Cigar Reviews: Summer 2015

by Jeff Brown

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H. UPMANN BANKER – ANNUITY

Dominican Republic     6″ x 52     Medium – Full

An oily, eye-catching Habano wrapper underscores this savory 52-ring Toro from one of H. Upmann’s most recent releases. A sweet aroma enhances the rich and robust nutty taste profile that is complemented with well-balanced flavors laced with notes of spice and espresso.

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CAMACHO ECUADOR – TORO

Honduras     6″ x 50     Full

A gorgeous Ecuadorian-grown Habano wrapper caps a robust Honduran and Dominican leaf core bound in an earthy, spicy and semi-sweet Brazilian Mata Fina leaf. Opening with an initial blast of pepper, the smoke rounds out with a profusion of complex flavors that WOWS the palate.

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COHIBA COMADOR – DOUBLE CORONA

Dominican Republic     7_” x 54     Medium

Made as a joint venture with rapper superstar Jay-Z, the Cohiba Comador represents the ultimate in luxury class cigars. All of the tobaccos are specially grown just for this blend, resulting in a full-flavored, complex smoke with a perfect burn and flawless construction.

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ROCKY PATEL TORO

Nicaragua     6″ x 52     Medium – Full

This attractive Nicaraguan puro is ideal for cigar lovers who like to smoke hearty and carry a big stick. A shimmery Nicaraguan Habano wrapper seamlessly dovetails with a diverse longfiller core, offering a creamy, complex and affordable smoke brimming with dark tobacco flavors.

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PUNCH SUCKER PUNCH “CRITICAL CONDITION”

Honduras     7″ x 52     Medium-Full

A full-flavored Churchill that hits you with a wallop of robust flavor when you least expect it. Skillfully rolled in a rich-tasting Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, the smoke is well-balanced and complex enough to keep you guessing. That’s the beauty of this very reasonably priced cigar.

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