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Macanudo
Hyde Park
Filler: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade-Grown
Macanudo is the world’s top selling cigar, taking top honors in craftsmanship and construction. With close to one million Hyde Park Café made each year, they are the most widely available cigar of all premiums. Macanudos have a very loyal following, confident in the consistency and quality of this mainstay great. Creamy, smooth, and slight touches of vanilla on the palette, with fresh bread undertones. This smoke is always a relaxing experience. A perfect starter cigar.

Romeo y Julieta
Vintage

Without a doubt, the Romeo y Julieta is one of the world’s most luxurious cigars. Aging can work wonders, and this beauty lends itself quite well to the process. The result is a vintage Dominican Olor tobacco aged for three years. The delicate wrapper, a flawless Ecuadorian Connecticut, is oh, so handsome to behold. Silky to the touch and without blemish, the ever-popular Lonsdale size imparts a regal flavor. A perfect draw, with coffee-like flavors and a smidgeon of spice. This is a smooth, mild beauty, not one to knock you over. But those who swear by it, will smoke nothing else. The box containing this prize is actually a humidor, a nice added touch.

Joya de Nicaragua
Celebración
Churchill
Filler: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
The Joya name goes back to the 1960’s, when cigars from Nicaragua first became highly regarded. Internal strife and discontent in the political arena held this brand back, but it is now experiencing a resurrection on a grand scale. Look at the wrapper and you will find Criollo seed, the pride of all Nicaraguan puros. This cigar is an elegant thoroughbred poised to excite and entertain your taste buds upon lighting. Don’t let the lower price tag fool you, because this stallion runs way ahead of all the nags in the field. The tasting notes on this special release are full-flavored, yet seasoned and balanced. Subtle, yet assertive flavors, with hints of wood, earth and leather. Box-pressed allows for a cooler smoke, which many prefer. This is a complex offering, with bold and refined character, worthy of the few who seek it out.

Puros Indios
No. 4
Especial

Cuban-trained roller and expatriate, Rolando Reyes, Sr. is a cigar legend. There has never been a more discriminating and skillful cigar maker, also regarded as the master of tobacco blending. The factory is in Honduras, but the cigar is reminiscent of Old World Cuba. Showcasing the talents of an incredible master, only a world-renowned blender could create the complexity of flavors. This medium-bodied jewel with the bright green band is a result of tremendous dedication and effort. A great choice for when you want to experience a straightforward, easy to enjoy cigar.  The unrelenting quality control will ensure it. Very reasonably priced, so it will fit in your budget as well as your humidor.

C.A.O.
L'Anniversaire
Cameroon Robusto
Filler: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Cameroon
Under the guidance of Cano and son Tim Ozgener, C.A.O. has seen more creativity than any other brand. Over the years, it has become more popular with the introduction of even newer, unique blends. With all the accolades and merits of a Cameroon wrapper, this cigar that has been a hit since its launch in 1999. Not historically known for using the Cameroon leaf, the L'Anniversaire emerged onto the scene. All C.A.O.'s are special, but this gem has consistently stood the test of time. Handsome, regal and medium-bodied, this box-pressed gem is a big time contender. Nutty, balanced and oh, so slightly spiced. With the high quality of taste and feel, this Robusto will be steady and true to the connoisseur who has the wisdom to discover it.

Camacho
Triple Maduro
Filler: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
The Camachos knew they were onto something the first time that they rolled three layers of maduro leaf into this enjoyable cigar. The concept works to such a degree of acceptance, as to merit a well deserved place among the fifty best. This is a real tobacco family, with a vast knowledge of creating quality cigars. They grow their own tobacco, manufacture the cigars, and distribute them, all privately. They even own the cigar bar located in Comerica Park, where the Detroit Tigers play baseball. Flavors of mocha, java and roasted nuts tease the palate. The triple maduro delivers a complex, refined savoriness as this dark jet-black vitola delightfully burns to its inevitable end.

H. Upmann
Vintage Cameroon
Belicoso
Filler: Dominican Republic / Nicaragua / Peru
Wrapper: Cameroon
The H. Upmann name is one with a varied story behind it. There are several versions of how this Dominican came to be, but we applaud the result of many years and generations for honing the art. All of the H. Upmann line is deserving of mention, but the Cameroon harkens to a day when this leaf was readily available, and used as the staple of the brand. The toothy Cameroon leaf is highly sought after by many aficionados and casual smokers alike, and this is the best of the crop. Much like Connecticut Shade in its delicate nature, except the unique flavor is found only in this limited, rare tobacco. Earthy, caramel, and nut-like flavors. Exemplifying all the elements of a fine cigar, this is one to treasure.

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