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J. Fuego Gran Reserva – Natural series: [Honduras: available in 5 sizes] The Gran Reserva line with a Nicaraguan-grown natural-shade wrapper is lighter and less complex than its brother, the Corojo No. 1 series. Also medium in body, it has a toasty and slightly spicy aroma and features a creamy taste that’s actually quite delicate. There’s just a hint of spice on the finish in the first half. This cigar smokes easily and is very well balanced. More spice and a peppery note are apparent in the second half, but the creamy thread continues through to the end. Pricing is reasonable, ranging from $5.50 for the Corona (4 1/2 x 46), up to $7.75 for the Belicoso (6 x 54), not including local sales and tobacco taxes. Like the Corojo No. 1 series, all sizes are offered in 7 x 7 x 7 boxes of 21. Overall grade: B+: Very Good. Puerto Rican-born Luis Falto founded the La Garita Cigar Company in 1995 and has had his cigars manufactured exclusively at the La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic. With his own concept of what cigars should be, he has steadily grown his Falto lines to include six blends, now making their debut in national distribution in the United States. We tried two of the more complex blends to see what kind of statement he had in mind. Falto Legado: [Dominican Republic: available in one size] The Legado blend was created in 2005 to mark the 10th anniversary of La Garita and is available only in a Corona Gorda size of 5 3/4 inches by 47 ring gauge. It’s well made, featuring a Nicaraguan-grown wrapper and draws easily with a spicy aroma. This is a pleasant cigar, nicely balanced with a creamy and sweet flavor and a dash of spice on the medium finish. With an even burn and a medium-to-full body, the Legado blend relaxes you and is never overpowering. It’s easy to enjoy and offered in boxes of 25. Overall grade: A-: Excellent. La Garita Cigar Co. Delirio Cabinet Selection: [Dominican Republic: available in one size] Lonsdales aren’t the preferred size that they used to be, but are still among the most elegant of all cigar sizes. The Delirio Cabinet Selection comes only in a 6 3/4-inch by 43-ring Lonsdale format, but is stylishly presented in small boxes of 10 that are easy to take with you on any occasion. The cigar itself is delightful, with perfect construction and burn and a Dominican-grown, Corojo wrapper and binder. It’s medium in body with a spicy aroma that’s an excellent compliment to the light but satisfying caramelized taste. There’s a suggestion of spice on the medium finish that adds a nice accent. The blend is well balanced and while the intensity of flavor lessens in the second half, the Delirio sails smoothly through to the end without an unpleasant puff to mark its journey. Overall grade: A-: Excellent. The individual visions of Jesus Fuego and Luis Falto come out in their unique blends. That’s one of the best things about the wild and unrestrained world of the American cigar market: the seemingly endless ideas and blends about what cigars can be and should be. Both of these cigar makers add a voice worth listening to, ones that add to the richness of that discussion. ~ Rich Perelman CLASSIFIED ADVERTISINGCigar Humidors and Cigar Accessories at Humidor Vault! Your online cigar humidor source, with rock-bottom pricing and fantastic customer support!Like sports? Get news and commentary you won’t see in your morning newspaper at TheSportsExaminer.com! Join the examination! A limited amount of classified advertising is available in this space on a weekly basis. For details, call Pat Harris at (213) 365-7965 or inquire by email by clicking here. Have an opinion? You can send it using the “Comment” button below! Don’t forget to register for our drawing for free cigars and accessories! Just click on the “Register & Win” button above; enter today! Looking for a cigar party? Take a look at our exclusive list of hundreds of cigar events across the country, listed by state and date, only on CigarCyclopedia.com!
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“Although still available on the market in some shapes, production of the Royal Jamaica brand ceased in 2000.
