Featured Cigars

Featured Cigar Dimensions

Brand Name:	Shape	Size	Strength	Country	Panel
					Rating
A. Don Thomas	Tubo Corona	6 x 44	6.5	Honduras	99
B. Havana Reserve Maduro	Torpedo	6 x 53	4.5	Dominican	92
C. Perdomo 2 Ecuacion Maduro	Robusto	4.75 x 50	7.5	Nicaragua	94
D. Petrus Antionius	Torpedo	5 x 52	5	Nicaragua	91
E. Series 55 Sun-Grown by Victor Sinclair Churchill	Churchill	8 x 50	6	Dominican	90

Featured Cigars

Don Thomas Tubo Corona

Don Tomas offers a combination of choice fillers and consistently superb construction. Mild, mellow and smooth, these Honduran-made premiums offer simply the best of what's available. The special edition run of the Tubos size was crafted with ultra smooth, golden brown Connecticut shade wrappers and long-filler Dominican and Honduran tobaccos. We found the roll firm but offering an excellent draw and tons of smoke volume. Note a very pleasant aroma and even burn in this medium-to-full-bodied smoke. Look for a savory balance of spice, cedar and other aromatic woods in the well-blended flavor profile. This smoke burns a bit quick but delivers consistently on every draw and presents a stable peppery bite in the finish. Would go absolutely great with a peppery 100% Blue Agave Tequila such as Petrone Reposado or Cuervo Tradicional.

Havana Reserve Maduro Torpedo

Individually wrapped in cedar, the Don Lino Havana Reserves are rolled in the most pres-tigious factory in the Dominican Republicthe La Aurora factory. One of the finest Don Lino lines is their Havana Reserve series. This impec-cable line is handmade with an ultra attractive dark Connecticut broadleaf maduro wrapper, Dominican long leaf filler and Dominican binders. As with most maduros, the most impacting feature is its wrapper, a double-aged leaf that creates a mild-to-medium-bodied flavor and a pleasant, smooth smoke. Expect what we expected from this fine cigar- a calming and maintenance free smoking experience. Con-struction is flawless, from appearance to density to weight in hand. Look for a smoothly cool draw that delivers ample spice flavors with notes of clove-like sweetness intermingling with hints of cream and, interestingly, cider. This cigar gives off a huge, billowy smoke volume and leaves a long-lingering spice on the back of the tongue. A few of our panel members enhanced their smoking experience by pairing this maduro with a heavily hopped India Pale Ale and raved about the combination.

Perdomo 2 Ecuacion Maduro Robusto

Certainly among the best additions to their line, Perdomo 2 (Perdomo squared) is made by Nick Perdomo at Tabacalera Perdomo in Esteli, Nicar-agua. The creation of Perdomo 2 cigars is another winner for Tabacalera Perdomo; this factory's lineup includes an already astounding array of top-quality brands. Just to name a few, these brands include Perdomo Reserve, Cuban Parejo, CAO, The Cigar, and many more. Each cigar is box-pressed with a select blend of Piloto Cubano Nicaraguan leaves aged in cedar casks for over 5 years. This cigar is for the true connoisseur who appreciates unparal-leled construction and exceptional tobacco flavor. The Cameroon wrappera rare, double-fermented, moist and oily leaf will beckon you to enjoy this smoke as soon as you lay eyes upon it. This is an absolutely gorgeous deep dark maduro of incom-parable quality. We found it to be spicy and peppery in flavor with a fantastic draw. Note that the flavor is rather complex, also offering a subtle earthy creaminess. Expect a medium-to-full-body from this one with a lingering pepper aftertaste and mellow leathery notes that leave a soft feel on the palate and a mild bite on the tongue. This is such a fine cigar, with variegated and complex flavors that will pair nicely with anything from a malty Strong Ale, Cognac or even a fruity rose wine.

Petrus Antionius Torpedo

 

You're going to love this Petrus Antionius Torpedo! This appealing Natural shade cigar is a contrast to the dark maduros we've sent you this month, but every bit as enjoyable. The first thing you should notice about this smoke is the weightdespite the smaller stature of this torpedo, it's rather heavya result of being absolutely packed with long filler tobacco leaves. As a consequence, this is a slow steady burner and will give you ample smoking time to experience the full range of its flavors. It starts off with a straight-forward peppery flavor we found simple and smooth. On the back half of the burn however, this heavyweight develops additional flavors and a more complex finish. Notice how the aftertaste begins peppery, moves more toward a smooth creamy finish, and finally ends with a bitter bite that jumps across the tongue. Look for an even burn throughout the smoke, yielding a solid, gray-tan conical ash. This is a solid smoke that starts deceptively simple but takes on new life with every draw. Enjoy it with your favorite single malt Scotch.

Series 55 Sun-Grown by Victor Sinclair Churchill

The Victor Sinclair Series 55 is simply superb. This exquisite smoke utilizes a five country blend and an extensive five year aging process, hence the name 55. This line has three varieties, a Red (corojo), Blue (maduro) and Green Label (sun-grown), which is what we've sent you this month. This is the rarest of the three, utilizing a strong Sun-Grown leaf that contributes spice to the flavor. Immediately note a nice oily sheen on this beautiful leather-like wrapper. Look for an excellent draw on this well made Churchill and note the big full rich spicy flavors accented by a smooth and well-rounded tobacco taste. Expect a lighter bodied texture yet with ample tobacco intensity and a moderate smoke volume. A pairing with a Tawny Port will make a stylish and sophisticated complement.

Featured Cigar	Box Quantity	Box Cost	5 Pack
			Cost
A. Don Thomas CT shade Tubo Corona	20	$72.50	$23
B. Havana Reserve maduro Torpedo	25	$92.50	$24
C. Perdomo 2 Ecuacion Maduro Robusto	25	$95.50	$25
D. Petrus Antionius Torpedo	25	$87.50	$23
E. Series 55 Sun-Grown	25	$78.50	$21

Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery and add $7.95 for S&H for your first box and $3.00 for each additional box or grab bag. S&H for 5-packs is $4.95 and $1.50 for each additional 5-pack. All reorders are sent Priority mail unless otherwise requested. CA residents please add 7.75 % Sales Tax. S&H for International re-orders must be calculated on an individual basis. 10 Pack grab bags are $6.45, 20 Pack grab bags are $7.95. Prices are subject to change.