#4 TBCOTY

Oliva Serie V torpedo 56 X 6 $7.50

Today I am enjoying one of the top 10 in the Oliva Serie V torpredo. At first touch the feel is silky smooth and the quality is very noticable. This is a tastey smoke with tons of creamy rich puffs. This has a mellow draw and is full bodied...make sure you have a meal in your belly. This has a rating of 93 and it deserves it.

This was my first Oliva and I purchased a couple more for later that should age nicely in my box. This is a great smoke and you should try one.

#17 on TBCOTY

Jose "Don Pepin" Garcia 1979 Cuban Classic

50 x 5 $6.25

Don Pepin Garcia Black is the newest, and most affordable blend in the Don Pepin line. The full-bodied ‘Cuban Classic’ is crafted in Pepin’s recently opened factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. His famous Corojo ’99 wrapper surrounds an all-Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos to create a spicy, bold smoke. Its flavor has hints of cedar and coffee with a complex, rich aroma. The Master Blender Don Pepin Garcia once again exhibits his skill in producing some of the finest quality cigars off the ‘island’ in the ‘Cuban Classic.’

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My humidor is going to have these stocked all the time. The petit corona is called the 1952 and for me this is what a small cigar should be. It’s strong enough to satisfy even the most experienced cigar smokers. And given it’s short size it’s perfect for a quick smoke when you only have 30 or 40 minutes.

#9 on TBCOTY

CAO VISION Prana
52 x 6 1/4
Torpedo $16.00

Today I am enjoying the CAO Vision Prana. It does have some spectacular packaging that make it look super cool. This smoke is mild compared to the other smokes I normally enjoy. The wrap is very smooth except for the veins. The smoke is creamy and smooth...you get some vanilla tastes and is a little nutty.

This is no light weight. The smoke does get richer as you enjoy it. CAO makes some great smokes and I certainly have smoked a few. This is their premium line and it shows. If you are looking for a milder smoke than the Nicaraguans...this Dominican Republic will satisfy. This just seems like a pricey and trendy smoke...

The price? A little high...think for a few more bucks I would go for the Padron, OpusX or get 2 Pepin's...