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Don Tomas Clasico – Maduro wrapper: [Honduras: available in 4 sizes] The maduro version of the Don Tomas Classico again used paired wrapper and binder leaves, combined with Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers. This time, however, the wrapper and binder came from Connecticut with a dark Broadleaf wrapper. There’s a toasty aroma at the start and we found this blend to be of medium body. It’s sweet as you might have guessed with a lightly caramelized taste. The finish is short with just a suggestion of spice. This isn’t a heavy cigar at all, but rather light, relaxed and sweet, with good construction and an even burn. You’ll feel a little more of the spice in the second half on the back of your throat, but the balance never falls toward anything harsh. Perhaps a little more depth would be helpful, but there’s no reason to complain, with, once again, retail prices of just $2.95 to $4.10. All sizes except the tubed Allegro (20s) are offered in boxes of 25. Overall grade: A-: Excellent. Don Tomas Cameroon Collection: [Honduras: available in 8 sizes] The Cameroon Collection is a holdover from the U.S. Tobacco days, having been introduced in 2000. There was no reason to change it because it’s terrific. The blend is medium-to-full in body with a toasty and spicy aroma. The taste is clean and slightly sweet, but with a wonderful mellow balance of caramel and just a pinch of spice on the finish. One enchanting aspect of this line is that it includes four marvelous perfectos, numbered 1 through 4, all of 48 ring gauge: 4 inches by 48 for the No. 1, 5 x 48 for the No. 2, 6 x 48 for the No. 3 and 7 x 48 for the largest size. They burn evenly and effortlessly, making the Cameroon Collection an inspired choice for an afternoon cigar following a light lunch. There’s a little more spice on the finish in the second half, but it hardly spoils the mood. The Cameroon Collection is also well-priced at $3.65 to $5.75 each with all sizes except the glass-tubed Crystals (boxes of 8) in boxes of 25. Overall grade: A: Exceptional. Don Tomas Sun Grown: [Honduras: available in 5 sizes] The Sun Grown is the latest in the Don Tomas line, having been introduced last year (2007). The name will warn you that this can be a stiff cigar, so be ready. It offers a medium body and a mild, spicy aroma, but the spiciness of the blend becomes obvious fairly quickly. There’s a modest core of caramelized taste in the flavor, but the spicy elements are the stars, especially on the short finish. It’s fairly consistent, so if you prefer a zesty, spicy blend, this could be your ticket. Once again it’s well priced, at just $2.95 to $5.00 each in boxes of 25. Overall grade: A-: Excellent. Don Tomas was a star in the pre-Cigar Boom days of the 1980s and early 1990s, thanks to its bold flavor. After being eclipsed during the Boom, its resurgence can more accurately be termed as resurrection, because this brand had all the markings of being left for dead. With its value pricing and clear character for each blend, the Don Tomas brand can once again offer a straightforward proposition to smokers who are looking for accessibility and flavor. Just like before. ~ 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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Michael Kestel
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They are truly great cigars at A very respectable price! They did go slightly down hill during the cigar boom!They seem to be totally back on there game.....SMOKE ON One more thing I always look forward to your reviews,you call them like they are instead of whats politacaly correct! |
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