Cigars Under A Tenner!
If you are like me, January is the month that you take stock of where you are after the madness of the festive period. Some of us will have been very canny and will have successfully 'balanced the books'. However, if you are like me, you have spent too much in December and need to reign in the spending habit! Now, none of us want to go without, but with a little management, we can continue to enjoy a cigar or two, whilst also watching our spending. With that in mind, I have selected a range of interesting and eminently enjoyable cigars, all of which are under £10 per stick. La Aurora Principes Claro and the Principes Maduro. Both are Robusto sized and priced at under a tenner each. Considering the price these cigars, they are amazingly good quality for the money.
Another little cigar that gets me all worked up at the moment is made by La Flor Dominicana, winners of the Cigar Of The Year award for the Andalusian Bull. The El Carajon is small, but perfectly formed in every way. Measuring 4 inches by 34 ring gauge this delivers in the flavour department where many cigars fail. It is also, considering the size, extremely well priced for what is a 20-minute smoke. If you want something quite robust for your buck, then the Jose Piedra Petit Cazadores should do the trick. These farm made Cuban cigars are cracking value although can look quite rustic in appearance.
La Aurora Principes Long Filler Maduro Robusto - Single
A wonderful medium-bodied cigar from one of the top producers in the Dominican Republic. This Maduro version has a touch more sweetness than the Claro giving it a slight chocolatey note. Great value when compared to other brands at a similar price.
Jose L Piedra Cazadores - Single
Fantastic cigar for its price. Slightly pepper taste. Ideal for alternative to Montecristo and the stronger Nicaraguan & Mexican cigars.
Jose L Piedra Conservas - Single
Fantastic cigar for the price. Slightly peppery taste and an ideal alternative to Montecristo and the stronger Nicaraguan & Mexican cigars. A classic Cuban Country Cigar, something commonly smoked by Cubans themselves.
Jose L Piedra Petit Cazadores - Single
Fantastic cigar for the price. Slightly peppery taste and an ideal alternative to Montecristo and the stronger Nicaraguan & Mexican cigars.
Guantanamera Cristales - Single Tubed
At first glance this cigar looks very rough and loosely rolled, but smokes evenly. This lightly flavoured cigar offers slightly tangy undertones and mellow roasted flavours. Great for an introduction to Cuban cigars.
Drew Estate Tabak Especial Corona - Single
Using a a selection of fine Nicaraguan tobacco's infused with the essence of Nicaraguan coffee, this is like smoking a richly flavoured, slightly sweet expresso. Like a good coffee too, the flavours linger, gently coating the tongue. I think I will need a double!
La Aurora Principes Long Filler Claro Robusto - Single
A wonderful medium-bodied cigar from one of the top producers in the Dominican Republic. They have a very gentle spice to them which lifts the palate somewhat. These represent great value when compared to other brands at a similar price.
Rocky Patel 1990 Junior - Single
Made using a blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican filler tobaccos from as early as 1992. Wrapped in a delicious Honduran maduro wrapper resulting in a wonderful sweet and fragrant smoke.
Charatan Petit Corona - Single Tubed
Four years ago, Tor Imports Ltd acquired Charatan from Dunhill Tobacco of London with the ambition of improving the product offering and reinvigorating the brand.
In 2018 we took the first step and transferred the production of Charatan cigars to Joya De Nicaragua; the country's oldest and most prestigious factory. This allowed us to maintain the unique blend of high-grade tobaccos and ensured we could offer a premium handmade cigar at an affordable price.
Now it is time for the next step in the Charatan story with a makeover that reflects the ambition and intention of Tor Imports Ltd as the brand owner.
As we enter the Roaring Twenties, we are giving Charatan a new look that combines legacy and mythology with a bright future for the brand.
The dancing unicorn is a distinctly British symbol of individuality while the azure and white band reminds us of Nicaragua. This combination of Nicaraguan cigar making and British heritage is unique to Charatan and has been at the heart of the brand for over one and a half centuries.
Of course, our distinctive and popular blend remains unchanged and Charatan cigars continue to be exclusively tailored to the tastes of the discerning British aficionado.
Charatan has been blended uniquely for the British cigar smoker using a subtle blend of Seco, Ligero and Volado filler leaves bound with an Indonesian binder from Besuki and wrapped in shade grown Java. A light and medium smoke that can be enjoyed anywhere, at any time. A must stock for every humidor.
Montecristo No 5 - Single
In today's age of the sneaky ‘back-door smoke, the No 5 is perfect. All the greatest attributes of the longer Montecristo’s are here in abundance. Still one of the best value Cuban cigars on the market.
Davidoff Winston Churchill Belicosos - Single
A complex and exciting blend that reflects the character of Sir Winston Churchill. The blend features tobaccos from multiple origins and includes 5 fillers tobaccos and a dark brown oily Ecuadorian wrapper. These are silky smooth and thoroughly enjoyable.
Davidoff Winston Churchill Petit Panatella - Single
Brand new and a direct replacement for the Spitfires. These Dominican Republic cigars offer up a creamy textured cigar that has a pleasantly rounded smoke. Light and easy on the palate with a soft, reasonably long finish.
La Invicta Robusto (Honduras) - Single
A very easy going, medium-bodied smoke at a cracking price. Great value when compared to many European brands at the same kind of price.
La Invicta Robusto - Single
A very easy going smoke that offers up some slightly sweet earthy characteristics. Mellow and gentle.
