Indian Tabac Split Decision

Rolled by only the finest craftsmen in Esteli, Nicaragua, Indian Tabac Split Decision features 3 different barber pole styled, toro sized cigars.

Indian Tabac is one of the most sought after brands, having developed a dedicated following over the past 10+ years. Created by Rocky Patel, the cigar industry’s most popular blender, all Indian Tabac lines maintain a quality and consistency seldom found in premium brands today.

The story of Split Decision is an interesting one. In 2007, Rocky was busy working on his Indian Tabac (ITC) 10th Anniversary blend at Tabacalera Fernadez with the help of A.J. Fernandez. After days of blending, the pair had developed a remarkable filler and binder blend, but could not decide on a wrapper. Having tried everything from candela to Habano-seed wrappers, all of which tasted amazing, they could not make up their minds. So as a joke the two rolled a cigar with all four of the wrappers on the table (candela, habano, broadleaf maduro and Connecticut). After sharing a laugh as to how unbalanced the cigar would probably taste, both Rocky and A.J. were pleasantly surprised with the results - they had a perfect blend! Despite the cost and time required to utilize such a large variety of different wrappers on one cigar, Rocky refused to waste this amazing concoction, and so Indian Tabac Split Decision was born. Due to obvious reasons, this cigar is made in extremely limited quantities.

Choices available:
The Double - a double barber pole featuring Habano and Connecticut wrappers
The Quad - a quad barber pole featuring Habano, Connecticut, broadleaf maduro and candela wrappers 
The Triple - a triple barber pole featuring Habano, Connecticut and broadleaf maduro wrappers

ITC 10th

Created to honor the 10th ongoing year for his Indian Tabac line, ITC 10th is yet another well constructed, tasty blend from top cigar maker Rocky Patel.

Rocky Patel has a litter of blends, almost all of which have been well received by even the most discerning aficionados, earning ratings of 90 or higher by leading publications. In fact, one of his more recent blends, Decade, earned a 95 rating, one of the highest ever awarded by Cigar Aficionado. Rocky Patel is known for his impeccable attention to detail, which is why his cigars are so consistent in construction since he puts a massive amount of time and effort into quality assurance. All of his cigars go through rigorous tests to be sure only the best sticks reach consumers. In addition, Rocky is known for his blending abilities; creating cigars that are uniquely different from each other, all of which utilize the best tobaccos currently available at the time of creation.

ITC 10th is no different than Rocky’s other blends when looking at quality and construction. The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper showcasing this cigar is seamless, slightly oily, and gorgeous in appearance. The fillers are all Cuban-seed Nicaraguan and offer a medium-bodied, complex bouquet of flavors that include cedar, hearty notes of earth, and spice. The finish is long, offering a sweet aroma and a smooth character while the smoke emitted is thick and creamy.

CAO Brailia

FULL , HONDURAS , MADURO

The Brazilia is the fuller-bodied side of CAO. Its dark and spicy wrapper make it very flavorful with a long earthy finish.

CAO is the maker of some of the highest rated brands in the world. Previously best known for making pipes, the Nashville based company broke into the cigar industry with authority. The attention they have attracted has not just been from their first rate tobacco either, their concepts and cigar packaging are trendy, appealing to a new generation of cigar smokers. 

For years CAO dreamt of a cigar that uses premium Brazilian tobacco, but finding good Brazilian leaf at the end of the cigar boom was not an easy task. At the time Brazilian tobacco was not at the top of its game. However, CAO stumbled on a beautiful dark wrapper leaf from the coveted Bahia region and the rest is history. After its launch this cigar brought attention back to Brazilian tobacco and essentially was the rebirth of Brazilian cigars in the US cigar market, as other cigar makers flocked to South America in attempt to recreate CAO’s success. The rich Brazilian wrapper gives the CAO Brazilia a full-bodied and full-flavored aroma that carries a long and spicy finish. It is a truly unforgettable cigar, and a powerhouse addition to the humidor.

San Cristobal

COROJO/CRIOLLO , FULL , NICARAGUA

From Ashton Cigars comes this timeless brand that originated in Cuba during the 20th Century. Blended and rolled by legendary cigar maker Don Pepin Garcia, the San Cristobal is a full bodied maduro.

Jose “Pepin” Garcia, a man well known for owning some of the best-fermented Nicaraguan tobacco in the world, blended San Cristobal. With exceptional materials, he crafts rich, flavorful cigars, most of which are extremely complex. A 30-year veteran of several Cuban factories, Pepin is considered one of the best cigar rollers in the world! He now hand picks and trains all of his employees who work in his Nicaraguan and Miami factories.

San Cristobal represents Ashton’s first new brand since the debut of the highly rated La Aroma de Cuba line in 2002. Blended with 100% Nicaraguan tobacco, the San Cristobal is strong and balanced with notes of notes of earth, cedar and spice on the palate.

Nestor Miranda Special Selection

Being in business for 20 years calls for a celebration and Miami Cigar & Co. has commissioned a special cigar for the occasion.

A limited-edition 20th Anniversary blend is being added to the two-shape Nestor Miranda Special Selection and will begin shipping to 100 selected tobacconists in the U.S. on April 1. Made by the Tabacalera Cubana in Esteli, Nicaragua, the blend was concocted by Miranda himself in cooperation with Pepin Garcia.

The major difference between the standard Special Selection blend, introduced in 2007, and the 20th Anniversary cigars will be the wrapper, which will be available in two shapes: Rosado and Oscuro. The Habano Rosado creates a medium-bodied smoke with a distinct mellow nature, while the Habano Oscuro wrapper yields a more aromatic and full-bodied cigar with elements of pepper and spice. All of the tobaccos selected for these cigars are between 3-4 years of age and were selected more than nine months ago for this specific project.

Oliva Serie V

Serie V is a complex blend of Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos. Blended with specially fermented Jalapa Valley ligero, and finished with a high priming Habano Sun Grown Wrapper.

Blending Notes: This cigar is blended to deliver full body taste while maintaining an unparalleled smoothness. This flavorful blend exhibits complex tobacco with rich coffee and dark chocolate tones. 

A subtle and well balanced spice is present throughout.

Rolled with specially selected ligero leaf, all top quality, Serie "V" packs a punch due to its full body; however, its strength does not dominate the experience. Specially aged and fermented tobaccos make for a complex flavor, adding layers of enticing notes of pepper, leather and earthy undertones. This line represents the strongest and richest cigar Oliva has to offer.

To be an authorized Serie "V" dealer, tobacconists must undergo special training from Oliva representatives aimed at providing insight to the sheer power of the blend. This cigar only contains ligero leaf (the strongest variety of tobacco), but is blended so the initial taste is not overwhelming with "in your face" power. In other words, Serie "V" is very strong but can still be enjoyed by individuals who prefer medium-bodied cigars. 

Upon lighting, many may believe Serie "V" is medium in body, but as Jose Oliva himself has explained, if you cycle the smoke through the nose you will realize the true strength of Serie "V." Potent, powerful, yet smooth with a long finish, this blend is must try for all enthusiasts, let alone fans of the Oliva brand. 

Ambos Mundos by Tatuaje

This is a great cigar for the price...I have purchased a box to age in my humidor.  The Sumatra has a sweetness about it and sure is a pleasure to smoke.  They are $5.75 a stick for the Toro.

Ambos Mundos, meaning Both Worlds, was created to give cigar smokers a more economical long filler cigar. Pete Johnson used B and C grade tobacco to create another cigar for his well made line of smokes. The grades of tobacco have nothing to do with the flavor of the cigar, but only refer to minor blemishes on the leaf itself.

In creating this new line, Pete used two different wrappers; Ecuadorian Sumatra and Habanos. In each of the wrappers, Pete utilizes two vitollas to show off his new line. A Toro and a robusto.  If you enjoy Tatuaje and Blue Label Pepin Garcia...you will enjoy this cigar!

Montesino

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC , MADURO , MEDIUM-FULL , MILD , NATURAL

Hailing from the Dominican Republics most coveted cigar factory, the Montesino is a mild cigar from the makers of Fuente with a modest everyday low price.

Since the 1980’s their family’s cigars have been the most demanded and hardest to find in the world, making such big names as OpusX and Ashton. Today, they are considered the Mont Blanc of cigars.

Montesino was one of the fist cigars produced at the Fuente factory, debuting in 1991. The mild blend of Dominican tobaccos and the very reasonable price tag has made this cigar a best seller and very popular worldwide. Typically, a cigar maker will change the blend over the course of a brands history, tweaking the strength and aromas to suit the trend of the day. This is not true of the Fuente family and the Montesino brand. The cigars that are being produced today consist of the same blend that made them so popular over a quarter century ago. Also, today they remain a favorite of aficionados everywhere. Montesino is mild bodied cigar with obvious notes of wood and nuts on the palate and a short sweet finish.