Bauza Casa Grandes

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Bauza Casa Grandes

A true gem of a cigar, the Bauza is sure to meet all of your expectations. They are made in the Dominican Republic and were originally released in 1980. They have stood the test of time. It is not only an excellent cigar, but they are made in the prestigious Fuente Factory. That should tell you all you need to know about this cigar. The Fuente Factory is known for making some of the highest quality cigars and the Buaza is no exception.

I’ve chosen to smoke the Casa Grande size for this review; it is a 6.75”x48 ring gauge. However, it’s available in eight different sizes to fit your preferred choice of ring gauge. It’s semi dark Sun Grown Ecuadorian wrapper looks fantastic. You will notice some small veining, but nothing that takes away from the look of the cigar. An oily sheen along with a triple cap completes the presentation.

Right away, you will notice hay like notes as you toast the end of the cigar and begin smoking the first inch or so. After you get past the initial start of the cigar, the hay starts to subside and cedar and spice tones begin taking over. Ten minutes in and the burn has be spot on. The draw on the cigar is one of the best that I’ve had in a long time. It requires just enough effort to keep it interesting.

A third of the way in, I’ve begun to get a touch of plum like notes that lasted for several minutes. It quickly disappears and the cedar and spice tones are back in full force. The burn to this point has been impeccable. I wanted to test the cigar further and decided to set it down for five minutes to see how it would do. To my surprise, when I returned the cigar remained lit and I didn’t have to touch it up.

Two thirds of the way in now and hints of coffee, nutmeg and nuts are all evident. Smooth creamy notes can also be found. As mentioned prior, the burn and draw have remained consistent with no issues so far. In the final third of the cigar, everything begins culminating and you will get hints of all the flavors and notes mentioned throughout the cigar. I tasted a nice cedar like aftertaste on my palette that enhanced the smoking experience.

The Buaza is an overall winner for sure. It has received a 92 rating from Cigar Aficionado. Also, it’s one of Carlos Fuente Sr.’s favorite cigars and can be found sitting on his table in his office. I would recommend that you go buy a few and try it out for yourself. You will not be disappointed.

Michael Jordan’s Cigar Smoking Paradise

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Michael Jordan’s Cigar Smoking Paradise

Michael Jordan’s 12.4 million dollar live-in humidor.

TMZ – Jupiter, FL – Consider the world record for “largest humidor ever” broken — Michael Jordan’s $12.4 MILLION Jupiter, FL palace is just about ready to move in to… and it features an insane cigar-friendly home theater!

His Airness — rarely seen these days without a tightly-rolled Cuban between his teeth — has been building the 28,000 square foot estate for the past three years, complete with a giant state-of-the-art home theater… outfitted with special equipment made to handle mass amounts of cigar smoke.

The 3-acre, 11-bedroom compound is being built in the middle of an ultra-exclusive golf course community called the Jack Nicklaus’ Bear Club… where Tiger Woods also lives.

It’s unclear where Jordan plans to display his 5 MVP trophies and 6 NBA Championship rings … but between the main house, the pool house, the guest house, and the 2-story guard house… he’s got plenty of choices.

FYI — There’s also a ridiculous athletic facility… complete with b-ball court, naturally.

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The Highly Favored Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary Robusto

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The Highly Favored Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary Robusto

As for the Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Robusto, those in the industry are calling the Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary their favorite RP blend, and reviewers are saying it is different from your standard Rocky Patel cigar, with more spice and richness not unlike the smoking characteristics of a great Nicaraguan Puro. Perhaps most noted is the complex flavor the 15th Anniversary tobacco blend delivers. Attractive construction lends the Robusto a certain elegance, and the definite sweetness of dried fruit or black cherry and floral are particularly noted, as well its velvety Jalapa wrapper, voluminous smoke output and sturdy ash. The cigar band and cigar box have that commemorative Americana appeal like minted money and ornate engravings, letting the cigar smoker know this is a special release. Pleasant and never overpowering, a spicy start and enjoyable ending of flora, wood and mocha are the stars here, and another reason the Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Robusto just received a 92 point rating.

Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado

Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado is the hot cigar of the moment. It highly rated at 92 points by Cigar Aficionado, (also the number 1 cigar of 2012 according to Cigar Snob) and the featured cigar of February, the Figurado is “a gorgeous and complex cigar brimming with floral notes and hints of malted nougat.” The Melanio is named for Don Melanio Oliva, grand-daddy of the Oliva family cigar business. The Figurado vitola is packed without the ordinary tastes including herbal flavors like anise that give it a hint of root beer, a salty quality that gives it a peanuttiness, red pepper and leather. Spicy and sweet with a toasted finish.

Alec Bradley American Sungrown

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Alec Bradley American Sungrown

Founded by Alec Rubin in 1996, Alec Bradley Cigar Co has distinguished itself as a world class boutique producer and vendor in the premium cigar industry. The brand is recognized for both quality and accessibility. Alec Bradley cigars continue to receive top ratings from critics and smokers around the globe.

The Alec Bradley house produces over 25 different lines of cigars. The lines include: American Classic, American Sungrown, Black Market, Fine and Rare, Maxx, Maxx Connecticut, Occidental Reserve, Prensado, Select Cabinet Reserve, Tempus, Tempus Nicaragua, Vice Press, Special Blends, Spirit of Cuba, etc.

Let’s talk about the Alec Bradley American Sungrown, a bolder line of the Alec Bradley American Brand. Alan Rubin, President of Alec Bradley, and the tireless engine behind the success of this cigar boutique corporation says that the American Sun Grown “has darker elements… It’s a nice little spice bomb with more body and more spice than the American Classic…” “We had this beautiful sun grown Habano wrapper leaf from Jalapa, after curing, the leaf acquired great color, burned well, and had a very rich flavor and aroma. By adding it to the filler and binder we’re using in the American Classic Blend, the Sungrown offers excellent balance while directing more spice flavors to the palate.”

The cigars are blended with the same Estelí & Condega grown long-fillers and the Jalapa binder used in the American Classic Blend, but they are finished with a sungrown Jalapa Habano wrapper. The result is a more mature cigar with deep spicy flavors and a robust character. Yet, the cigar is smooth throughout the entire length with solid ash and nutty sweet notes on the palate. The range of flavors from beginning to end is phenomenal and the combination of power and satisfaction that became the benchmark of Alec Bradley reached a higher plateau with the introduction of the American Sun Grown cigar.

The addition of this leaf blend will offer premium cigar smokers a medium strength cigar in the “value” price range.

Foundry Cigar

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Foundry Cigar

Foundry a cigar created by Michael Giannini of Team La Gloria Cubana is a cigar that is innovative, unique and creative. The Foundry Cigar blend includes five different tobaccos from four countries. The Foundry cigar features an eight to ten year old Connecticut wrapper from a very small farm that was saved for a special project. A blend that will take you on a journey into the unknown of taste and flavor that you have never experienced before. Every cigar has a steampunk inspired metal gear just below the ring band that is to be held onto for some type of promotion in the works for 2013 with General Cigar. More details to follow. The Foundry Cigar is available in the following sizes: Foundry Wells Cigar, Foundry Talbot Cigar, Foundry Lovelace Cigar, and the Foundry Cayley Cigar. Foundry 5 packs and boxes available in all sizes

Foundry cigars are not available on line. The brand is restricted and you have to call on the phone to get information.

Don Diego Cigars: A Synonym of Taste, Flavor and Softness

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Don Diego Cigars: A Synonym of Taste, Flavor and Softness

History was made by Altadis master blender Sr. Jose Seijas with the creation of the famous Don Diego cigar brand. For almost 50 years, Don Diego has been synonymous with high-quality mild to medium bodied cigars. Originating in the Canary Islands and now master crafted in the Dominican Republic under the watchful eye of Jose Seijas, each Don Diego cigar is specially aged and filled with premium hand selected tobaccos. The cigar is constructed of a Select Connecticut shade grown wrapper, a Dominican binder and a filler blend combination from the Dominican Republic and Brazil. This same select Connecticut wrapper is used by the makers of world class cigar brands such as Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, and H. Upmann.

Elegantly crafted with a Sumatra seed filler combined with a silky smooth Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Don Diego cigars are enriched with both softness and smoothness. Sweet notes of spice and lavender, a creamy flavor and a subtle finish with virtually no aftertaste make the Don Diego a great selection for cigar aficionados that appreciate a gentler, subtler and mellow flavored cigar. There are a variety of front marks to the Don Diego, including the popular Don Diego Babies, Don Diego Churchill, Don Diego Corona, Don Diego Corona Major, Don Diego Grande, Don Diego Lonsdale, and the Don Diego Petit Corona.

Perdomo Cigars: Depicting Past, Present and Future

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Perdomo Cigars: Depicting Past, Present and Future

World renowned Perdomo Cigars are meticulously hand crafted by the Tabacalera Perdomo Company. With an unparalleled attention to detail and a commitment to greatness that’s been handed down from generation to generation, Tabacalera Perdomo is a company built on three distinct pillars: quality, tradition and excellence. Handmade in Nicaragua, Perdomo cigars are made using exceedingly strict quality control standards to deliver boutique handmades of the highest quality. Each Perdomo cigar performs like a dream, bringing rich balanced flavors in droves. Hand rolled to perfection with a combination of exceptional wrappers, binders and fillers; Perdomo stands to be one of the finest brands of premium, hand crafted cigars in the world.

Flawless tobaccos are carefully hand selected and aged, giving birth to a distinctive and unique cigar. A product of Cuban-seed tobacco leaves that are grown on three different farms and in the geographical regions of Nicaragua; Perdomo gets its unique flavor from leaves native to the region of Estelí, combined with aromatic and naturally sweet tobaccos from Condega and the Jalapa valley. Perdomo cigars are highly sought after by cigar aficionados and connoisseurs worldwide. Perdomo has a product line that includes Squared, Edición de Silvio, Fresco, Grand Cru, Lot 23, Reserve 10th Anniversary, Nick’s Sticks, Perdomo 20th Anniversary editions and a large variety of sampler packs as well available on our cigar website. For a smoker that seeks a rich taste and outstanding quality – Perdomo cigars are not only the right choice, but Perdomo represents the past, present and future of the quality cigar.

Don Diego – Smooth & Mellow

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Don Diego – Smooth & Mellow

Don Diego cigars are considered a solid, rich cigar for smokers who want a smooth and mellow cigar at a great price. Proved consistent at all times, these cigars are flavorful and aromatic with silky, light-bronze Connecticut wrappers. You will find that each of the Don Diego cigars offers a mild tobacco flavor, using a smooth Dominican and Brazilian tobacco blend.

These cigars have been rightly synonymous with high-quality mild to medium-bodied cigars, beginning with the original Don Diego and then the Playboy by Don Diego. Don Diego successfully ventured into the realm of big and bold cigars for the first time with Don Diego Fuerte in the year 2010.

Don Diego cigars have generations of history. It originated from the Canary Islands; the first cigar was made there after the Cuban embargo began. This amazing and wonderful cigar brand is now masterfully and skillfully crafted in the Dominican Republic. Known for its zesty flavor and rich aromas, it has a smooth Connecticut shade wrapper, and specially aged & hand-selected tobaccos, this one cigar is not to be missed.

Get Lost into the World of Perdomo Cigars

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Get Lost into the World of Perdomo Cigars

When it comes to a cigar that makes your mouth water, Perdomo catches all eyes as it is a renowned cigar brand from Tabacalera Perdomo. The brand is sold globally and is famous for its worldwide reach and access. Made in Nicaragua, Perdomo is an extremely well balanced “puro” that owns an elegant blend of all cuban-seed (Semilla Habano) wrappers, binders and fillers. The carefully and beautifully hand-selected and well-aged cigar emerges as one of the finest and tastiest cigars in the world. The cigar is available in traditional yet elegant boxes of 20 cigars. Perdomo has a product line that includes Squared, Edición de Silvio, Fresco, Gran Cru, Habano, Inmenso, Lot 23, Moments, Patriarch, Reserve 10th Anniversary, Reserve Golf, Cuban Bullet, Don Rios, Genuine Cuban Counterfeits, La Tradición Cabinet Series, Nick’s Sticks and Tierra del Sol. For a smoker that always searches for a relishing aroma and rich taste, Perdomo definitely brings quality to the table.

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