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About  SLED Edición Especial 2019 The Horacio brand, known for its premium cigars, was established in 2008 by three cigar aficionados in Costa Rica. Their passion for fine tobacco led them to create a brand that emphasizes quality and innovation. The production eventually moved to Nicaragua, a country celebrated for its excellent climate and conditions ideal for tobacco cultivation, allowing Horacio to develop cigars with intricate and delicate blends. The Horacio SLED Edición Especial 2019 is a premium cigar produced in honor of Pierre Sled,  an esteemed French sports journalist and broadcaster. He gained prominence for his work in sports broadcasting, becoming a well-known figure in the French media landscape. His contributions to sports journalism are recognized and celebrated, which likely inspired the creation of the Horacio SLED Edición Especial 2019 as a tribute to his influence and legacy in sports media.  Originating from Nicaragua, this cigar features a distinct...

About   C.A.O Amazon Basin The CAO Amazon Basin is a fascinating cigar, renowned for its unique origins and rare tobacco blend. Introduced by General Cigar Co . at the 2014 IPCPR Convention, this cigar uses Bragança tobacco, grown in the Amazon rainforest and harvested only every three years. This rare tobacco undergoes a natural fermentation process for six months and is traditionally rolled into tubes called " carottes " before making its journey from the forest to the factory​. The CAO Amazon Basin is crafted with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and fillers from Brazil (Bragança), Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, creating a medium to full-bodied profile. The cigar has a 6 X 52 Toro size and features an artisanal touch with a rope-like band made from twisted tobacco leaf, which reflects its natural and rustic origins​. CigarPursuits Review C.A.O Amazon Basin Appearance & Construction: 14/15 The cigar generally presents good construc...

About   Diplomáticos Grandes Diplomáticos Grandes, a slender Cuban lancero, is part of Habanos S.A.'s Edición Regional program, exclusive to Germany. Launched as a 2021 offering, it revives the classic lancero size that had been absent for decades, sharing the Laguito Especial vitola with the renowned Trinidad Fundadores. This cigar is a rare addition, being both elegantly slender and limited in production with just 4,800 boxes available. It embodies the heritage of Diplomáticos, a brand first established in 1966 as a slightly milder alternative to Montecristo, appealing to French tastes with its medium-strong long-filler blend from the premium Vuelta Abajo region​. CigarPursuits Review Diplomáticos Grandes Appearance & Construction: 15/15 The Diplomáticos Grandes lancero presents an impeccable construction, featuring a sleek and well-rolled body capped with an elegant pigtail . The cigar displays no soft spots or cracks, indicating a high level of craftsmanship an...

About  Macanudo Maduro Crystal The Macanudo brand, recognized for its exceptional quality and flavor among cigar aficionados, boasts a rich history that intertwines with the evolution of the cigar industry itself. Originally crafted in Guatemala and later in Jamaica for the British market, Macanudo was acquired by the General Cigar Company in 1969. This acquisition led to the introduction of the Macanudo as we know it today, a cigar that has continuously evolved while maintaining its status as a symbol of sophistication and taste. The Macanudo Maduro Crystal Tube, in particular, stands out for its handcrafted quality, mild to medium-bodied robustness, and presentation in elegant glass tubes. It's made in the Dominican Republic, featuring a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and a filler of aged tobaccos from Mexico and the Dominican Republic, ensuring a rich and lingering flavor profile​. CigarPursuits Review Macanudo Maduro Crystal Appearance & Construction: ...

About  Alec Bradley Black Market Launched in 2011, the Alec Bradley Black Market line has become a significant part of the brand's portfolio, recognized for its reliable construction, engaging flavors, and aromatic experience. This creation stands out for its dark, oily Nicaraguan wrapper, enveloping a blend of Panamanian and Honduran fillers, bound together by a Sumatran binder. The Black Market cigars are celebrated for their innovative use of only Viso and Ligero leaf primings, omitting the lighter Seco and Volado leaves. This choice emphasizes the blend's full-flavored intensity, offering a deeper, richer smoking experience. Encased in boxes resembling old cargo crates, the Black Market Toro's presentation is as intriguing as its blend, inviting aficionados to a unique tasting journey. CigarPursuits Review Alec Bradley Black Market Appearance & Construction: 15/15 The Alec Bradley Black Market Toro impresses right from the outset with its well-rolled wra...

  About  La VegaFina 1998 25 Aniversario Cum Laude Celebrating its 25th anniversary, VegaFina introduced the VegaFina 1998 25 Aniversario Cum Laude, a special limited edition crafted by the renowned Grupo de Maestros of Tabacalera de García in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Known for master blending since 1984, this group, the heart of the brand, has created a unique cigar that stands out in the VegaFina lineup​​​​. The cigar is a 6 1/2 x 52 toro extra with a pigtail, a size not previously used in the VegaFina range​​. It maintains the same blend as the regular 1998 line, featuring an Ecuadorian wrapper, Indonesian binder, and filler leaves from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Colombia, but with added intensity and complexity CigarPursuits Review VegaFina 1998 25 Aniversario Cum Laude Appearance & Construction: 15/15 The toro size, at 6 1/2 x 52, boasted a smooth, well-rolled Ecuadorian wrapper. Very good construction  with no soft spots and a ...

About  AJ Fernandez Enclave   AJ Fernandez, the founder of AJ Fernandez Cigars, grew up in Cuba, immersed in a culture rich in tobacco and cigar-making. Influenced by his grandfather, a master blender, AJ learned the art of crafting cigars from an early age. In the early 2000s, he moved to Nicaragua, establishing his own factory, Tabacalera Fernandez, in Estelí. This move marked a significant step in his career, allowing him access to a variety of tobaccos and enabling him to create unique cigar blends.   The brand quickly earned a reputation for high-quality, premium cigars, combining traditional Cuban techniques with modern innovations. Among its acclaimed products is the Enclave Habano, introduced as part of the brand's expanding line.    The term "Enclave" symbolizes the tight-knit community of cigar enthusiasts, akin to an enclave within the larger society, celebrating the shared experiences and brotherhood among those who appreciate the art of cigar smokin...

  About  J.C. Newman Brick House In 1937, Julius Caesar Newman, the founder of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company, introduced the Brick House brand in honor of his family's residence, a brick house located in the Hungarian countryside. This house had the Newman family living on its upper floor and a local tavern on the lower floor. Originally, the earliest Brick House cigars were crafted using Cuban tobacco. Despite facing a decline in popularity, the brand saw a resurgence in 2009 under the leadership of third-generation owners Eric and Bobby Newman. They made the transition to incorporating Nicaraguan tobaccos into their blends. This effort gained recognition, leading to the cigar being named the Best Bargain Cigar of 2009 by Cigar Aficionado.

 In this review, we will be exploring Flor de Selva Robusto cigar. Handcrafted with precision and dedication, this cigar promises a remarkable experience. About Flor de Selva Maya Selva, with French and Honduran roots, embarked on a unique journey. After global education and a year of intense learning about cigars, she partnered with Nestor Plasencia in 1994, creating exacting cigar standards. In 1995, FLOR DE SELVA debuted in France, quickly becoming an aficionado favorite. Maya expanded her offerings with CUMPAY and VILLA ZAMORANO brands. Today, she manages her company from Paris, oversees European distribution, and handles operations in Honduras and Nicaragua.