Featured Cigars

Featured Cigar Dimensions

Brand Name:	Shape	Size	Strength	Country	Panel Rating
A. Centenario Liga 'B'	Toro	6 x 54	7.0	Nicaragua	96
B. Don Tomas Corojo Robusto	Robusto	5 x 54	9.0	Honduras	94
C. Highlander Churchill	Churchill	7 x 52	4.5	Dominican	91
D. Padron #2000 – Maduro	Robusto	5 x 50	7.5	Nicaragua	95
E. Savinelli Special Selection	Toro	6 x 50	7.0	Nicaragua	92

Centenario Liga 'B' Toro

Deft in its decadence and astounding in its appeal, this is a fantastic cigar. We realize that this description borders on the ridiculous, but when you smoke this jewel of a stogie, you’ll realize that we’re not just trying to sound like fancy-shmancy cigar aficionados—the Centenario Liga ‘B’ Toro truly earns this praise. Created by the cigar masters at Felipe Gregorio, this is yet another member of their impressive roster that boasts their expertise. Masterful blending, perfect construction, and complex, interesting flavors characterize all of Felipe’s cigars, and this is the epitome of all these characteristic elements. This Centenario is produced in limited quantities—only 1000 boxes per year are made. The line relies on rare, triple fermented Nicaraguan tobaccos and combines Esteli-grown fillers, a Condega binder and a dark maduro Habana 92 sun-grown Condega wrapper. Expect it to begin with an intense spiciness that will quickly settle down, making room for huge, dark chocolate, almost brownie-like flavors that run all the way to the finish and linger along with finishing notes of espresso and chicory root. A full-bodied, but non-aggressive nature characterizes this slow-burning, exceptionally flavorful cigar. Open a window or head outside because this one’s a real “billower”. Smoke with a rich, chocolaty Irish stout or porter.

Don Tomas Corojo Robusto

Don Tomas offers choice fillers and superbly consistent construction. This Corojo is a real beauty with a supple Honduran Talanga Cubano Corojo wrapper. The wrapper is oily and has a wonderful burgundy hue to it. A powerful blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos from the Talanga Valley in partnership with a Mexican binder is what makes this a very full-bodied cigar. Note the tissue wrapping with the label outside—feel free to remove the band and paper, and reapply the label to the bare cigar if you like. But don’t let its delicate wrapping fool you—this cigar is no softie. It packs a punch, and then some, as it is complex and dizzying in flavor and strength. In fact, we strongly suggest you smoke this one after a meal, otherwise you may fall right over. Expect very spicy flavors delivered through an impeccable draw that provides a moderate smoke volume. Look for notes of bittersweet chocolate and anise, as well as identifiably intense Honduran and Nicaraguan tobacco flavor. The finish is woody, leathery, and dramatically spiced, but lingering softer notes of chocolate hold their own through the finish. A definite cognac smoke.

Highlander Churchill

There’s no denying the talent behind this cigar. Kaizad Hansotia, the master behind the famed Gurhka line, makes this attractive cigar in Felipe Gregorio’s factory, providing the oversight of yet another huge talent. The Highlander is wrapped in a splendid Connecticut-Ecuador wrapper which houses its blend of all Dominican long-fillers. The unlit aroma is particularly earthy, and the flavor maintains this earthiness along with a slightly sweet taste and very mild spice. Look for a musty note here and there in this very light-bodied, unimposing cigar. We found the draw to be quite nice and the smoke volume plentiful with a pleasant aroma. The finish is short and crisp, with notes of toasted cedar, and there is very little aftertaste present. A great cigar for the morning hours, or in the early evening with a mellow pale ale.

Padron #2000 – Maduro Robusto

It’s hard to say enough good things about this cigar… but we’re going to try anyway! This is a Nicaraguan puro brand with long-fillers, binder and wrapper leaves all originating in the town of Esteli. Padron Cigars was founded by Jose O. Padron in Miami, Florida in 1964. Owning its own tobacco farms in Nicaragua, Padron Cigars takes pride in being one of the few cigar companies in the world today that actually controls all aspects of the cigar manufacturing process, from the planting of the tobacco to final distribution throughout the United States. A beautiful, dark maduro that is properly oily, this cigar is wonderful to admire, but even better to smoke. As you enjoy it, note the complex flavors that are so intimately married together that it’s quite difficult to isolate them from one another. Spice is there, and pepper is present, but neither stands out and announces itself ahead of the other, or the full-flavored tobacco. The firm, very white ash is the only feature that really jumps out at you as it sits in contrast to the nearly black foot of the cigar. Full-bodied, but never garish, this cigar gains complexity through the smoking experience, building up more woody and even herbal, vegetal flavors. Finishing with a characteristically Nicaraguan, slightly sweet aftertaste, this is one to smoke right down to the nub. If you’re a member of our Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club, this is one to pair with either Ybor Gold beer we’re featuring this month—the Brown Ale or the Porter will partner equally well. If you’re not already a member, consider joining—we offer great, lightly distributed microbrews from the States and around the world.

Savinelli Special Selection Toro

Seeing the name of this particular cigar may have you wondering, “A Special Selection? Don’t all my cigars qualify as special selections?” And we commend you for being so astute. But let us explain… The regular Savinelli Nicaraguan Reserve is itself exquisite and unique. However, this line, the Savinelli "Special Selection" edition, is a cut above. They are produced in extremely limited quantities. How limited? Well, a mere 12 out of 300 bales of wrapper leaf are deemed worthy of the "Special Selection" designation, and production was limited to just 1,500 boxes—total! The Toro before you has been wrapped in a rustic, dark Habano-seed Corojo wrapper and filled with a rich, well aged blend of 100% Nicaraguan long-leaf tobaccos. Anything else special about it you wonder? Certainly—it’s made by the eminently talented hands of Kiki Berger, maker of Cupido and 5 Vegas, and is a critical darling of the industry. Expect a peppery flavor with a smooth, creamy texture and ample flavor. Look for this medium-to-full-bodied smoke to finish super smooth with moderate levels of spice and a nice woody aftertaste. We suggest you pair it up with a Porfidio Anejo Margarita on the rocks.

Don Priamo Robusto

Don Priamo is made by Emilio Reyes in the Dominican Republic. Only well-aged long-filler tobacco leaves from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua make their way into these mild, handmade cigars. Proof positive of the proper agedness of its tobacco blend is the very white, very firm ash it produces. The flavor is mildly complex, with the oily Javan wrapper contributing musty aromas and flavors that are present in this mild-to-medium-bodied treat. A very slow-burning cigar owing to its density, this one will provide you plenty of smoke time. The flavor is otherwise characterized as a bit on the sweet side, with notes of herbal, almost tea-like flavor. We found the finish to be mildly peppery with a slightly nutty influence. Expect this cigar to become more complex as it is smoked, with enhanced flavor and an intriguing shift in the flavor profile particularly during the last 2 inches. Try it with your favorite nut brown ale.

Hecho a Mano Torpedo

Hecho a Mano is a well-aged, mild strength cigar that comes to us from the Dominican Republic. Hand-rolled (hence the name), the long-filler blend is comprised of aged Cuban seed and Dominican Olor leaves, concealed inside a Dominican Olor binder and wrapped with an attractive Connecticut-seed Ecuadorian wrapper. The unlit aroma hints at its easy going nature, with an enticing mix of sweet, slightly spicy scents. Lit, expect a similar flavor that is lightly sweet, gently spicy, and herbal in character with a delicately woody finish. The ash if firm and well-retained, and is indicative of properly aged tobacco. Very mild and especially easy-going, this is a great smoke to fire up in the early hours of the day. Sit down with the Sunday paper, a cup of coffee, and this Hecho a Mano Torpedo for a relaxing and refreshing start to your morning.

Lunas Connecticut Churchill

This hefty Churchill displays a medium brown, smooth and shiny Connecticut shade wrapper which encases a mellow blend of well-aged Dominican long-leaf fillers. We found the construction to be free of flaws and enjoyed the look of this cool-burning cigar. Overall the brand is known as a light-to-medium-bodied smoke, and it stunned some members of our review panel with its assertively peppery start. We have to call this a solidly medium-bodied cigar and bypass the term ‘light’ entirely. Look for spicy flavors to mix with straightforward tobacco tastes and a finish that culminates with a subtle, cedary finish. The aftertaste lingers with notes of pine as well, along with a light leathery, fairly spicy tang. Provides ample smoke volume and serves as a maintenance-free, unobtrusive cigar. Drink with your favorite India Pale Ale or a lightly chilled Caribbean rum.

Vegas de Tabacalera Churchill

After years of making some of the world’s favorite cigars, Tabacalera Esteli has at last created one that they’ve proudly named after their cherished tobacco fields (called ‘Vegas’ in Spanish). The rich dark soil in which Tabacalera Esteli hosts their Vegas is as nurturing as the finest fields in Cuba. Their cigars are made in small batches with scrupulous attention to detail and are adeptly hand made by their renown master rollers with individually hand selected tobacco leaves. The Vegas de Tabacalera Churchill we’ve sent you is a premium boutique cigar with a smooth, mellow taste. The filler is a triple-cured and aged Cuban-Seed Habano 2000 tobacco and both the binder and wrapper are aged Cuban-Seed Habano Criollo, also cultivated in their own fields. Each leaf is hand selected to complement its smooth and mellow blend of tobaccos. We found this cigar to be medium bodied, with a distinguished taste that can be described as creamy and floral with notes of cedar and hints of leather. Overall, it’s a well-balanced, well-made cigar. Try it with traditional Nicaraguan ‘Chica’ beer, or a light-bodied pilsner.

ASK MURL

Hey Murl,

I know you must get hit with a lot of questions, so I’ve been trying to think of a way to get mine to stand out so you answer it because I need an answer man… Thus explains the doggie snacks I included in my envelope addressed to you. I hope you like them—they’re actually called “Scooby Snacks”, like from the TV show. OK, straight up question here… what’s the best way to light my cigars to get an even burn? I’ve seen people use regular lighters, matches, weather-proof lighters which are more like mini blow torches… what do you suggest?

Winston Ternes
San Antonio, TX

Yo Winston!

What I suggest is that you never send me “doggie snacks” ever again… nor anyone else out there who’s reading this little missive. How utterly insulting! Dude, listen up for uno momento. I ain’t no average canine that runs around and catches your Frisbee and wants to play fetch or urinates outdoors (well, not usually) or digs on them nasty doggy treat thangs… Come on man—use that noggin and think about it!! I write informative columns about the ins and outs of cigar smoking and microbrewed beer drinking… My doggy treats are filet mignon, lobster tail, Cajun crawfish, authentic New Orleans style jambalaya, and a nice fat BBQ bacon cheeseburger when I’m feelin’ like slummin’ it. And you send me freggin’ Scooby Snacks? That mutt may have been able to solve crimes in between smokin’ up the Mystery Machine with Shaggy, but he didn’t know jack s#!& about the finer things in life… Someone should call him up and alert him to the crime you just committed by sending a refined connoisseur like myself a pile of reconstituted turkey feed and beef essence or whatever the hell is in this crap…

But alas, your intentions were good, your heart in the right place… unfortunately, your head was up your a@&... But you pose a valid question. Put simply, you want to light your cigar as evenly as possible, and this is best achieved when you apply as little of the flame to the end of the cigar as possible. This will prevent the tobacco from getting charred and imparting an unpleasant taste. So how do you light without applying the flame you ask… I suggest using a long match stick, like those used to light your fireplace. Strike it, and allow 10 -15 seconds for all the sulfur to burn off. Hold the flame about 2 inches away from the cigar foot, and slowly draw long puffs of air through the cigar, while rotating about a quarter turn after each puff. Your cigar will begin to smoke lightly until, if done correctly, the flame will actually jump up to the cigar. Continue this for 4-5 puffs and then inspect your work. If there is a tiny unlit spot, you can blow on it to accelerate the glowing coal to drift over to it. Then, take one or two steady puffs and then leave the cigar alone for at least 2 minutes, as the first 1/8th to 3/16th of ash builds. You have now laid the foundation of a cigar that will burn perfectly. Personally, I stray from butane lighters and those weather proof monsters because you can taste the flammable chemicals they use. I get the most bang for my buck by using a regular ol’ lighter to fire up my long match sticks, even after they’ve been used. Once they’ve been struck and used to light your cigar, extinguish. Save and reuse the stick again later by simply applying a lighter flame to it. That ought to have you smokin’ like an expert there Winston.

Woof!
Murl

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Members can take advantage of our volume purchasing and re-order their favorite cigars in box quantities at just over our wholesale costs. Re-order any selection featured in the box quantities listed below or order them in convenient 5 paks! Other cigar shapes and sizes not actually featured, but from a featured brand line may also be re-ordered. Call for pricing.

Featured Cigar	Box Quantity	Box Cost	5 Pack Cost
A. Centenario Liga 'B'	25	$87.50	$23
B. Don Tomas Corojo Robusto	20	$75.50	$24
C. Highlander Churchill	20	$62.50	$21
D. Padron #2000 - Maduro	25	$94.50	$24
E. Savinelli Special Selection Toro	20	$75.50	$24

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