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CIGAR.com Expert Picks

Holiday Classics

It doesn't take much to enjoy the season and what it may bring, but we also know a great, quality cigar always makes any occasion that much better. That's why our experts selected a variety of blends which simply can't be beat in this edition of Expert Picks: Holiday Classics. From the brands you know and love such as Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta, and more, explore what makes our expert's season bright with this selection of classic premium handmades.

Holiday Classics

It doesn't take much to enjoy the season and what it may bring, but we also know a great, quality cigar always makes any occasion that much better. That's why our experts selected a variety of blends which simply can't be beat in this edition of Expert Picks: Holiday Classics. From the brands you know and love such as Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta, and more, explore what makes our expert's season bright with this selection of classic premium handmades.

Coming from one of the most prestigious cigar facilities in operation, AVO Heritage is worth every bit of your time. This remarkable '90' rated blend conveys rich, complex flavors thanks to its Cuban-seed Dominican long-fillers. At its core are toasty nuances of cocoa, with hints of sweet cedar and subtle spice to complete the experience.
This '92' rated blend is special. For starters, it's the only non-Cuban Cohiba legally allowed to bear the trademark. Perhaps more pertinent, its Cameroon wrapper provides a rich profile of earth, cocoa, pepper, nuts, and caramel. It took five years' worth of blending to get this cigar just right, and the diligence has paid off.
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real is a creamy smoke that's a must-have. The Connecticut Shade Ecuadorian wrapper is enhanced by the Nicaraguan binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers, resulting in notes of roasted nuts and slight spice on the finish. On a chilly night, I like to pair this with a Maple Old Fashioned.
What happens when master minds and blenders of the LAdC team get together? I'll tell you what happens: a star is born! La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Reserva Maximo is filled and bound with aged Nicaraguan tobaccos, and a Mexican Oscuro wrapper which elevates the experience—box-pressed and full of rich flavors, this cigar can't be beat.
As the Maduro take on Caldwell's Eastern Standard line, Midnight Express delivers the medium to full-bodied experience we expect. At first take, the cold draw provides sweet aromas with notes of cocoa and cedar, but once lit, this premium exudes saltiness, zest, and a spicy, smoky oak flavor on the finish. This is an essential!
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