Gifted by Jean-Michel Louis, Brand Ambassador and In-house Belgian at De Los Reyes Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Claro Connecticut. Binder: Dominican Blend. Filler: Dominican Criollo, Olor & Piloto Cubano. Size: 7x48, Churchill. Wrapper: Nutty, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even … Continue reading 419. Saga Solaz Churchill
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406. Principle Aviator Series Grande Piramide
Gifted by Darren Cioffi owner of Principle Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra. Binder: Dominican Republic. Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru, USA Pennsylvania & Connecticut Broadleaf. Size: 7.5x60, Grande Piramide. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with small veins. Construction: Firm even feel … Continue reading 406. Principle Aviator Series Grande Piramide
387. E.P. Carrillo Elite Series New Wave Connecticut Brillantes Robusto
Gifted by Emmanuel Diaz, Marketing Coordinator for E.P. Carrillo Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut. Binder: Dominican Connecticut Broadleaf. Filler: Nicaraguan and Dominican. Made in the Dominican Republic. Size: 5x50, Robusto. Wrapper: Light milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm … Continue reading 387. E.P. Carrillo Elite Series New Wave Connecticut Brillantes Robusto
381. Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut Generosos 40
Gifted by Riste Riatevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade. Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa. Filler: USA Pennsylvania & Nicaraguan Condega, Estelí. Size: 5.5x40, Corona Extra (Generosos). Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth feeling with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly … Continue reading 381. Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut Generosos 40
327. Blanco Liga Exclusiva De Familia Connecticut Shade Salomon
Gifted by Srecko Pavicevic, owner of Global Cigar. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Connecticut Shade, U.S. Seed (Honduran) Binder: Nicaraguan. Filler: Nicaraguan. Blanco & Plasencia families manufacture Blanco Cigars at one of Plasencia’s five factories located in Estelí, Nicaragua. Size: 6x54, Salomones. Wrapper: Light almond, oily and silky … Continue reading 327. Blanco Liga Exclusiva De Familia Connecticut Shade Salomon
291. La Aurora Black Lion Connecticut Robusto
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuador. Binder: Ecuador. Filler: Cibao Valley (Dominican Republic) and Nicaragua. Size: 5x50, Robusto. Wrapper: Nutty shade and silky-smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Fairly firm and even when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light note of dried fruits and … Continue reading 291. La Aurora Black Lion Connecticut Robusto
286. El Viejo Continente Connecticut Toro
Gifted by Benjamin George, owner of Puros.se. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Tobacco from Nicaragua. Size: 6x55, Toro. Wrapper: Light nutty shade, oily and silky-smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light wood note. 1st third: Starts with a sweet round tone of … Continue reading 286. El Viejo Continente Connecticut Toro
263. La Galera Connecticut Tabaquero Presidente
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: La Galera Connecticut cigars are Jose "Jochy" Blanco's homage to the soul of the cigar factory: "la Galera" is the roller's room, the heart of the action. And it's Jochy's factory, Tabacalera Palma, that's been responsible for a slew of … Continue reading 263. La Galera Connecticut Tabaquero Presidente
253. Blanco Liga Exclusiva De Familia Connecticut Shade Robusto
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Blanco & Plasencia families manufacture Blanco Cigars at one of Plasencia’s five factories located in Estelí, Nicaragua. This factory is one of the most opulent and beautiful factories in all of Central America and is commonly referred to … Continue reading 253. Blanco Liga Exclusiva De Familia Connecticut Shade Robusto
210. San Jerónimo Connecticut Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth and oily with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light wood notes and hay. 1st third: Starts with a light wood and nutty after note. There's a light … Continue reading 210. San Jerónimo Connecticut Robusto
206. Kafie 1901 Connecticut Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Light nutty brown, oily and smooth feel with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay. 1st third: Starts with a nutty medium roasted coffee note, followed by a light wood tone and a … Continue reading 206. Kafie 1901 Connecticut Robusto
178. Brick House Connecticut Toro
Sponsored by J.C.Newman Cigars. Location: This review was made outdoors during an gray cool autumn afternoon with 13°C. Wrapper: Cream light brown wrapper with a smooth feel and slightly protruding veins. Construction: Firm but still a little giving feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light hay notes. 1st third: Starts with a nutty sweetness, pine … Continue reading 178. Brick House Connecticut Toro
114. Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice Robusto
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Light beige brown wrapper, tiny veins with a smooth and oily feel. Construction: Firm but still giving feel. Cold draw: Light draw with a dried hay. 1st third: Starts of with a smooth and mild note of hazelnut spread. Very … Continue reading 114. Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice Robusto
90. Brick House Connecticut Mighty Mighty
Sponsored by Brick House Cigars. Location: This review was made outdoors during an rainy evening with 8°C. Wrapper: Light in color, smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light draw, can't feel any particular flavors. 1st third: Creamy, buttery smooth sandalwood. Hints of hazelnuts and vanilla. Nice smooth beginning. 2nd third: Keeps … Continue reading 90. Brick House Connecticut Mighty Mighty