Avo Sycro Nicaragua

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium has received all sizes of the new box-pressed Avo Syncro Nicaragua line.

Swiss conglomerate Oettinger Davidoff AG continues to make investments in cultivating tobaccos outside of the Dominican Republic.   Its Avo brand, the brainchild of composer Avo Uvezian and Master Blender Henke Kelner, has been renowned for decades as a consistent, well-constructed balanced Dominican filled cigars.  After the 2015 Limited Edition Avo Covers incorporated Nicaraguan leaves in its filler blends, Avo is introducing a new regular production line called Avo Syncro Nicaragua that contains Nicaraguan tobacco in its filler.  Like other Avo Cigars, the Avo Syncro Nicaragua has a balanced profile, however it is medium to full in body.  The Avo Syncro Nicaragua incorporates diverse flavors in its filler blend from tobaccos sourced from the volcanic Ometepe island, Nicaragua, Peru (Olancho), and the Dominican Republic (Piloto, San Vicente Mejorado and hybrid Olor/Piloto).  The binder is Dominican and the wrapper is a gorgeous, oily, and very dark, practically colorado, Ecuadorian Connecticut Seed.  The blend is described as delivering “a cigar with Nicaraguan fire, Dominican flair, and a world of stories.”  The name “Syncro” is a play on the theme of “synchronization” in music.  In this case, it refers to the synchronization of the Dominican and Nicaraguan cigar experience.

From Avo Cigars: “Inspired by the cosmopolitan lifestyle of Avo Uvezian, our Master Blender has ventured to the untamed heart of Central America. Capturing sweet and spicy flavors from the rich, volcanic soil of Nicaragua and blending them with the soft, creamy notes of the finest Dominican leaves. Resulting in a smooth and balanced box-pressed cigar with unexpected depth and complexity. As the first in our Syncro Series, AVO Nicaragua is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. One that begins on the remote island of Ometepe; a unique landscape where a rare and exceptional tobacco is grown. Known for its wild character and peppery notes, we carefully fuse this tobacco with earthy flavors from our estate in the Dominican Republic. The composition is an experience that is perfectly in sync with the moments worth sharing.”

Charles Awad, Senior Vice President Global Marketing & Innovation, spoke of the new Avo Syncro Nicaragua: “Experience the thrill of surprising notes from diverse cultures! AVO Syncro brings new and exciting blends to delight today’s aficionados. The fusion of tobaccos from various origins allows the creation of new and surprising taste experiences that will, in the AVO way, generate memorable sharing moments.”  Brand ambassador Avo Uvezian also commented, “I am delighted to share with you and aficionados around the globe this exciting new line of Avo Cigars. Avo Cigars are ready to give the performance of a lifetime. It’s about surprising and enjoyable experiences, the blending of various cultures – experiences perfectly in sync with the moments worth sharing.

The Avo Syncro Nicaragua is rolled at Davidoff’s Tabadom factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic.  It is offered in four sizes: Short Robusto (4 x 52), Robusto (5 x 50), Toro (6 x 54) and Special Toro (6 x 60).  Each cigar is box-pressed, another departure from Avo’s traditional parejos.

AVO Syncro Nicaragua
Made by: Davidoff for AVO Cigars
Place of Manufacture: Tabadom factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Seed
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Peru, Nicaragua and Dominican Republic
Dimensions: Short Robusto (4″ x 52), Robusto (5″ x 50), Toro (6″ x 54), & Special Toro (6″ x 60)

All Avo Syncro Nicaragua boxes come with free shipping at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium.

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2015 CRA Sampler

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium just received its allotment of the 2015 CRA Sampler.  The 2015 CRA Sampler, like the previous CRA Samplers include 10 premium cigars from the most famous marcas.  Each company donates a cigar and the 2015 CRA Sampler proceeds will benefit the Cigar Rights of America (CRA) advocating against draconian and punitive anti-tobacco taxes and regulation, specifically as it relates to cigars.  When you purchase a 2015 CRA Sampler, you not only get 10 premium cigars, but you also receive a complimentary 1-year individual membership to help Cigar Rights of America fight for your right to enjoy your cigars!

In an effort to combat the threats to producing, selling, and enjoying premium cigars, CRA serves as a voice at each level of government and with the public at-large on issues of significance to the industry as a whole, and the cigar consumers of America, specifically. Membership in CRA adds your voice to the fight against tax increases and smoking bans. Members receive real-time updates on pending cigar legislation and have access to tools that allow them to effectively advocate for their rights as premium cigar enthusiasts.

The 2015 CRA Sampler includes one of each of the following cigars made exclusively for raising funds for the CRA: Winston Churchill Blenheim, Fuente Fuente Forbidden X, Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary, La Palina Classic, Diamond Crown, Alec Bradley Coyol, La Flor Dominicana Factory Press IV, E.P. Carrillo, Eiroa by CLE, and Tatuaje Black. All cigars together total over a $175 value. Just the Fobidden X, Winston Churchill, and the LFD Factory Press are worth over $50.

They come packaged in a humidor bag with a small Humidipak for 2-way humidity control up to six months after opening. The 2015 CRA Samplers are available in limited supply.

Humidor Pack includes a Forbidden X Toro, a classic blend Winston Churchill Bleheim, a LFD Factory Press IV, and a Diamond Crown Robusto

Each 2015 CRA Sampler comes with free shipping at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium.

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Jericho Hill Jack Brown

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium has received the new Jericho Hill Jack Brown.  The Jericho Hill Jack Brown is a line extension to Jericho Hill, thef ourth regular production cigar from Crowned Heads to involve music, the Jericho Hill line you might have noticed is a reference to Johnny Cash’s “Cocaine Blues”, a story about a man named Willy Lee. The entire line references the song in some way – the .44S being the caliber of the antagonist’s gun, LBV – “Long Black Veil”, and OSB “Orange Blossom Special” being tracks also present on the album. And now Crowned Heads introduces the Jericho Hill Jack Brown, “Jack Brown” being the alias of Willie Lee.  But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a Johnny Cash fan to appreciate just how good of a smoke this is. And the new Jericho Hill Jack Brown would be a perfect introduction to the line, being a very popular vitola: a box pressed Robusto Grande.

The Jericho Hill line features a beautiful black Mexican San Andrés wrapper around Nicaraguan binder and filler blends. Thick and rich flavors of molasses, chili pepper, light hints of citrus, and wet earthiness abound in this complex, full bodied cigar with aromas of roasted coffee beans and cocoa courtesy of the San Andrés wrapper leaf.

The Jericho Hill Jack Brown is a 5” x 56 Robusto Grande, box pressed like the rest of the line.  Jon Huber, founder of Crowned Heads, describes them a 5” blocks of chocolate with red pepper.  He has also described the entire line: “The smoke is a full-throttle experience that assaults the palate at break-neck speed, races around your mouth for 100 miles, and leaves your taste buds in a cloud of power, intensity, and excitement.”  The Jericho Hill is packaged in antiqued wooden boxes of 24, in keeping with Crowned Head’s western motifs.  The Jericho Hill Jack Brown is made at My Father Cigars, S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua under the direction of José “Don Pepín” García and his son Jaime, like Crowned Head’s famous Las Calaveras limited release.

Jericho Hill Jack Brown
Made by: My Father Cigars, S.A. for Crowned Heads
Place of Manufacture: Estelí, Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Dimensions: 5” x 56 Robusto Grande

All Jericho Hill boxes, including the new Jericho Hill Jack Brown and the limited production Jericho Hill Shots, come with free shipping at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium.

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Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium has just received the Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut.  With many makers now using Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrappers, Altadis USA, Inc. still uses Connecticut River Valley, U.S, grown Connecticut Shade wrappers in its Montecristo Classic lines, as it has for decades.  The Montecristo White line uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper.  However, the Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut uses a special Connecticut River Valley, U.S grown Connecticut Shade wrapper from a 2008 harvest.  Along with Connecticut shade-grown wrapper, 2008 vintage, the cigar contains a Nicaraguan binder with fillers from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru. The  Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut is made at the Tabacalera de García factory in La Romana, the Dominican Republic, where most Montecristo cigars are produced.

The Montecristo White Series Vintage Connecticut selection features a mellow blend of premium aged tobaccos offering aromas of vanilla, hazelnut, and espresso accented by a light spice undertone.  It is a very smooth cigar that will appeal to novices seeking a soft smoke and connoisseurs that appreciate the nuances of vintage tobaccos.

The Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut is packaged beautifully in 20 count lacquered white boxes with brass hinges and pictures that depict images of traditional red tobacco barns found in the Connecticut River Valley.  The cigar comes in three sizes: No. 2 (6” x 50 Belicoso); No. 3 (5 ½” x 44 Corona); and Double Corona (6 ¼”  x 50).  All sizes are available at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium.

Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut
Made by: Tabacalera de García
Place of Manufacture: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Vintage 2008
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru
Dimensions: No. 2 (6” x 50 Belicoso); No. 3 (5 ½” x 44 Corona); and Double Corona (6 ¼” x 50)

All box purchases come with free shipping at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium online.

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Viva Republica Advanced Warfare

Viva Republica Advanced Warfare is a brand new follow-up to the existing and very popular Viva Republica Guerrilla Warfare line.  The Viva Republica Advanced Warfare made its debut at the 2015 IPCPR Convention with two sizes that match the Guerilla Warfare, Petite Corona and Corona.  Both sizes are in stock at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium.  Viva Republica Advanced Warfare keeps the same colorado Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper as the Guerrilla Warfare but there is a total change in binder and filler leaves, making it a much different and more potent cigar. The Viva Republica Advanced Warfare has a Connecticut Broadleaf binder and a filler blend that includes leaves from Mexico, Nicaragua, and the United States. The Advanced Warfare line is more full bodied than the Guerilla Warfare. While many companies keep the same filler blends and change the wrapper, Jason Holly, owner of Viva Republica went a different direction.

The packaging is similar to Guerrilla Warfare as Advanced Warfare will also be in 50 count boxes. The banding is similar, but it uses a bright yellow and black scheme instead of a green and black scheme.

The Viva Republica Advanced Warfare is also made at Guillermo León’s La Aurora factory in Santiago, the oldest in the Dominican Republic dating back to the 1930’s. His grandfather, Eduardo León Jimenes, founded the factory and initially produced cigars for the Dominican market. Guillermo Leon has welcomed Jason Holly introducing innovations in the cigar industry and using leaf grown outside the Dominican Republic.  All Viva Republica cigars are unique and at a reasonable price point.

Viva Republica Advanced Warfare
Made by: La Aurora for Viva Republica
Place of Manufacture: Santiago, Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican and American
Dimensions: 4″ x 41 Petite, 5 1/4″ x 43 Corona

 All Viva Republica Advanced Warfare cigars come with free shipping at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium online.

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Partagas 150 Signature Series 1995 Release

Original Released Partagas 150 were packaged in cedar cabinet boxes bearing the signature of the roller.

In 1995, General Cigar Co. released the Partagas 150 Signature Series to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Partagás brand in Cuba.  The Partagas 150 Signature Series cigar used a very special 1977 vintage 18 year old Cameroon wrapper at the time, which means it is now 38 years old!  The Partagas 150 Signature Series got its reputation from this very rare and expensive Cameroon wrapper leaf that was aged in a Spanish tobacco warehouse. The cigar had a Mexican binder and a vintage filler blend of Mexican and Dominican tobaccos.  It instantly became acquired by collectors and was hailed in 1995 as the first cigar that would compete with the most famous and legendary Cubans.

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium has obtained original Partagas 150 Signature Series that were released in 1995 from two private collectors that have maintained them in perfect condition. There have been some extremely limited re-releases by General Cigar Co. over the years since from a small supply that have remained in its factory.  There was a 150 count humidor that contained 150 Partagas 150 Signature Series formats A, B, C released in 2013 at $9,999 and unnumbered 10 ct. Don Ramon boxes released in 2014 at $1,500.  Unlike the re-releases, the original 1995 releases were packaged in exquisite cedar cabinet boxes with the handwritten name and signature of the roller. The rare Don Ramon 10 count boxes were packaged in individual coffins bearing the signature of Don Ramón Cifuentes in numbered wooden box that resembles an old book.  Only a total of 1 million Partagas 150 Signature Series cigars were rolled in 1995, with the Don Ramon being the rarest with only 10,000 produced and packaged in 10 count boxes numbered from 1 to 1,000.  Just a limited amount of boxes of Partagas 150 Signature Series still exist and they will never be produced again.  These cigars are mostly in the hands of private collectors and not traditionally available for purchase.  For the collector or cigar aficionado who seeks the honor of possessing these rare treasures, Anthony’s Cigar Emporium is offering the Partagas 150 Signature Series from the original 1995 release in boxes and singles for sale at competitive prices given the scarcity and collectability of these cigars.

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium’s Don Ramon box numbered 936

About Don Ramón Cifuentes:

During the time of the Cuban Revolution, Don Ramón Cifuentes was the patriarch of the Cifuentes family that owned and produced the Partagás brand since 1900.  After the 1960 revolution, a newly formed government marketing agency, Cubatabaco, took over the Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagás factory and the production of the brand.  Don Ramón Cifuentes was offered the job of leading the tobacco industry of all of Cuba given his reputation and expertise, but he refused and instead emigrated from the country penniless after owning one of the world’s most prestigious cigar brand.   In the early 1960s Ramón Cifuentes began working for General Cigar in the Connecticut River Valley.  The Dominican Partagás brand was not launched until the late 1970s because it took that long for U.S. courts to decide that Ramón Cifuentes was the rightful owner of the brand in the United States and the Dominican Republic.  Ramón Cifuentes licensed the Partagás name to General Cigar, which in 1978 obtained a trademark and relaunched the storied Partagás brand for the lucrative American market with Don Ramón Cifuentes at the helm.  Don Ramón Cifuentes died in 2000 at the age of 91.  For a great interview with this legendary cigarmaker, check out this Cigar Aficionado article here.

There were eight formats produced in the original 1995 release.

Don Ramon: 7 x 52 Churchill
AA: 7 1/2 x 49 Double Corona
A: 6 3/4 x 43 Lonsdale
B: 6 1/4 x 47 Corona
C: 5 1/2 x 49 Robusto Extra
D: 5 x 38 Petit Corona
Robusto: 4 1/2 x 49
Figuardo: 6 x 50

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium has complete boxes of the Partagas 150 Signature Series Don Ramon, Robusto, and AA available. Singles are available in the Don Ramon, Robusto, A, B,  and AA.   These cigars are extremely fragile.  Anthony’s has inspected them to ensure that the wrappers are intact.

Click here to browse the Partagas 150 Signature Series Don Ramon at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium online.

Don Ramon Box – the holy grail for serious cigar collectors

Don Ramon individual coffins

Don Ramon

Original 1995 release cedar cabinet boxes

Original 1995 release cedar cabinet boxes

L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15

The Extension de la Racine (French for Extension of the Root) offering from L’Atelier, is a special project made for attendees of the IPCPR Convention and is an annual limited production release. With a different size created each year since 2013, and available that year only, the L’Atelier Extension de la Racine is always a highly sought-after release.  This year’s L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15 was no exception with 1,500 boxes of 20 being produced.  The L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15 is heading to Anthony’s Cigar Emporium in September.  The L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15, like the other Extension de la Racine releases are rolled by the García family’s My Father Cigars S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.  The cigars feature a Nicaraguan sun grown Criollo ’98 wrapper grown by the García family with a double binder of Sancti Spiritus leaf, and an all Nicaraguan filler that also incorporates Sancti Spiritus, creating a connoisseur’s blend full of subtle flavors.  The Sancti Spiritus leaf double binder is grown in Ecuador by the Oliva family and the leaf is a hybrid of Criollo and Pelo de Oro varietals.  It is recognized for its spicy sweet characterisitics and is used in a L’Atelier labeled cigars.

L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15
Made by: My Father Cigars S.A. for L’Atelier Imports Inc.
Place of Manufacture: Estelí,Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Criollo “98
Binder: Ecuadorian Sancti Spiritus grown by Oliva
Filler: Nicaraguan blend using Sancti Spiritus
Dimensions: 6 3/4″ x 43 Lonsdale

All L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15 cigars come with free shipping at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium.  

Make sure you get a box of these limited production cigars by ordering at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium now. 

Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff – Coming in approx. 2 weeks

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium has been told by Caldwell Cigar Co. that the Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff should ship within a couple of weeks.  Delays in box manufacturing have pushed back its release which was slated for last week. Blind Man’s Bluff is the latest regular production line from boutique maker Caldwell Cigar Co. features a Ecuadoran Habano wrapper, a Criollo binder from Honduras, and fillers composed of San Vicente viso from the Dominican Republic and Criollo ligero and what Caldwell calls Generoso ligero sol from Honduras.  This is the first offering from Caldwell made outside of the Dominican Republic and comprises tobaccos from Central America.  The production of all Caldwell cigars to date have been by former Davidoff master blender William Ventura and its lines will continue to be produced under the supervision of William Ventura.

The Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff is made at Davidoff’s Agroindustrias Laepe S.A. in Danli,Honduras, the same factory where Camachos are produced. “We have been missing part of the market by not having a Central American offering,” Caldwell told Cigar Aficionado. “Laepe produces the best cigars in Honduras. They are a great partner for us and we are humbled to be working with them. We have had a great relationship with the generous people at Laepe since we began and they have really helped us out by opening their doors to us.” The Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff cigar is medium bodied with notes of cedar, bread, and sweet spice.  The Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff is available in three formats: Robusto (5″ x 50), Toro (6″ x 52), Magnum (6″ x 60).

Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff
Made by: Agroindustrias Laepe S.A. for Caldwell Cigar Co.
Place of Manufacture: Danlí, Honduras
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Honduran Criollo
Filler: Dominican San Vicente viso; Honduran Crillo ligero & Generoso ligero sol
Dimensions: Robusto (5″ x 50), Toro (6″ x 52), Magnum (6″ x 60)

All Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff boxes come with free shipping.  Make sure that you are among the first to try the Blind Man’s Bluff by pre-ordering at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium online.

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Asylum Nyctophilia TAA Exclusive

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium, a Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) Member, has the Asylum Nyctophilia TAA Exclusive in stock.  TAA Exclusives refer to cigars that are available only to retailers that are TAA Members.  The Asylum Nyctophilia has been in the works for sometime by Asylum Cigars founders Tom Lazuka and Christian Eiroa.  It was announced that it would be intoduced at the 2014 IPCPR Convention as a new Asylum regular production line that used a Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper in four formats but Christian Eiroa announced earlier this year that the Nyctophilia would be released as a TAA Exclusive line.  There hasn’t been any indication that the Asylum Nyctophilia TAA Exclusive will be a one-time or continuing TAA release.

The San Andrés maduro wrapper is a slight depature from Asylum Cigars’ premium lines that are full bodied Nicaraguan puros that are famous for formats in large ring gauges.  The  Asylum Nyctophilia TAA Exclusive still uses 100% Nicaraguan leaves for its filler and binder and is very full bodied but the San Andrés maduro wrapper add notes of dry cocoa and coffee bean, and a slightly sweeter tobacco taste.  There are also still two super large ring gauge vitolas.  The Asylum Nyctophilia TAA Exclusive is available in three formats: 5″ x 50 Robusto, 6 x 60 Gordo and a 7″ x 70 Super Gordo.  The Asylum Nyctophilia TAA Exclusive 5 x 50s and 6 x 60s are packaged in 25-count boxes and the 7 x 70s come in 24-count boxes.  Each cigar has a band on its foot with the TAA logo.

Asylum Nyctophilia TAA Exclusive Made by: Asylum Cigars
Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Dimensions: 5″ x 50 Robusto, 6″ x 60 Gordo, 7″ x 70 Super Gordo

All Asylum Nyctophilia TAA Exclusive boxes come with free shipping.

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LFD Salomon Especial  – arriving any day!

La Flor Dominicana has confirmed that it shipped an order to Anthony’s Cigar Emporium that includes the Salomón Especial yesterday.  We expect it later this week or the beginning of next week.  The LFD Salomon Especial is the same big and beautiful 7″ x 64 Salomón vitola gradually tapered to a sharp point.  La Flor Dominicana introduced  the Salomón last year as a Limited Production format.  Formally known as the Ligero Salomón Maduro and the Ligero Salomón Natural; they use Nicaraguan Habano leaves in sun grown maduro and natural wrappers that cover a 100% Dominican filler and binder vintage blend from La Flor Dominicana’s own Estancia La Flor de Palma farms in La Canela, Dominican Republic.  La Flor Dominicana’s factory is in Tamboril, Dominican Republic.  The LFD Salomon Especial is packaged in gorgeous and dramatic 10-count trapezoidal boxes that are almost as beautiful as the cigars!

La Flor Dominicana Salomon Especial – Limited Production Release
Made by: Tabacalera La Flor S.A.
Country of Manufacture: Tamboril, Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano sungrown and Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Dominican from Estancia La Flor de Palma
Filler: Dominican from Estancia La Flor de Palma
Dimensions: 6 1/2″ x 64 Salomón

The LFD Salomon Especial is based on the same Limited Production Salomón blend with an added twist. Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade is interwoven with the Nicaraguan Habano sun-grown natural warpper to produce a gorgeous cigar that stands out in your mouth and in your humidor.  Its wrapper is much like the Mysterio (now called TCFKA M, “the cigar formerly known as Mysterio”) Collector’s Edition.  These cigars are sure to go fast, as the 2013 Mysterio Collector’s Edition is now sold out.  Get free shipping and guarantee that you are among the first to try this very rare cigar by ordering at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium online.

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