Wrapper Series: Best of Nicaraguan 7-Cigar Sampler

This sampler showcases the richness of Nicaraguan puros, cigars rolled entirely with tobaccos grown in Nicaragua. The country’s volcanic soils and varied microclimates, from Estelí’s bold, peppery strength to Jalapa’s sweeter, more aromatic leaf, give blenders a remarkable range. Flavor can shift dramatically depending on stalk position, priming, fermentation, and curing methods, with higher leaves offering more strength, while longer fermentations bring sweetness and depth. Expect earth, cocoa, coffee, cedar, and natural sweetness layered with a robust body. Nicaragua’s terroir and craftsmanship make it one of the world’s premier sources for powerful yet refined premium cigars.

• Qty of cigars
  7
• Brands
  Don Pepin Garcia Blue Edition

  Don Pepin Garcia Blue edition are handmade in Nicaragua. Under the guidance of legendary cigar maker Jose "Pepin" Garcia this factory is considered as one of the few that consistently produce the highest rated cigars. The Blue Label uses all Nicaraguan filler, binder and wrapper and is a medium to full bodied savory cigar. Rated 90 by Cigar Aficionado.

  Flor de las Antillas

  The Flor de las Antillas name is a reference to Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean's Antilles. This Nicaraguan puro is box pressed, with a very beautiful band that portrays artwork from the early 20th century. This delicious cigar has been selected as the #1 Cigar of the Year 2012 by Cigar Aficionado, for it is a complex, medium bodied stick that delights the palate with subtle spice and rich flavor. Flor de las Antillas is made in the My Father Cigars factory in Esteli, Nicaragua with a Sun Grown Nicaraguan wrapper.

  Illusione Epernay Serie 2009

  The Illusione Epernay Serie 2009 was introduced in 2008 as a limited release for European Cigar Cult Journal. As it garnered high ratings it became a regular offering for the Illusione brand, created by Dion Giolito, a Nevada retailer. With its combination of Criollo and Corojo tobaccos, and a superior Cafe Rosado wrapper, the Epernay is floral, creamy and complex. This boutique cigar is made with all Nicaraguan tobaccos at the famous Raices Cubanas factory. The cigar has earned #3 on Cigar Aficionado's Best Cigars of 2011 listing.

  Illusione Original Documents Corojo

  A true boutique cigar made in small batches, Illusione Original Documents is the core line of Illusione Cigars by Dion Giolito. Introduced in 2007, the cigar immediately garnered a cult following among seasoned cigar smokings and earned very high ratings in the cigar industry. Approaching the palate with notes of leather, black cherry, earth and floral sweetness, this full bodied, full flavored smoke is made with only Nicaraguan tobaccos.

  Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970

  Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 is a cigar created as a tribute to the Nicaraguan puro of yesteryear, a cigar so good that it had been chosen to replace the Cuban cigars in the White House after the Cuban embargo. This is a powerhouse of a smoke, handmade with all Nicaraguan tobacco that is robust and spicy. Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 has been aged to develop a complex flavor profile that tantalizes the seasoned cigar smoker with notes of pepper, almond, coffee, cocoa and cedar. The cigar is made by Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, the man who brought back Nicaragua's oldest cigar brand, Joya de Nicaragua.

  Oliva Serie O

  Serie O is made by the Oliva family in the original Cuban tradition of growing the same Habano seed in diverse regions of the country to produce a distinct blend. This blend was achieved by growing Habano in Esteli, Condega and Jalapa Valley. The Serie O has notes of dark tobacco with spice and rich cedar.

  Padron 1964 Anniversary Maduro

  This toasty, rich, dark box pressed cigar has consistently obtained the highest ratings from cigar publications over the world, including a recent 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. Sweet, with a cocoa finish, this is a bold, earthy smoke. Sale limited to 1 box per customer.
• Rolling Type
  Handmade

  Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
• Cigar Wrapper
  Nicaraguan

  The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
  Nicaraguan cigar wrappers are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Wrappers grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro wrappers are all produced in Nicaragua.
• Cigar Binder
  Nicaragua

  The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together. 
  Nicaraguan cigar binders are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Binders grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro binders are all produced in Nicaragua.
• Cigar Filler
  Nicaragua

  Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
• Packaging
  Sampler