Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Magnifico
Size : 5.13 x 52
Wrapper : Dominican Republic
Filler : Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : ~$65 for a pack of 4
More info about purchasing Davidoff Puro d'Oro cigars...

Davidoff has released the Puro d’Oro of cigars in four sizes; these are Dominican puros featuring Davidoff’s exclusive Yamasa™ wrapper. I do not smoke too many Davidoff cigars, but I do enjoy their Millennium line; I decided to buy a four pack of the Puro d’Oro and give them a try. Today’s featured cigar is the Davidoff Puro d’Oro Magnifico (5.13 X 52).

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Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Lancero
Size : 7.5 x 41
Wrapper : Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Filler : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : ~$30 each
More info about purchasing: Opus X Lost City cigars

Cigar Pass hosted a memorial raffle last year whose proceeds went towards the running of the online community. Members were given the opportunity to buy tickets for the chance to win one of several boxes of premium cigars that had been donated by various shops and members. After deciding that the entry was worth just the knowledge I had already received from there, I entered and began hoping on hopes that despite the odds, I would walk away with a lucky golden ticket. After the numbers were drawn, I was overjoyed to find that the box of ten Opus X Lost City Lanceros was making its way to my door. Coming with an offer for a free DVD of the cigars’ namesake, I obtained my copy of the movie with the intent to watch it while smoking the first of ten. Setting up the laptop outside, with film and cigar in tow, I seated myself in the fading sunshine to enjoy my first Opus X.

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Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Guerrero
Size : 6.25 x 54
Wrapper : Ecuador (Habano)
Filler : Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : ~$130 for a box of 20
More info about purchasing La Flor Dominicana Air Bender cigars...

La Flor Dominicana cigars are the product of Litto Gomez. Litto’s cigars normally pack a great punch; they also feature great construction. I do enjoy LFD cigars quite a lot, but for some reason, I have not smoked too many of them lately until now, so I chose the La Flor Dominicana’s Air Bender. These come in four vitolas, and today’s featured one is the 6.25 in. x 54 ring gauge Guerrero.

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Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Robusto
Size : 5.25 x 50
Wrapper : Cameroon
Filler : Nicaragua/Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : $3-4 each
More info about purchasing Vegas de Fonseca Sobrino cigars...

This cigar was a hit 6 years ago when it got a 92 rating from Cigar Insider and was featured as one of the top cigars of 2004 in CA. There is no agreement on the body of the Vegas de Fonseca Sobrino, medium-bodied according to Thompson, mild according to JR Cigars and rather full-bodied if you trust Cigar Aficionado - I guess I'll have to find out for myself. Cameroon-wrapped, this stick looks rather rough with several prominent veins and a couple of visible imperfections. It didn't take me more than 15 seconds to cut & light the cigar and very soon I was enjoying ample clouds of white smoke. No specific complaints on the construction. As for the flavor, it packs quite a rich bouquet. With a peppery beginning, it develops sweet, roasted notes as well as some woody flavors. As for the body, I say mild to medium, with some noticeable evolution. Overall, an excellent cigar for the price. You can even find them at $1-2 each you know where.

Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Torpedo
Size : 6 x 42
Wrapper : USA (Pennsylvania)
Filler : Nicaragua/Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : $123.99 for a box of 20
More info about purchasing Panacea cigars...

As we just celebrated the 4th of July holiday in the US, I wanted to review something that had an American flare to it. I came across the Panacea Green label which has a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper. I have never smoked a cigar with this type of wrapper, so I decided to give it a try. The Panacea Green is manufactured by the Flatbed Cigar Company in the Dominican Republic. The filler is a triple ligero, so this one should pack some punch. They ferment their wrapper leaves in Bucks County, PA; the company’s website offers a nice write-up on the cigar tradition of this region. Since I have never smoked a Pennsylvania Broadleaf-wrapped cigar, I did some research on the wrapper. I came across a very nice and detailed description of it at Mike's blog called “Some Guy Named Mike”. The featured cigar is the Panacea Green Label Torpedo.

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Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Torpedo
Size : 5.625 x 54
Wrapper : Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder : Dominican Republic
Filler : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : up to $30 each
More info about purchasing: Arturo Fuente Anejo cigars

Throughout each of our smoking lives, many of us set aside cigars that we label as special to be smoked on rare occasions. One such cigar that repeatedly tops many lists is the Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva No. 77. Resembling a tooth because of its uniquely box pressed torpedo shape, this cigar is more commonly known as the Anejo “Shark”. Sought after by both lovers and collectors with fervor similar to the search for Fuente’s Opus X line, this is one cigar that I have been looking forward to trying for some time.

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Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Belicoso
Size : 4 5/8 x 49
Ring : 49
Wrapper : Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Filler : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : $20+ each?
More info about purchasing: Arturo Fuente Opus X cigars

First of all, I would like to thank Damien from DutyFreeCubanCigars.com for providing these beauties for review. He is based in Grand Cayman which gives him access to some rare Cuban and non-Cuban smokes, including the Opus X cigars.

The word alone makes my mouth water. I remember my previous experience with an Opus X and it seems like its strong and rich flavor is still somewhere near. Will this Belicoso xXx, also known as the Power Ranger, be on par with the Rare Estate Reserve or will it disappoint? I had absolutely no idea when I took this cigar from the humidor yesterday evening to dry-box it during the night. The weather is excellent, I am sitting outside in a park and getting ready to begin my short journey to the Dominican Republic.

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Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Robusto
Size : 5 x 50
Wrapper : Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder : Dominican Republic
Filler : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : ~$7-8 each
More info about purchasing: Ashton Aged Maduro cigars

Below is the fifth dual review in our series of 6. Big thanks to Three Cigar Dogs for providing us with the cigars for reviews. Check this shop out!

Joe K: Ashton brand cigars have been touted as one of the more consistently enjoyable lines available. Being an Arturo Fuente product, that should not come as much of a surprise to anyone. As of this review, I had not tried many of the Ashton line but enjoyed my recent experience with an Ashton ESG, despite some construction issues and looked forward to trying another within the line.

Stephen: Up this time for review is the Ashton Aged Maduro. The cigars hail from the famous Chateau de la Fuente, a farm and factory known for producing some of the most demanded cigars in the world. It sports a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Ashton claims the flavors come from the wrapper being aged in Sherry finished French oak barrels. Well we will just see about that.

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