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Down-to-earth and hearty like the people from the surroundings of brick factories and workers' houses - such is the image of this inexpensive but enjoyable brand! The dark version of the six-incher with approx. 70 - 85 minutes of smoking time is no exception.

Flavours

What a delicious, typical Maduro for this price! The permanent chocolate note changes in the course of the smoke from full milk to plain; the solid scent of dark woods, however, remains constant, as does the noticeable milk coffee creaminess with a nutty touch (almond). The pleasantly broad spectrum is complemented by cinnamon-spicy spicy notes. In the second half, earthy facets increasingly come to the fore. The sweetness of the medium-strong smoke is discreet, but lasts until the finish. In the finish, its spiciness becomes a little more prominent without overpowering the balanced flavour.

Wissenswertes

Der Name mag ein schwarzer Schimmel sein, zeichnen sich Türme doch gemeinhin eher durch Höhe als durch Dicke aus – das Raucherlebnis von 45 – 60 Minuten ist stimmig! Namengebend für die Serie ist übrigens nicht der US-Bundesstaat, sondern die mittelbraune Deckblattfarbe.

Aroma

Hohe Geschmacksdichte bei wohliger Rauchkonsistenz – dafür steht diese liebenswerte Gordito. Die Holzaromatik kommt hier etwas dunkler daher als bei den anderen Formaten, der Röstgeschmack – vor allem zu Beginn – noch markanter. Bald aber entfaltet die Zigarre mit super-cremigem Rauch und weichen Erd-, Nuss- und Cappuccino-Aromen ihren ganzen Charme. Die Stärke liegt durchwegs im mittleren Bereich; die feine Süße ist relativ deutlich ausgeprägt und nimmt im Verlauf untypischerweise noch ein bisschen zu. Ein heißer Tipp für Freunde barocker Short Smokes!

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You can follow the call of this prophet without hesitation if you love complexity and like it a little stronger! The Robusto Gordo with approx. 50 - 60 minutes of smoking time is the ideal introduction to the series and reveals (pun intended) Don Pepín's genius once again.

Flavours

The numerous aromas of the blend do not emerge from this compact box-pressed gem bit by bit, but are concentrated on the palate in every single puff. Medium to rather strong, it combines racy spice, tropical fruit flavors, the woody scent of Spanish cedar and a wide range of full-bodied, increasingly present coffee notes, from cappuccino at the beginning to strong black espresso shortly before putting it down. The characteristic fine-bitter, leathery base note is also present throughout and adds an almost "Cuban" note to the pleasure. An excellent smoke!

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The considerably cheaper and somewhat lighter sister series of the "Liga Privada" is nevertheless of absolute quality in every respect - not only because of the proud lion crest that greets majestically from the anilla. Smoking time approx. 55 - 70 minutes.

Flavours

An oily San Andrés wrapper and a lush Brazilian filler - always a "perfect match"! The smoke is carried by a great balanced bittersweet undertone, which includes both malty chocolate/cocoa notes and opulent dried fruit sweetness. But of course there is also an abundance of earth and roasted aromas, as appreciated in good Maduro cigars. At medium strength - the "Undercrown" is definitely compatible with beginners - more and more spicy and juicy nuances unfold in the creamy smoke alongside the lovely floral-fruity notes.

What you need to know

Such a seven-inch with RM 50 can easily be smoked for 1 ½ hours - without an overly oppressive nicotine rush due to the slightly reduced strength compared to the smaller Vítolas. A large format with a particularly attractive PLV!

Flavours

A little more moderate and sweet in flavour than the expressive Belicoso, this elegant cigar offers a rich bouquet of chocolaty, roasted and woody notes. The nutty character of the blend is particularly appealing here - almonds and hazelnuts at the start, before the noble, tart melting flavour of walnuts comes to the fore as the smoke progresses. With this ratio of wrapper and filler, the San Andrés wrapper with its finely interwoven, savoury spice tones is also strikingly noticeable. As expected, the intensity increases towards the end.

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Perdomo has given the "10th" series a complete overhaul! Stylish new Anillas, the increasingly popular box-pressing, still fair prices - and a consistently great blend, here for approx. 55 - 65 minutes of smoking time.

Flavors

The Nicaraguan Puro immediately impresses with its wonderfully silky smoke. Piquant spice aromas, a generous portion of bitter-sweet cocoa and a seductive espresso aroma combine very harmoniously with subtle herbal notes and attractive traces of fruit flavor (cherry). The multi-layered taste of the medium-strength Robusto, which is quite strong in the last third, develops steadily over the course of the smoke towards earthier, more profound notes with a noble character, without losing its creaminess and sweetness. It is not without reason that the series is a critics' favorite!

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Nowadays, a Gordo is almost obligatory for any larger cigar line - preferably with RM 60. Oliva also more than satisfies the numerous oversize fans! The 6" "double decker" burns for about 80 - 100 minutes.

Flavours

Most of the time, the experienced aficionado can deduce from one format of a series the aroma of the others. Here that would be a mistake, because the DT is by no means - which would be obvious - the sweetest and lightest "V", but one of the spiciest! The noble, herbal and spice-heavy aromas that characterise the Robusto in the 2nd half are prominent here from the start, admittedly without completely masking the natural sweetness of the blend. This remains present in the background throughout, while the smoke shows an increasingly solid, smoky-peaty face in the last third.

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The 54 with a smoking time of approx. 50 - 65 minutes is the bestseller among the beautifully designed "Knochenmann cheroots", with which Tonio Neugebauer has been very successfully living the dream of his own cigar brand since 2017. A customer favourite and PLV champion since its launch!

Flavour

Caution is advised with such food comparisons, but hardly any aficionado would not describe this extra-creamy cigar as a "chocolate bomb". Herb-sweet and roast-aromatic, it brings real "chocolate mousse flair" to the palate - an amazingly opulent smoking pleasure at this price level! Especially as the flavour is by no means limited to cocoa: various spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, a good dash of mocha, subtle floral / vegetal notes (autumn leaves!) and deep malty-earthy facets in the second half ensure excitement throughout. Smooth, medium-bodied, superbly crafted!

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The dark version of the blend - "black gold", so to speak - comes with a dark shimmering Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper, but also offers a pure Nicaraguan filler from 3 regions. It also burns for about an hour.

Flavours

Like many Maduros, this one is a little stronger than the light version, but without overpowering anyone. The medium-strong Robusto presents itself less herbal than its sister, but it shines - not entirely unexpectedly - with an extra portion of fat coffee-roast flavours and the distinctive pleasantly bitter-grounded sweetness of dark chocolate. Earth, malt and fresh bread crust are further supporting pillars of the perfectly balanced taste picture. The fine sweetness has a caramel touch, in the last third it reminds of liquorice. Spice and body increase a little linearly, but the Robusto always remains beautifully creamy and balanced.

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A special highlight of the "Four Kicks" series rolled by E. P Carillo is the variant with a seductively shiny wrapper made from Sumatra tobacco grown in Ecuador. We are very pleased to present you this import from Dalay! Burns for just under an hour.

Flavours

Without being particularly strong - the strength is in the medium range - this Robusto delivers an equally intense and wonderfully balanced play of aromas to the palate. Concise cedar notes blend with fragrant, grassy nuances, the melting of peanuts meets the toastiness of toast. All in all, two worlds of taste - a "summery"-vegetal and a spicy one that gives the cigar depth and body - merge in amazing harmony. In the 2nd half, the spicy facets very gradually gain the upper hand, but the wrapper holds its sweetness until it is put down.

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As a further development of the "LP" series for experienced and attentive smokers, this top blend is made of 7 different top tobaccos. During the approx. 55 - 65 minutes of smoking pleasure, the excellent quality and long maturation are noticeable at all times.

Flavours

Not too far removed from the "No. 9", but blessed with an extra portion of complexity, the Robusto gets off to a brilliant start with oak, toast and a pinch of pepper before "slowing down" a little in favour of perfect balance. Then playful spicy and ethereal notes of oriental spices and espresso beans, but also of conifers and fresh herbs unfold. The heavy peat and cocoa aromas that are characteristic of many of the brand's cigars are also present, as is the subtle liquorice sweetness. The full-bodied smoke even goes well with a powerful Islay malt.

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In contrast to the Maduro version, this blend is in a medium-brown Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, but grown in Nicaragua. This preserves the character of the cigars as Puros. Burns for approx. 50 - 65 minutes.

Flavours

Untypically, the lighter variant of the series is not noticeably lighter than the Maduro, both are at about the same pleasant level. In terms of taste, however, the differences are more pronounced. The common denominator is the multi-layered nutty tones between umami, creamy and sweet, which can also be found in the more expensive Oliva series. In addition, rich, elegant woody aromas play a role again and again, and there is also a certain pleasant leatheriness. Nutmeg and white pepper are subtly noticeable in the background, permanently accompanied by dark chocolate.

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The trick with the storage in bourbon barrels also works excellently with this variant of the BBA series! Significantly longer than an hour smokes on this flavorful almost "Cuban" Toro, a real gem from Nicaragua!

Flavors

The two variants of the BBA line differed quite significantly in taste, as is usual with Perdomo. Here, both the palate-tingling, exotic-looking spice notes and the cedar notes reminiscent of Habanos are even more prominent than in the Maduro. The sweetness is a bit more subtle - yet clearly tasted - and is more reminiscent of apricots. The olfaction of the whiskey barrels can also be sensed in a mixture of sherry sweetness and fine astringent overtones. In terms of power, the two are quite close. Towards the end leathery and even more spicy.

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In fact, the charming, full-bodied sweetness of a first-class bourbon can be sensed here - but first and foremost it is a magnificently balanced blend of classic cigar aromas that makes the music, which in their mixture brings out a very individual, expressive character.

Flavours

Notes of expensive leather and tropical woods, the sweetness of dark chocolate and - discreetly in the background - of ripe fruit merge with a malty, roasted mocha taste, all carried by the velvety texture of the smoke. Medium-strong, yet an intense flavor bomb!

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Spectacular presentation, a perfectly balanced blend of international premium tobaccos and, with Plasencia, one of the world's most renowned tobacconists as a production site - no wonder that this Toro with approx. 70 - 85 minutes smoking time is so well received!

Flavours

Two binder leaves hold the multinational filler together - such diversity does not necessarily mean added flavour, but here it does! The massive cocoa notes that characterise the blend are the leading aroma right up to the end, surrounded by a wealth of subtly spicy and piquant notes, from cinnamon to nutmeg to (very mild) pepper. There is also some leather, increasingly coffee and occasionally a woody aspect - certainly the SkelTon with the most pronounced development, and also the only one with a slightly fruity flavour. The strength moves from "light medium" to "medium".

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Only the best tobaccos from the Nicaraguan growing region around the city of Estelí go into these cigars in the noble cedar leaf. The box and ring design is particularly lovingly crafted. The extra-thick toro burns for approx. 75 - 95 minutes.

Flavours

This impressive format is even creamier and more balanced than the Robusto, but slightly less powerful. Here, too, the focus is on rich, comforting nutty and roasted flavours for long stretches, embedded in umami notes that are almost reminiscent of rich gravy. Sweet components (nougat) come to the fore as well as more savoury tones - bitter coffee flavour, the fragrant, fine astringency of leather and cedar wood. In the last third, the previously rather manageable strength increases noticeably; spices and oak now dominate the flavour. This cigar fills you up!

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In collaboration with none other than basketball superstar Ron Harper, master Luciano has created this great mid-price line with an exciting blend. The long Robusto offers about 50 – 65 minutes of subtle smoking pleasure at the highest level.p>

Flavours

The aroma profile is actually as exciting as the unusual varieties promise: San Andrés on the outside, Ecuadorian tobacco on the inside, which is usually used for wrappers, and even rare Medio Tiempo leaves from Nicaragua next to Broadleaf. Together, they result in a smoking pleasure of above-average strength, at the same time oily-spicy and blessed with charming molasses sweetness. Above all, however, it is carried from A to Z by a wonderfully undisguised, pithy-roasted tobacco bouquet with slightly mineral hints. Brilliant PLV!p>

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According to the frequent code number of the classic Cuban Mareva, this very similarly sized Vítola bears its number. However, its feel is more like that of a minuto - lasting around 45 - 55 minutes, the blend plays to its strengths

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Flavours

Ay caramba, what a little flavour bomb! Those who find the price too self-conscious compared to the large formats should try this gem first. Without the start-up time of the rather gentle Lancero at the beginning, it brings all facets of the blend to the palate from the first puff. In addition to the dominant dark coffee, cocoa and earthy aromas, there are spicy spices, fine woods and a little leather in between, which unite to form an exciting, highly concentrated and also quite powerful smoke. In the course, this concentrated aroma does not shift much, but becomes more and more full-bodied. Perfect "night stick"!

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The appealingly colorful Caribbean design with parrot and pirate treasure should not hide the fact that these cigars blended by the My Father boss (and also not dissimilar in taste) are rather in the strong corner! The thickness burns for around 1 ½ hours.

Flavours

As is the case with many Gordos, the tight ring gauge brings the sweet and gentle sides of the tobacco blend into the sensory focus. Velvety-soft smoke carries a delicious sweetness of dried fruit and (here somewhat more subtle) dark chocolate to the palate; at the same time, the Gordo tastes nuttier than its sisters, like hazelnuts and almonds. The classic chocolate-coffee melange only becomes more pronounced later on in the smoking process, accompanied by increasing, multi-layered spice (pepper, nutmeg, ginger...). But be careful, for all its charm, the XXL is not significantly "mixed down" in terms of strength - it gets intense!

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This line is definitely a revelation, especially the PLV. You have to decide for yourself exactly how "mystical" (encountering God in a directly sensual way) this approx. 55 - 65-minute smoke feels - even without a transcendental experience, it is 100% worth it!

Flavors

Perhaps the most exciting, and certainly the most intense Vítola in the series has plenty of oomph and spice, but is always carried by the unheard-of, delicious fruitiness of the blend. You can always taste Don Pepín's signature - the aromas are not far removed from his "Flor de las Antillas"! Green pepper, figs, floral nuances, the scent of leather, rich umami notes of light nuts - there is an amazing amount on offer here for this price segment, all perfectly balanced and with a great development towards ever more diverse spicy aromas. Highly recommended!

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Although wrapped in a Shadegrown wrapper, the most popular format of the Nicaraguan house brand of the Schuster family from Bünde nevertheless has a sunny disposition! A modern classic among summer and beginner cigars with 45 - 55 minutes of smoking time.

Flavours

The extra-thick Robusto is certainly the most balanced cigar in this range and the most good-natured anyway. Blissful honey sweetness, the creaminess of cappuccino and a whole concert of mild roasted flavours will delight any connoisseur who is not totally devoted to spicy power blends. The subtle cedar and grassy/hay notes, which are usually more in focus in the other formats, unobtrusively provide the pleasing accompaniment here, only becoming more prominent in the final third. The sensual pudding is just as gentle and friendly when you put it down as it is after you smoke it - perfect for beginners!

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As with all CigarKings, a homely-looking king smirks invitingly from the Anilla - and this Vítola is arguably the best introduction to the world of the brand. Here, a good hour with the friendly regent proves to be thoroughly entertaining!

Flavours

More sweetness and even smoother smoke than in the other formats is promised by the manufacturer's homepage - and they are right! Wood and nut, coffee and a little clinging caramel combine to create a perfectly balanced flavour picture that doesn't change every few puffs here, but delivers with absolute reliability from the first to the last puff. With every puff, a fine, subtle leather note creeps in, and even a nose of spicy spices is caught from time to time - welcome counterweights to the sweet charm of almonds and milk chocolate. Close to medium-bodied, excellently made.

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An awe-inspiring, almost pitch-black cigar with an easy 90 – 110 minutes of smoking time unfolds the experienced aficionado into its profound world of taste! The „Grand Dame“ from Drew Estate is truly an exceptional smoke.

Flavours

The Churchill long cigar is actually more of a powerful Toro Grande, whose RM 54 makes it burn a little more quickly than a &dquo;normal“ long Corona. The result: immensely dense, velvety clouds of smoke bed the palate in an equally expressive and pleasant flavour that – matches the wrapper colour – revels entirely in „dark“ notes. Heavy wood aromas (oak), the tangy sweetness of dark chocolate as well as liquorice, spiritedly roasted espresso beans and a wealth of malty-earthy facets enter into a fruitful combination with lighter, floral-herbal aromas. Very complex and quite strong!

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Of course, Maduros cannot be missing from the broad Gurkha portfolio. For these, the increasingly popular wrapper leaves from San Andrés (Mexico) are used, and Brazilian tobacco is also included. Smoking time approx. 55 - 70 minutes

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Flavours

If Gurkha is generally known for very distinctive flavour profiles, they have tailored this blend entirely to the expectations of the many Maduro fans. Lots of creamy-sweet chocolate and coffee notes flatter the palate, balanced by a concise, earthy-peppery spiciness that fills the mouth especially in the first puffs and the last third. The aroma is quite delicate - the scent of dark woods is just as present as an elegant hint of leather, and again and again one is reminded of walnuts. A dense flavour with a lot of body at a good medium strength.