| This is a time of year when many people tend to | | | | reputation on consistency and quality. The Dona Flor |
| splurge. They take an extra helping of mashed | | | | cigars are sought after internationally because of their |
| potatoes, they leave a check in the mailbox for the | | | | distinct aroma and flavor. The smallest cigar in this line |
| postman, they bake cookies for their coworkers. | | | | is all a connoisseur will need to know it was rolled |
| This is also a time of year when splurging on yourself | | | | with the utmost attention and care. |
| can be a great reward: it's a time to open up your | | | | La Flor Dominicana Mambises - The tobaccos of the |
| wallet and say, "Ah....I think I'll buy myself that." For | | | | Dominican Republic are among the finest in the world, |
| those who want to splurge on a cigar - who want to | | | | with many people arguing that they are even better |
| purchase an expensive cigar that they normally | | | | than tobacco grown in Cuba. The La Flor Dominicana |
| wouldn't buy - the following is a list of stogies that | | | | may be all a smoker needs to believe this argument |
| can truly give you your money's worth. | | | | has credence. These cigars have the rare talent of |
| The Ashton VSG Wizard Regularly: The Ashton VSG | | | | being packed with flavor and punch, but staying mild |
| series, with the VSG standing for Virgin Sun Grown, | | | | enough to smoke during any time of day. |
| has been in circulation since 1999. Full of body, this line | | | | Olivia Master Blends 2 Torpedo - These cigars are |
| of cigars features maximum flavor protected by an | | | | Nicaraguan tobacco at its finest. The third line in a |
| Ecuadorian-grown wrapper. This line provides the | | | | series of great cigars, these are made to epitomize |
| consumer with cigars pressed in elegant boxes. | | | | the rich flavor of Nicaragua's soil and the fresh taste |
| Arturo Fuente Don Carlos # 3: Some cigar lovers | | | | of a sun-grown wrapper. While the tobacco leaves |
| swear that Arturo Fuente is the man of their | | | | used to make these cigars were once "kept in the |
| dreams, the brand that offers the finest smoking | | | | family," and only reserved for those related, Olivia |
| enjoyment around. In existence for over four | | | | has begun releasing the leaves recently harvested. |
| generations, the Arturo Fuente line is a line dedicated | | | | This creates a line of cigars that are a one time shot; |
| to roots, both familial and tobacco. These cigars are | | | | it's a smoke as rare as they come. |
| made with the finest craftsmanship: blood, sweat, | | | | Romeo Y Julieta Vintage VI - These cigars are cigars |
| and tears go into each one rolled. The Arturo Fuente | | | | made for special occasions, such as the holidays or |
| family personally selects each leaf used. This results in | | | | those times in your life when a war between the |
| a line of cigars internationally recognized as one of | | | | Capulets and Montagues is keeping you from the |
| the finest in the world. | | | | person you love. Merging together three great |
| C.A.O. CX2 Cameroon - Ahead of its time, the C.A.O. | | | | regions, these cigars contain a wrapper from |
| CX2 cigars are the first kind to use two Cameroon | | | | Ecuador, a binder from Mexico, and a filler from the |
| leaves for one blend. With a Grade 1 Cameroon | | | | Dominican Republic. The result of this union is a mild |
| wrapper on the outside and a second Cameroon leaf | | | | to medium bodied smoke that will never get old; this |
| as the binder, the ending result of this cigar is one | | | | is an archetypical cigar named for an archetypical love |
| that is flavorful and earthy. The C.A.O. CX2 | | | | story. |
| Cameroon cigar makes those who smoke it feel as | | | | Cigars, like many luxuries, can be expensive; they are |
| though they are teetering between Columbia and | | | | rolled with extravagance in mind. While you might |
| Nicaragua, enjoying a cigar rich, spicy, and sweet all | | | | enjoy the less expensive cigars, the ones you can |
| at the same time. | | | | buy frequently, every once in a while you might hear |
| Dona Flor Churchill - The Dona Flor line allows the | | | | a more expensive one calling your name, whispering |
| smoker to get a taste of Brazil. Filled with the best | | | | sweet nothings into your ear and your ash tray. |
| Mata Fina Tobacco, the makers of these cigars are | | | | When this happens, go ahead and splurge: smoke 'em |
| dedicated from seed to finish; they have made their | | | | if you got 'em and buy 'em if you don't. |