Nicaragua

Cigar Review: Perdomo Squared Maduro

January 8, 2009

Company: Perdomo Line: Perdomo2 (Squared) Maduro Vitola: Robusto 5 X 50 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Flavor: Medium-Full Strength: Medium-Full Price: $136.50 (Box of 40) I used to smoke this cigar all the time when it was originally released, but eventually I gave up on them. I just had too much trouble [...]

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Cigar Review: Tabacos Baez

November 23, 2008

Company: El Rey de Los Habanos Line: Tabacos Baez Vitola: Monarcas 6.5 X 52 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Flavor: Medium Strength: Medium Price: $138.60 (Box of 20) This is something a bit different than what most of us have come to expect from Jose “Don Pepin” Garcia. At first I [...]

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Cigar Review: Flor de Gonzalez Selection

November 12, 2008

Company: Flor de Gonzalez Line: Selection Vitola: Robusto 5.5 X 50 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Habano-2000 Binder: Indonesia Filler: Nicaragua Flavor: Medium-Full Strength: Medium Price: Under $60 (Box of 25) I got a chance to meet Yadi at the IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas after hearing a little bit about the company from Doc Stogie [...]

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Cigar Review: EO Brands No. 21

November 5, 2008

Well the economy has gone to the dogs and all of us are feeling the pinch. So I’ve been looking for good cigars that won’t break the budget. Most bundled cigars don’t impress me. By the time I deal with either too many bad cigars in the bundle or just too bland for my tastes I’m better off having spent some extra for a consistent cigar.

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Cigar Review: Oliva "O" Toro

November 3, 2008

Brand: Oliva Line: “O” Maduro Vitola: Toro Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Body: Medium Strength: Medium Box Price: $100 (Box of 20) Description: I have never paid too much attention to the Oliva brand until recently. I won a cigar buy-in fantasy baseball game and the Oliva “O” Toro was in the [...]

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Cigar Review: Cubao No. 4

October 31, 2008

Brand: EO Brands Line: Cubao Vitola: Robusto #4 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Body: Full Strength: Med-Full Box Price: $120 (Box of 20) Description: Another new smoke to hit the scene! Another Don Pepin cigar I truly enjoyed! I was gifted this one a couple months ago at the trade [...]

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Cigar Review: Chateau Real Maduro

October 17, 2008

When I started smoking I always associated Drew Estate with flavored cigars, recently I’ve tried some cigars from them that has changed the perception. The Chateau Real Small Club Corona is one of go to morning cigars. I love these on the drive to work or on a chilly morning when I don’t want to spend too much time outdoors.

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Cigar Review: Don Lino Africa Duma

October 3, 2008

So, there’s a new cigar shop that passes for a decent pub about 10 minutes from my house. I’m working with the owner to beef up his selection (it needs it!!). He turned me on to the Don Lino Africa Duma (robusto) the other night. I must say, I do not normally make first impressions with smokes, but this one looked really good! I totally dig the band! Nice dark oily wrapper! Thick, meaty mutha…smooth veins, and a tad bit lumpy! Quite firm though….

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Cigar Review: Los Blancos Maduro

August 18, 2008

Los Blancos was one of the companies I was making a point to speak with while at the IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. It took me until the end of the show to finally get a minute to speak with David Blanco. Unfortunately we didn’t get much time to talk, but I did get a few cigars to try.

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Cigar Review: Gurkha G5 Avenger Toro

August 4, 2008

In the past I’ve only reviewed a couple cigars from Gurkha. A couple of reasons for that. One, their price point is a bit higher than what I like to reach for in my budget. Two, I’ve just never really enjoyed the Gurkha flavor profile. This isn’t to say they are not a good cigar; I just don’t care for it. So here is my take on the Gurkha G5 Avenger.

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