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| balanced blends that distinguish great cigars, | | | | Grade 1 African Cameroon binder and wrapper leaves |
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| come with a hefty price tag. Before you spend an | | | | upscale wrappers bring out intense earthy and |
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| are some great examples of affordable cigars that | | | | Maroma Robusto |
| don’t skimp on flavor to whet your appetite. | | | | Few cigars can deliver the fine features and flavors |
| Conuco Robusto Natural | | | | of Nestor Plasencia’s incredible Maroma |
| One cigar that offers an exceptional value for budget | | | | Robustos. Though they offer an amazingly low price, |
| minded smokers is the Conuco Robusto Natural. This | | | | Maroma Robustos don’t skimp on flavor or |
| handcrafted beauty packs an intense dose of flavor | | | | construction. An ideal cigar for an early in the day |
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| balanced blend of Honduran, Costa Rican, Nicaraguan, | | | | morning cup of joe. |
| and Panamanian filler tobaccos. | | | | Filled with a Cuban Sandwich tobacco blend hailing |
| This particular model is known for its hefty inclusion | | | | from Nicaragua and Honduras, the cigar is finished |
| of Ligero, a tobacco taken from the top of the plant, | | | | with a light brown Connecticut wrapper to produce a |
| where the most powerful and complex flavors are | | | | delicious aroma and a smooth smoke. A popular |
| found. The whole package is finished with an oily | | | | favorite that could easily become one of your |
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| you’ll notice distinctly earthy, caramelized | | | | modest cost. |
| flavors with a hint of coffee as well as a rich, creamy | | | | Rafael Gonzalez Robusto Natural |
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| Rocky Patel Honduran Classic Robusto Natural | | | | Robusto Natural is a Honduran counterpart to a |
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| Patel’s Honduran Classic Robusto Natural cigars | | | | nuttiness and a smooth, clean finish. |
| will make a welcome addition to any collection. These | | | | Robusto Naturals glean their delicious aroma and |
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| Maduro wrappers for a darker flavor or Corojo | | | | Nicaraguan, Honduran and Dominican filler tobaccos. A |
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| well packed with a blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran | | | | interesting counterpoint with delicate earthy notes. A |
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| Even cigar lovers on a shoestring deserve to splurge | | | | |