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About  Nicarao Especial Nicarao Cigars, established in the 21st century, draws its name and essence from the rich historical tapestry of Nicaragua, particularly from an indigenous chief named Nicarao, renowned for his wisdom and valor. The brand epitomizes the pinnacle of Nicaraguan tobacco cultivation, embracing the legacy and fertility of the land's soil to craft cigars that resonate with the authenticity and heritage of Nicaraguan history. The Nicarao Especial, introduced in 2007 and achieving acclaim as the Best Cigar at the Cigar Underground Festival in 2008, stands as a celebration of meticulous leaf selection, classification, and extended aging processes that collectively enhance the cigar's flavor profile and overall smoking experience​​​​. The Nicarao Especial Toro is a Nicaraguan puro, featuring a blend that includes a Habano wrapper from Jalapa, oscillating between rosado and oscuro hues. The leaves, aged between two to five and a half years, undergo an extended ferm...

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  Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Agustin  The Plasencia Cosecha 146 is a celebration of the Plasencia family's rich tobacco heritage, marking their 146th harvest since the family's first-ever tobacco harvest in 1865 in Cuba. Launched in 2017, the Cosecha 146 is noteworthy for being crafted from the Criollo ’98 variety, cultivated during the 2011-2012 harvest across Plasencia’s farms in Honduras and Nicaragua. This blend commemorates not just a milestone in the family's history but also a banner year for tobacco quality, encapsulating the essence of a tradition that spans over a century. CigarPursuits Review Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Agustin Appearance & Construction: 15/15 The torpedo is masterfully rolled, boasting a construction that speaks volumes of its quality . The wrapper, although veiny , adds to the character, suggesting a rich and engaging smoke lying within. Aroma: 14/15 Before even lighting, the cigar emitted a rich tapestry of barnyard and ea...

    About  Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Sun Grown Founded on a rich heritage of Cuban cigar craftsmanship, Perdomo Cigars traces its origins to the dedication and expertise of Silvio Perdomo in San Jose de las Lajas, Cuba. Beginning his journey in the 1930s, Silvio's apprenticeship with Cuesta y Cia laid the foundation for a legacy of quality and tradition. Nick Perdomo, Jr., furthered this legacy, establishing Perdomo Cigars in 1992 in Miami, Florida, driven by a profound love for cigars and his family's history. Celebrating over two decades of the Perdomo Reserve line, the 10th Anniversary Sun Grown is a Nicaraguan puro featuring a six-year-old Cuban-Seed Sun Grown Nicaraguan wrapper, meticulously aged for ten months in bourbon barrels. CigarPursuits Review Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Sun Grown Appearance & Construction: 15/15 The robusto presents a box-pressed shape with a solid construction , demonstrating the care in its crafting. Its finish ...

   About  La Aurora 107 Zeppelin In 1903, Eduardo León Jimenes, at only 18 years old, founded La Aurora in the Dominican Republic. His vision to create a renowned global cigar brand began modestly in Guazumal, near Tamboril, with a handful of skilled rollers and a steadfast donkey for tobacco transport. Over the years, La Aurora faced and overcame various challenges, including political turmoil during Trujillo's dictatorship. This resilience is embodied in their 107 series, a celebration of over a century of craftsmanship and innovation. The 107 Zeppelin, initially launched for the Chinese market, is a notable addition to this esteemed series. It boasts a meticulously selected blend, featuring an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a binder from the Dominican Republic's Valle del Cibao, and a diverse filler composition from Nicaragua, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. This blend is crafted to provide a medium to full-bodied smoking experience. CigarPursuits Review La Aurora 107 Z...

   About  La Flor Dominicana Ligero L - Granú La Flor Dominicana, established in 1996 in the Dominican Republic by Litto Gomez and Ines Lorenzo, initially produced mild Dominican cigars under the name Los Libertadores. The brand evolved significantly after Gomez started cultivating their own tobacco, focusing on full-flavored blends with Piloto Cubano, Criollo, and Pelo d’Oro varieties. This shift to quality over quantity, alongside innovative shapes like the patented Chisel, marked La Flor Dominicana's transformation into a luxury cigar brand. La Flor Dominicana Ligero L - Granú, introduced in 2001 by Litto Gomez, is a remarkable cigar within the Ligero portfolio. Known for its large 100-count box, the Granu is distinguished by its Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, estate-grown Dominican Ligero longfiller and binder. This blend results in a full-bodied cigar with a creamy smooth smoke, robust flavor, and aroma. Its unique size, a 6 x 64 Gordo Extra, makes it the largest ring g...

  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 ...