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El Triunfador #5

Reviewed by Dan at   Crooked Burn

Dan at Crooked Burn does a good job reviewing the series of the latest El Triunfador smokes from Pete Johnson.
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EO 601 Red Label

Reviewed by Matthew at  Toasted Foot

9.1 seems quite a good mark for this cigar from United Tobacco.
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Read our take on the EO 601 Red…

Avo Domaine is an incredibly attractive cigar, it probably has one of the most beautiful wrappers around (it’s a twice fermented Ecuador). The tobacco comes from Dominican Republic; it is grown on a finca that belongs to Avo Uvezian. With its top notch construction and an elegant flavor, it’s a frequent guest in a lot of humidors.

• I very much enjoyed the Avo Domaine Perfecto that I smoked last year. Although it’s not an example of complexity, this cigar is a quality smoke.
• Jamie from Zen Cigar recommends aging the Domaine a little; the robusto is one of his go-to cigars, providing lovely flavor and consistency.
• ER Doc at Cigar Outcast also recommends the perfecto to those who prefer medium to full-bodied cigars.

Where to get it?

Although these cigars are created by Davidoff, Avo Domaine do not command an outrageous price tag. Depending on the vitola, they are available at $6 and higher per stick. Compare the prices here.

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Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta “Dos Capas”

Reviewed by Smoking Hot Cigar Chick

Here’s one of the first reviews of the newly released Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta.
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Room 101 by Camacho

Reviewed by Barry at  A Cigar Smoker’s Journal

“Enjoyable to say the least”. Barry gives it a solid 90.
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Canadian Girls celebrate in style

After winning a gold medal in hockey on ice, girls from Team Canada smoke cigars and drink bubbly in the empty (!) arena. What a great way to celebrate, right? But nowadays there’s no smoke without some idiots complaining.

Full-flavored and medium-bodied, La Riqueza, released in 2008, was a considerable change from what we’ve become used to when it comes to Pete Johnson’s babies. With a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, this is no longer a Nicaraguan puro, and due to the nature of this leaf, it lost some of the visual appeal. However, the construction and the flavor more than make up for it.

• Lee said that La Riqueza #3 was one of the most full-flavored cigars that he ever tried.
• Tom at Keepers of the Flame enjoyed his cigar despite a slight bitterness at the end and thinks that the ageing will get rid of this weak point.
• Tony Casas, on the other hand, simply says that this is one of his best cigars hands down.

Where to get it?

La Riqueza #3, a corona gorda, can be found online for anywhere between $7 and $9. Compare the prices here.

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EO 601 Series “Black” Robusto

Reviewed by George at  Stogie Guys

This reliable smoke made by Erik Espinoza and Eddie Ortega scored 4 stogies.
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My take on the EO 601 Black Toro…

La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Matatan

Reviewed by Jamie at  Zen & the Art of the Cigar

The new creation from Litto Gomez seems to be a great $8 stick. Check it out.
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Ever since it came out in 1999, the Ashton Virgin-Sun-Grown (VSG) blend has been a huge success for the PA-based company. Cigar smokers generally agree that this is the tastiest line from Ashton, and this has been confirmed this year in Cigar Aficionado’s top 25 list, where it earned the #9 spot.

• I was highly impressed with the Ashton VSG Illusion (it’s a lonsdale). Full-bodied, it mixes both spiciness and sweetness in a very rich palette of flavors.
• Rob from PuffingCigars.com says that one has to have the VSG in his or her regular rotation and compares it to an Opus X in quality.
• Ben at NiceTightAsh.com admits that the VSG started his life-long love affair with cigars.

Where to get it?

Ashton VSG is positioned as a premium cigar, so one stick will cost you approximately $10, depending on the vitola. Feel free to compare the prices here.

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5 Vegas Miami

Reviewed by David at  My Cigar Ashes

A new cigar blog has recently been launched, it is created by DBCigar, a BOTL from CigarOutcast. Check out his latest review of the 5 Vegas Miami – good stuff!
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La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial #4

Reviewed by Dave at  The Cigar Sage

This blend has been reviewed twice at CigarInspector.com and it always earned good grades. However, Dave seems slightly disappointed with this cigar.
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Check out our take on the La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial…

Joya de Nicaragua is a rather discreet brand but it is well-known by aficionados for its quality and consistent cigars. One of their most famous blends is Antano 1970, a full-bodied Nicaraguan puro that can easily knock you off your feet. Its most fervent fans claim that this is a great cheaper alternative to the Opus X…

• Nathaniel, reviewing the Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Robusto, gives it a strong buy recommendation.
• Johnny from The Weekly Cigar enjoyed the 4.5 x 52 Consul and heartily recommends picking up a box.
• Rob, in his review of the Belicoso, is also very enthusiastic about this cigar.

Where to get it?

As already mentioned, Antanos are not expensive sticks, costing from $4 to $8 per single depending on the vitola. You can compare prices and pick up a sampler or a box here.