Felipe Gregorio Fat Boy

The Felipe Gregorio line of cigars is beloved the world over. Founder Philip Wynne, was born and raised in Switzerland. After graduating from college and working a number of years in the Middle East selling helicopters, he decided to start his own cigar business in 1988. Because he grew up in Europe where Cuban cigars were legal, when he decided to get into the cigar business, the haunting flavors of all the Cuban cigars smoked in his youth were still vivid on his palate. He wanted to produce cigars similar to the many Cuban brands he grew up with; in other words, strong. Originally created as a sample smoke for shop owners and merchants, The Fat Boy was Felipe Gregorio’s initial line. Fortunately for stogie lovers, it was such a huge hit that Philip Wynne decided Fat Boy deserved wider exposure. A true puro, the filler, binder, and wrapper leaves all originate from a single plantation in Nicaragua and include Havana ’92 wrappers and Cuban-seed long-fillers. These spicy, full-bodied cigars offer a powerhouse of a smoke. Only 3½ inches long, they stand up to the finest Churchill for flavor—they have a presence that rivals any larger cigar you'll find. Pretty amazing for a twenty minute smoke! Because you can enjoy one in a rush doesn’t mean they were produced in a hurry. Note the excellent construction – seamless and smooth with the perfect amount of oil in the wrapper. The draw is effortless and despite its small stature, the Fat Boy delivers huge billows of aromatic smoke. This spicy, full-bodied cigar is loaded with peppery, oaken notes. Expect a finish that is spicy and woody, with a subtle nuttiness. In addition to Best Buy and Humidor Selection honors, Felipe Gregorio was rated “92” and named one of the top 50 cigars in the world. Enjoy on the run with your morning cup of coffee, or take your time with it and an aged, XO cognac of your choice.