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This "pencil" accommodates a very traditional way of smoking - because it is by no means a Robusto with RM 50! Those who want to enjoy slowly and attentively will be rewarded with this oldschool format for about 35 - 45 minutes.

Flavours

Such a thin ring gauge always implies a high density of flavours - this Panatela is no exception! More spicy notes and roasted aromas, a little less chocolatey sweetness, woody rather than grassy facets - for all its similarities to the thicker formats, the time-honoured format does have a profile all of its own. This also includes a certain spicy impression and the impression of greater strength, especially towards the finish. Certainly the most intense Menendez - yet again and again with puffs full of charming sweetness and consistently pleasant smoke consistency.

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Ist die Linie „1942“ seinem Vater gewidmet, so feiert der aktuelle Firmenchef Alejandro Turrent sich mit dieser Serie einfach mal selbst. So lange die Qualität so überzeugt wie bei dieser tollen Zigarre mit ca. 55 – 65 Minuten Rauchdauer, sei es ihm gegönnt!

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Auch diese Serie enthält einen hohen mexikanischen und einen geringeren nicaraguanischen Tabak-Anteil, präsentiert sich jedoch spürbar würziger, intensiver, auch etwas kräftiger als die „Serie 1942“. Besonders reizvoll ist das harmonische Wechselspiel von herzhaften Gewürznoten und charmanter Süße, perfekt untermalt von permanent vorhandenen nussig-cremigen Noten. Die mundwässernde mineralische Deftigkeit steht nur scheinbar im Widerspruch zu lieblich-sanften Geschmacksfacetten wie Vanille; tatsächlich ist der Blend für seine Preisklasse enorm ausbalanciert und facettenreich.

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As with the Toro, a considerable amount of the profits from this cigar is donated to charitable causes. The excellent quality of the tobacco should make the decision to buy even easier! Smoking time approx. 50 - 60 minutes.

Aroma

Both formats spoil throughout - especially in the 1st third - with charming dried fruit sweetness reminiscent of sultanas and dried figs. From the start, however, this is complemented by finely spicy, mainly woody notes, so that the blend gains a summery, fragrant character. The moderate nicotine content fits perfectly with this. The Robusto is a little more concentrated in taste and slightly stronger; the leathery overtones set in earlier, the spicy notes have a subtle hint of incense, admittedly much more subtle than in a strong Partagás, for example. Nicely toasty towards the end!

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Not only in Nicaragua, but also in the traditional tobacco country of Brazil, highly specialised Cuban exiles can be found. The namesake of the best-selling brand there, for example, is the founder of Montecristo! – This not-so-small Corona burns for about 45 – 55 minutes.

Flavours

Similar to Cuban tobacco, Brazilian tobacco has a characteristic flavour profile that includes tart, malty cocoa notes and moderate spiciness as well as fruity, grassy and slightly leathery components. Few cigars offer these characteristics as undisguised as this one; medium-bodied, wonderfully harmonious and impeccably rolled, it represents the ideal first contact with this underrated country of production at a fair price. In the last third, it becomes earthier and a little stronger, without ever getting out of balance. Great summer cigar!

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Lassen Sie sich nicht von der Jahreszahl irritieren – 1942 gab es auch erfreuliche Ereignisse, wie die Geburt des Firmengründers Alberto Turrent! Die Robusto der zu seinen Ehren konzipieren Reihe brennt ca. 55 – 65 Minuten lang.

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Turrent ist bekannt dafür, zu moderaten Preisen reichlich Komplexität zu bieten. Neben nicaraguanischen Tabaken mit ihrer unvergleichlichen Würze enthält der Blend vor allem Blätter aus dem Produktionsland Mexiko, das sonst meist nur mit Wrappern aus San Andrés vertreten ist. Das Ergebnis ist ein ziemliches Feuerwerk mit fruchtig-pfeffrig-ätherischen Criollo-Noten, gepaart mit dem nussigen Schmelz und der schokoladigen Anmutung des mexikanischen Schwarztabaks („Negro“). An den Gaumen heftet sich deutliche Süße, im Hintergrund schweben Zedernaromen. Die Stärke ist im mittleren Bereich. Ein echter Geheimtipp!

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This is the popular "D8" blend in the spectacular format of an extra-thick perfecto with a smoking time of easily 80 - 100 minutes. Only a single Torcedor is able to roll the imposing "Zeppelin" - smoking it, on the other hand, is completely uncomplicated!

Flavours

With an overall quite moderate, in the final third medium strength, the varied smoke brings a pleasant indulgent aroma to the palate. The typical latte melting is found in the creamy smoke as well as the sweet oily taste of light roasted nuts. The gentle notes are cushioned by fine, woody-astringent cedar spice as well as a gossamer pinch of mild pepper. Caramel permanently clings to the palate; with the onset of taper, the noble roasted flavours emerge more concisely, accompanied by leathery scents. Exciting stuff!

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Not quite in time for the Easter nest, but perfect for smoking into spring with relish for around 1 ½ hours, this buxom Perfecto in a double-wrapped wrapper comes exclusively to the German market. It really makes the tried-and-tested D8 blend shine!

Flavours

Thick double figurados often combine a particularly pleasant smoking sensation with an exciting development - and the experts at VdS have managed this perfectly! The brand-typical sloppy-creamy and mildly toasty aromas of light nuts and latte combine with notes of tropical woods and subtly interwoven spicy tones of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla to create a highly harmonious pleasure. In the background, a subtle caramel sweetness accompanies the enjoyment until a finale that once again gathers all the existing facets and enriches them with distinctive roasted notes.

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Otherly known more for slim Vítolas, Brazil's best-selling brand also has today's most popular format in its range. Here, the magnificent Mata Fina wrapper of the Puro comes into its own visually. Travel to the Amazon for 50 – 60 minutes!

Flavours

Whoever thinks of Brazilian tobacco only as a lot of men's chocolate and a bit of pepper is wrong here. The complexity of the Robusto is exceptional in this price segment, – besides the typical cocoa note, there are straight mocha beans, the sweetness of black beer, soft leathery-woody astringency, ätheric hints of fruit residues, and more and more exotic spice flavour as the smoke progresses. The smoke seems magically silky, the aroma is very elegant for a filler. The smoke has a little more kick than the smaller sisters.

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This version of the extra-long and -thick Robustos from Mexico (smoking time approx. 60 - 70 minutes) is named after the original origin rather than the place of cultivation of the dominant tobacco variety Criollo. This is because it is developed from the classic "black tobacco" of Cuba.

Flavours

This medium-bodied smoke offers the most straightforward, classic tobacco flavour of the range. The intense etherealness of tropical woods combines harmoniously with pithy toasted notes and the mouth-filling umami taste of white bread; a pinch of racy spice adds excitement and spicy facets. On the other side of the flavour spectrum, delicious honey sweetness provides balance. The good-natured, comfortably drawing cigar maintains a rather consistent flavour picture, but definitely shows more strength and body in the final third.

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A pretty wacky format, barely tapered at the foot, but otherwise a typical "club" with trunk at the head end. By no means only a visual gag, as the entertaining smoke over about 65 - 80 minutes proves!

Aroma

The first puffs are - as usual from Perfectos - spicy-roasty; then the cigar opens up and unfolds a colorful bouquet of harmonious aromas between fragrant and spicy - floral notes are just as abundant as spices, though here more cinnamon than pepper. The smoke consistency is delightfully smooth, the delicious sweetness of caramel clings to the palate, and subtle tones of leather hover over everything. Once the thick 1st third is smoked away, cedar and nuts visibly mix into the flavor play; the strength of the blend, which is characterized more by a lot of flavor than a lot of nicotine, slips into the lower midfield.

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The bright orange Anilla certainly has a signal effect, as this Turrent has noticeably more steam than "Criollo" or "Miami"! For a good hour, the Nicaraguan filler in Mexican garb makes the sun rise in the hearts of aficionados

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Whoever thinks of "Nicaragua" + "cigar" in terms of a heavy pepper blast and explosive aromatics is in the wrong movie here. While this smoke is a little above average in strength, the Mexican outer leaves make for amazingly flattering, nutty, chocolaty sweetness that is more clearly complemented by woody astringency and deeper, earthier notes, puff after puff. Nevertheless, the basic character remains uniquely "toasty-sweet" and reminiscent of roasted almonds until it is put down. The repeatedly flashing spicy notes of nutmeg or cinnamon also match this. Great smoke!

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Why a tiger is depicted on the boxes of a cigar called "Eagle" (Aguila) remains the secret of the manufacturers. It's always nice - and the Perfecto, the size of a Robusto Largo with a smoking time of about 60 - 70 minutes, tastes really fantastic!

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Single-coloured, but with a beautiful oily shimmer, the Maduro wrapper of this Germany-exclusive Limitada comes along - and already visually indicates that the blend moves in a little "darker" aroma worlds than the standard series. The scent of coffee beans and the fine astringency of noble woods meet subtle sweetness somewhere between caramel and liquorice. In the entertaining course of the smoke, manifold roasted notes are added, from mocha to toast to crispy bread crust - but also sweetish spicy.

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As the latest addition to the conceptually innovative Rainforest range, this chubby growler transfers the successful blend of the "Fröschli" to a chubby short 60. Like all cigars, great advertising for Costa Rican tobacco! Burns for approx. 45 - 55 minutes.

Flavours

Spicy and fruity at the same time, the pure Costa Rican blend is a real insider tip for aficionados who are looking for a real alternative to the sometimes quite similar flavour profiles of "Dominicaraguan" brands. The extra-thick format offers the same harmonious coffee, oak and spice facets as the Short Robusto; the ethereal sweet and sour fruity-herbal notes also come through wonderfully. The spiciness is a little more restrained - the "SR" is the more intense smoke - but the Immenso comes across as all the creamier for it. Medium-bodied, superbly finished, good-natured burning!

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"Wide Churchill", you know that from somewhere... ? - Sure, but not only from Cuba, but also from Costa Rica, where this Robusto Doble is made from mainly local tobaccos. Usual VdS top quality for about 70 - 85 minutes!

Aroma

The legendary creaminess of this series from Casagrande is additionally triggered by the large ring gauge. It underlines the gentle, sweet indulgence aroma of the blend, which includes melting latte notes as well as hazelnut/almond flavours with a good dose of caramel. Heartier and spicier tones elegantly counteract all the sweetness and softness - as the smoke progresses, leather and tea, fine woods, but also a moderate pinch of pepper increasingly take the stage. In the final third, earth and roasted aromas dominate the almost medium-bodied enjoyment.

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The Turrent company means well - this format, for instance, is not that much shorter than a regular Robusto and provides about 45 - 55 minutes of enjoyment. Underneath the nice light-colored wrapper is a little Dominican and a lot of Mexican tobacco.

Aroma

A bit spicier and grittier than the larger formats, the short one comes across as expected, with more leather and cedar flavors as well as a touch of restrained sweetness. Still, everything is there that the blend, as light as it is aromatic, has to offer. Hints of exotic fruity notes blend harmoniously with the shaky smoky texture, the pleasant astringency on the palate at times reminiscent of tea, and the delicious, slightly toasty umami flavor of cornflakes. Rather light at the start, it reaches a just-medium strength in the final third and remains smooth on the palate throughout.

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You may well ask why this 54, dressed in chic black, is not simply called "Connecticut", since it is wrapped in such a wrapper. And it certainly doesn't contain tobacco from Florida - but plenty of flavour for a round hour!

Flavours

The mildest variant of the series offers more than enough variety and intensity of flavour, though the strength is light-medium and thus quite beginner-friendly. Fruity sweetness, moderate peppery spice, cedar wood and a stimulating herbal freshness combine to create an astonishingly complex taste experience for this price range, which is increasingly complemented by the noble bitter and melting taste of roasted nuts. So there's plenty of variety - there's no need for the alleged Spanish tobacco that is sometimes hallucinated into the blend... .

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Tobacco matured for 10 years is normally only available in the super-premium segment - but at Turrent also in the more moderate price sector! Significantly more opulent than a standard Robusto, this sturdy leaf roll burns for about 75 - 90 minutes.

Aroma

The extra-long maturation can be felt throughout the entire smoking process in the chewy, yet super smooth smoke texture. In terms of taste, the Robusto combines all the trademarks of the excellently balanced blend. The typical caramel sweetness forms the background for a delightful interplay of floral aromas with the scent of tropical woods, fine spices such as cinnamon and a leathery note that becomes more pronounced as the smoke progresses. At times, fruity overtones can also be tasted. A multi-faceted cigar, from the strength in the range "light - medium".

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Not only a big-hearted idea, but also an excellent blend is behind this mysterious series from the house of Casagrande! Rolled in the Tabacalera of Vegas de Santiago, this Double Toro brings money into the coffers of the non-profit Masonic charity and about 70 - 85 minutes of pleasure to your palate!

Aroma

A perfect blend for summer is hiding under the stylish anilla with the symbols of the Freemasons! Fruity sultana sweetness opens the aroma round, connected from the beginning with the gentle tickle of mild exotic spices. The smoke texture is almost buttery, the - admittedly in the course of somewhat increasing - strength is kept within limits, which keep the smoke also for beginners and casual aficionados extremely pleasant. As the smoke progresses, the aroma changes into a wide range of finely balanced wood aromas, combined with a little leather. Very elegant!

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Something like the first among equals is the Mexican Puro of this superfairly priced series. For about 60 - 70 minutes, it impressively proves that not only beautiful wrappers grow in Turrent's home country. For many, the best "OSRE"

Flavours

The "Cigar Journal" gave it a fat 92 P. - not without good reasons! The depth of flavour and harmony of the thick cigar suggests a higher price segment. Similar to a Skel Ton or Oliva "Serie V", it is a "chocolate bomb", bursting with flavours of cocoa, coffee and cream. Chocolate mousse with espresso for cigar smokers, so to speak! Besides that, however, it also has peat notes, lots of volatile spices and more than a hint of charming sultana sweetness to offer, embedded in fabulously sloppy smoke. Medium - strong, but with a totally gentle feel, great!

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Panama is not really considered the centre of the tobacco world. Yet the country has a rich, 200-year-old tradition of cigar making. This vitola shows you the very own character of this fine tobacco very nicely for about 45 - 60 minutes.

Aroma

The standard ring gauge ensures a pleasantly soft smoking texture and gently brings a play of aromas to the palate, which is characterised above all by the variety and harmony of its numerous woody notes. But fine sweet components also play a weighty role - sometimes vaguely fruity, sometimes fragrant and floral. The spiciness of the medium-strength stick is moderate but clearly perceptible, gradually gaining an earthy, toasty character. Simply thoroughly honest, balanced tobacco flavour of considerable sophistication at an absolutely fair price!

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20% of the proceeds benefit the protection of the rainforest in Costa Rica - not the only reason to reach for this puro! The tobacco of this country has a distinctive taste that is winning more and more hearts. The "Frog" burns for approx. 35 - 50 minutes.

Flavours

Despite the "environmental impact", the small cult cigar is not too expensive - all the more pleasing how complex and coherent the taste picture appears! Tobaccos from Costa Rica are simultaneously pithy and spicy and somehow fresh - woody-vegatale notes and an elegant, hard-to-compare fruit acid harmonise splendidly with striking coffee-roast flavours and discreet, nicely "sticky" caramel sweetness. In the last few puffs of the superbly rolled, slow-burning short, malt and earth are added. A perfectly dosed, warming pinch of pepper without any unpleasant stinging spicily rounds off the multi-layered smoke.