Cigars from Around the World

Cigar Aficionado’s 2019 Cigar of the Year.

The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro is the first Quattro cigar to be made outside of the Dominican Republic and uses only Nicaraguan tobacco to form the distinctive taste of this cigar.
 
The flavour is complex and develops throughout the smoke, turning from rich and heavy with notes of wood and dark chocolate, to subtle and sweet hints of caramel and almonds. This complex blend of Nicaraguan tobacco has created a wonderful full-bodied cigar, with an excellent draw and burn and a delicious taste and aroma.

Size: Torpedo

Strenght: Medium to Full

The Number #1 voted cigar of the year chosen by the prestigious Cigar Journal, as well as very impressive 90+ scores from Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Snob Magazine. The excellent Bellas Artes is a combination of a Brazil Matafina maduro wrapper, binder from Mexico San Andres and Nicaraguan tobacco filler.

Raised in Cuba and steeped in the rich tradition of Fernandez Cigar Legacy, AJ Fernandez produces unparalleled premium cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua. Ensuring superior quality, the day-to-day operations at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez are managed under the watchful eye of AJ himself.

RING GAUGE : 52

LENGTH : 5 1/2”

STRENGTH : 4 OUT OF 5

The Cigar

Description 

New from A.J. Fernandez renowned Cuban cigar-maker and tobacco grower has released the Bellas Artes brand; a new blend featuring a new hybrid wrapper and region-specific tobaccos never released before.

The hybrid wrapper, which AJ calls "Rojita” is a cross between three strains of tobacco: Connecticut 8212, Corojo '99 and Havana 2000. The binder which is also a unique tobacco, a Havana '92 varietal grown in Quilalí, a region of Nicaragua that has been producing black tobacco since the 1800s. The fillers of these outstanding smoke is comprised of mainly Nicaragua tobacco from Estelí, Condega and Jalapa, however AJ has added some Honduran leaf and a bit of Brazilian tobacco as well for additional complexity.

A.J. wanted a unique cigar with unique flavors and aromas produced by the tobaccos he selected from the excellent growing regions of Nicaragua, Jamastran and Brazil. The AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes will be available in a handful of sizes in a slightly box-pressed format. All the tobacco in the Bellas Artes blend is aged for a minimum of three years and are handmade at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

Robusto

Size 5 1/2 x 52

The Cigar

Description 

The spirit of the Enclave lays within the special brotherhood created by those who enjoy a fine, premium cigar. The rich Rosado wrapper from Ecuador compliments a decadent Cameroon binder. 

Hand rolled in Esteli, Nicaragua. 

The Cigar

Description

The A.J. Fernandez New World Navegante Robusto Cigar is a cigar that is masterfully blended by the finest tobaccos from the richest regions of Nicaragua including Esteli, Ometepe, Condega and Jalapa.  This superb cigar is a medium to full bodied experience that is box pressed with wonderful aromas of espresso, cocoa and pepper; these combine to provide a uniquely earthy experience. I

The New World by AJ Fernandez provides a magnificent smoke that gets better the longer you smoke it making this cigar a delight for cigar aficionados and novices alike.

Length: 5 1/2″
Ring Gauge: 55
Strength: Medium  – Full
Wrapper: Dark Nicaragua
Binder: Jalapa
Filler: Blend of Ometepe, Condega and Esteli

The Cigar 

Description 

The Viva La Vida Diademas Finas LE is a full-strength perfecto that is handmade in Nicaragua by master cigar crafter AJ Fernandez for Artesano del Tabaco. Its Habano Colorado-maduro wrapper covers a Nicaraguan Corojo binder and a filler made of Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 tobacco. This limited-edition Nicaraguan puro delivers bold notes of black pepper and leather.

• Strength: Medium-Full
• Length: 5 1/4
• Ring Gauge: 52
• Packaging: Box of 22
• Origin: Honduran
• Burn Time: 40-50 minutes
• Handmad

The Cigar 

Description

"Fine & Rare is an ever evolving project. It is a concept more than a cigar. Fine & Rare has been seen in many different formats since the project began. I play with different tobaccos and different crop years to create this 10 leaf masterpiece. I always need to let the blend dictate the size and shape of Fine & Rare in any given year. For 2021, Alec Bradley is proud to present 2500 boxes of the first iteration of Fine & Rare BC-(13)4EV. Celebrating the eleventh evolution of Fine & Rare, this collectors set contains 10 Churchill cigars and a very special 11th cigar to be revealed by enthusiasts upon box opening."

- Alan Rubin 
(founder of Alec Bradley)

Length: 7"
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Medium to Full

Alan Rubin created a blend called Alec Bradley Prensado. Rubin had smoked a very dark wrapper leaf grown in a region of southern Honduras called Trojes and decided to build a cigar brand around it, using Central American tobacco exclusively. And what a cigar he made.

The brand hit the market in 2009 and was acclaimed from the very beginning. In a vertical brand tasting in Cigar Insider of the five original sizes, each scored 91 points or more and earned our accolade of Humidor Selection. The Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill, made at the superb Raices Cubanas factory in Danlí, Honduras, is as gorgeous a cigar as you'll ever see, with a picture-perfect head and a stunning wrapper. But it is the flavor that makes it a classic smoke. The Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos come together to create leather, chocolate and spice notes, and a long, lush finish.

The Cigar

Description

Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro Robusto cigar has beautiful notes of cocoa, dried fruits, pepper with earthy and spice notes. Aged Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos balance out the flavour of the Robusto in a delectably complex smoke that is sure to please.

Stregth: Medium
Length: 5 Inches
Ring Gauge: 50

The Cigar

Description 

The Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduros a solid offering and more memorable to me than the original Project 40. It is a nice and enjoyable blend that is affordable and approachable as well. It is not overly complex, but it delivers a decent profile from start to finish. 

Length: 6"
Ring Gauge: 52
Strength: Medium
Packaging: Box of 20 Cigars 

Wrapper: San Andreas
Binder: Brazil
Filler: Nicaragua

The Cigar 

Description  

EP CARRILLO 

For four generations, Carrillo Cigars have been created to deliver the unforgettable experience that comes with unwavering attention to detail.

Carrillo Cigars have always been about innovative and ground breaking ideas. Today, their cigar lines each have a unique and distinct set of characteristics that define each Series – and the type of experience the cigars embody. The Series themselves are each based on a greater concept which reflect an aspect of the family’s cigar-making heritage and the authentic pride with which each cigar is made.

ALIADOS EPC 

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has crafted a special release for 2022. A new chapter in this brands storied past, this years offering is draped in a flawless wrapper Sumatra wrapper from Ecuador that has been aged for nearly 5 years. The final result is significantly complex yet balanced with a finish that lasts nearly as long as its legacy.

Length: 6"
Ring Gauge: 54
Strength: Medium

Packaging: 1 Single
Vitola: Torpedo
Smoking Time: 55 Minutes

Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic

The Cigar 

Description  

EP CARRILLO 

For four generations, Carrillo Cigars have been created to deliver the unforgettable experience that comes with unwavering attention to detail.

Carrillo Cigars have always been about innovative and ground breaking ideas. Today, their cigar lines each have a unique and distinct set of characteristics that define each Series – and the type of experience the cigars embody. The Series themselves are each based on a greater concept which reflect an aspect of the family’s cigar-making heritage and the authentic pride with which each cigar is made.

ALIADOS EPC 

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has crafted a special release for 2022. A new chapter in this brands storied past, this years offering is draped in a flawless wrapper Sumatra wrapper from Ecuador that has been aged for nearly 5 years. The final result is significantly complex yet balanced with a finish that lasts nearly as long as its legacy.

The term “Angel’s Share” is used in the wine-making process. Winemakers often use oak barrels to store their wine during the aging process. When the wine ages for long periods of time, some of it will evaporate from the barrel. The evaporated wine is called the Angel’s Share, alluding to the belief that the guardian angels that watch over the wine, sample it and give their blessings.

Since Fuente lost so much priceless aged tobacco during the fire in 2012, the inspiration for this cigar came from that exact term.

The burned-down warehouses contained tobacco that had been aging since the late 40s and 50s. The Fuente family was saving it for the special 100-year anniversary. Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be, as the fire consumed much of the precious tobacco. It made the family extremely sad and depressed, but out of that came the Angel’s Share cigar.

From this, it is implied that the Angels enjoyed the enticing aroma from the tobacco that burned in the barns but in turn, gave their blessings to the Fuente family for future successful endeavors.

The Fuente Fuente OpusX Angel’s Share uses a wrapper from the middle priming of the tobacco plant as opposed to the top priming from which Fuente Fuente OpusX are typically made. Carlos Fuente Jr. focused more on this part of the plant, which he believes is where most of the heart and flavour is.

Length: 5 5/8"
Ring Gauge: 46
Strength: Medium - Full
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Dominican Sun Grown
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Packaging: 1 Single Cigar at No6 Cavendish

Arturo Fuente Fuente Opus X Robusto

The Arturo Fuente Fuente Opus X is the first ever Dominican Puro, made with glorious wrapper tobacco cultivated in the mineral-rich oil of the Dominican Republic. This cigar is regarded by many as the pinnacle of perfection.

Country of Origin Dominican Republic

Arturo Fuente Samplers Extremely Rare Holiday Collection

Asylum 13 Goliath Cigar

The Cigar

Asylum 13 cigars are true Nicaraguan puros. A dark, Nicaraguan Habano wrapper cloaks a feisty combination of aged Cuban-seed long-fillers grown throughout the black, volcanic soils of Nicaragua. Upon igniting, one can expect a complex, medium to full-bodied array of flavorful, along with a slow, cool burn letting you fully appreciate every last nuance. Earth, cocoa, espresso bean, black tobacco, sweet notes, and gentle spices.

There’s not many boutique brands that have had as big a “hype train” as Caldwell. They seem to have gone from a little-known brand, to one of the most talked about, in no time at all! Sometimes “fad cigars” can leave us a bit disappointed, but this one has some legitimacy. This brand will surprise and delight you and is certainly one that you should submit to the latest trend with. Unique and interesting blending meets quality and style. This is one hype train that won’t be derailed!

Robert Caldwell is the face of Caldwell Cigar Co. a company founded in 2014 that produces its core line of cigars at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic. Caldwell entered the cigar industry in 2008, when he launched a concierge-like service that provides cigars and cigar accessories to high-end hotels and restaurants. Today, his portfolio boasts over 10 brands made in three different countries, and he’s known for his popular collaborative blending projects with other cigar makers

ANASTASIA

Robert Caldwell's affinity for cigars began after visiting Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's factory in Little Havana when he was just 12 years old. He was immediately drawn to the craftsmanship, complexity and grace of cigar manufacturing. Little did he know that 20 years later he would release such a special cigar with Ernesto. Anastasia is Robert Caldwell's pride and joy. Anastasia closes the circle of his journey through the industry back to the spark of initial interest that led to a life dedicated to premium cigar manufacturing

Officially the cigar is simply called Anastasia but it is actually the fourth cigar to be released under this name, previous Anastasia releases had either blue or green bands but this release is the Anastasia Yellow Band. It is made in the Dominican Republic but the factory and blend are being kept a closely guarded secret

Length: 7 1/2"
Ring Gauge: 38
Strength: Medium

Packaging: 1 Single
Vitola: Lancero
Smoking Time: 45 Minutes

Wrapper: Undisclosed
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Undisclosed

The Cigar 

Description

A Nicaraguan focused blend of tobaccos that harness the wild flavours of Nicaragua, starting with sweet, spicy and oaky flavours that define tobacco from this region. Camacho Nicaragua is a distinctly complex blend that makes for a bold and unforgettable taste experience. The blend is comprised of an Ecuadorian wrapper with a Honduran binder and a three country blend featuring tobaccos from Nicaragua, Honduras and the Dominican Republic.

The Cigar

Description

IN THE GRAND YEAR OF 1863, a gentleman by the name of Frederick Charatan graced bustling London with a boutique to delight the most discerning tobacco enthusiasts.

Nestled in Mansell Street, near the iconic Tower of London - decades before Tower Bridge was even dreamt of - a legacy of tradition, an ode to flavours and enamouring smoke was born. For 160 years, the name Charatan has been synonymous with British love for exquisite tobacco in the form of premium hand-rolled cigars, pipe tobacco and handcrafted pipes.

As historic and meaningful to the United Kingdom as London's Underground or the English Football Association, both also founded in 1863, we do not take the remarkable heritage of Charatan lightly. We stand honoured to present you with our Charatan 160th Anniversary Special Edition. Join us in celebrating the exceptional journey of an immigrant family name now quintessential in British culture.

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Mexican
Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa)

Davidoff 'Escurio' Corona Gorda

The Cigar

Davidoff 'Escurio' Petit Robusto

The Cigar

Davidoff 'Signature' No. 2

The Cigar

The Davidoff Signature series represents Iconic Refinement by marrying the Classic and Mille Series. Timeless and elegant in every sense, the Signature blend allows fresh floral scents to mingle with earthy, woody notes, revealing a hint of sweetness that leaves a characteristically clean and creamy aftertaste. Having stood the test of time the Signature series represents the very essence of time beautifully filled.

The timeless Panetela format captures the earthy, woody notes of this harmonious blend emphasizing the floral aromas and leaving a particularly clean, creamy aftertaste. Davidoff No. 2 – the cigar of choice for Zino, Dr Schneider and countless connoisseurs over the world. This premium cigar had to be topped with an elegant ‘pigtail’.

Filler:Dominican Republic - Piloto Seco / San Vicente Seco / Olor Seco

Ring Gauge:38

Strength:1.5

Wrapper:Ecuador - Connecticut

Binder:Ecuador - Hybrid Connecticut / Habano Seco

Length (in):6

Smoking Time:35

Davidoff 'Winston Churchill' Churchill - Aristocrat

The Cigar

Sir Winston Churchill cigar is impressive and complex with a length of 6.875 inches and a 47 ring gauge. Cigar aficionados and aristocrats of the cigar world will appreciate the sophisticated aromas and subtle flavors which change and develop as one makes their way along this rich and generous format. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Mexican and Dominican Republic binder, and Nicaragua fillers provide a creamy, spicy and woody notes sure to satisfy. 

Filler:Dominican Republic - Piloto Mejorado Seco | hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco | Piloto Seco, Nicaragua - Esteli Seco | Condegas Seco

Ring Gauge:47

Strength:4

Wrapper:Ecuador - Habano

Binder:Mexico - Negro San Andres

Length (in):6.875

Smoking Time:60

Davidoff 'Winston Churchill' Petit Corona - Artist

The Cigar

A painter of note, it was his achievements on the canvas which gave Sir Winston as much pride as those on the world's stage. His rich landscapes were his escape from the responsibility of the office. Brush in one hand, cigar in the other, he would apply his artistry as the Davidoff blenders have within these Petit Corona. The stronger, roasted, peppery, oakwood notes embody the intensity of the artistic temperament. A perfect accompaniment when sitting back to admire Sir Winston's work.

Filler:Dominican Republic - Piloto Mejorado Seco | hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco | Piloto Seco, Nicaragua - Esteli Seco | Condegas Seco

Ring Gauge:41

Strength:3.5

Wrapper:Ecuador - Habano

Binder:Mexico - Negro San Andres

Length (in):4.5

Smoking Time:25

Davidoff 'Winston Churchill' Toro - Commander

The Cigar

Davidoff 'Yamasa' Petit Churchill

The Cigar

Taste the elements with Davidoff Yamasá. This flavourful cigar is also blended with Nicaragua tobacco from Estelí found in the filler tobaccos, which provides earthy, sweet pepper notes to this complex blend.

The Davidoff Yamasá Petit Churchill is an exciting cigar that presents the aficionado with an appetizing appearance in color, shine and oiliness. Being the smallest format in the line, this cigar packs intensity and punch. A perfect cigar to experience exhilarating 20 minutes of enjoyment! 

Filler:Dominican Republic - Piloto / Mejorado, Nicaragua - Tobaccos from Condega and Esteli

Ring Gauge:48

Strength:4.5

Wrapper:Dominican Republic - Yamasa

Binder:Dominican Republic - San Vicente from Yamasa

Length (in):4

Smoking Time:25

Taste the elements with Davidoff Yamasá. Yamasá is part of Davidoff’s Black Pillar series that features innovative cigars with a bolder and adventurous taste profile from tobaccos found all over the world. The Black Pillar series links how nature’s elements have influenced the soil, plants and tobaccos that are found in our special blends. This blend is ideal for aficionados looking for an unconventional taste stimulation combined with the typical Davidoff smoothness. From earth comes complexity. The rich, red soil of the Yamasá valley was a challenge to our farmers and our master blenders. Yet 20 years of dedication in working with the unforgiving, red, raw soil, molded these earthy and spicy flavours into a complex masterpiece. The unique Yamasá soil, high in iron, provides the perfect balance between the sweet spiciness of this cigar. This flavourful cigar is also blended with Nicaragua tobacco from Estelí found in the filler tobaccos, which provides earthy, sweet pepper notes to this complex blend. The Davidoff Yamasá Piramide is an elegant format that presents the aficionado with an appetizing appearance in color, shine and oiliness. The format is tapered beautifully for a smooth draw and smoking experience. Order your 12-count box of Davidoff Yamasá Piramide today and experience the complexity and dedication of the Yamasá region.

Ring Gauge:52
Strength:4.5
Wrapper:Dominican Republic - Yamasa
Binder:Dominican Republic - San Vicente from Yamasa
Filler:Nicaragua - Tobaccos from Condega and Esteli, Dominican Republic - Piloto / Mejorado
Length (in):6 1/8
Smoking Time:65

Davidoff 'Yamasa' Robusto

The Cigar

This flavourful cigar is also blended with Nicaragua tobacco from Estelí found in the filler tobaccos, which provides earthy, sweet pepper notes to this complex blend.

The Davidoff Yamasá Robusto is one of the most popular formats in the series with a ring gauge of 50 and length of 5 inches. The 45 minute smoking experience is packed with intensity and body sure to please the cigar aficionado. Order your 12-count box of Davidoff Yamasá Robusto today and experience the complexity and dedication of the Yamasá region.

Filler:Dominican Republic - Piloto / Mejorado, Nicaragua - Tobaccos from Condega and Esteli

Ring Gauge:50

Strength:4.5

Wrapper:Dominican Republic - Yamasa

Binder:Dominican Republic - San Vicente from Yamasa

Length (in):5

Smoking Time:55

Davidoff 702 Series Aniversario No. 3

The Cigar

Inspired by the iconic Davidoff Aniversario No. 3, experience a twist on the typical full-bodied Toro cigar, with a richer, slightly spicier character that is sure to please any aficionado. With the proprietary 702 Habano Ecuadorian wrapper, this blend delivers additional deep flavors of milky coffee, spice, and dark chocolate.

702 cigars, with their additional flavors and increased intensity, perfectly match with the following spirits: Hakushu 12 year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky, Rum Centenario 20 Years Old, or Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask.

Davidoff Aniversario 702 Short Perfecto

The Cigar

This unique cigar use a Dominican piloto viso binder and Dominican olor seco, piloto seco and San Vicente viso fillers.

With this new addition they managed to surprise and delight cigar lovers who appreciate the play of aromatic contrasts.“The proprietary Davidoff 702 wrapper combined with the signature creaminess of the Davidoff filler offers an incredibly smooth and intense taste experience. This depth of taste and the new, exciting format call to be instantly loved by those who have yet the chance to discover this exceptional cigar line.

Davidoff Entreacto

The Cigar

Entreacto literally means “the interval between acts” , this beautiful cigar affords a dense smoke with a harmonious aroma of leather and spices in a Short Corona format for the pauses in life that matter most

Filler:Dominican Republic - San Vicente Seco / Piloto Seco / Hybrid Corojo / Olor Seco

Ring Gauge:43

Strength:2.5

Wrapper:Ecuador

Binder:Ecuador - Hybrid Connecticut/Habano Seco

Davidoff Aniversario Short Perfecto

The Cigar

A beautifully crafted and wholly unconventional cigar, the Special Short Perfecto addresses the senses with an exquisite harmony of leather, nuts, black pepper and spices.

The finest tobaccos from the Dominican Republic are used for the production. As a filler, a noble mixture of Seco, Volado and Olor tobaccos is processed, the wrapper and the binder are also from the Dominican Republic.

Davidoff Aniversario Special T

The Cigar

The Davidoff Aniversario Special <<T>> is the most unique format in this series, with multiple changes in ring gauge that produces an evolution of flavors. This unique Torpedo shape was conceived to let the aficionado vary the diameter of the cut according to their personal preference. The slower the cigar is enjoyed, the smaller the cut should be. Fill your time beautifully according to taste, appreciating the crescendo of flavors and the light, peppery aftertaste.

Davidoff Aniversario cigars enhance every part of a celebration. Try them with an aged single malt whiskey with smooth, creamy and fruit flavors, or a vintage champagne.

STRENGTH: 2/5
FORMAT: PIRAMIDES
WRAPPER: CONNETICUT ECUADOR
BINDER: HYBRID OLOR/PILOT SECO FROM DR
FILLER: PILOTO SECO, SAN VICENTE SECO - ALL DR
LENGTH: 6"
RING GAUGE: 52"
ENJOYMENT TIME: 50 MINS

On May 22, 2013 (Basel, Switzerland), the Davidoff tobacco masters crafted a limited edition “Club House” Toro Cigar, designed to heighten shared moments of pleasure. Showcasing the connoisseur’s taste, the product is ideal for enjoying on the golf course.

The Master Blenders of Davidoff created this unique Toro with a focus on delivering appealing aromas and flavors, while experimenting with rare and specially aged tobaccos.

The Gran Toro format of the Davidoff Masters Edition Club House Toro supplies a luxurious, yet balanced and nuanced taste with its Yamasá wrapper, Mejorado filler, and Ecuadorian binder.

Mild peppery and creamy notes are followed by subtle hints of chocolate, caramel, and coffee. Presenting a charming flair, both the cigar box and second band feature a golf ball pattern in glossy white.

This limited edition of 7,000 boxes worldwide is the ideal accompaniment to elevate a round of golf with friends. This collector's item is the pinnacle of a perfect golf day.

The Cigar

Description

Dominicana is the essence of Dominican. The combination of native tobaccos is as rich as the life on the island. The carefully selected Dominican filler tobaccos in combination with the Ecuadorian binder and Dominican wrapper are pleasing with notes of oak wood, leather and a deep creaminess.

The Robusto format is ideal to experience the flavours in a more robust way. Especially the Dominican Visus filler tobaccos in combination with the size of the cigar are slightly increasing the intensity of the flavours.