Old Henry - Pure Breed - Toro

 
Strength:  medium full
Origins:  Nicaragua
Wrapper:  Ecuadorean Sumatra
Shape:  straight
Length:  6"
Ring size:  52
Approx. cost:  $5
Bdawg says:  Old Henry, is Holt’s Cigar's house blend, made by José “Pepín” García and has an "every day" price.  The wrapper is medium dark brown and nicely constricted.  The draw is easy producing plenty of smoke and a powdery light gray ash.  The flavor is smooth, coffee, light cedar and cream.  The burn was slow and even.  Very nice!

Room 101 - Ichiban Connecticut - Toro

 
Strength:  medium
Origins:  Dominican Republic
Wrapper:  Connecticut
Shape:  Straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  50
Approx. cost:  $2.70
Bdawg says:  The wrapper is very light brown and rustically constructed.  The draw is easy producing a light gray ash.  The flavor is cream, light coffee and cedar.  The burn was slow and even.

Room 101 - Ichiban Maduro - Toro

 
Strength:  full
Origins:  Dominican Republic
Wrapper:  Connecticut Broadleaf
Shape:  Straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  50
Approx. cost:  $2.70
Bdawg says:  The wrapper is very dark brown, oily and rustic.  The draw is easy producing plenty of smoke and a dark gray ash.  The flavor is dark coffee and cedar.  The burn was slow and even. 

Bahia - Brazil - Toro

 
Strength: full
Origins:  Nicaragua
Wrapper:  Brazilian Maduro
Shape:  straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  50
Approx. cost:  $2.75
Bdawg says:  This is a very good bargain priced cigar.  The wrapper is dark brown, and rustically constructed.  The draw is easy producing a light gray ash.  The flavor is dark coffee, black pepper and red chili flakes.   The burn is slow and even.

Villiger - San'Doro Colorado - Toro

 

Strength:  medium full

Origins:  Nicaragua

Wrapper:  Ecuadorean Habano

Shape:  straight

Length:  6"

Ring size:  50

Approx. cost:  $8

Bdawg says:  The Churchill version of this cigar was Cigar Aficionado's #15 cigar of 2018  and was Cigar Aficionado's #21 cigar of 2016.  And I really like it.  The wrapper is medium/dark brown, oily and a bit bumpy.  The draw is easy producing a gray ash.  The flavor is coffee and dark sweet rum.  The burn is slow and even.  

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Bahia - Blue - Churchill

 
Strength:  Medium
Origins:  Nicaragua
Wrapper:  Corojo
Shape:  straight
Length:  7"
Ring Size:  50
Approx. cost:  $2
Bdawg says:  This is a great bargain priced cigar.  The wrapper is medium brown, oily and nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing a gray ash.  The flavor is light coffee, sweet rum with a bit of a tangy pleasant bite.  The burn is slow and even.

AJ Fernandez / Romeo y Julieta - Toro

 

Strength:  medium full

Origins:  Nicaragua

Wrapper:  Habana 2000

Shape:  straight

Length:  6"

Ring size:  52

Approx. cost:  $8

Bdawg says:  Another collaboration from AJ Fernandez.  This cigar is terrific!

The wrapper is medium brown/copper oily and well constructed.  The draw is easy producing a bounty of billowy smoke and a salt and pepper ash.  The flavor is ultra smooth, mocha, sweet rum, earth, cream and an Indian spice finish.  The burn was slow and even.  

Rocky Patel - Renaissance Maduro - Toro

 
Strength: medium - full
Origins: Honduras
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Shape: straight
Length: 6"
Ring size: 52
Approx. cost: $7
Bdawg says: The wrapper is dark brown, rustic, veiny and oily.  The draw is easy producing an abundance of billowy smoke and a nasty, dirty, dark grey and black ash.  The flavor is smooth coffee, chocolate and cream.  The burn was slow, dirty and uneven.  The cigar had to be touched up several times to straighten out the burn.  

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Aging Room - Quattro Nicaragua - Maestro

 

Strength:  Medium full

Origins:  Nicaragua

Wrapper: Nicaraguan

Shape:  box pressed

Length:  6”

Ring size:  54

Approx. cost:  $10.50

Bdawg says:  CIGAR AFICIONADO'S CIGAR OF THE YEAR 2019! This is a great cigar!  The wrapper is medium dark brown, smooth, oily and very well constructed.  The draw is easy producing a powdery white ash.  The flavor is rich coffee and leather.  The burn was slow and even.  

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My very own box is safely ensconced in the IHC humidor!

Warped - Serie Gran Reserva 1988 - Robusto

 
Strength:  medium
Origins:  Nicaragua
Wrapper:  Nicaragua
Shape:  straight
Length:  5.25”
Ring size:  50
Approx. cost:  $9
Bdawg says:  This cigar has been named as Cigar Aficionado's #3 Cigar of 2019.  The wrapper is medium brown and nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing a good amount of smoke and a powdery white ash.  The flavor has a pleasant must, coffee and malt.  The burn was slow and even.  Nice.  

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Illusione - Epernay 10th Anniversary - La Grande

 
Strength:  medium
Origins:  Honduras
Wrapper:  Nicaraguan Corojo
Shape:  straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  46
Approx. cost:  $11
Bdawg says:  The toro version of this cigar was named Cigar Aficionado's #7 cigar of 2019.  And it is one fine cigar!  The wrapper is light medium brown and nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing a light gray ash.  The flavor is coffee, cedar, caramel and a citrus tang.  The burn was slow and even.  Very nice!  

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Room 101 - Ichiban Habano - Toro

 
Strength:  full
Origins:  Dominican Republic
Wrapper:  Habano
Shape:  straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  50
Approx. cost:  $3
Bdawg says:  The wrapper is medium dark brown and rustically constructed.  The draw is easy producing a dirty gray ash.  The flavor is dark coffee, cedar and toast.  The burn was slow and even.  

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Aladino - Toro

 
Strength:  mild medium
Origins:  Honduras
Wrapper:  Honduran
Shape:  straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  50
Approx. cost:  $11
Bdawg says:  This cigar was just name Cigar Aficionados #19 Cigar of 2019.  I think it should be much higher up on the list.  It is a Honduran puro and it is Fantastic!  The wrapper is light medium brown and very nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing a ton of heavenly smoke and a powdery white ash.  The flavor is smooth, earth, cream and a hint of light sweet Indian spice.  The burn was slow and even.  Beautiful!

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Foundation - Charter Oak Maduro - Toro

 
Strength:  full
Origins:  Nicaragua
Wrapper:  Connecticut Broadleaf
Shape:  straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  52
Approx. cost:  $6
Bdawg says:  The wrapper is medium dark brown and nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing a salt and pepper colored ash.  The flavor is coffee, cedar and a hint of pepper.  The burn was slow and even.  

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Juan Lopez - Seleccion No. 2

 

Strength:  medium full

Origins:  Nicaragua

Wrapper:  Nicaraguan Habano

Shape:  straight

Length:  6”

Ring size:  54

Approx. cost:  $6

Bdawg says:  This cigar was just named CigarAficionado's #14 Cigar of 2019.  And me likey too!  The wrapper is medium brown, oily and nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing big clouds of billowy smoke and a light gray ash.  The flavor is coffee, light chocolate, white pepper and sweet tobacco.  The burn was slow and even.

Aging Room - Quattro Original - Vibrato

 

Strength:  medium full

Origins:  Dominican Republic

Wrapper:  Sumatra

Shape:  box pressed

Length:  6”

Ring size:  54

Approx. cost:  $10

Bdawg says:  This is a wonderful cigar!  The wrapper is medium red/grayish brown and nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing plenty of smoke and a powdery white ash.  The flavor is ultra-smooth, light coffee, balsa wood and a hint of sweet rum on the finish.  The burn was slow and even.  

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EP Carrillo - Capa del Sol - Toro

 

Strength:  medium

Origins:  Dominican Republic

Wrapper:  Ecuadorean Habano

Shape:  straight

Length:  6”

Ring size:  54

Approx. cost:  $8

Bdawg says:  The wrapper is medium reddish brown and rustically constructed.  The draw is easy producing a gray ash.  The flavor is a hitter harsh, cedar and stale coffee.  The burn was slow and even.  

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Camacho - Distillery Edition Corojo - Toro

 

Strength:  medium full

Origins:  Honduras

Wrapper:  Corojo

Shape:  Straight

Length:  6”

Ring size:  50

Approx. cost:  $8

Bdawg says:  Camacho's Distillery Edition cigars uses corojo leaves which have been aged in charred Bourbon barrels for 6 months.  The wrapper is medium reddish brown, oily and nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing a powdery white ash.  The flavor is coffee and cedar with a slight tang on the finish.  The burn was slow/medium and even. 

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C.L.E. - Azabache - Toro

 

Strength:  medium full

Origins:  Honduras

Wrapper:  Mexican San Andres

Shape:  box pressed

Length:  6”

Ring size:  54

Approx. cost:  $8

Bdawg says:  Azabache in Spanish means "dark coal".  The wrapper is dark brown and nicely constructed.  The draw has a little resistance producing a white ash.  The flavor is coffee, dark chocolate and white pepper.  The burn was slow and even.  

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Aging Room - Puro Capa - Mezzo

 

Strength:  medium full

Origins:  Nicaragua

Wrapper:  Habano

Shape:  straight

Length:  6”

Ring size:  65

Approx. cost:  $12

Bdawg says:  This is a Nicaraguan puro.  The wrapper is medium reddish brown, oily and lumpy.  The draw is easy producing an abundance of smoke and a gray ash.  The coffee and sweet rum.  The burn was slow and even.  

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