'96' Rated. #1 Cigar of 2011. Yeah, it's that good.
Sporting a unique 2006 Corojo wrapper, Prensado was completely built around its limited, Honduran-grown wrapper leaf and earned a whopping 96 points by Cigar Aficionado in addition to #1 Cigar of the Year Honors for 2011.
Alec Bradley Prensado comes box-pressed and features a fantastic blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran premium long-leaf tobaccos. The blend burns slow, even, and exudes flavorful nuances of chocolate mixed with toasty notes of leather and earth. The first inch will leave an intense, spicy character on your palate before slightly mellowing out by delivering some sweet notes that are sensational. Enjoy this full-bodied blend in the afternoon or after your favorite meal.
Celebrating Excellence
Some aficionados will scratch their heads and think, “there’s no way Oliva Cigar Co. is 135 years-old,” and you’d be right: these limited-edition Perfectos (5.5”x54) commemorate the year Melanio Oliva began growing tobacco in Cuba in 1886.
Using the same blend as the regular ‘95’ rated Serie ‘V’, these special Anniversary premiums come in 12-count boxes very different than the usual Serie ‘V’ vitolas, and that’s due to their unique shape. The dozen cigars are arranged in a fan shape, with carved notches to protect each handmade in transit; if you look up, you’ll be greeted by a beautiful, full-color vista of one of Oliva’s farms in Estelí. Limited to 15,000 boxes worldwide, fans of this iconic blend will be ‘V’ery, ‘V’ery disappointed to miss out on this cigar collectible, so SHOP NOW!
Fine Blends from the Heart of Nica
Nicaragua's rise to cigar greatness began when generations of master cigar makers found a new home beyond Cuba's shores, bringing their expertise to a land blessed with rich volcanic soils and ideal growing conditions. From the peppery richness of Estelí to the nuanced character of Jalapa and Condega, Nicaragua's diverse growing regions helped transform the country into the world's leading producer of premium cigars. What was once an emerging origin has become one of the most sought-after names in the industry, and today, Nicaragua carries a reputation that resonates with cigar lovers everywhere.
The Nicaraguan Favorites Sampler celebrates that legacy with blends from some of the country's most respected manufacturers. From Oliva and Cohiba to the AJ Fernandez-crafted Diesel Unlimited, each cigar is rooted in the tradition established by those pioneering cigar makers who helped put Nicaragua on the map. Packed with well-aged tobaccos and beloved fan-favorite blends, this collection delivers a true taste of the country that helped redefine the premium cigar world.
The Nicaraguan Favorites Sampler Includes:
3 x Oliva Serie 'O' Robusto (5.0" x 50) – ‘94’ Rated
3 x Cohiba Nicaragua N5x52 (No Tube) (5.0" x 52) – ‘91’ Rated
3 x Diesel Unlimited d.5 (5.5" x 54)
3 x La Perla Habana Classic Robusto (5.0" x 52) – ‘91’ Rated
3 x Nica Libre By Aganorsa Toro (6.0" x 52)