece Maduro's are released once a year, usually around the holidays. This 9 x 52 Perfecto is an absolute beast! For all fans of the Hemmingway line, and I know your're out there and somewhat rabid, this is a great collectors item. Singles available, if you would like a box of 10, Call or Email Us.
We just got another delivery of these kick ass Berger & Argenti V32's! I'll admit it, at first I was a little hesitant to smoke the Bruto Belicoso. It's a pretty intimidating smoke, 60 ring, a huge yellow and black advisory.. Anyway I finally grew some cojones, and fired it up. Turned out to be a great smooth, powerful and flavorful smoke. We also have all other sizes available. Checkout the V32 Brand Page for availability.
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Background:
Today I'm smoking the Elites (Toro 6x54) size of the Pre-release E.P. Carrillo Elencos Oscuro Series. The Carrillo Family has decided to release the Oscuro wrapped version of the Elencos blend in very small numbers at first, just a few boxes per retailer in the Elites size with the full release of the brand planned for late winter 2012. The Maduro Elencos Series sports a Brazilian Habano wrapper and a Nicaraguan / Dominican binder and filler.
Appearance / Construction:
The Elencos Series Oscuro is quite a specimen. The toothy wrapper is not anywhere close to as rough as the wrapper leaf used for the EPC Core Line Maduro. It's so smooth, I can barely see any veins or seams. Heavy in hand, the cigar is well packed.The pre-light draw gives off a nice barnyard aroma with some sweet tobacco flavoring. Lets light this baby up!
First Third:
After toasting the foot, the first few draws give off a substantial blast of pepper, with some nice spice through the nose. The toothy wrapper creates a nice white ash as I smoke through the first half inch. There's a lot going on here, despite the anticipation of a strong body and profile, I'm getting a very smooth, creamy cigar with vanilla sweetness to start. Something I did not expect from a cigar with such a dark wrapper! The cigar is wonderfully balanced and has a very complex flavor profile. Through the balanced strength and creamy finish, I'm also experiencing woodsy, earthy flavors that may be coming from the wrapper leaf? The regular E.P. Carrillo Elencos Series was very complex, very smooth and creamy, and instead of butting heads with the blend, the Oscuro wrapper just seems to add a new dimension. As the first third comes to an end, the strength of the body and the peppery spice is kicking up a bit. Also identifying some espresso or dark cocoa sweetness. The smoothness and balance of all the flavors is excellent, and each can still be identified in the profile. A very complex smoke.
Second Third:
The burn and the draw has been near perfection throughout the cigar so far, just the perfect amount of hesitation on the draw. When I smoke cigars I constantly retrohale, to the point where it's unconscious at this point. While this cigar has a medium to full body, and so many flavors going on the retrohale is amazing. Smooth and creamy smoke flows wonderfully throughout my nose allowing me to take in all this cigar has to offer. Waiting until late winter to try some more of these Toro's and the other sizes of the Elencos Oscuro is going to be tough, I'm really enjoying this cigar. The cigar's profile has shifted more towards the earthy, leathery flavors in the forefront, the sweetness has disappeared a bit, but the long creamy finish remains.
Last Third:
The final third is all leather and dark cocoa, medium to full in body, still an excellent balance in flavor and no bitterness at all. An enjoyable cigar all the way to the finish. I smoked it down as far as I could, until it got a bit too hot to smoke. All I can say is Wow, I know I'm gushing a bit on this one, but I swear Ernesto Carrillo has a gift, and luckily we are all around to enjoy his creations.
Overall:
I feel like every time I smoke or review a new EPC cigar, I'm blown away. Or at least I'm more impressed than the last time I smoked one. The ability to consistently outdo oneself is a true mark of greatness. If you were a fan of the Natural Elencos Series, which stood on its own as an amazing cigar, I promise this one is going to rock your world. Taking the Elencos to the next level by adding an Oscuro wrapper that works perfectly with the blend. Right now, the only way to score this cigar from Atlantic Cigar, is to purchase the Sublime 2012 Sampler. A great sampler for a great price, this cigar absolutely deserves to sit amongst the likes of the Padron No. 9, The OpusX Lost City and the Camacho Liberty 2011. Phenomenal cigar, can't wait for the other sizes and the full release which should be late-winter 2012.
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Background:
The latest in Rocky's Seasonal selections is the Rocky Patel Winter Collection 2012 (also known as the Winter Blend). This year's cigar sports a dark Ecuadorian Habano Wrapper with a dual binder from Costa Rica and Mexico, and fillers from both Panama and Nicaragua. An interesting blend with tobaccos from more than 4 countries. Let's see how it stacks up to the successful 2009 Rocky Winter Blend, and if it feels like a Winter cigar..
Construction / Prelight:
This 5 1/2 " box-pressed Robusto is a very attractive smoke. The aroma that comes off the cigar when you take it out of the cellophane is mouth watering! The dark reddish brown Ecuadorian Habano wrapper is smooth and oily. The construction is great, the cigar is well packed, with no soft spots to speak of. The pre-light draw gives a sweet spice mixed with tobacco profile. Can't wait to fire this one up.
First Third:
Right off the bat, Rocky's New Winter Collection gives a great blast of flavor and a TON of smoke. The cigar starts off with a leathery sweetness with some peppery spice and a nice clean finish. Although well packed the draw is a tad on the loose side, making an average puff fill the air with clouds of aromatic smoke. I've had to touch up the cigar a bit with my lighter to keep it on the straight, I'm attributing the wavering burn to the looser draw. The cigar has a dark chocolate, espresso sweetness reminiscent of the Casa Magna Domus Magnus and a slight cedar or oak profile. These flavors continue on throughout the first third with excellent balance.
Second Third:
Onto the second third, the leather and earthy flavors are in the forefront, mixing well with the rich sweetness of the blend. The body is medium at this point, possibly a little stronger, but nothing too wild yet. The 2012 Winter Blend has a ton of character, a very enjoyable combination of flavors that are bold and mix well. I think the cigar does a good job of being a "winter" batch. Its richness and bold flavor, combined with a long finish gives the Rocky Patel Winter Collection 2012 a true winter feel. I could definitely see myself lighting one of these up after a heavy holiday feast, a perfect topper to a belly warming meal.
Final Third:
All the draw and burn issues I was having at the start of the smoke have worked themselves out. The cigar basically just corrected itself and started to burn near perfectly. The body and spice have picked up in the final third, I'd say the body has easily reached medium - full. The sweetness that was initially in the forefront of the profile has dropped off into the distance. The earthy core of the cigar continued to play out until I nubbed it.
Overall:
I was a big fan of the 2009 Rocky Patel Winter Blend, another bold blend with a PA Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. I think Rocky has succeeded in creating a similar bold and flavorful (heavy) Winter Blend, but with it's own character. What this blend lacks in complexity and elegance it makes up for with a boldness of flavor. A great medium to full cigar loaded with a unique flavor that while not varied, is balanced and very tasty. As all seasonal blends, the Winter Collection is limited, so grab yours while you can! Only 2000 boxes of each size were made this year.
Check out Our Rocky Patel Winter Collection 2012 brand page to see availability or call us 1 (800) 887-7877 to order.
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Background:
Released at the 2011 IPCPR the Entubar V32 is Albert Argenti and Kiki Berger's latest addition to the Entubar line. For those of you just getting acquainted, these cigars are rolled in the old fashion "entubado" method which requires rolling the leaf into smaller circular tubes instead of the more often used bunching method. At first introduction the idea seems like a gimmick, but to the contrary. Not only is it much more time consuming but its proven to produce an end product that has phenomenal smoke production and draw. For the V32 line, B&A have placed what has been reported as a 32RG tube of straight ligero in the center of the cigar, giving it a serious kick in the strength department. Due to the scarcity of the quality materials gathered to make the V32, they are limited, Argenti claiming he was only able to make around "80,000 cigars" which breaks down to 4000 boxes of 20 (for all you math majors  ).
The Berger & Argenti Entubar V32 is offered in 4 sizes:
Khilla Korona (4 7/8” x 50)
Rogue Rothschild (5 5/8” x 54)
Tremendo Toro (6 1/4” x 56)
Bruto Belicoso (6 3/8” x 60)
For this review I will be smoking the "Rogue Rothschild", which is closer to a larger Robusto format than a Rothschild.
Appearance / Construction / Prelight:
Getting past the footband and 32 ring "Nipple" sticking out of the foot of the cigar is not easy, but once you get over all that, you will see the beautiful dark oily Maduro wrapper hiding under all the packaging. The wrapper is a Jalapa Valley Cuban seed Maduro leaf with a really deep rich character. The pre-light draw has a very distinct chocolate earthy note. Lets fire this baby up and see what's doing here!
First Third:
Following the instructions of the footband I toast the entire foot of the cigar including the extruding smaller foot. Once properly lit, the smoke production is amazing. Tons of spicy, rich aromatic smoke pours from the foot and also the center of the clipped end. This would be the entubado method working it's magic. Right off the bat I'm getting a rich profile of sweet cocoa, a bit of peppery spice and an awesome creaminess that's pulling everything together. So far, the Berger & Argenti Entubar V32 is definitely an in your face type of flavor profile, but its extremely smooth. Similar to smoking a Oliva Serie V when it's pumping on all cylinders, yet obeying the smoothness it was blended to have. This is a far different blend from the original Berger & Argenti Entubar or the Quad Maduro for that matter, and so far, I'm really digging it. As the first third comes to a close, I've continued to enjoy the smooth, balanced delivery of great flavors, the body has died down a bit and is content with delivering a more earthy profile.
Second Third:
I had to actually brake the ash off at almost the 2" mark for fear of wearing it. This, another characteristic of the Entubar V32 is a seriously strong and stable ash. The core of rolled tobacco creates an ash with a built in support system. If you wanted to you could easily smoke the whole cigar down without ashing. The finish left on my palate has changed a bit to a more baking cocoa than sweetness, but still its long and great tasting. While smoking down the second third, I carefully removed the large Entubar band finally showcasing the naked Berger & Argenti V32. It almost came as a surprise to me how dark and rich the wrapper on this cigar really is. The flavors continue on pretty much unchanged throughout the rest of the second act.
Final Third:
The last third kicks up a notch in the body of the cigar, reaching medium-full, maybe even full for some folks. I'm not sure if it's the long ash, or just a great balance in the blend, but the Entubar V32 is an absolute exercise in smooth, enjoyable cigar smoking. The high quality tobaccos used come together to create a wonderful profile of flavor. The construction, draw, and burn have continued to be absolutely perfect throughout and look on par to continue this way. The nicotine levels are starting to creep up on me, I wouldn't recommend smoking the V32 on an empty stomach! The cigar finished elegantly with the same balance and great flavor profile that it provided throughout.
Overall:
Berger & Argenti are not newcomers to the cigar game. These are veterans and these cigars shows this. The V32 is an example of the kind of cigar that two highly skilled guys can create when using super premium excellent tobaccos. While the cost is somewhat prohibitive, if you want a true artisan crafted cigar the Berger & Argenti Entubar V32 is a great pick. I would venture to say, personally this is the company's best blend to date. I would put it right next to EP Carrillo's Dark Rituals for the best maduro cigars released in 2011. If sticker shock is an issue, try a fiver or some singles first, I think you'll quickly see these are absolutely box-worthy.
Check stock on our website here of the Berger & Argenti Entubar V32 Cigar.
Thanks for Reading...
Keep on Smokin!
~GC
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Background:
The Carlos Torano Family Cigar Company released the new Torano Vault Cigar at the 2011 IPCPR Tradeshow in Las Vegas. The story behind this new blend is that it is actually an old concept, recorded in by Carlos Torano Sr. in the family's special "blend book," which captured every blend that the family has created. Making this book priceless for the Torano’s which they store under lock and key. The book outlines blends that are current as well as a whole list of yet to be produced blends, hence the name “Vault.” To produce the Vault, Charlie Torano scoured this same book and found a blend they developed in 2000; blend A-008. This particular blend impressed Charlie as it had great potential but was missing an important ingredient and was never released. After revisiting this blend, Charlie Torano realized the missing ingredient was Ometepe tobacco, which is grown on the rich fertile soil of the volcanic island of Ometepe, in Lake Nicaragua. Using complex Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos in conjunction with this Ometepe leaf as a ligero binder the blend produced a spicy full bodied aromatic cigar with solid rich earthy flavors. The cigar is finished with a Colorado Shade-grown Habano wrapper.
Construction / Appearance:
The Torano Vault Toro sports a very attractive colorado reddish brown colored wrapper that's smooth to the touch with a nice oily finish. The packaging and cigar ring is very nicely done, black and silver without too much flash. The Vault also has a foot band identifying the long lost blend as A-008. The cigar is well packed, with no soft spots I can identify. The aroma coming off the cigar itself and through the cold draw is very barnyard, with a promise of some spicy, sweet tobacco flavors.
First Third:
The Vault took to flame like a champ and lit right up. Despite the heavy packing of tobacco, the draw is a tiny bit on the loose side, which I don't mind considering the blast of flavors coming from the initial few pulls. The cigar is putting out lots of chewy smoke. The profile is solid medium right off the bat, the flavor is very rich, complex and balanced with an earthy base, some sweetness and a bit of spice through the nose. This is not a hard cigar to like, I'm thoroughly enjoying the mix of earth leathery notes with an underlying spice and a long creamy finish. The burn line is almost perfect, the ash is a bright white falling off at half inch to inch intervals.
Second Third:
The second third has the body ramping up to medium-full, I have a feeling this one is on it's way to full body by the time I snuff it. The nutty creamy finish has some spice in the mouthfeel that blends excellently with everything else going on here. This is definitely one of the best Torano cigars I've smoked in a long time. The Torano Vault absolutely satisfies a wide range of the palate, but it doesn't over do it in any one area.. As the second third winds down the cigar has hit a very comfortable stretch… relaxing, smooth and absolutely full of dynamic flavor.
Last Third:
The last third is proving to be definitely fuller bodied, with a salty meat character. The sweetness has left for the most part, leaving a rich earthy smoke. The draw is a bit loose, which is causing the cigar to burn a little hot, but the flavor keeps me coming back. The nuttiness that was a major component of the cigar throughout has also come to the forefront.. reminds me of those roasted nut vendors you see (and smell) on the sidewalks of city streets. I decided to put the Vault down when it started to burn my fingers a bit. The cigars burn stayed razor right till the end.
Overall:
I think many cigar smokers are going to be very happy that the Torano family opened up the Vault book to create this blend and put it out on the market. An absolute exercise in balance and complexity, again I think this is one of the best efforts out of the Torano camp in a long time. They hit this one out of the park. Whether you get into the back story or not, bar none, this is a phenomenal cigar. For medium to medium-full bodied smokers who are looking for a great complex cigar that hits all areas of the palate , this is absolutely worth a try. Check out what's in stock on our Carlos Torano Vault Brand Page.
Thanks for reading..
Keep on Smokin-
~GC
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New Cigars In Stock!
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10/19/2011 3:18:00 PM
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Lots of great new cigars out this week! New Brands that just landed and are ready to smoke:
Aging Room Small Batch M356
- These Dominican beauties are created by Oliveros for Rafael Nodal's Habana Cuba Cigar Co. The brand is getting a lot of attention as of late due to some extremely high ratings in Cigar Aficionado. A complex, medium body cigar that's full of flavor and extremely enjoyable to smoke. The Presto Size is reviewed below in detail. These are "small batch" so they will be limited.
Rocky Patel Fifty
- After working on the blend for over four years, Rocky Patel has released the "Fifty", an ultra-premium cigar to celebrate his 50th birthday. The Fifty sports a dark Ecuadorian Habano wrapper hand selected from the top of the plant, the 7th priming. The double binder and secret blend of Nicaraguan fillers give the Fifty a rich full bodied character with complex flavors of peppery spice, dark chocolate and espresso. The packaging is very well done, with a limited edition decorated and numbered box. Give us a call or check our retail stores for more information: 1 (800) 877-7877. You can also email us.
Farmer's Select Nicaraguan Bundles
- We all know the economy isn't looking all that great these days, everyone is trying to save some cash here and there. We wanted to find a great Nicaraguan cigar that had all the usual qualities, some spice, a nice medium to full body, earthy tobacco flavors, etc.. at an everyday smoke kind of price point. With that in mind we did some digging around and came up with the Farmer's Select Nicaraguan. Because we import them directly and skip the flashy packaging, we're able to cut out the middle men, and deliver a 5 or 6 dollar cigar for half the price. Created in a small factory, these small batches are made with the same premium tobacco that are in your pricier smokes. Try them out, we think you'll be glad you did. All bundles are under 40 bucks.
Sencillo Black Cigars by Prometheus
- Sencillo is a project created by Keith Park and Prometheus. Last year's Sencillo was blended by Christian Eiroa of Camacho Cigars. This year Keith Park teamed up with the Plasencia family to create the Sencillo Black. The 2011 blend has more Nicaraguan tobacco to give the cigar a fuller bodied profile. Handmade in Nicaragua, Park created a blend made up of five different tobaccos that come together very well to create a balanced, tasty smoke.
E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2011 - Dark Rituals
- The latest and third E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada released is a beautiful dark Oscuro Maduro dubbed "Dark Rituals". The Carrillo family's cigars just keep getting better, and the Edicion Limitada's are really something to covet. Blended with an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder and Nicaraguan Fillers, the Dark Ritual is a pretty large smoke, (6.5" x 56) and is encased in a dark, rich Oscuro Maduro wrapper. The cigar comes in boxes of 10. Only Carrillo Sr. could blend such a complex, full body and full flavor masterpiece. These cigars are no joke, forget about the single sticks - we haven't had something more box worthy in the shop in a long time! Like all Edicion Limitadas, the quantities are limited so hurry up!
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