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Drew Estate Chateau Real Cigar Review

Cigar: Drew Estate Chateau Real Filler: Nicaraguan/Dominican Cigar: Drew Estate Chateau Real Cristales Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Strength: Mild Binder: Brazilian The Drew Estate Chateau Real is a true testament to Jonathan Drew’s relentless pursuit of the highest control standards possible when it comes to constructing and blending the perfect cigar. After enjoying […]

A Review of Camacho Connecticut Cigars

Cigar: Camacho Connecticut Wrapper: Connecticut (Ecuadorian Shade) Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras, Dominican Strength: Mild to Medium Sizes: Monarca, Toro, Churchill, Figurado, 11/18, and 60/6 vitolas The fairly new Camacho Connecticut line is the latest in new beginnings experienced by the Camacho brand since its early beginnings when Simon Camacho founded it in 1961. Released in […]

Camacho Havana Cigar Review

Origin: Danli, Honduras Wrapper: Habano Criollo Binder: Honduran Authentic Corojo Filler: Honduran Authentic Corojo Strength: Medium to Full Flavor: Full Handmade Sizes: H1/H2/H3, Gigante, Figurado, Churchill, Toro, Cetros, Monarca, Nacionales, Diadermas, Petit Camacho Havana cigars are made solely with carefully aged tobaccos grown in Honduras. They have actually been preferred over three well-known Cuban cigars […]

LaFlor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet Series Cigar Review

Origin: Tabacalera La Flor S.A. (Dominican Republic) Binder: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Ligero Cameroon Strength: Medium Filler: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet cigars are undoubtedly showcasing among the smoother smokes made in the Dominican Republic. Made in Tabacalera La Flor S.A, these cigars were first introduced in July of 2007 and are […]

La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series Cigar Review

Origin: Dominican Republic Binder: Nicaraguan Wrapper: Cameroon Strength: Medium to Full Filler: Dominican Republic and Brazilian In the mid 1990s a company owned and operated by the Gomez family was born in the Dominican Republic. Originally known as Los Libertadores, La Flor Dominicana has quickly picked up speed as well as developed a stellar reputation […]

Illusione Classic Cigar Review

Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Grade One Cafe Colorado) Strength: Medium to Full Filler: Nicaraguan The inspiration for creating the Illusione Classic line of cigars comes from the desire to travel back in time and capture specific tastes from the past. In 1979, the Sandinistas took control of Nicaragua, which was producing some of the most elite tobaccos […]

A Review of the Illusione Chuchillos Cubanos Cigar

Origin: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Wrapper: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium to Full Filler: Nicaraguan Given the tough economic times many are facing right now, finding a cigar that is up to par on a frugal budget can present a huge challenge. The Illusione Chuchillos Cubanos has just leveled the playing field and brought forth a whole new […]

Illusione Nosotros Cigar Review

With the recent debut of the Illusione Nosotros cigars at the 2009 IPCPR in New Orleans, the buzz of this new smoke quickly set the hearts of faithful cigar lovers on fire with anticipation. This stick was created as a result of a joint venture between the Illusione mastermind Dion Giolito and Drew Estate’s Jonathan […]

A Cigar Review of Ashton Cigars

Wrapper: Connecticut shade Binder: 3-4 years aged Dominican Filler: Dominican Flavor: Strength: Mild to Medium Sizes: 16 different vitolas The history of the Ashton Classic Cigar began when Philadelphian Robert Levin took over his father’s cigar shop in the mid 1970’s. Great things were about to happen in the cigar world. Robert had a goal […]

A Review of the Ashton ESG Cigar

Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: D.R. Sun Grown Rosado (Cuban seed) Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Flavor: Full Strength: Medium – Full Sizes: 20 Year Salute – 6.75 x 49; 22 Year Salute – 6 x 52; 21 Year Salute – 5.25 x 52; 23 Year Salute – 6.25 x 52 The Ashton ESG Cigar […]