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Panama
Cigars from Panama? This statement sounds rather unusual at first - many people tend to think of the world-famous waterway or the matching headgear when they hear the name. Like many other Central American countries, the southernmost one also looks back on a long history and offers a rich variety of flora and fauna in addition to enchanting coastlines.
The oldest traces of human settlement date back to around 2000 BC and the first Europeans arrived in this small country in 1501. Panama City quickly became an important transhipment point for trade goods from northern South America and western Europe. The Panama Canal serves as a symbol for this, perpetuating Panama's history as a crossroads between the worlds.
Almost 10 % of the land area of the Central American country with its tropical climate is used for agriculture, primarily for the cultivation of fruits, coffee, sugar cane and grain. The much cooler mountain regions, with their constant humidity all year round, are predestined for tobacco cultivation.
Costa Rica
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When Christopher Columbus landed as the first European on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica in 1502 and suggested the name Costa Rica y Castillo de Oro for the newly discovered land, he had the dream of one day discovering an Eldorado with gold and precious stones in the Abounded. But he was wrong. Because what he and all the other conquerors did not see, or could not see, was the immense wealth of the flora and fauna prevailing there, as well as the breathtaking beauty of this small Central American country.
Almost 500 years later, Costa Rica has at least partially developed into the prosperous country that Columbus had dreamed of. The political stability that has prevailed in Costa Rica for decades, which is atypical for Central American countries, is unique. Only a few people know that there is a decent cigar industry in this Central American "Munsterländle". Perhaps also because Costa Rican tobaccos, despite their high quality, are often only used in bulk as binders and wrappers for tobacco products from other cigar countries.
In the specialist literature one can often read that there is still no flourishing cigar production in Costa Rica, since it is not worthwhile to rely on cigar production totalmente a mano due to the relative prosperity and the correspondingly higher wages. However, there are now some manufacturers that produce handcrafted cigars on a smaller scale and thus operate in the narrow premium segment. The market share of Costa Rican Puros is relatively small, as tobacco from other growing countries is often used for parts of the filler mixture and mainly binder and wrapper leaves are made from Costa Rican leaves.
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 20 in stock
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 3 in stock
Worth knowing
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!
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 19 in stock
No longer available
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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!
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 18 in stock
No longer available
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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.
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 16 in stock
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 3 in stock
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Costa Rica is not only known as the flagship of Central America in terms of social and environmental policy, but also for its great tobacco quality. This compact smoke for approx. 30 - 40 minutes offers the best opportunity to convince yourself of this!Flavour
A wonderfully smooth, sweetish short Robusto with an almost creamy smoke consistency! This beginner-friendly smoke has a pronounced café au lait flavour, which increasingly turns towards cocoa or dark chocolate in the second half. A very charming hazelnut note can also be tasted over the entire smoking time, as with the other Vítolas in the line. To balance out all the sweetness, earth and leather tickle the palate as well as a moderately dosed, very pleasing spice between cinnamon and pepper. Not a strong cigar, but full of flavour - ideal for the summer!
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 14 in stock
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 2 in stock
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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!
Flavours
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.
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 13 in stock
No longer available
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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!
Delivery time: 1-3 days, 13 in stock
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 2 in stock
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 1 in stock
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Importer Werner Casagrande has landed a real coup with this brand, which is truly inspiring in terms of PLV! And the indestructible Robusto with a smoking time of approx. 45 - 55 minutes is VdS's bestseller - everybody's darling!Flavour
One of the reasons why robustos are so popular is that the format is particularly suitable for combining the characteristics of a blend in a concentrated form. This is particularly true of this customer favourite - it offers everything that the tri-national blend (Costa Rica, DomRep, Peru) has to offer: the sweetish melt of light nuts, lots of cream, mild cappuccino roast aromas, a hint of wood and leather, a subtle caramel-like impression; in the final third there is also a restrained, elegant dose of pepper. A seductive flavour full of harmony - and at a super fair price!
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 12 in stock
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 1 in stock
Worth knowing
"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.
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 8 in stock
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 2 in stock
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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!
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 7 in stock
No longer available
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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!
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 6 in stock
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 1 in stock
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Don't be fooled! This thick Perfecto really is shorter than a classic Salomon, but it is still a really large format for a time window of just under 1 ½ hours - a great, exciting smoke with a huge amount of smoke at a mate's price.Flavour
Thanks to the smoothly cut end instead of the twisted ‘trunk’, the velvety-smooth smoke flows immediately to the palate - with a flood of flavours of almonds, hay, café au lait and sweet chocolate. The sweet taste experience intensifies as the ring gauge increases, but savoury notes of toast and piquant spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, a hint of pepper) also appear. Wonderfully ‘Caribbean’ cedar notes remain present in the background from start to finish. A little more spice tickles the papillae in the tapered final section. Outstanding PLV!
Delivery time: 2-3 days, 5 in stock
Delivery time: 1-3 days, 1 in stock
Worth knowing
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.
Worth knowing
A baroque Gordo measuring 6 x 60 is no longer missing from most broad-based cigar ranges these days, and it has also been part of the successful VdS range from the very beginning. With over 1 ½ hours of smoking time, it is the perfect feel-good smoke for after work!
Aroma
The "large calibres" of the D8 line stand in particular for uncomplicated, harmonious smoking pleasure and a maximum of creaminess. The unmistakable latte macchiato melt carries the smoke from the first to the last puff, complemented by sweet roasted nut flavour, a good portion of caramel as well as a discreet, almost "Cuban" leather note, which intensifies somewhat in the course of smoking. Multifaceted spicy notes repeatedly underline the balanced character of the blend. The initially quite light cigar gradually gains a just medium strength.
Wissenswertes
Der Blend der feinen Boutique Zigarren der Marke Vegas de Santiago wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit dem ehemaligen Produktionsleiter der Zigarrenmanufaktur H. Upmann, Don Luis Santana Llamas kreiert. Der Markeninhaber Marc Niehaus lässt seine Zigarren in den besten Manufakturen Costa Ricas fertigen.
Aromen
Die Einlagemischung der Vegas de Santiago D8 Lancero ist eine Melange aus costa-ricanischen, dominikanischen und peruanischen Tabaken, die von einem ecuadorianischen Umblatt ummantelt wird. Der Wickel wird von einem ecuadorianischen Colorado Deckblatt umwickelt. Nach dem Anzünden entwickelt sich ein vollmundiger Rauchgenuss mit edlen Holz -, Nuss – und Kaffeearomen, die von einer schokoladigen Süße begleitet werden.
Worth knowing
Again this year, there is a mini edition of 100 boxes of this special format for approx. 75 - 85 minutes up for grabs. The box pressing ensures a perfect draw at all times and a slightly different smoking sensation to round cigars, which will appeal to more experienced smokers in particular.
Aroma
The pleasant, sweet and creamy combination of nutty - more precisely, reminiscent of almonds - and mildly toasty aromas, which fans love so much about this blend, is 100% present right from the start. Of course, the box pressing is noticeable in the taste - in a somewhat more expressive, spicier, also stronger impression, with more (pleasant!) pepper notes, herbal tones like fresh garden herbs and the tingling astringency of noble woods. As the smoke progresses, the almost medium-bodied "flounder" also develops a dark liquorice sweetness and leather scent. A special treat from the house of Casagrande!