Cigar Review: Oliva Nub Connecticut

Cigar Review: Oliva Nub Connecticut

Size: 3.75×54 (354) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Mild Price: Box of 24, $89 Grade: 9.2 The Oliva Nub is the creation of Sam Leccia, who as you likely know, is no longer with the Oliva family – we are still waiting to learn of his next venture. Here is some of the story, which can be found at their...

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Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cabaiguan Maduro (Guapo 46)

Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cabaiguan Maduro (Guapo 46)

  Size: 5.25×50 (RX, Robusto) Wrapper: Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Mild Price: Box of 20, $171 Grade: 9.3 The Maduro version of the Cabaiauan line from Pete Johnson and Don Pepin Garcia features a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and Nicaraguan inners. Originally released in a small run, the Maduro, or Guapo, was...

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Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Arsenio 2009

Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Arsenio 2009

  Size: 5.25×54, Robusto Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo, 2006 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium Price: Box of 10, $45.95 Grade: 8.9 Hand-made in Nicaragua by the team of Paul Palmet and Eduardo, and utilizing Aganorsa leaf, the Casa Fernandez is another offering by the team that has produced Illusione and Cruzado.  The name of their...

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Cigar Review: CAO L’Anniversarie Cameroon

Cigar Review: CAO L’Anniversarie Cameroon

Size: 5×50 (Robusto) Wrapper: West African Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium Price: Box of 20, $112.99 Grade: 9.3 Today’s review is one I’ve wanted to make a formal review of for quite a while – the CAO Cameroon for today’s review has several years age on it. The Cameroon was first introduced in 1999, at the 30...

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Cigar Review: Mi Barrio

Cigar Review: Mi Barrio

  Size: 6×50, El Aceres Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder & Filler: Nicaraguan Esteli & Jalapa Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7-10 Grade: 9.1 Mi Barrio is a seasonal, limited edition cigar that was created by Jose Pepin Garcia for EO Brands. The Mi Barrio cigars are presented in a box with original artwork by Edin Gutierrez; each release...

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