Mar 5 2009

Cusano M1 Cigars




   Before becoming known for some of the best premiums in the world, Cusano cigars started their value driven business in bundles with their Celebrity series which encompasses several lines of bundled cigars that were made with one goal in mind, to compete directly with name brand cigars twice their price. Rolled at the famous Tabadom Factory in the Dominican Republic, the bundled Cusano Celebrity series has used exacting standards to match the blends of some of the most famous cigars in the world including Punch, Partagas, Macanudo, and Montecristo to name a few. This cigar uses an Connecticut shade wrapper, Dominican binder and Dominican filler.

The M1 by Cusano directly challenges the blend of the famous Macanudo, acclaimed to the best selling cigar in the United States. Since its debut it has become an everyday cigar for aficionados everywhere that want to combine great prices with great cigars. In addition to Macanudo, this cigar is a great alternative to other Dominican favorites such as La Aurora, Fuente, and Ashton. The cigars come packaged in bundles of 20 and are available in 5 sizes. Once again Mike Chiusano has begged the question, why pay more for a quality cigar.

Cusano is in no way affiliated with Macanudo which is a registered trademark of General Cigar Corporation.

very good for the money, worth twice as much – brian

Good smooth, mild flavor, not much of an aftertaste. Nice white ash. Smooth wrapper, but burned inconsistently after about the first third. Overall, I give it a solid 85, will probably buy more of these. – Anthony Webb

I must just say, that I was very impressed with this medium cigar. I thought the flavor was a nice non-overpowering one, and the draw was perfect. It was very smooth and offers a tremendous value to cigar smokers. The burn was a tad uneven, but overall I would give it a B+. – Matthew Elrod

Persnally I think that this is one ofthe finast smokes around for the price. The harmony between smoker and cigar is unequaled. Draw was nice and smooth. The burn was even. Even works when you don;t want to smoke the entire cigar. Let it burn itself out, and then when you want to come back to it, knock off the ask, and relight. Excellent smoke~ – Bobby

This is truly a fine cigar for the price. It’s the cigar you can sit on your patio with, enjoy with a nice single malt scotch and let you troubles just drift away. – Steve Hawkins

The M1 was probably the least expensive cigar I have smoked so far. However, it was one of the best too. It really did replicate a Macanudo, but lacked the creamy taste that Macanudos have. Smooth and mild to medium bodied, this cigar is pretty good. – Jon Lung

I enjoyed this cigar from the very beginning. The flavor and aroma were very satisfying and a wonderful start to my day. The only thing that would keep me from giving the M1 a perfect 5/5 is that near the end I encountered some air pockets. Admittedly it may just have been that one in particular. I’ll try a few more before committing to a box. – Michael

While serving in Iraq my buddies and I were looking for something affordable and reasonably priced. We came across the M1 and it was a hit. Even those who weren’t regulars were asking me for them. Its nice and smooth from start to finish and tastes great. – JLo

I pesonaly love Cusano’s Vanilla flavored cigars and was wanting to find a cigar that was all natural and did not have any added flavors. Sweet tabaco, miled and a pleasing smoke and smell. After smoking one Cusano M1 I am hooked! For me it has enough sweetness in the tabaco and not strong enough to get me kicked out of a publice place or have some none-smokers tell me it stinks all the time. I did get one or two that burned uneven at the start, but for me it is a very good smoke and I would buy a Cusano M1 over a higher priced cigar that delivers the same smoke and better burn. – Nick A.

I decided to buy a bundle of these because of the price. I am one that thinks that most cigars are overpriced and are really worth much less than their asking price. However, the M1, at less than $2 per stick, is a really great deal. The flavor and draw is wonderful. I think it is priced right and it has definitely become my favorite. – LP

I find that all of the positive reviews about this gar are on the money! Great gar, good draw, easy smoking. Glad that I took the time to grad this great gar, and smoke them with good friends. Worth every penny I spent for them. – Roy

My humidor is stocked with a variety of different cigars all much more expensive than the Cusano. M1 by Cusano is by far as good as any of them and the Robusto is just right for an evening smoke. I see why it is number two. – Gary

My favorite everyday smoke…in fact Cusano (Chiusano)has never steered me wrong. Try all of the celeb. series! – Doc

A great cigar. This was the first bundle that I had purchased and I must say that I was very pleased. I love to smoke these and watch a James Bond movie! – David R.

Good cigars for the price… I bought a sampler, it was well worth the cost. Even burn, mild. Will buy more. – Andrew

I bought 6 sticks of various cigars for all under $3 supposedly all being the “best value”. This was the best one in my opinion. If you are on a budget but still want great mild taste, this is the one for you. – Jon Paul

This is very good tasting mild cigar worth twice as much and then some. It burns very nicely and has a fine draw. It is an excellent value and has caused me to rethink my buying and testing stratagies. – p mcdonald

Just because it isn”t expensive doesn”t mean it is a bad cigar. Mild but very flavorful, and you can”t beat the price. A great every day smoke. – Thomas A.

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Mar 5 2009

Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Cigar


       >Jose “Pepin” Garcia has become a popular name around the cigar community.  Pepin is a master cigar roller and blender that started his career at some of the most prestigious factories in Cuba.  Today he operates two of the world’s most popular factories in Miami and Nicaragua.  Aficionados compare Pepin’s blends with some of the best cigars made in Cuba.

The Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic is an excellent value.  This blend is the first blend made by Jose Garcia in his Esteli factory and is also the least expensive.  The aroma of the Don Pepin Garcia Black is dry and spicy with a long and pronounced finish.  The cigar is full bodied and full flavored with a nice balance and easy draw.  If you enjoy a powerful smoke, this one is a must try.

Rated 89. This attractive, oily cigar has fine construction. It has chewy wood notes with a sweet spiciness and some coffee bean on the palate. – Cigar Insider, May 2007


Rated 89. A very well made belicoso with a silky smooth wrapper. It has cedar and leather notes, and a short finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007


Rated 85. An attractive perfecto that is hard to light. It burns poorly. It has woody and nutty flavors with some gumminess on the palate. – Cigar Insider, May 2007


Rated 88. A powerful and strong cigar that hits the palate hard with complex flavors that were dry and included black pepper with espresso and peaty notes. The appearance and construction of this cigar was average but the burn was excellent. – Cigar.com, April 2007 (AS)

I just tried one of these, I received in my cigar of the month selections. This is an outstanding cigar, nice and strong, perfect burn and draw, if finishes very strong. I smoked it down to the nub – Patrick

Rated 92. A lovely cigar that has an elegant draw and burn. The blend is pleasant, with a toasted almond flavor, notes of wood and touches of leather on the palate. – Cigar Insider, May 2007
Rated 92. A lovely cigar that has an elegant draw and burn. THe blend is pleasant, with a toasted almond flavor, notes of wood and touches of leather on the palate. – Cigar Aficionado, December 2007

I liked it so much I got 2 boxes for my humidor. Smells and tase like a real cuban. – Kelyne

This was a pretty strong cigar. At times, I found it a bit overwhelming. It had a strong leathery flavor with hints of pepper and hazelnut. Other than a superior flavor, the construction and burn both needed work. The wrapper was also dry and gritty, but this was a great cigar by Don Pepin. I gave it an 88. – Jon Lung

What a great smoke. The cigar was perfect from start to finish. Flavor was balanced and the smoke would just fill the mouth. The smoke was toasty with a chocolate/roasted nut thing going on that just amazed me. I cant wait to have antoher one. – Dave A.
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Feb 14 2009

Cuban Cigars: Not made by just the Cubans anymore

By Janelle Schweinfurth   Copyright 2009     
            It seems our earliest encounters of cigar smoking can be traced to the native people of the island we now call Cuba. While on this island, Rodrigo de Jerez and Luis de Torres, two Spaniards sailing under the directions of Christoper Columbus in 1492, succumbed to peer pressure and took their first puffs. The cigars they smoked were tobacco wrapped in plantain leaves, dried palm leaves or corn husks. It is believed that the tobacco plant originated in South America and made it’s way through the neighboring islands.
 
 
The first tobacco plantations in Cuba were planted along the Alemandares River in the early 1600’s. For one year during the British occupation of Cuba in 1763 tobacco took over Coffee as the number one cash crop of the island. This one year was just enough time for the tobacco to open up an absolutely lucrative European market for itself. Cigar making, having been established in Europe, spread to Spain. It is Spain that is attributed with the construction of the cigars we now smoke and are familiar with to this day. It wasn’t until the mid 19th century that cigar making came into it’s own in the United States and then later in that century different brands started to emerge.
 
Cuba became the most popular producer of cigars although cigars were being produced in many countries through South America as well. It took the Cuban embargo by US President Kennedy in 1961 to allow these other South American countries to tap into the excellence of the Cuban skills of cigar making. This came about because the cigar makers of Cuba, knowing their way of life was threatened by Castro and his regime, left their island and took their craft and seeds with them to continue their fine art elsewhere. Promising countries for growing tobacco and continuing their trade included Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Even Brazil and Mexico would come to play supporting roles in the tobaco industry. Exquisite wrappers also began being produced in countries such as Ecuador, Camaroon, Sumatra and even the state of Connecticut in the United States. Of course Cuba is still known for it’s fine cigars; legends do not die quickly. But there are signs that this may be changing; the future of cigars looks promising!

Jan 13 2009

Padron Cigars

Padron Cigars

Had my first Padron 2000 Maduro yesterday. Not a bad smoke for the money. Would go well with a cold beer. The Maduro wrapper split about half way through. I felt it was a bit hot towards the end. Nice draw, nice long white ash, and a nice even burn that you expect from Padron. I prefer the Padron 2000 Natural. – Marshal.

I had a Padron 2000 maddy last night — first one in about 3 years. I have to say it was nearly flawless for a soothing, mild cigar. The wrapper didn’t have the suede texture I remembered from before, but the hand-rolling was a better job — very firm, tight ash, and a stiff, but adequate draw. The copious smoke was a very mild aroma and not offensive to my non-smoking wife and friends. The initial flavor was had strong coffee overtones, but they quickly subsided into an almost understated earthy flavor. If I liked big, bold flavor, this cigar would seem to lack personality. However, I found it to be a great social cigar in that it didn’t grab me by the collar and shake me up demanding my attention. We had a wonderful conversation punctuated by my thoroughly enjoyable smoke of this quality cigar. Definitely a new favorite and one I recommend. It has a permanent place in my humidor. – Ron

Folks, dollar for dollar, you will not find a better smoke! – Kent

I say this is the best cigar around. It lights and draws well and burns even. There is a little starting bite that just blends nicely with the overall flavor as you continue to smoke. This is truly a fine cigar. For my money there is only one better and that is the Padron 1964 Anniversary Edition. – Len Santamaria

came in with high hopes after excellent experience with the 3000 Natural, left with disappointment. too tight of draw for me, hints of coffee bean and chocolate too fleeting. stick with the truly great Natural wrappers or ’64’s. – JDH

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This is probably my favorite smoke. Smooth, easy draw. Clean, even burn. Full, rich body. Tight roll, heavy stick. Love this cigar! – Scot

Unbeliveable. Highly recommend. Similar to Partagas 898 and Serie D No.1. Wonderful earthy tones. Great flavor and perfect draw, burn and contruction. Try it. – Steve

Just got a 91 from CA. I’ve had the Churchill version of this and it’s one of my faves. Very earthy and, well, smoky. A very satisfying flavor. For some, the draw may be too loose, but I like it that way. – Scott

I don’t get this cigar. After smoking half a box (not all at once)my sense is average build quality combined with overly strong tobaccos and unbalanced flavours. Sorry to be miserable but I was disappointed… – AlanP

A wonderful smoke. As a pipesmoker new to cigars, I found it slightly more than mild. Tastes of hazelnut, spices. Nice for a walk in the woods. – Mark Giordano

My second Padron, this one was outstanding. I prefer the size of the Executive, but the quality of both is outstanding. Pricy, but worth the money if you like a fine cigar, for sure. When people around you comment on how good it smells …. you know you are on to something. – tg81182

Very decent smoke for the price. A very earthy, medium bodied smoke with some leather notes and little spice. Good draw and burn. Nothing like Padron’s anniversary lines. Good, but you have to be in the mood for an earthy cigar. B – Ruben F – Miami, Fl.

Bought these for my wife, and she loved them. Just the right size and flavor. – Barry H

I can not tell you in words how much I enjoy this full flavored maduro. Every one of my friends that smoke one of these are in love with it. A real bargain for the price. Smooth with a slight hint of chocolate & coffee. – Tim Kelley

Great small cigar, can’t go wrong for under $3.00. Same aroma, texture, and great taste as, say the Padron 3000 (my favorite), but at $2.00 plus savings per smoke. Good value. – Jim Waterville

I picked up a 1/2 box of these while searching for an everyday smoker. The first 1/4 inch was a little rough but it developed into an espresso and earthy taste nicely when smoked slowly. Reminded me of the forest after a fall rain, with a damp, woodsy and smooth finish. The body was there and the flavors tight with a slight bite. I conoed it a little about half way down, but probably due to the fact I am used to much larger rings and lenghts and was also fighting traffic as I drove home. I – Shane

Very nice cigar. Was recommended by the shop owner. Full flavor, and the best smoke for the price. An instant favorite! – Chris

Rated 89. Full-bodied and full-flavored. This cigar is chewy and sharp. Dominated by earthy and spicy aromas that remain on a long finish. – Cigar.com, May 2006 (AS)

This is one of my favorite smokes. I say this in spite of some significant flaws in this cigar. The caps on these things are amoung the worst on the market, they don’t produce enough smoke and they have a nasty tendency to burn badly towards the end. The overriding saving grace of these smokes is the utterly outstanding flavor. It’s so good that I can and do overlook the negatives. Also, I think these are milder than the medium to full strenght rating indicates. – mgraze

This cigar really surprised me.First by the price,it’s a everyday cigar and second by the flavour.It’s just pefect.Very mild and delivering a earthy aroma and an excellent smell while burning.Good draw and burning.This is one that always will have room in my humidor. – Luo

Rated 86. A spotty, rustic-looking panetela with a loose draw. Opening with anise flavors, the cigar shows some sweet notes on the palate – Cigar Insider, May 2007

Was unsure of this at first because of it being very firm to the touch, but was recommended by the shoppe. Very impressed. Nice even draw for the whole smoke, burn became even very fast,and a nice white ash. Found it to be mild to medium. I will probably keep a few on hand. Pairs well with a rich dark beer. – BM

I love this cigar, nice slow burn, full body taste, holds ash very nicely. I have tried a few others but this is by far my favorite. – Mike

One of my all-time favorites. Very well constructed, holding the ash and burning evenly right to the nub. Smooth yet powerful, and full of flavorful woodsy spices — like a heavyweight-intensity of the V Centenial No.2 Churchills. Cao Black is my fav, but this is a close 2nd or 3rd. – aphio-igor

its look is not appealing ,but it smokes great! Even burn , easy draw. Its a little better than Cigar Aficionado score (88). – the godfather

Rated 88. Rich in color, this oily cigar has a rough burn. The smoke is earthy and spicy, with some herbal qualities as well as toast. It is medium bodied, with a nutty finish. – Cigar Aficionado, October 2006

uneven, rough burn greatly outweighed by remarkable progression of flavor. from pine woods to a strong cinnamon, vanilla spice tranformation at the halfway point. a great experience, a great cigar. – JDH

Rated 89. This cigar draws and burns evenly, delivering predominantly rich cocoa flavors with some wheaty, grainy notes and a woody finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

Had this cigar in Orlando at a nice cigar shop. However, I was a disappointed with it. The taste was good and very rich. There were hints of a nutty rich flavor. However, this cigar was not smooth at all. It had such a bad mouth bite and it hurt my throat so bad, I didn’t even finish it. – Jon Lung

Great Great Great Cigar for the price, wonderfull taste great burn and a all around good smoke – Wilson

An exceptionally good cigar for the price. It has excellent flavor and is well balanced. I would say it’s med to full in body. Great draw and good burn qualities makes this cigar a real winner and I always keep few on hand. – Paul

I really like the 4000. Great taste, perfect burn, plenty of smoke, wonderfully smooth, and lasts a good, long time. I’m a fairly new smoker, so have been trying a number of different brands, sizes, and strengths. The 4000 is my favorite right now. I look forward to the next one. – Lee

My new favorite. Great taste, near-perfect burn, a nice long smoke. If I had a bunch of money, I’d keep a box on hand all the time. – Lee

My new favorite! A wonderful smoke in every way. Burns great, tastes great, looks great. Lots of flavor without going to my head, which, being a lightweight, I really appreciate. The price is very reasonable for what you get. I look forward to being able to afford buying a box of these! – Lee

Rated 87. A thick cigar with a dark, natural wrapper. It draws well, offering sweet and spicy cedary notes with some wood and licorice, and a mineral finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

one of the 1st cigars i ever smoked when I was 12, and still one of the best almost 10 years later. – daniel R.

ugly wrapper and ash, uneven burn. great draw and lots of smoke, herbal qualities unmistakably Padron, woodsy with cinammon undertones, slightly more bitter than the 3000, but excellent nonetheless. – JDH

Rated 85. This cigar has a veiny wrapper and a lumpy cap. It is charry and woody in character with an earthy, weedy finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

Great cigar! This is the first box of cigars I have bought. Starts off a touch on the harsh side and then mellows out for a nice smoke. Slightly nutty and spicey taste. – Dan Peters

Medium to Full flavor, spice, plenty of character and smoke. Great after a meal. After the first inch it opens up and reminded me of the flavor of good mole. Enjoy. – nottiman

Rated 91. An attractive mini torpedo with an excellent draw and burn. It is earthy and toasty, complemented by notes of chocolate and coffee. A rich, complex cigar with a medium to full body. – Cigar Aficionado, April 2006

Rated 89. An easy-drawing torpedo with a slightly uneven burn. Sweet cocoa and coffee flavors are complemented by peppery, earthy notes that leave vanilla on the palate. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

I enjoyed this cigar’s taste and draw. However, it was somewhat harsh and left my throat a little dry. – matt m

Rated 89. This semi box-pressed lonsdale draws evenly, imparting creamy, toasty flavors on the palate with traces of cocoa, bitter wood and coconut. Some inconsistency. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

Rated 89. This semi box pressed lonsdale draws evenly, imarting creamy, toasty flavors on the palate with traces of cocoa, bitter wood and coconut. – Cigar Aficionado, December 2007

Rated 89. This semi box pressed lonsdale draws evenly, imarting creamy, toasty flavors on the palate with traces of cocoa, bitter wood and coconut. – Cigar Aficionado, December 2007

An excellent and satisfying smoke, the Padron Chico provides great consistency throughout and smacks of a soft, aged wood such as mahogany. Highly recommended. – C.C.

Rated 87. Covered in a spotty wrapper, this cigar smokes well, imparting overwhelmingly rich woody flavors that precede a spicy, slightly bitter finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

Rated 87. Covered in a spotty wrapper, this cigar smokes well, imparting overwhelmingly righ woody flavors that precede a spicy, slightly bitter finish. – Cigar Aficionado, October 2007

This was a nice little cigar. When I smelled it, I was not wowed, but it had a surprisingly nice flavor. Definitely a good cigar for the price, without a doubt. Nice 35-40 min smoke. – Drew

Rated 88. This dark, box-pressed cigar opens with distinct flowery flavor dusted with sweet cocoa notes that segue into a woody finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

A classic tasting Nicaraguan in my opinion. Mild to medium and well balanced. Slight pepper on the tounge, earthy, rich smoke with a hint of caramel. Nice draw and burn The perfect ride home from work smoke. The price is right also. – Russell

Rated 90. Dark and pressed, this gorgeous cigar has a good draw and burn. It opens with cocoa and wood notes before showing toffee and earth. A tasty smoke. – Cigar Aficionado, February 2007

Rated 91. A gorgeous double corona with a dark wrapper and superb burn. It is sweet and cedary, rich with cocoa and coffee flavors, especially on the finish. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

Good flavor and burns nicely; will buy again. Vincent-Atlanta – vincent

Nice color in this cigar, which is a bit rough in the cap. It’s rustic and woody in flavor, with some herbal character, and just a hint of earth on the palate. Medium bodied. – Cigar Aficionado, Feb. 2006

Rated 89. Although rough in appearance, this corona smokes well, showing significant sweet woody flavors smacking of coconut, vanilla and nuts. The finish is earthy. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

An great, smooth, earthy satisfying smoke. Slightly tight on the draw but so what. Some hints of wood and caramel with an even burn. Creamy, earthy finish. Smoked this one to the nub. Great price as well – Russell

Rated 90. An elegan cigar that is a slow starter, but it warms up nicely to show rich and woody flavors with a hint of Cuban coffee. Rich and medium bodied, with a creamy, almond finish. – Cigar Aficionado, August 2006

An “A” size that exudes a cocoa aroma as it burns. The smoke is sweet and toasty, with some herbal and woody notes that get richer with every puff. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

Great cigar for the price. Smooth, creamy taste with an excellent draw. Burn is perfect with a great aroma. – MikeH_WY

There is only one thing to say about this smoke,it was fantastic.Smooth draw with hints of cocoa and spice,one of the best cigars i have smoked.A must try for every cigar smoker. – aussie shaun

Rated 89. A box-pressed cigar with an oily wrapper. It opens on a sweet woody note that underscores the cocoa and coffee bean flavors. The finish is woody. – Cigar Insider, May 2007

Rated 86. A spotty, rustic-looking panetela with a loose draw. Opening with anise flavors, the cigar shows some sweet notes on the palate – Cigar Insider, May 2007

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Jan 8 2009

REO CIGARS

REO CIGARS

Rated 88. A dark, smooth wrapper covers this cigar. It burns well, giving off rich smoke and a toasty aroma. Chewy flavors and chocolate and coffee notes lead to an earthy finish. – Cigar Insider, July 2006

I tried this cigar as a smoke while playing golf and as an after dinner smoke. Was very surpised at the quality, taste and construction of this cigar. Very good full bodied smooth smoke that burns evenly thoughout the smoke. I have now ordered a box. This cigar can compete with several of my more expensive cigars! – Rob C.

What a great cigar. The construction is great. It is very consistant.Good even burn and a great draw. Starts off with a creay tobacco flovors, and ends witha strong leather flavor. Bought a box. One of the best boxes I ever bought. I give this cigar a 90. – Mike

I have a new favorite. I absolutely love this cigar. Better all around than some of the more expensive cigars I’ve smoked. Even burn throughout, deep chocolate flavor, I can’t wait for my next box. – Gregg B.

Corona add your review

Rated 87. Attractive, oily and pressed, this dark corona is full of coffee, cocoa and wood flavors that build to a woody, licorice finish. Some dry flavors were also noted. – Cigar Insider, July 2007

Robusto add your review

THIS SMOOTH, CLEAN WELL BALANCED AND COMPLEX CIGAR DELIVERS A MEDIUM BODIED SMOKE WITH HINTS OF COFFEE AND SPICE. AS IT BURNS EVENLY WITH A WHITISH ASH, YOU REALIZE A VERY CREAMY FINISH. I COMPARE IT TO A ANNIVERSARY PADRON. IN A SCALE FROM 1 TO 10, I RATE IT AN 8. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. – RON

Rated 87. A dark and oily robusto with a firm draw. Cedary flavors are slightly bitter and charry. Scattered notes of black cherry and sweet spice precede the oily finish. – Cigar Insider, July 2006

Torpedo add your review

TOP NOTCH CIGAR. SMOKED ONE WHILE UP THE MOUNTAINS, SITTING IN MY RECLINER LOOKING OUT AT THE RAIN. THIS IS THE BEST OF THE BEST. SMOOTH AND LOADED WITH FLAVOR. DEFINATELY A FINGER BURNER. EVEN BURN AND LONG GRAY ASH. – MIKE

Rated 87. This box-pressed mini torpedo is predominantly chocolaty in character, with some coffee and woody notes as well. Performance inconsistency was noted. – Cigar Insider, July 2006

The REO was one of the most exciting releases in 2005 and today continues to be a top seller nationwide. Blended by EO brands and made by Rocky Patel, the REO is medium to full-bodied with a dry and spicy aroma and hints of toast with a moderate finish. Each cigar is box-pressed and comes packed in boxes of 20.

What makes this cigar so unique is the five-year-old, Sumatra seed wrapper grown in Costa Rica. This wrapper completes a blend this is composed of hand selected Nicaraguan and Honduran long fillers. There is nothing ordinary or one dimensional about this cigar. Its complex mix of competing flavors makes it virtually unmatched by cigars from this region.

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Jan 8 2009

Saint Luis Rey Cigars

CIgars

This is a world class cigar. I really enjoy this brand and I have never been disponted. Complex and no harshness. The draw is perfect. Do your self a favor and try one of these babies. – Curtis

I absolutely loved the flavor, but had some significant problems. The burn started very very badly, and was very uneven. I let it set, extinguish itself then relit, still had some burn problems. This cigar did start to smolder, and with it gave off an aroma I did not prefer. The after taste is absolutely magnificent, nutty, and creamy. I will definitely try more and see if I just had a bad stick. – Ryan

Well, this wasn”t the worst cigar I”ve had, but I did not enjoy it very much. It has a almost dark chocolate flavor which I did not enjoy. Never the less it is still a fine cigar, just not my type. – Papa Hayes

Churchill add your review

Just finished up a box of these Churchills, and enjoyed almost each one. Lots of smoke and pleasant taste and aroma, but a few sticks were tight and hard to draw. Otherwise, pretty good. – Bobby

This is absolutely one of my favorite cigars to smoke,I love the way they draw and smell after I first light one up.I have received many pleasant comments about the way they smell.even nonsmokers have complimented me on the aroma as well. – Wm.Clark Drew II

I would like an endless supply of these fine cigars in my humidor. – Wm.Clark Drew II

Rothchilde add your review

This is an absolutely fabulous cigar, easily worth the 90 rating. It has a nice full body and is really smooth. Plus, it has a perfect draw and lots of smoke. I cannot believe the price. – Jesse

A wonderful cigar from start to finish. This cigar had an easy perfect draw and burn with a medium body and creamy undertones with hints of dark chocolate on the palate. What a deal, at $2.75 a stick this cigar is one to try, at that price you really should just buy a box. – Mike T.

Just smoked this with a friend. A great cigar for its price. Although it burned a bit too quickly, it did burn evenly. Smooth with flavorful hints of woods and nuts, this cigar will satisfy you. I rate it an 88 and worth trying. – Jon Lung

Love this cigar, tasty, burns well, smells fantastic, can’t loose for the price. – cycleroadie1

Tried a maduro last evening. Very good stick. Plenty of smoke and very flavorful. There was some chocolate and nuttyness early, switching to a dark chocolate later on. Excellent variety of tastes. I”d go 88 easily…. – Mike_B

Toro add your review

For the price these were OK, but I found them a little sour. Would not buy again – Tom C

This one was just OK. Started off well, but then got a bit harsh and bitter. Smoothed out half way through, with light hints of nuts. Decent for the price. Punch is a better example of this size cigar for this money. – MaxZ

I truly enjoy the cigars just as good If not better then La Fontana Vintage Verdi I use to enjoy Smooth draw. Definately worth a 90 – Ron

Rated 86. Creamy, reddish brown and silky wrapper. Slightly tight draw producing plenty of smooth smoke. Some spice through nose and on finish. Medium flavored and medium body. Excellent burn and construction providing a long, white ash that fell even with the foot. Cigar lacked complexity, offering a predominant rich, cedar aroma. – Cigar.com, September 2006 (TN)

Hand made in Honduras, Saint Luis Rey is now distributed at the national level. Beautifully packaged in attractive semi-boite nature boxes, Saint Luis Rey cigars achieve their renowned full flavor and aroma through a unique blend of Honduran, Nicaraguan and Peruvian tobaccos, a Nicaraguan binder and a dark, rich Nicaraguan wrapper. These coveted cigars are moderately priced and available in several sizes.

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Jan 8 2009

Don Diego Cigars

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Decided to try some smaller smokes for the shop at work and found these at a decent price. Overall a nice mellow smoke with a woody taste. Pleasant flavor and smoke until the last 1/3 where it gets bitter. Overall it reminds me of the “White Owls” I smoked when I was younger. – Brad

As a new cigar smoker, have tried a wide variety of mostly medium to mild cigars and these are my curent favorites for a shorter smoke. – Billy

Coronas add your review

Wonderfully smooth, great aroma. Even, slow burn. One of my favorites. – Willy

My favorite. Smooth taste, not too strong or too mild. I suggest over any other cigar. – B. Huynen

Very smooth cigar. Great aroma and a good aftertaste. I would recomend this to all cigar smokers. – John

I never had such a classy expierience in my life. A true delight for the most educated of cigar smokers. I never wanted it to end as I stunk from that smell of success all night! A nice little shot of scotch and one of these bad boys tells everyone in the room “Yea This Is My Lifestyle.” – Roger

An excellent cigar for one of those relaxing nights on the balcony. It has the perfect blend of smoothness, and the aroma is “delicious”. An A++ cigar! – Matt

Rated 87. Solidly constructed with a yellowish, veiny wrapper. The draw has wheaty, woody notes that are a touch dry. A medium bodied cigar. – Cigar Aficionado, August 2007

Whether its a wedding, fourth of July, Thanksgiving,or just a breezy saturday night, you simply cannot go wrong with this cigar. Not too strong, yet still has a distinctive taste. A++ – Matt- Marlyland

The Don Diego is the perfect cigar for those enthusiasts who don’t want a lot of body or an overbearing flavor. By all measures it is exactly what one would expect from a smooth Dominican cigar and it is fairly strait forward on the palate. The brand has a lot of history and is considered a classic. Taste the lighter side of the Dominican Republic with a Don Diego.

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Jan 7 2009

Cuba Libre Cigars

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Free Cuba! Cuba Libre is an extraordinary new blend from Central America that will make you forget all about the Cuban cigars of old.

Rolled by Nestor Plasencia, one of Central America’s top cigar makers and the world’s single largest grower of Cuban-seed tobacco, his beloved Cuba Libre blend is a unique mix of aged Cuban seed long-fillers bound with an authentic, exquisite Corojo wrapper – a wrapper selected specifically for its oily texture and robust flavor.

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