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Kristoff Nicaragua
Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Kristoff Nicaragua Toro

The Krisoff Nicaragua was introduced back in 2023 at the Premium Cigar Association trade show. Available in two sizes; Robusto (5 x 50) & Toro (6 1/4 x 54) this Nicaraguan puro emphasizes the three largest growing regions: Jalapa, Esteli, and Condega. Cigar Review: Kristoff Nicaragua Size: 6.25 x 54 (Toro) Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder: Nicaragua Corojo Fillers: Nicaragua (Condega, Esteli & Jalapa) Factory: Tabacalera von Eicken S.R.L Country: Dominican Republic Release Date: September 2023 […]

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ADventura Blue Eyed Jacks
Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack’s Revenge Robusto

Blue Eyed Jacks’ Revenge is the second release in the second chapter of the ADV story. Following up on Barbarroja’s Invasion. It’s time for revenge, says the ADVentura website. ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack’s Revenge is available three sizes;  Corona (6 x 44), Toro (6 x 54) and today’s review Robusto (5 x 52). The first chapter was released in 2022 months before the factory suffered a devastating fire that wiped out everything the company had. […]

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Kristoff Viente
Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Kristoff Viente Perfecto

In April, the Kristoff Viente was announced with very little fanfare. In fact the press release of what would be launched at the 2024 PCA trade show only contained a short paragraph about the cigar. Started in 2004, Glen Case would create his cigar company while he worked as a banker. Since then Kristoff cigar company has seen times of mediocracy though in the past 6-7 years or so the company would see more constancy […]

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La Aurora 120th Anniversary
Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: La Aurora 120th Anniversary Robusto

Born in 1903, the La Aurora 120th Anniversary celebrates the birth of the first Dominic Republic cigar factory. For La Aurora it has been a roller coaster of a ride. For me the cigar factory was first on my radar at the first cigar blog I ran called acigarsmoker.com when I was invited down to the Dominican Republic for a factory tour. I went down with a lot of cigar smokers who were bloggers and […]

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AVO Expressions LE 2024
Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: AVO Expressions Limited Edition 2024

AVO Expressions returns, this time partnering up with hip-hop pioneer DJ D-Nice. Now while I get AVO has always has music ties because of the history of Avo Uvezian this one seems to be a stretch and desperate attempt to make the brand seem relevant again. Sadly, since the passing of AVO the brand is best known for creative packaging and rebranding existing cigars with a different name under the disguise of a limited edition. […]

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