Only the finest sticks in our vast selection had a shot of making it into our Top Draft Picks Cigar Sampler. We went in search of the richest, most flavorful smokes ever assembled. They all had to have excellent burn, even profiles, and impeccable construction. We're proud to unveil the wonderful blends that made the cut. Each one is a testament to the enduring passion that went into their creation. Judge for yourself which is the best in our Top Draft Picks Cigar Sampler!
La Gloria Cubana La Gloria started as a little store-front factory in South 8th St. downtown Miami. Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Cuban Senator and tobacco grower, fled Cuba in 1959, taking with him the secret of La Gloria Cubana cigars. He began making them in the heart of Little Havana in 1968, where their bold taste made them a local favorite. In 1980, Ernesto Jr. blended a unique combination of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos to make La Gloria Cubana even more full-flavored, full-bodied, and with richer tastes. His efforts paid off, when, in 1992, Cigar Aficionado recognized the superiority of La Gloria Cubana, giving it a 90 rating. Today, La Gloria Cubana is one of the most sought-after cigars in the world.
Avo Classic The backbone of the revered Avo Uvezian line of cigars is the Avo Classic Line of Cigars. A beautifully composed creation of two cigar legends, Avo Uvezian and Master Blender Hendrik Kelner, the cigar offers an unforgettable experience of balance, enjoyment and refined taste. This blend is created using rare premium tobaccos that have been aged for 25 years. Smooth and creamy with notes of pepper, the AVO Classic is most notably balanced and approachable. The delicious mild to medium cigar is crafted from an impressive blend of Dominican fillers and binders and placed in a stunning, Ecuadorian wrapper, is, as Avo says "intended to be enjoyed in joyful moments that lead to everlasting memories".
Ferio Tego Metropolitan Habano Ferio Tego Metropolitan Habano cigars are the long-awaited comeback of an acclaimed smoke, with roots dating back a hundred years ago in New York. What started as a small cigar boutique in New York soon blossomed into a thriving line of premium smokes. Now, a century later, its storied past is immortalized with the rich tastes of the Metropolitan Habano. Built from a robust crop of incandescent Nicaraguan tobacco, and rolled into a matching, oily Nicaraguan wrapper. Smoking any Metropolitan Habano brings to mind a sunny, breezy spring day spent strolling through Central Park.
Rocky Patel Decade The Decade Cigar by Rocky Patel represents 10 years of hard work and is a testament to Rocky Patel’s amazing progress and growth in the cigar industry. Rated 95 by Cigar Insider this medium to full bodied cigar delivers. Smooth, rich & complex with full rich flavors consisting of dark spice, black cherry, roasted coffee with a light dose of pepper. A well balanced cigar with a long full finish with a lingering sweetness. Rocky Patel Decade received an epic 95-rating from Cigar Aficionado magazine in June 2008 and a rating of 91 in the October 2018 edition!
Oliva Serie G The Oliva Serie “G” boasts a unique family secret blend, made of Nicaraguan Habano long fillers to complement the specially aged authentic African-Cameroon wrapper. Piloto Cubano Havana seed binder, completes the mix to create an amazing smoke in the absolute sense of the word. Oliva Serie G is a perfect example of Oliva's continued successful achievements to reach excellence in this super competitive marketplace. The medium body blend cigar yields a perfect smoke. A rich flavorful aroma of spicy herbs mixed with the earthy bouquet of the fertile Nicaraguan soil and dried berries give every puff a heavenly whiff.
La Gloria Wavell Natural (5 x 50)
Oliva Serie G Churchill Natural (7 x 50)
Rocky Patel Decade Toro Natural (6 1/2 x 52)
Avo Classic Robusto Natural (5 x 50)
Ferio Tego Metropolitan Habano Robusto (5 1/2 x 54)