Cigar World: Part 3 (Nicaragua)

It now appears that cigars from Nicaragua are fast approaching total production of Honduras, but at a pace that does not demean cigars from Honduras, but says cigar smokers seem to enjoy Nicaraguan cigars in their “collection” of cigars for the variety of tastes.

It is further evident that the city of Estelí, Nicaragua now rivals Santiago, Dominican Republic with brand owners, and brand manufacturing, not yet in total cigars, but by per portion. To name some- Padron, Plasencia, Pepin Garcia, Perdomo, Torano, Oliva, and on and on. This city employs thousands in pursuit of cigars some say as much as 80% of the population.

As a suggestion: If you have yet experienced the Nicaraguan taste, please do so, the range of medium to full body, but very complex.

Further, as a favor to yourself, no cigar “collection” is complete without all countries of origin since each has a distinct quality and taste for certain times of the day.
To name any specific brand is very difficult, like saying, “Tell me your favorite cigar”- however- Nicaraguan cigars are growing in popularity- and you owe it to yourself to try a sampler or just one. –The selection of brands is quite large.

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By Al Remp, product specialist and trainer, Thompson Cigar.

Cigar World: Part 2 (Honduras)

As with the Dominican Republic, Honduras is responsible for cigar production and exporting that employs many thousands, and the quality of products made, the consistency of the unique taste is their benchmark.

From the cities of Danli to San Pedro Sula cigar manufacturers such as Nestor Plasencia, the Toranos, the Eioras, to Altadis and General (now Swedish Match) all are consumed in the quality that is Honduras.

What is the Honduran difference? Some describe it as slightly spicy, but not offensive to the palate, some say they are great after-lunch cigars- whatever is said, one thing is true- they are great cigars.


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By Al Remp, product specialist and trainer, Thompson Cigar.