Featured Cigars - March 2021

The La Palina El Ano 1896 Oscuro in your shipment today was created by Bill Paley Jr., grandson of Sam, to celebrate over 100 years in cigar making. Named after the year La Palina was founded, 1896, the El Ano comes dressed in a Mexican San Andrés Oscuro wrapper that secures a Dominican binder, and is brimming with Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers. Snip the tip and light ‘er up and find hints of walnuts, leather...

Introduced in 2006, the 601 Serie Green Oscuro is made in Esteli, Nicaragua by none other than Don Pepin Garcia. The 601 line is known for being powerhouses, but the 601 Serie Green may be the strongest out of the 601 line. The 601 Serie Green begins with a super dark Habano maduro wrapper from Nicaragua that is dripping with oily goodness. Underneath is a Nicaraguan binder and a blend of Nicaraguan Cuban-seed long-fillers.

Technically, this is not a 100% ligero cigar. It’s more like 82% because a straight ligero cigar would have major burn issues. Your Cain Habano won’t—the blend and construction are near perfect. Light it and you immediately get an earthy, rustic flavor with plenty of spice—and smoke so thick you can almost chew it. Look for black cherry nuances and a slightly sweet characteristic to join the flavor profile as you get into the...

The Plasencia family is near royalty in the cigar world as they have pumped out some of the best cigars out there including Rocky Patel Decade and Casa Magna. Sonador means ‘dream’ in Spanish and this smoke lives up to the name. Medium in body, this dreamy smoke features Honduran fillers that have been patiently aged for four years secured by a rich Costa Rican binder that was aged for five years, and a Habano Corojo Jamastran...

Although Villazon isn’t a household name just yet, the Villazon factory is world renowned and some consider it a landmark within the cigar industry. While you many not know the Villazon name, you probably know the cigars that have come out of it, such as the original non-Cuban Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey, and Excalibur to name a few. Hailing from Honduras, the Villazon Natural comes topped with a choice Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that has been...

Yamasá is famously known for how challenging the region is and that is exactly where the gorgeous wrapper leaf is from. Underneath the seamless wrapper is a Yamasá binder and a blend of Dominican Republic Piloto and Mejorado leaves and Nicaraguan Condega and Esteli leaves. Toast the foot and you’ll find smooth notes of rich spices, sweetness, and leather. Medium to full in body, pair this smoke with a cappuccino.

Pinar del Rio is one of the most popular cigar brands out there and their impressive portfolio of highly rated cigars is one reason why. The A. Flores Serie Privada Maduro in your shipment today was released in 2012, and since then this smoke has been making waves throughout the cigar world. Produced in small quantities, this smoke was handmade with care under the watchful eye of Abe Flores at his Pinar del Rio factory in...

Founders Robert and Sharon Holt are deeply patriotic and are both veterans of the United States military, so they know the true meaning of brotherhood. The Fraternal Order series embodies the true importance of working together, and honors the men and women working tirelessly to keep our country safe. The Fraternal Order Black Salomon is a true example of working together; it was blended by Southern Draw with...

Alonso Menéndez purchased the Particulares factory in July 1935 in Havana, Cuba and also took over the brands that were created there. Shortly after, he introduced the Montecristo brand, named after Alexandre Dumas’ novel The Count of Monte Cristo, which was a popular choice amongst the Torcedores (cigar makers). Now the Montecristo brand is created in the Tabacalera de Garcia factory in the Dominican...