New Cigar Releases
If there is one question I always get asked by customers in the shop it is 'Are there any new cigars at the moment?' Just like buses, we can wait a while for some to arrive and when they do, they all turn up at once! Usually, it is around late May and early June when we see the number of new releases spike, just in time for the summer cigar-smoking season with this year being no exception! Some of these new releases would make for a great Father's Day (June 18th) too, at least you can guarantee that it would be something new that he won't have tried before.
We also have a fantastic range of Whisky which you can view HERE, or if Wine is more his thing, take a peek HERE.
Oliva Aliados Original Robusto - Single
After decades of tutelage under Cuba's finest, Rolando Reyes founded Cuba Aliados. Rolando had a simple vision, a high quality cigar that was not only enjoyable but affordable. Embracing the heritage Aliados has been resurrected in Honduras under those same principles, utilizing the original blend that Rolando Reyes perfected nearly 50 years ago.
These medium strength cigars are a smooth, harmonious smoke with notes of toasted cedar and earth followed by hints of black pepper and floral tones.
Rocky Patel DBS Robusto - Single
The DBS in the name refers to the fact that there are two different types of Broadleaf tobaccos used in the construction of this cigar - a Nicaraguan /USA Pennsylvanian for the binder and Honduran/Nicaraguan for the filler. These are are all beautifully wrapped up in a wonderful Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper.
The DBS is a medium weight Rocky, that has a wickedly bold flavour profile of nuts, grass and soft, bitter dark chocolate.
Ramon Allones Private Stock 230 - Single
The long-awaited Ramon Allones Private Stock 230 was first released in the UK just before Christmas 2022. This UK Regional Edition was initially intended to mark Hunters & Frankau’s 230th Anniversary in 2020 but was unavoidably delayed. The initial stock we received sold out in a matter of seconds, however, we have managed to source a few extra sticks - so if you missed out initially here is your opportunity to play catch up
This is a rare size, known as a Partagás 16 in the factories of Cuba, and measures 6 ¾” (170mm) x 50. All 90,000 cigars were rolled at the Partagas factory in Havana and only 3,600 numbered boxes of 25 were produced.
Private Stock was the name of a cigar previously existing in the Ramon Allones portfolio. Although its production was discontinued in the 1970s, H&F archives show that this cigar continued to be available in the UK until 1981. The black and white band of the Private Stock 230 is a recreation of those used by Ramon Allones during the height of the Private Stock’s popularity. However, this celebratory cigar also bears the size and name on it, making it unique. The Private Stock 230 was seen for the first time, before general release, as part of the Hunters & Frankau House Reserve Series 1790 Collection No.2.
STG Silencio Black Supremo Toro - Single
From seed to final cigar everything about Silencio is the search for perfection! It starts with meticulously selected seeds which are raised in climate-controlled greenhouses with the plants being raised in nutrient rich soils. Once harvested the leaves that hang in the curing barns are closely monitored so that they express moisture and release their natural sugars at the precise rate. Once the maturation period is over, only the best rollers get to work on these wonderful leaves.
The end result is a cigar that that is not only full bodied and full of flavour, but one that is rolled to perfection - every step in the process has been carefully monitored to ensure that every cigar is perfect. The Maduro wrapper is dark, oily and silky to the touch - this is draped around the extra-aged Domincan Ligero leaf - the end result is full-bodied, creamy and very smooth. Definitely one to consider for that special occasion!
Kristoff Cigars Pistoff by Kristoff Toro - Single
This is one cigar that you will certainly remember, even if only for the name! Founded back in 2004 by Glen Case, the Kristoff brand has been making steady inroads into various markets around the world and has only recently found its way to these sunny shores.
Pistoff Robusto (told you you would remember the name!) is another full-bodied Dominican blend. This one however uses Nicaraguan filler tobaccos with an Indonesian binder all carefully wrapped up in a dark, San Andreas wrapper from Mexico. Full-bodied with notes of coffee, spice, leather and toast which are followed by a long, rich, sweet finish.
Chateau Diadem Conviction Robusto - Single
If you enjoy a richly flavoured, but not too full bodied cigar, then this may well be one to consider. Chateau Diadem is a relatively new brand, having only been founded during the height of the pandemic. The emphasis is on quality and it is built superbly. Medium weight on the palate, elegant and smooth yet has a lots of rich flavours popping out all over the place.
CAO Bones Blind Hughie - Single
Both the name, CAO Bones and the various size names reflect terms commonly found in a game of dominoes in America (I am not sure about the UK, but hopefully someone can put me right?). The cigars are made at the Scandinavian Tobacco Groups factory in Esteli, in Nicaragua. Utilising a combination of filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and the rare Piloto Cubano from the Dominican Republic and selected Honduran leaves, the end result is medium to full-bodied displaying great intensity and depth.
A J Fernandez New World Dorado Toro - Single
The latest release in the AJ Fernandez New World Series could be considered an estate cigar of sorts. The New World Dorado consists primarily of tobacco from the Fernandez Dorado farm in Esteli, according to AJ Fernandez, the soil on the farm has a golden hue which is unusual as most of the earth in Esteli tends to be an ashen shade of dark grey.
This golden appearance inspired the name as the word dorado means ‘golden’ in Spanish. The Dorado farm is only five years old and the New World Dorado brand uses tobacco from its first harvest. New World Dorado’s all Nicaraguan blend is made up of a Sun Grown Habano wrapper and Criollo 98 binder both from the Dorado farm, and while there’s some tobacco in the filler from two other tobacco fields - one in Condega and a different farm in Esteli - the rest of the filler blend incorporates leaf from the Dorado plantation
My Father Cigars Flor De Antilla 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2022 - Single
My Father Cigars are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their Flor De Las Antillas line with this limited edition cigar. Only 5,000 boxes are being produced and Tor Imports have managed to secure a small allocation for UK retailers.
The cigar is a 6 1/2 x 52 Toro and while using a similar all-Nicaraguan blend to the traditional Flor De Las Antillas line, it has been modified with tobacco from different Garcia family-owned farms. ‘The wrapper is very similar, same seed, but it’s darker’ said Jaime Garcia, meaning the 10th Anniversary will be a stronger medium-plus smoke.
CAO Pilon Robusto - Single
This is one of the best cigars that I have tried recently and one which I believe will become a firm favourite of many customers over the coming months. These are very much a medium bodied smoke, but also one that is rich in flavour with a near perfect draw. Rich, and nutty with some spice and wood notes - there is a very gentle sweetness on the finish too which adds to the wonderfully delightful finish.
Kristoff Cigars Sumatra Matador - Single
A medium bodied cigar with velvety floral notes, spice, cinnamon and a smooth sweet finish. There are some soft floral notes with a touch of spice and cinnamon.
Partagas Serie E No 2 - Single
The only cigar from Cuba numbered as a No.2 that is NOT a torpedo shaped cigar! Launched at the 13th Habanos Festival in Cuba in 2011, the E2's are the big brothers of the very popular D4. Using the same blend of tobacco's the E2's offer a rich, quite rounded, medium to full bodied smoke with a gently, spicy edge. The last third of the smoke can be quite powerful, so hold on to your hats!
La Flor Dominicana La Volcada - Single
The overturned. This is what ‘La Volcada’ directly translates to, although that’s not exactly what this cigar is about. The term ‘La Volcada’ comes from a step in the tango dance that originated in Uruguay where Litto Gomez grew up and this cigar celebrates his Uruguayan heritage.
This is the third instalment in an unofficial series of small batch cigars released by La Flor Domincana; the first being La Nox and the second the Andalusian Bull. An oily San Andres wrapper covers an Ecuadorian Corojo binder and filler from the Dominican Republic. Featuring a knotted pigtail cap this cigar has notes of leather, coffee and pepper with spicy undertones and an open, even draw.
VegaFina 1998 25th Anniversario - Single
VegaFina ranks as one of the world's biggest-selling cigar brands. Launched in 1998, VegaFina has gained a reputation for making consistently good cigars. This LIMITED RELEASE VegaFina 1998 has been released, not only, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of VegaFina, but also as a precursor to the launch of the 1998 part of the range in the UK later this summer.
These are medium-bodied, showing some delightful toasted notes, nuts and a little spice. A small dash of sweetness on the finish also brings the whole ensemble together.
Kristoff Cigars San Andres Robusto - Single
This is a rich, medium to full bodied cigar with pronounced notes of spice, a hint of black pepper, sweet dark chocolate and a voluptuous silky finish.
Gurkha Cigars 6 Toro Cigars Sampler Pack (Nicaraguan Selection) - Pack of 6
This wonderful selection pack offers up 6 Gurkha Cigars from Nicaragua, many of which are not readily available here in the UK. All cigars in this wonderful pack are Toro sized (6 inches by 52 ring gauge) and will smoke for around an hour or so. The pack itself is humidified so will keep the cigars fresh for up to 60 days (if kept sealed!).
The contents are as follows :-
1 x Gurkha Heritage Toro 1 x Gurkha Heritage Toro Maduro 1 x Gurkha Royal Challenge 1 x Gurkha Classic Cigar 1 x Gurkha Cellar Reserve Edition 12 Year Toro 1 x Gurkha 1959
Kristoff Cigars Sumatra Lanceros - Single
A medium bodied cigar with velvety floral notes, spice, cinnamon and a smooth sweet finish.
Partagas Aliados - Single
The Partagás Aliados measures 6 5/8” (167mm) x 45 ring gauge and is presented in a beautifully crafted, clear lacquered wooden box containing 20 cigars that are each dressed with two bands. The first is the classic Partagas band while the second denotes the exclusive availability of this vitola (size) through the global network of La Casa del Habanos and Havana Cigar Specialist shops, the cornerstone for Habanos in most markets.
The Aliados is a unique vitola in the Habanos portfolio and is known as a Delirios in the cigar factories of Cuba. The taste of Partagas is immediately recognisable with rich, earthy notes delivered the moment this distinct Habano is fired into life. The character of the blend springs from a selection of filler and binder tobaccos grown in the Vuelta Abajo zone and chosen for their unmistakable richness of flavour and aroma.
Liberation Robusto Pack - 5 Cigars - Pack of 5
The Robusto size of cigar is by far the most popular size sold in the UK. Measuring 5 inches by 50 ring gauge, the Robusto size not only looks good but is also easy to hold. With a smoke time of roughly 45 minutes, these cigars are just about right in every category.
Most of these cigars will require cutting. You can purchase a basic cutter here.
The 5 cigars listed here represent what is currently our customer's favourite Robusto sized cigars. There is definitely something here to suit most tastes as the flavour profiles go from light and creamy up to medium-full in style!
La Invicta Honduran Robusto - Light Bodied 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.
Flor De Nicaragua Robusto - Medium Bodied This is a great value for money cigar - nice and earthy with some gorgeous nutty notes - this has a little bit of spice on the final third and goes great with coffee.
La Aurora Principe Claro Robusto - Medium Bodied 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.
Quorum Shade Robusto - Light to Medium Bodied A more recent extension to the Quorum range that uses a shade grown Connecticut wrapper which adds a gentle spiciness to the ensemble. An ideal cigar for a beginner as it is not too full-bodied.
Juliany Maduro Robusto - Medium Bodied Made using the finest aged tobaccos, these relatively inexpensive cigars offer a medium-weight smoke that have a touch of earthiness to them.
Now packaged in a Boveda Humi-pouch to keep the cigars fresh for up to ninety days!
Please note, that from time to time we may substitute some of the contents or packaging with similar products due to availability issues.
Rocky Patel Sixty Sixty - Single
Quality comes with age, and after 60 beautiful years of life, Rocky Patel’s passion for premium cigars has never been more refined. To celebrate his unbridled love for signature cigars, and in honour of this momentous occasion, here is The Rocky Patel Sixty.
Using tobaccos aged 6 years prior to construction and then a further two years after being rolled, the Sixty is really special. The construction is superb and the flavours just leap out of the cigar and dance around the palate. There is a lot happening from the first draw and it just gets better from there. Smooth and elegant with notes of leather, coffee, nuts and straw which are all backed up by a wonderful, dark earthiness.
Meerapfel La Estancia Edicion Exclusiva 50 - Single
This is something that you don't see every day - a very rare Cuban and Nicaraguan blend. Made by the Meerapfel family of Germany, this is a VERY unique cigar indeed. Not only is Cuban tobacco used in the blend, but that element of the tobacco used is over 40 YEARS OLD. Combining the soul of Cuba and the spirit of Nicaragua the resulting cigar has rich, opulent aromas and a dense, yet rounded palate. Because of the age of the tobacco used, these have an elegance rarely found in modern-day cigar production.
The Traveler The Maradona Tribute Robusto - Single
When it comes to football legends, Diego Maradona was certainly one who deserved the title. A truly awesome player on the field in his prime who often courted controversy, be it from his 'hand of God' moment in the 1986 world cup to his famous lighting up of a cigar in a no-smoking stadium at the 2018 world cup!
Before his passing in November 2020, Maradona, being a huge cigar fan, was in the process of creating his own cigar brand. As the brand was more or less ready to go at the time of his death, rather than abandon the whole project, the Maradona family decided to release the cigar as a tribute to him instead.
The cigars themselves were personally selected by El Diego and in them, you will find magic, elegance, art, surprise, beauty and passion in every single stick. These unique cigars are perfect for enjoying whilst remembering the feats of one of the greatest players in the history of the football world.
Rocky Patel The Edge 20th Anniversary Toro - Single
One of the more recent new releases from the Rocky Patel stable, this stunning blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos exemplifies Rocky's art. The tobaccos in this wonderful blend are aged for around 10 years which gives the cigar a wonderful mature character. The flavours are quite forward as you would expect of The Edge, but still display a silky elegance.
Oliva Aliados EPC Edition - Single
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has crafted a special release for 2022. A new chapter in this brands storied past, this years offering is draped in a flawless wrapper Sumatra wrapper from Ecuador that has been aged for nearly 5 years. The final result is significantly complex yet balanced with a finish that lasts nearly as long as its legacy.
This medium-bodied cigar has a spicy, creamy character with some delightful earthy notes along with hints of leather, almonds and black pepper.
Oliva Aliados Original Churchill - Single
After decades of tutelage under Cuba's finest, Rolando Reyes founded Cuba Aliados. Rolando had a simple vision, a high quality cigar that was not only enjoyable but affordable. Embracing the heritage Aliados has been resurrected in Honduras under those same principles, utilizing the original blend that Rolando Reyes perfected nearly 50 years ago.
These medium strength cigars are a smooth, harmonious smoke with notes of toasted cedar and earth followed by hints of black pepper and floral tones.