DON TOMAS CIGAR

The Don Tomas cigars brand is one of the older premium cigar brands in the American cigar world, with a storied history.

The DON TOMAS premium cigar brand was created in 1970 by UST, the smokeless tobacco giant, and was the product of a large factory in Danlí, Honduras. Premium cigars never were a big business for UST, accounting for a fraction of its total sales, and the premium cigar business was rather sleepy, until the 1990s cigar boom. Then the DON TOMAS cigar company pumped millions into Honduras, added brands and planned to approximately double Don Tomas sales from 1996 to 1997. It never happened.

The Don Tomas cigar unit faltered after the boom, and eventually was given to Swedish Match AB (General Cigar Co.'s parent company) to settle a lawsuit. Now General has reblended the smoke. They're the best Don Tomas cigars we've smoked in a long time.

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Here some facts & figures about this release:

Country: Honduras

Filler: Honduras or Nicaragua /

Binder: Honduras

Wrapper: Honduras

Release Date: October 2005

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DON TOMAS CLASICO PRESIDENTE

• 90 POINTS
• Length : 7 1/2"
• Ring Gauge : 50

This Don Tomas cigar gives off an excellent toasty aroma as it burns. Rich woody flavors and a chocolate note build to a nutty finish. The Don Tomas Clasico Presidente is an enjoyable smoke.

Body: Medium to Full

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DON TOMAS CLASICO CORONA GRANDE

• 88 POINTS
• Length : 6 1/2"
• Ring Gauge : 44

The Don Tomas Clasico Corona Grande is a veiny premium cigar with an otherwise nice complexion. The Don Tomas Clasico Corona Grande has an even draw that delivers wood flavor and some paper notes. The nutty finish carries a touch of cedar.

Body: Medium to Full

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DON TOMAS CLASICO ROBUSTO

• 88 POINTS
• Length : 5 1/2"
• Ring Gauge : 50

The strong opening coffee notes from this Don Tomas Clasico Robusto turn cedary with smoked meat flavors. The finish is salty and grassy. Don Tomas Clasico Robusto is a slow starter, but settles in nicely.

Body: Mild to Medium

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DON TOMAS CLASICO CETRO NO. 2

• 85 POINTS
• Length : 6 1/2"
• Ring Gauge : 44

This Don Tomas Clasico Cetro No.2 cigar has a spotty wrapper and a rough cap. Coffee bean, nut and wood notes precede an earthy finish. Flavors are consistent, but the appearance of the Don Tomas Clasico Cetro No.2 hurt it.

Body: Medium to Full

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