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Fratello made a second regional cigar, after the DMV, for Texas. Aptly named The Texan, this cigar is massive (for me) at 7 1/8 x 58 and was produced in the La Aurora Cigar Factory. Let's break down the blend and then learn more about it! Wrapper - Ecuador Havana Vuelta Abajo Binder - Indonesian Sumatra Filler - Dominician Republic Piloto Cubano Ligero & Andullo, Nicaragua (Estelí) Ligero and Pennsylvania Ligero Quoting Cigar Coop "Andullo tobacco undergoes a very different curing process than traditional cigar tobacco leaves. This involves putting tobacco leaves in palm seed pods. The pods are then wrapped in rope, causing the Andullo tobacco to compress into a thick bar almost looking like a roll of salami. Once it has hardened, it typically is carved off. Andullo tobacco is a tobacco that is used for several blends at the La Aurora Cigar factory."

Loosely translated Fume D'Amour means Love Smoke. This cigar, and vitola, has gathered many 90+ ratings including #3 cigar of the year in 2014. Blenders used seco and viso priming’s of the tobacco plant and no ligero to create this Nicaraguan Puro. Clementes (Toro) - 6.5x48

The Tatuaje Skinny Monster Jason is the lancero version of the limited-edition JV13 release from years past (2013). Jason features an aged Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper (or potentially a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper), binder and fillers from Nicaragua. Different sites have different wrappers listed. What's your favorite Monster/Skinny Monster?

L’Atellier Imports co-founder Dan Welsh once posted an announcement on Instagram stating “Because you asked over and over.” Alongside that post, a photo of a robusto sized Animal Cracker next to its 6 x 60 predecessor. Officially launched on March 20th 2016, the new Animal Cracker – dubbed the AC550 – debuted at The Smoking Tent Event. I was not able to pick out many of the nuances that are within the cigar, what notes are you getting/did get? Let me know in the comments section. 5x50 Wrapper - Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder & Filler - Nicaragua

As part of their state only release series the Buckeye Land, Ohio exclusive, is not a limited cigar. The Buckeye Land is actually a regular production release, it's just regional. “We’ve garnered a strong following in Ohio over the years,” said Jon Huber, co-founder of Crowned Heads, in a press release. “That state also holds a special place in my heart as my wife was born in Lancaster, Ohio." Her maiden name is Land so combining led to Buckeye Land. 6x48 Wrapper - Mexican San Andres Binder - Connecticut Broadleaf Filler - Pennsylvania Broadleaf & Nicaragua

This special cigar is not made anymore but still can be found in a single vitola. Unfortunately, the coffin vitola is not found anymore. Using some of the most rare tobaccos in the world, Partagas created a smooth cigar. I measured the cigar to be almost 7 inches, but the glass tubos are said to be at 6.75 inches x 43. Wrapper - 1977 Cameroon Binder - Mexico Filler - Dominican Piloto Cubano & Mexican San Andres

To celebrate a Decade of Dedication, Drew Estate has released the new Undercrown 10 during their freestyle live event. This cigar certainly is "all dekk'd out" with very nice banding. Depending on which website you go to, you will get different results over the blend and whether or not it differs from the regular Undercrown maduro. Best as I can tell this blend composition: Wrapper - Mexican San Andres Binder - Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Filler - Nicaragua Toro 6x52

Project 40 is based on the concept that 50% percent of your happiness comes from genetics, 10% is based on circumstance, and the remaining 40% all depends on your outlook and mindset. The goal is to find how a product can have a positive impact on your mind and body, and improve your happiness and comfort overall. With cigars being a relaxing activity that brings people together which helps create a sense of comfort and mental well-being, it was only natural that Alan Rubin (founder) of Alec Bradley would apply this concept to cigars! The cigar was released in 2019 and earned a 93 point rating. Robusto - 5x50 Wrapper - Nicaragua Binder - Brazil Habano Filler - Nicaragua

Caldwell and Room 101's original cigar collaboration, the Hit and Run, was so popular they released this follow up cigar. Still found in boxes of 10, the blend is still not completely known. Almost Churchill - 6.25x48 Wrapper - Ecuadorian Habano Binder - ? Filler - Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, U.S.

At the end of the video is an update regarding box condition. This Lancero was made from the fact that Steve Saka got numerous requests and complaints that he didn't have a Lancero vitola. So "Now Leave Me The Hell Alone" (NLMTHA) was created to satisfy the masses.

Trying the Joya de Nicaragua Silver cigar for the first time! JdN seems to always update their line up of cigars, even being the oldest operating factory out of Nicaragua. Ultra - 6.25x46 Wrapper - Ecuador Habano Binder - Mexico Filler - Nicaragua

Today we will try the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro, which comes box pressed, in robusto. This cigar has earned multiple 90+ ratings from different publications/critics and follows the wildly popular Serie V Melanio. Wrapper - Mexico San Andres Binder & Filler - Nicaragua sun grown Habano

A cigar I'm very familiar with is the (non-Cuban) Cohiba Red Dot. We will be talking about quality control issues within Cohiba as well. Tell me if you have had any troubles with Cohiba and what they were! Churchill - 7x49 Wrapper - Cameroon Binder - Indonesia Filler - Aged mixture of Dominican-grown Piloto Cubano

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The Inspriado line by Macanudo is a more contemporary offering. The Green was released in 2020. Wrapper - Brazilian Arapiraca Binder - Indonesia Filler - Dominican Republic & Columbia

Trying the Java Latte (coffee) flavored and sweet cap cigar. Of the Java Line, there is also the Maduro, Mint, and Red (cherry) all offered in various vitolas. 6x50 Wrapper - Ecuador Connecticut Binder & Filler - Nicaragua

Kentucky Fire-Cured leaves are American fire-cured tobacco leaves from Kentucky and Virginia in a process dating back 200 years. While normally tobacco is air-cured, these leaves are left to hang in specially-constructed curing barns that imbues each leaf with a rich, smoky, slightly sweet flavor. Then the fire cured leaves are joined by Nicaraguan and Brazilian Mata Fina long-fillers along with an oily, somewhat rustic looking, San Andres maduro wrapper.

Continuing our journey with CAO Flavours line, Bella Vanilla. This particular cigar uses real Madagascar vanilla beans in their flavoring process and does have a sweet cap. Wrapper - Cameroon Binder - Connecticut Broadleaf Filler - Dominican Republic

Giving a second chance to the Fratello Arlequin cigar. First time this cigar was tried, construction issues abound. Will I have trouble this time? The Arlequin and Sorella cigars were introduced to the market in 2019. The Arlequin proved to be more popular in the U.S. than international markets and was released to the U.S. in 2020. While the Sorella was released to the international markets. Wrapper - Mexican San Andres Binder - Ecuador Filler - Nicaragua & Peru

Still exploring the Crowned Heads line with the CHC Reserve XVIII. This cigar was created in 2018 and was the first/only to bear the Crowned Heads name. Will it be spicy? Wrapper - Mexican San Andres Binder - Ecuador Filler - Nicaragua

Special thank you to some viewers included in this video! Guys, this cigar has thrown me for a loop. The notes are are unpredictable and it kept me coming back for draw after draw. Let me know if you tried it and what you got out of this cigar. Tennessee only release 5.5 x 52 Wrapper - Connecticut Broadleaf Binder & Filler - Nicaragua

In partnership with Hope for Heroes, a certified 501 non-profit organization, CAO created this limited edition release of the fan-favorite, 92-rated CAO American blend. CAO Honor series are cigars made to support firefighters, EMTs, police officers, or members of the Armed Forces and each with their own special boxes.

Punch has once again returned to their limited release Chinese (Take Out) Menu cigars. Their third release, the Kung Pow, comes in boxes of 20 with only 4500 boxes made. This cigar was released in Feb. of 2021. 6x52 Wrapper - Connecticut Broadleaf Binder - Honduras Filler - Brazil, Honduras, Dominican Republic (and Mexico ?)

At the end of the video, is a brief profile of the La Barba Purple. The One and Only La Barba cigar was a limited release which can still be found in sampler packs. The tobacco in this cigar has an average age of 13 years. One vitola only @ 6.5” x 54 Wrapper - Ecuador Habano Binder - unreleased Filler - Dominican republic, Nicaragua, Pennsylvania

Continuing our journey through the CAO Flavours line (flavored cigars) with Cherrybomb. This is a cherry flavored cigar with a sweet tip. Wrapper - Cameroon Binder - Connecticut Broadleaf Filler - Dominican Republic