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262 CIGARS
262 IDEOLOGY
ROBUSTO
5 X 50
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan, Mexican, Dominican
TASTING NOTES: A toasty, buttery smoke that is mild and smooth
Rating: 89
262 REVERE
LANCERO
7 X 38
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan: Jalapa Valley
BINDER: Nicaraguan: Estelí, Jalapa
FILLER: Nicaraguan: Estelí, Jalapa, Condega
TASTING NOTES: Medium strength and full body; rich and bold flavor, with black pepper, natural sweetness, cedar and earthy undertones
Rating: 92
262 ALLEGIANCE CORONA
5½ X 44
WRAPPER: Brazilian
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan, Honduran
TASTING NOTES: mild to medium
Rating: 90
ALTADIS U.S.A.
Espada by Montecristo Guard
6 X 50
WRAPPER: Habano Jalapa Vintage 2010
BINDER: Habano Jalapa Vintage 2009
FILLER: Habano Jalapa Seco Vintage 2008, Habano Jalapa Viso Ometepe Vintage 2008, Habano Condega Ligero Vintage 2008
TASTING NOTES: Rich, complex, majestic, deeply satisfying; medium to full-bodied
Rating: 93
Romeo Anejo by Romeo y Julieta Piramides
61⁄8 X 52
WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf Vintage 2010
BINDER: Dominican Olor Vintage 2008
FILLER: Nicaraguan and Honduran Vintage 2009
TASTING NOTES: Rich and robust with undernotes of dark chocolate and coffee; medium to full-bodied
Rating: 92
The Banker by H. Upmann Annuity
6 X 52
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan, Dominican
TASTING NOTES: Rich, full-flavored and spicy with robust body and aroma; medium to full-bodied
Rating: 91
DAVIDOFF CIGARS
MILLE 6000
ROBUSTO
5 X 48
WRAPPER: Connecticut seed, grown in Ecuador
BINDER: Dominican
FILLER: Dominican
TASTING NOTES: Mellow with earthy notes, light spice and very creamy
Rating: 92
SPECIAL T TORPEDO
6 X 52
WRAPPER: Connecticut seed, grown in Ecuador
BINDER: Dominican
FILLER: Dominican
TASTING NOTES: Robust, rich flavors with a peppery aftertaste
Rating: 91
ROYAL SALOMONES
8¼ X 57
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian
BINDER: Dominican
FILLER: Dominican
TASTING NOTES: Smooth notes of wood, earth and floral honey, with a creamy finish
Rating: 94
KINGS CIGARS
KINGS ARAPIRACA ROBUSTO
5 X 52
WRAPPER: Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro
BINDER: Ecuadorian Habano, Proprietary
FILLER: San Victor
TASTING NOTES: Medium to full-bodied, smooth and unique spice with a little sweetness, earthy
Rating: 89
BARON ROBUSTO
5 X 52
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Connecticut
BINDER: Proprietary
FILLER: Seco Estelí and Viso Jalapa
TASTING NOTES: Silky smooth wrapper, dynamic medium-strength, nutty caramel
Rating: 89
KING OF KINGS BROADLEAF ROBUSTO
5 X 52
WRAPPER: Pennsylvania Broadleaf
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Proprietary
TASTING NOTES: Smooth, medium to full-bodied with a dark chocolate look
Rating: 90
LA AURORA (Miami Cigar)
LA AURORA 107 LANCERO
7 X 40
WRAPPER: Sun-grown Ecuadorian
BINDER: Dominican
FILLER: Dominican, Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: Leather, cedar and toasty cocoa, nuts; medium-full bodied
Rating: 93
LA AURORA 107 BELICOSO
6¼ X 52
WRAPPER: Sun-grown Ecuadorian
BINDER: Dominican
FILLER: Dominican, Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: Light spice, cedar, citrus, earthy and nutty notes
Rating: 91
LA AURORA CIEN AÑOS LANCERO
7½ X 40
WRAPPER: Dominican Corojo
BINDER: Dominican
FILLER: Dominican
TASTING NOTES: Espresso, earth, cedar, molasses and herbal notes
Rating: 94
MBOMBAY
MBOMBAY KESARA ROBUSTO LARGA
4½ X 54
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Connecticut Deas Florado 2002
BINDER: Ecuadorian Havana
FILLER: Dominican, Peruvian
TASTING NOTES: Medium-bodied; notes of herbs, mild spice with hints of cedar and coffee, finishing with a combination of spice, white pepper, cedar and oak.
Rating: 91
MBOMBAY KESARA PYRAMID
7 X 54
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Connecticut Deas Florado 2002
BINDER: Ecuadorian Havana
FILLER: Dominican, Peruvian
TASTING NOTES: Medium-bodied; notes of herbs, mild spice with hints of cedar and coffee, finishing with a combination of spice, white pepper, cedar and oak.
Rating: 94
MBOMBAY KESARA TORO
6 X 52
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Connecticut Deas Florado 2002
BINDER: Ecuadorian Havana
FILLER: Dominican, Peruvian
TASTING NOTES: Medium-bodied; notes of herbs, mild spice with hints of cedar and coffee, finishing with a combination of spice, white pepper, cedar and oak
Rating: 90
PADRÓN CIGARS
PADRÓN 1926 SERIE NO. 2
5½ X 52
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: Exceptionally smooth, complex, balanced and full-bodied
Rating: 95
PADRÓN 1964 ANNIVERSARY TORPEDO
6 X 52
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: Smooth and complex
Rating: 94
PADRÓN SERIES 3000
5½ X 52
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: Medium to full-bodied
Rating: 87
QUESADA CIGARS
CASA MAGNA COLORADO CHURCHILL
67⁄8 X 49
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: full-flavored, with rich coffee notes balanced by sweetness with a hint of raisins
Rating: 91
D. MAGNUS II TRAJAN
5½ X 60
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: Rich and medium-bodied, highlighted by flavors of spice, leather and earth
Rating: 90
REGIUS SHORT ROBUSTO
4 X 50
WRAPPER: Nicaraguan
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: A Cuban-esque blend, floral, nuanced and well-balanced
Rating: 90
ROCKY PATEL
ROYALE TORO
6½ X 54
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: Medium to full-bodied with loads of flavor and complexity; initial flavors of sweet spice and espresso transition to roasted almonds, leather and earthy undertones
Rating: 95
SUPER LIGERO ROBUSTO
5 X 50
WRAPPER: Honduran
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES: Robust and full-bodied; begins with a blast of bold flavor and a slight woodiness; lingering spice with hints of cinnamon and white pepper; with a hearty finish and sweet aftertaste
Rating: 92
DECADE CAMEROON TORO
6½ X 52
WRAPPER: Cameroon
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Proprietary
TASTING NOTES: Begins with notes of sweet hickory, soft spice and caramel, progressing to flavors of coffee and roasted nuts before a clean, flavorful finish
Rating: 93
CUBAN CIGARS
Vegas Robaina Unicos
6.1 X 52
WRAPPER: Cuban
BINDER: Cuban
FILLER: Cuban
TASTING NOTES: Medium to full-bodied; hints of sweetness, wood and earth
Rating: 92
Montecristo No. 2 Torpedo
6.1 X 52
WRAPPER: Cuban
BINDER: Cuban
FILLER: Cuban
TASTING NOTES: Smooth and full-bodied; creamy with notes of spice and woodiness
Rating: 96
Bolivar Royal Corona
47⁄8 X 50
WRAPPER: Cuban
BINDER: Cuban
FILLER: Cuban
TASTING NOTES: Medium to full-bodied; spicy with notes of leather and chocolate
Rating: 94
