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  • Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Churchill (7 x 48), in the box of 20 for $55.49, best we have seen.

  • Hoyo de Tradicion, the newest blend in the Hoyo line from General Cigar:

    > Corona (5 3/4 x 45), in the box of 25 for $99.95;

    > Epicure (5 1/4 x 50), 25 for $99.95;

    > Toro (6 x 52), 25 for $109.95 and

    > Toro Grande (6 1/4 x 54), 25 for $116.95.

  • Rocky Patel Java, the flavor-infused line made by Drew Estate:

    > Corona (5 x 42), in the box of 24 for $89.95;

    > Robusto (5 1/2 x 50), 24 for $114.95;

    > Super Toro (5 1/2 x 58), 24 for $123.95 and

    > Toro (6 x 50), 24 for $123.95.

  • La Aurora 1495, singled out by La Aurora executives for its complexity and balance:

    > Churchill (7 x 50), 25 for $150.00;

    > No. 4 (5 1/2 x 43), 25 for $90.00;

    > Robusto (5 x 50), 25 for $120.00.

  • La Flor Dominicana, with the legendary El Jocko perfecto on sale:

    > El Jocko No. 1 (4 1/2 x 54), 24 for $94.95;

    > El Jocko No. 2 (4 1/2 x 54), 24 for $94.95;

    > Reserva Especial Belicoso (5 1/2 x 52), 25 for $106.95;

    > Reserva Especial Churchill (6 7/8 x 49), 25 for $109.95;

    > Reserva Especial Figurado 6 1/2 x 53), 24 for $106.95 and

    > Reserva Especial Robusto (5 x 48), 25 for $106.95.

  • Leon Jimenes Limited Edition Robusto (5 x 50), a special cigar that’s hard to find, offered in boxes of 25 for $149.95.

  • Macanudo Vintage 2000, way under the MSRP for as long as they last:

    > No. I (7 1/2 x 49), 20 for $169.95;

    > No. II (6 1/2 x 43), 20 for $153.95;

    > No. VIII (5 1/2 x 50), 20 for $158.95;

    > No. X (6 x 54), 20 for $164.95.

  • Serie 601 Maduro, a fabulous cigar from United Tobacco and made by Pepin Garcia:

    > Robusto (5 1/4 x 52), 20 for $137.95;

    > Toro (6 1/4 x 54), 20 for $157.95;

    > Torpedo (6 1/8 x 52), 20 for $151.95.

  • Zino Classic, a new twist on the first Davidoff-marketed cigar in the U.S.:

    > No. 1 (6 1/4 x 44), 20 for $97.95 or as Tubos, in 20s for $102.95;

    > No. 3 (5 3/8 x 38), 20 for $75.95;

    > No. 6 (5 x 50), 20 for $99.95, or in tubes, 20 for $104.95;

    > No. 7 (4 5/8 x 34), in tubes in boxes of 20 for $72.95;

    > No. 8 (6 7/8 x 48), in tubes in boxes of 10 for $59.95;

    > Double Corona (7 1/2 x 52), 10 for $63.95.

  • Zino Platinum Scepter, a spicy and balanced blend that’s expensive, but also unique:

    > Bullet (4 x 48), 14 for $76.95;

    > Chubby (4 7/8 x 54), 12 for $118.95 or in tubes in 20s for $199.95;

    > Grand Master (5 1/2 x 52), 12 for $114.95 or in tubes in 20s for $194.95;

    > Low Rider (6 x 43), 16 for $139.95;

    > Shorty (4 1/2 x 43), 16 for $99.95 or try

    > Stout (7 x 52), 12 for $129.95.

    AtlanticCigar.com:
    Now being distributed by Drew Estate, the Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 line has been a favorite since it was introduced at the RTDA trade show in 2002:

    > Belicoso (6 1/8 x 52), 20 was $86.00, now $84.00, best in our review;

    > Churchill (6 7/8 x 48), 20 was $73.00, now $71.00;

    > Consul (4 1/2 x 52), 20 was $63.00, now $61.00;

    > Gran Consul (4 3/4 x 60), 20 was $77.00, now $75.00;

    > Lancero (7 1/2 x 38), 20 was $69.00, now $67.00;

    > Magnum (6 x 60), 20 was $99.95, now $97.00;

    > Robusto Grande (5 1/2 x 52), 20 was $74.00, now $71.00.

    BestCigarPrices.com:
    Litto Gomez’s La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero line fills the need for those who desire powerful cigars with rich flavor. The 654 (6 x 54) is now available in a box of 20 for $144.95, lowest in our survey.

    Cigars International:
    Very short cigars with fat ring gauges are all the rage today, but the Felipe Dominicana Fat Boy II (3 1/2 x 48) was well ahead of the curve. It’s offered now in boxes of 20; normally $59.95, now $34.95!

  • Gran Habano, a versatile line that’s an excellent value in sampler packs of five:

    > Blend No. 1 (Connecticut) Churchill (7 x 48), five for $18.00;

    > Blend No. 1 Gran Robusto (6 x 54), five for $17.00, or try

    > Blend No. 1Pyramid (6 1/8 x 52), five for $19.00.

    > Blend No. 3 (maduro) Churchill (7 x 48), five for $18.00;

    > Blend No. 3 Gran Robusto (6 x 54), five for $17.00;

    > Blend No. 3 Pyramid (6 1/8 x 52), five for $19.00.

    > Blend No. 5 (Corojo) Churchill (7 x 48), five for $18.00, or

    > Blend No. 5 Pyramid (6 1/8 x 52), five for $19.00.

  • Padilla Signature 1932 Churchill (7 x 48), a much-admired blend in the box of 25 was $292.00, now $199.95!

    Famous Smoke Shop:
    The Camacho Select line is noteworthy for its Cameroon wrapper. Created as a special holiday “thank-you” cigar for Camacho retailers, the response was so good it had to be added to the standard Camacho line. Here’s the Churchill (6 1/2 x 48) on special, in a box of 24 for $148.99, lowest in our survey.

  • Gran Habano 3 Siglos, the top-end line from Gran Habano:

    > Churchill (7 x 50), 20 was $112.99, now $102.95;

    > Gran Corona (6 x 44), 20 was $101.99, now $91.95;

    > Gran Robusto (6 x 54), 20 was $117.99, now $107.95;

    > Robusto (5 x 52), 20 was $105.99, now $95.95;

    > Torpedo (6 1/8 x 56), 20 was $122.99, now $112.95.

  • Tatuaje Petite Tatuaje (4 1/2 x 32), a short but flavorful cigar made in Miami, now offered in the box of 50 for $149.99.

    J-R Cigars:
    Our no. 1-ranked retailer has some nice prices on two favorites from C.A.O. and the unique Maker’s Mark line!

  • C.A.O. l’ Anniversaire Maduro Churchill (6 7/8 x 48), in the box of 20 was $109.00, now $99.00;

  • C.A.O. Gold Corona (5 1/2 x 42), in the box of 20 was $65.00, now $62.00 or five for $12.75.

    > Maker’s Mark Bourbon 650 (6 x 50), in the box of 25 was $159.95, now $149.95.

    L’il Brown Smoke Shack:
    A new member of our Comparison Shopper line-up, with some excellent pricing on the popular C.A.O. line:

  • C.A.O. America (band shown above), the unique pin-striped cigar:

    > Landmark (6 x 60), in the box of 20, retails for $170.00, now $119.00!

    > Monument (6 1/4 x 54), 20 retails for $154.00, now $107.80.

    > Potomac (5 x 56), in 20s retails for $135.00, now $94.50!

  • C.A.O. Criollo, with an all-Nicaraguan blend:

    > Bomba (6 x 50), 20 for $96.60;

    > Conquistador (6 1/8 x 52), 20 for $104.30;

    > Mancha (5 5/8 x 46), 20 for $93.80 and

    > Pato (4 7/8 x 50), 20 for $77.00.

  • C.A.O. Mx2, with maduro leaves for the wrapper and binder:

    > Belicoso (7 x 56), 20 for $84.00;

    > Daggers (4 x 38), 50 for $69.90;

    > Gordo (6 x 60), 20 for $98.00;

    > Robusto (5 x 52), 20 for $70.00;

    > Toro (6 x 54), 20 for $77.00.

  • Gurkha Black Dragon, an affordable version of one of Gurkha’s most unforgettable gift items, a $115,000 humidor with 100 Black Dragon Especiales inside:

    > Grand Especial (8 1/2 x 52), in the box of 20 for $175.00;

    > Imperial Presidente (7 x 56), 20 for $168.00, or try

    > Robusto (4 1/2 x 52), 40 for $210.00.

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