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I was really impressed with the cigar shops at the Dubai Duty Free. There are actually two of them, one is simply called ‘Cigars Shop’ (or something like that) and the other one is La Casa del Habano. Lots of cigars to choose from, I even managed to find Punch Black Prince which I believe are discontinued. Unfortunately, sales managers are clueless and are obviously not cigar smokers - so don’t seek for advice, just choose your box. Here’s what I chose:

Punch Punch (code BFI JUN 05, review coming up)
674 AED ~ 183.50 USD ~ 118.30 EUR

Cohiba Siglo IV (code LWI OCT 05)
1052 AED ~ 286.40 USD ~ 184.70 EUR

Origin : Cuba
Format : Torpedo (Piramide)
Size : 156 x 20.64 mm
Ring : 52
Weight : 14.26 g
Box code : RAO JUN 06
Hand-Made
Price : ~$15/piece
More info about purchasing Montecristo cigars...

One of the most complex and flavorful cigars out there, the Montecristo No. 2 definitely has reputation beyond repute. I must say that it deserves this reputation, because this is a truly wonderful cigar when properly aged and if there are no construction issues.

Click here for the full review of Montecristo No. 2…

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This guest review comes from Scott Sheaffer, a good friend of mine. He is blogging about sales techniques at Sales Vitamins, be sure to check it out.

Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Robusto
Size : 152 x 24 mm
Ring : 50
Wrapper : Nicaragua
Binder : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua
Hand-Made
Price : ~$110 for a box of 25
More info about purchasing Rocky Patel Drew Estate Java...

I had never had a Rocky Patel cigar before and was interested in trying one. The description of it included a dark wrapper with flavors of coffee and mocha. In fact Rocky Patel says that the wrapper is “gently infused” with Java. I prefer maduro cigars so I thought I’d try one.

Click here for the full review of Rocky Patel Drew Estate Java Robusto…

Origin : Miami, FL
Format : Corona
Size : 130 x 19 mm
Ring : 42
Wrapper : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua
Binder : Nicaragua
Hand-Made
Price : ~$8 each
More info about purchasing Tatuaje cigars...

It was not very easy to find these sticks. Produced in Little Havana, only a limited amount is available (yearly production is around 27.000 as far as I remember) and since Tatuaje’s popularity is growing, Cabinet Noellas become hard to get. I wonder whether it has affected the quality; I have smoked some Tatuajes during the last few years and I sincerely felt no significant difference, although I heard others say that the construction today is worse than what is used to be.

Click here for the full review of Tatuaje Cabinet Noella…

Origin : Honduras
Format : Torpedo
Size : 156 x 21 mm
Ring : 54
Wrapper : Cameroon
Filler : Honduras
Binder : Honduras
Hand-Made
Price : ~$7 each
More info about purchasing Camacho cigars...

Camacho Select is supposed to be different from other Camacho cigars, especially in strength. It sports a Cameroon wrapper, is blended by Julio Eiroa (father of the current Camacho president, Christian) and produced at Tabacos Rancho Jamastran in Honduras. I found the Torpedo to be superior than the Robusto. You might also want to try the Super Robusto, which received praises from Matt.

Click here for the full review of Camacho Select Torpedo…

Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Corona
Size : 140 x 17 mm
Ring : 44
Wrapper : Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler : Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : ~$160 for a box of 25
More info about purchasing Ashton Maduro cigars...

Was looking for a decent maduro and a friend recommended me Ashtons. I went for the corona and bought a box. They’ve been lying in the humidor for a few months before I took a few out for the review. Smoked them with a couple of friends, we all agreed that the Ashton Maduro No. 20 is a solid, medium to strong stick.

Click here for the full review of Ashton Maduro No. 20…

Origin : Cuba
Factory Name : Piramide
Size : 156 x 20.64 mm
Ring : 52
Weight : 14.26 g
Hand-Made
Box code : FEB 2006
Price : ~11 € each
More info about purchasing Partagas cigars...

I am really into piramides lately, probably because of the pleasure I had smoking the Habanos Seleccion Piramides. I am currently experiencing some Montes No. 2 and Partagas Serie P No. 2. Here is the review of the latter.

Click here for the full review of Partagas Serie P No. 2…