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For many years, the delicious little "Chicos" of the classic Fuente range have enjoyed great popularity. Now, under a rather poetic name, this longer version with a smoking time of approx. 35 - 45 minutes is coming onto the market

Flavours

The timeless combo of the best Dominican filler and a noble Cameroon wrapper from the Meerapfel family works in every format - and this extra-thin foil with a closed foot really makes its aroma palette shine! The flattering nutty/marzipan sweetness of the wrapper harmonises perfectly with the resinous "woody"-herbal spiciness of the blend, while finely woven spicy notes flit across the palate. In the background, a hint of cocoa spreads visibly, taking on an earthy character in the full-bodied last third. Medium-bodied tobacco, as spicy as it is charming.

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Finally, another official Double Corona! As always, VF does not let itself down and offers a very pleasantly priced XXL format that shines with a variety of flavors, but despite a smoking time of 95 - 110 minutes does not overwhelm beginners.

Flavor

Its finely balanced, multi-faceted interplay of aromas makes the Large one of the highlights in the VF portfolio! The brand-typical marriage of classic Caribbean cedar notes with creamy milk coffee complements fresh citrus nuances and the fragrant sweetness of meadow honey splendidly. As befits a celebrity, there is a real, exciting development in the course of the smoke, which, with a slightly increasing strength - from light to "light medium" - tastes of fine tart tea notes and darker, fuller-bodied wood tones. The sweetness in the finish is subtly reminiscent of liquorice.

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The endearing boutique brand of the Dominican couple Gomez has first-class mid-price long fillers such as the strong, down-to-earth "Ligero" range in addition to extravagant "posh" cigars. Great PLV! Smoking time approx. 60 - 70 minutes.

Flavours

"Ligero" is the name given to the uppermost leaf stalks of the tobacco plant, which get the most sun and thus build up the most spicy aromas (and nicotine). So this hearty Robusto Largo is a wonderfully intense pleasure for friends of juicy nutty flavours, lush earthy tones and just the right dose of racy spices like pepper and nutmeg. The noble astringent etherealness of dark woods like oak also creeps into the aroma play, underpinned by subtle caramel and liquorice sweetness. Rather strong, yet creamy throughout and decidedly "umami".

Wissenswertes

Nein, die Zigarre schmeckt nicht nach Büffel – die Hersteller finden den Namen einfach cool, und die 10 bezieht sich auf die Verpackungsgröße. Das sehr ausgeprägte Boxpressing garantiert leichten Zug in hohe Aromendichte. Rauchdauer ca. 75 – 90 Minuten.

Aromen

Wer eine kräftige Maduro mit starken Röst-, Erd- und Kakaoaromen erwartet, sieht sich zunächst charmant getäuscht. Am weichen, cremigen Beginn stehen vielmehr schöne holzige Noten sowie ein süßlich-röstiger „Barbecue“-Touch. Bei mittlerer Stärke sind auch Gewürze wie Muskat zu schmecken. Die lieblichen Töne bleiben erhalten, doch kommen später auch Kakao und schwarzer Kaffee hinzu; gegen Ende auch Brotduft. Die Holznuancen werden dann vielschichtiger, die BBQ-Süße ist im Finish v.a. retronasal deutlich. Ein höchst angenehmer, unkomplizierter Smoke!

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The most classic of all cigar formats is held in higher esteem in the Caribbean than in Central America - and not just in Cuba! This elegant Vítola with a burn time of approx. 50 - 65 minutes is somewhat more expressive than its brand colleagues - light, but still a great evening smoke!

Flavours

It is clear as day that the seductive nuttiness as the leading aroma of the series is not stingy with its charms here either. At the same time, the format - to an astonishingly high degree for such a low-nicotine blend - lives from expressive tart nuances, be it a subtly acidic orange/angostura note, a restrained pinch of white pepper or a refined, flowery and astringent tea flavor. Herbal overtones and an increasing amount of spice guarantee excitement in a smoke that scratches the middle of the strength scale in the finish. It goes without saying that a nice sweetness comes through time and again!

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Actually, by Cuban standards, this is more of a minuto than the so-named format of this series. And that's how expressive, pithy and uncomplicated the smoke presents itself for about half an hour. Perfect "break cigar"!

Flavours

The aroma of the medium-bodied small format is surprisingly close to that of the Robusto. Hardly spicier or stronger, at most it brings out the tropical-looking woody facets a little more. Otherwise, the little one offers everything fans expect from the tobacco blend: toasty and sweetish aromas of various nuts, the scent of a coffee roastery, just the right amount of caramel on the palate, more woody tones towards the end and finally a little gentle pepper tickle. All this in a nicely concentrated form, but never challengingly strong or intense.

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Those who appreciate a little more punch and more pithy aromas as well as the uncomplicated nature of the Fuente mega-burner can enjoy its dark-robed sister for about 55 - 70 minutes - the wrapper is not a Broadleaf, but also from Cameroon!

Aroma

The aroma fully lives up to the promise of the "Maduro" term, but without letting the basic character of the blend disappear. This variant is toastier, more intense and also a little stronger; mocha and cocoa are on an equal footing with the sweet facets, which here go more in the fruity direction and have clearer floral overtones. At times, the Dominican-Cameroonian marriage is vaguely reminiscent of the taste of first-class Brazilian tobacco. In the last third, savoury, malty umami notes make you think more and more of delicious bread crust. The strength then lies smoothly in the midfield.

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The fact that some of the cigars in this series have rather sinister names may have something to do with the strength of the blend, but should not deter at least more experienced smokers, because thanks to C. Fuente's blending skills, they smoke wonderfully smoothly - this large format for over 1 ½ hours.

Flavours

Although 2 sizes thicker than a Cuban Churchill, this one actually offers a similar smoking experience with its exciting, varied progression and high level of intensity. It is one of the strongest VSG.s and in today's time of the thickest possible, aromatically gentle "short smokes" a real dinosaur in the most positive sense. Get involved with its flavour palette, which covers a very broad spectrum from noble oak scent to tart-sweet cocoa flavour with light intermediate tones of dried fruit to concise malty-earthy mocha roast notes and spicy spices, so that the powerful long format is not boring at any second!

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7" length, RM 70 - such cigar titans are not everyone's cup of tea, but are enjoying growing popularity, especially in the moderate price sector. The decisive factor is that tobacco quality and smokability are guaranteed - as here for over 2 hours!

Flavours

As expected, the basic blend here is a little mellowed, so that the smoking pleasure with this amount of tobacco remains such until the end. The 1st third turns out accordingly mild, with latte flair and discreet floral sweetness. The typical spice of the series comes into play gradually, but remains restrained overall. Roasted and leathery notes, on the other hand, gradually emerge - noble nuts, tea and mocha come to mind. The clever blending cleverly prevents the giant stogie from getting on your nerves - an entertaining smoke until the end!

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Rosado wrappers from Mexico, handwritten production notes on the inside lid of the box - PDR also devotes plenty of love and effort to this budget series! But above all, the product quality is also right - as with this thick one with 40 - 55 minutes of smoking time.

Flavours

Hay and cedar mark the start of an aroma concert that can be located somewhere between the Robusto and the mighty Sentento. The mildness of the one meets the complexity of the other - from fruity sweetness to slightly sour and also pleasantly salty tones to those nutty, spicy and leathery notes that characterise Criollo tobacco in general and thus also this blend. The development in the course is of course manageable with such formats, yet the smoke noticeably picks up speed and ends noticeably more full-bodied than it started!

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This work of art does not come across as modern, abstract and incomprehensible, but as a great product of generations of Fuente's tradition of knowledge and experience. Best tobaccos and highest expertise provide 50 - 65 minutes of pure smoking pleasure.

Aroma

It would be difficult to combine many more different flavours in one cigar! Soft smoke consistency, well-dosed sweetness, roasted aromas of coffee beans and toast, dark chocolate, various nuts, but also numerous spices as well as hints of fruit, but also herbs - a whole rainbow unfolds! The compact "leg" has an extremely opulent, luxurious feel and unfolds an official aromatic depth at medium strength. It is not quite cheap, but is easily on a par with even more expensive luxury cigars. For quite a few, the best "Hemingway"!

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The beautiful box-pressed flounders in this line are among the most popular in the Saarbrücken range, and the short 48 in particular fits in perfectly with the short smoke trend. Guaranteed opulent clouds of smoke for a manageable time window of approx. 35 - 45 minutes.

Flavours

No doubt, there are no worlds of flavour separating the short from its longer sister. A great melange of dark chocolate sweetness and savoury roast flavours can also be enjoyed here, and liquorice and dried fruit can of course also be tasted. However, due to the format, this short version is a few turns more direct and expressive in the development of aromas, and also a little stronger. The spicy flavours and the toast play the main role earlier, the finish with lush malt and espresso tones has a certain punch, without the cigar being strong in nicotine.

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Sir Winston, the old grump, might have found this Churchill a little too mellow and "sweet". Friends of light premium tobaccos and beginners will be all the more pleased that a real long format for approx. 85 - 100 minutes is available at such a price.

Aroma

This stately cigar perfectly combines the harmonious basic character of the blend with the high degree of variety that connoisseurs expect from a Churchill. Fine, creamy-sweet almond flavour and toasty coffee aroma are the foundation on which noble cedar aroma, a little caramel, but also a colourful bouquet of spicier facets play ball. A multi-layered etherealness comes through again and again, sometimes reminiscent of citrus fruits, sometimes of herbs; as the smoke progresses, the woody and toasty notes become more and more pronounced, even a hint of pepper can be felt.

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The "readers" actually existed and still exist in the cigar business, so that the rollers don't get bored with the eternally same work - not only in Cuba, where the beautiful tradition began. La Galera honours this profession with the Toro that burns for approx. 75 - 85 minutes.

Aroma

The thickest cigar in a range is often the mildest. Here, however, the blend has not been "toned down", so that this 54 seems to be the most expressive and (just) the strongest. With the great nuttiness, the sweetness and the leather tones, the defining flavours of the blend are fully present, but the spice is the most racy here - cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper send their regards, but also ethereal herbal overtones resonate. In the course of the smoke, a concise wood aroma joins in, before the multi-faceted smoke turns into the home stretch with more leather and coffee, but also bittersweet cocoa. Variety guaranteed!

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Of course, it's not really strong - but this impressive, purely Dominican cigar certainly has a little more power than the similarly sized Toro. By SD standards, it's more for the evening, perfect with a glass of rum! The smoking time is around 70 - 85 minutes.

Flavour

The flagship of the line literally has a little bit more of almost everything! More ripe fruit flavour and generally a more opulent sweetness, more roasted notes, complemented by a more racy, albeit still restrained spiciness - but above all a pronounced development in the course of the smoke, which leads from the usual mild start with a variety of "vegetal" aromas through the emphatically nutty-creamy 2nd third to a more intense finish characterised by toast, coffee and various spicy notes. The last puffs are earthy and toasty, definitely medium-bodied, yet still subliminally sweet. Great workmanship!

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The most popular of all cigar formats has, of course, also become a box-office hit in this trendy Puro range. Almost an hour of smoking pleasure with all the trademarks of Nicaraguan premium tobacco is guaranteed!

Flavours

Woodier and a little spicier than the thicker formats, the smoke presents itself superbly balanced. The distinctive flavour of strong filter coffee goes well with the cedar scent, and of course the nutty and delicate character of the blend is not neglected either. Spice tones complement the enjoyment throughout the smoke; during the 2nd half, noble notes of dark chocolate are added, the roasted aromas then become even more concise. The strength goes gradually from the rather moderate to the medium-strong range. Once again, a real PLV champ!

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Made in the DomRep, this line nevertheless has a high proportion of Nicaraguan tobaccos - the eponymous Corojo tobacco with its characteristic flavour profile also comes from there. The smoking time is a good hour.

Aroma

This cigar can be described as an expressive spice bomb with a good dash of fruit sweetness. At medium strength, cinnamon and clove as well as the etherealness of herbs meet a pleasant sultana taste. The smoke proves to be very complex, especially for this price range; a discreet leather note is just as noticeable as increasing toasty-nutty tones, but also a hint of citrus freshness. The last third is reminiscent of Christmas biscuits - a real value-for-money winner!

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Cigars that offer full enjoyment without compromise at such moderate prices are not found too often. Here is such a treasure, in a wonderfully designed, warmly coloured box! The thick five-incher burns for about 45 - 60 minutes.

Flavours

Easily the most exciting format in the lovable range, this cigar holds everything we expect from good criollo. Various piquant spices play tag on the palate, a nice leather note runs through the background, which harmonises perfectly with sweet, but also subtly sour fruit tones. The longer the smoke lasts, the more the pithy, down-to-earth tobacco spicy facets gain the upper hand. The finer registers are nevertheless pulled further until they are put down, so that a play of aromas develops that is rare in this price category. Medium-bodied, yet quite full-flavoured.

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This cuddly four-incher for a time frame of approx. 30 - 40 minutes shows a little more edge than most of the other formats in this series, without, of course, overtaxing anyone. With its 50 ring gauge, this uncomplicated small cigar provides a generous smoking volume.

Flavour

With a length of 4 inches, there are of course no great leaps in flavour development. However, the format guarantees exemplary flavour consistency. Each puff harmoniously combines woody, fruity-sweet and restrained spicy components, with the latter featuring unorthodox overtones such as cloves and fresh garden herbs. These are joined by notes of roasted almonds and peanuts, which increasingly turn earthy towards the end. Despite its size, the fun cigar never gets hot, the smoke remains exemplary creamy until it is put down.

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Mostly light Connecticut wrappers come from Ecuador. The VSG line, however, dances out of line with beautiful Sungrown wrappers from this country, which have a slightly reddish („Rosado“) tinge – here turned into the typical Perfecto-Rüsselchen. Burns for about 40 – 55 minutes.

Flavours

You shouldn't expect particularly high yields from this stubby dwarf – here everything is designed for the uncomplicatedness and the pleasant smoking sensation of a classic short smoke. Sensational creaminess, opulent smoke volume, intense cane-sugar flavour and fat nuttiness are the great extras that complement the basic aromatic constants of the series. The strength is medium rather than strong, making the Enchantment the lightest cigar in the series. The opulent aroma play, which of course also includes the fine fruit notes, remains relatively constant.

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Every longfiller series from Balmoral includes this short, whose wrapper, pleated at the head, is reminiscent of the knotting of a flag on the mast. The original format with Hermoso-RM 48 is more productive than you might think - smoking time usually around 45 - 50 minutes.

Flavours

While its Oscuro sister packs quite a punch, this Petit is not strong - but taste-wise, the compact format certainly makes its presence felt with a considerable concentration of flavours. More cedar notes and - admittedly still moderate - spice than the larger formats, plenty of roasted walnuts, more discreet sweetness that tends more towards caramel, along with spicy-herbal undertones that flash up again and again, make for a multi-layered smoke that proves that a full body of flavour does not necessarily have to go hand in hand with a high nicotine content.

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Pointed like the battlements of the Scottish Balmoral Castle is the head end of this stately figurado with a smoking time of approx. 75 – 90 minutes. It bundles the smoke stream in such a way that a particularly concentrated, multi-layered aroma results.

Flavours

The beautiful-looking Pyrámide is one of the most exciting formats of the brand. Distinct spicy aromas, the sweet and spicy scent of autumn leaves and precious woods combine very harmoniously with softer, creamy notes reminiscent of various tanned nuts. More clearly than in other Balmorals, a fine leathery note also comes to the fore. The increasingly earthy umami base flavour is surrounded by a wealth of refined, sometimes delicately sour overtones. A very confidently blended medium-strength cigar that even Cuban purists won't say no to!

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When a blend is as good as this one, the leaf can actually come from wherever it wants! The Robusto impressively demonstrates for around 45 - 55 minutes that it is still possible today to offer top cigars at clearly single-digit prices.

Flavours

Although produced in André's Dominican house tabacalera, the cigar is reminiscent of first-class puros from Nicaragua, such as Nicarao or Oliva. Here, too, there is a harmonious fusion of hearty, gripping notes - earth, toast, spices - with sweet, gentle facets. As with the Churchill, the association with “nougat” becomes increasingly clear from the second third onwards, so that a balance is achieved in combination with a robust coffee flavor, which is absolutely not a matter of course in this price sector. The medium-bodied smoke has body without being overpowering.

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Besides the "Diplomat", this somewhat smaller Robusto is certainly the most suitable entry into the line with the beautiful dark Broadleaf wrappers. Despite the noble predicate, it is quite affordable and burns for approx. 45 - 60 minutes with top reliability

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Flavours

His Lordship is quite sweet and charming, with plenty of chocolate flavours and the subtle toasted notes of some sweetened mocha. These flavours remain clearly present throughout the smoke, but are joined by several overtones in a colourful round dance, which keep the smoke exciting. The fine tart character of walnuts can be tasted as well as the leathery component, which is also typical for the series and gradually becomes more prominent. At the same time, the transition to more profound, earthy and spicy flavours takes place, but the cigar remains nice and gentle at all times.