In the not too distant past, hand-wrapped
cigars were delivered in their boxes or in bundles
and that was about it for packaging. Decorative and sturdy cigar boxes kept them safe enough during travel so there wasn't much need to package them in a different manner. After buying a box of
cigars, aficionados transferred them to their humidors and aged them until smoking. However, someone eventually did improve upon the cigar-packaging process. It wasn't a huge deal but many cigar companies saw it as a way of providing an extra bit of protection for their product. This innovation was the cellophane wrapper and it has become a common aspect of many cigar brands.
The cellophane wrapper protects the cigar during handling by distributors and in cigar shops. It's really a nice way of ensuring that you and you alone touch the cigar once it has left the factory. Although the wrapper itself won't hurt the cigar, it's not meant to be used during storage or any aging process. Take the wrapper off before storing it to make sure that it receives the proper amount of moisture. Otherwise, the wrapper will keep your smoke a little too safe and secure and it will probably dry out.
Find the best in smokes and smoke-related accessories at the Thompson online cigar store today!
Smoking cigars isn't exactly a low-cost hobby. High-rated smokes are often expensive, certain items can lighten any wallet, and
humidors are a necessary expense. However, the good life never comes cheap so you pay to enjoy it. At the same time, you might not need to spend huge amounts of money to be an aficionado. Cigars and everything related to the world of fine tobacco is downright affordable. You may have to look around for certain smokes and accessories but there's no need to break the bank and enjoy a high-rated cigar now and then.
A great way to comfortably enjoy quality smokes on a daily basis is by picking out some of the
cigars offered by Thompson. Go to the "
Buy More Cigars and Save" page on the website and you can get exactly what the title indicates. Buy
Thompson Cigars made with leaf grown from excellent Corojo seeds for low prices. You can even get two bundles for the price of one!
There are also several other options for buying numbers of quality smokes at low prices and it's an excellent way to stock up on smokes to be handed out at parties or other celebrations.
Save when you buy more cigars at Thompson Cigars today!
Ken the driver from Paradise Pa. reviewed the HAMPTON ARMS CIGARS CHURCHILL NATURAL
Great smoke any time.This will be a part of my auto-ship program
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
From the makers of Cuesta Rey comes an all-new budget smoke sure to satisfy the medium bodied cigar smoking masses. Packaged in Stay Fresh Humi-Bags, Hampton Arms by J.C. Newman employs a complex blend of Nicaraguan mixed fillers paired with a slightly spicy Nicaraguan binder and a golden-brown Ecuadoran wrapper. Hampton Arms is anything but bland as it delightfully develops in flavor and character throughout the entire smoking experience. Hampton Arms comes in two sizes – Churchill (7" x 48) or Toro (6" x 50) – and is available in fifteen count bundled packs. Enjoy Hampton Arms for less than $2 a stick!
fredtruxk from Oregon, Oh reviewed the HAMPTON ARMS CIGARS CHURCHILL NATURAL
One of the best cheap smokes I've ever had. Good taste, easy draw. Perfect everyday cigar. You will be pleased.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
From the makers of Cuesta Rey comes an all-new budget smoke sure to satisfy the medium bodied cigar smoking masses. Packaged in Stay Fresh Humi-Bags, Hampton Arms by J.C. Newman employs a complex blend of Nicaraguan mixed fillers paired with a slightly spicy Nicaraguan binder and a golden-brown Ecuadoran wrapper. Hampton Arms is anything but bland as it delightfully develops in flavor and character throughout the entire smoking experience. Hampton Arms comes in two sizes – Churchill (7" x 48) or Toro (6" x 50) – and is available in fifteen count bundled packs. Enjoy Hampton Arms for less than $2 a stick!
KAP from Needmore, PA reviewed the VSOP TORPEDO MADURO
I'll continue to Purchase.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Everyday
One of our all time favorite exclusive brands with a new and exciting twist! V.S.O.P., a mild-medium bodied long filler smoke found only here at Thompson, has been satisfying the palates of our loyal customers for millennia (well, maybe not "millennia" but certainly for a very long time). Now, for the first time ever, you can try V.S.O.P. with a dark, and chocolaty Maduro wrapper! V.S.O.P. Maduro is available in four sizes and comes packaged in money saving 25 count bundles.
Dave from Henrico VA reviewed the TORO TORO 2-FER CONNECTICUT CHURCHILL
I find the Toro Toro Conn to be a good smooth smoke that lights and burns well. Unlike the Maduro which is hard to light and draw and is often clogged.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
Toro Toro is this month’s hands-down winner in the value for price competition. Not a closeout price, not a job lot cigar, Toro Toro is the genuine article, a respectable example of fine Dominican cigar workmanship utilizing quality aged tobaccos blended to serve as your everyday cigar. No, Toro Toro has no pretension of competing with the greats, but the manufacturer knows there is an ample market for the second-tier cigar, the one that smokers can comfortably, affordably turn to for daily pleasure.
It’s quite unusual to find an economy cigar sporting native Dominican Republic tobacco, the long fillers hail from Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and the binder is Dominican Olor. However, it’s the wrapper that is perhaps the most surprising feature of Toro Toro; it’s a three year old Ecuador-grown Connecticut. That accounts for the cigar’s mildness while producing flavor nuances that are virtually unheard of in such a low priced smoke. Then there is Toro Toro Maduro. Like its Natural brother, it is blended to enhance the double fermented San Andres wrapper. Toro Toro comes in four popular sizes, and we’re offering an even lower price on multiple bundle purchases.
Barry Hall from Englewood Fl. reviewed the TORO TORO 2-FER CONNECTICUT CHURCHILL
superb value if you can catch the 2-fer offer. A good value at the regular price. Delicate aroma of the connecticut wrapper rarely available at this per stick price. Smokes best if original package kept in refrig veggie bin then to room temp for light up.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper
Best Uses: Events, Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
Toro Toro is this month’s hands-down winner in the value for price competition. Not a closeout price, not a job lot cigar, Toro Toro is the genuine article, a respectable example of fine Dominican cigar workmanship utilizing quality aged tobaccos blended to serve as your everyday cigar. No, Toro Toro has no pretension of competing with the greats, but the manufacturer knows there is an ample market for the second-tier cigar, the one that smokers can comfortably, affordably turn to for daily pleasure.
It’s quite unusual to find an economy cigar sporting native Dominican Republic tobacco, the long fillers hail from Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and the binder is Dominican Olor. However, it’s the wrapper that is perhaps the most surprising feature of Toro Toro; it’s a three year old Ecuador-grown Connecticut. That accounts for the cigar’s mildness while producing flavor nuances that are virtually unheard of in such a low priced smoke. Then there is Toro Toro Maduro. Like its Natural brother, it is blended to enhance the double fermented San Andres wrapper. Toro Toro comes in four popular sizes, and we’re offering an even lower price on multiple bundle purchases.
mike from texas reviewed the TORO TORO 2-FER CONNECTICUT CHURCHILL
Very nice cigar
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
Toro Toro is this month’s hands-down winner in the value for price competition. Not a closeout price, not a job lot cigar, Toro Toro is the genuine article, a respectable example of fine Dominican cigar workmanship utilizing quality aged tobaccos blended to serve as your everyday cigar. No, Toro Toro has no pretension of competing with the greats, but the manufacturer knows there is an ample market for the second-tier cigar, the one that smokers can comfortably, affordably turn to for daily pleasure.
It’s quite unusual to find an economy cigar sporting native Dominican Republic tobacco, the long fillers hail from Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and the binder is Dominican Olor. However, it’s the wrapper that is perhaps the most surprising feature of Toro Toro; it’s a three year old Ecuador-grown Connecticut. That accounts for the cigar’s mildness while producing flavor nuances that are virtually unheard of in such a low priced smoke. Then there is Toro Toro Maduro. Like its Natural brother, it is blended to enhance the double fermented San Andres wrapper. Toro Toro comes in four popular sizes, and we’re offering an even lower price on multiple bundle purchases.
Paul K from St Charles MO reviewed the 1 POUND OF CHURCHILL CANDELA
A really good bang for the buck. Nice candela flavor.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
Cons: Some can burn unevenly
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
Of course, I’ve seen bundles of cigars. They are sold that way all the time, but I don’t know that I’ve ever seen cigars sold by the pound. After all, tobacco sells by the pound and that’s the approach to marketing these cigars that is being taken by the legendary Nestor Plasencia.
These cigars are called sandwich cigars because they are a combination of long fillers and short fillers, the very same tobaccos that make up the cigars that sell for hundreds of dollars per box; however, you can get these cigars for a fraction of that. This is the same Cuban-seed filler and binder tobacco that is grown on Plasencia’s Nicaraguan and Honduran farms, carefully fermented and aged to the peak of maturity before being used in the premium brands which he specializes in manufacturing.
To this exceptional tobacco, Plasencia now brings a specially imported Indonesian wrapper, perfect for bringing out the flavor subtleties of the fillers and enhancing them with a spicy richness that sets the taste buds aquiver. But price is the real enticement for these cigars.
Woody from Pittsburgh, PA reviewed the EL BATON CLASSICO EL BATON DOUBLE TORO HABANO
I have been smoking cigars for some time now and I try all types on a regular basis but some how I always find my way home to the comforts of the worlds best cigar the El Baton fat 60! Just plain love it!
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, I just plain love them, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado, Cigar Aficionado
This is the first premium, non-bundled cigar made by J.C. Newman Cigar company that is not made by Arturo Fuente and it was worth the wait. A Nicaraguan puro that is carefully wrapped in a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper which gives this cigar an unbelievable full bodied smoke. Rated 91, this cigar is quickly becoming a favorite among big ring smokers.
Erv from winston salem nc reviewed the ROCKY PATEL FACTORY OVERRUNS SERIE D TORO SUMATRA
great bang for the buck
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Best deal for the money, Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
A tremendous Thompson Cigar Exclusive! No one sells more Rocky Patel than we do (except ole’ Rocky himself) so we were able to cut a deal and bring you, our loyal customers, a little something special. For the first time ever, we’re proud to introduce Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series D, cigars that have been pulled from their fancy boxes and gilded cigar bands because of a few minor blemishes and color inconsistencies. This full-bodied Nicaraguan blend received an astounding 95 rating from Cigar Aficionado and a few blemishes is no reason to disregard these smokes. Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series D are available in six sizes, and come in convenient 12-packs. Buy a bundle of any size Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series D available from Thompson Cigar!
Bill from Temecula, Calif. reviewed the SMOKIN 66 14 WHEELER NATURAL TORO
The sixty-sixs are one of the best cigars I'vesmoked. I get Olivas on a regular basis and theseare just as good. [...]
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
Ah, the age-old question of whose cigar is bigger… want to make the ultimate statement and put an end to this silly argument? Then the all-new Smokin' 66 from the makers of Bacchus and Escudo Cubano is exactly the cigar for you! Every stick in the Smokin' 66 line has a gigantic, astounding, eye popping sixty-six ring gauge (that's over an inch in diameter)! Smokin' 66 is a Dominican puro blended from creamy, mild-medium bodied long fillers and finished with either a Natural or Maduro wrapper. Smokin' 66 is available in four big sizes - 14 Wheeler (6" x 66), 18 Wheeler (6" x 66 Torpedo), Highliner (5" x 66), and Flatbed (4" x 66) – and come packaged in bundles of twelve. Order Smokin' 66 today and put all of your friend's small cigars to shame!
SRV from BLOOMFIED, CONNECTICUT reviewed the SMOKIN 66 14 WHEELER NATURAL TORO
SMOKIN AROUND WITH FRIENDS
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Describe Yourself: Everyday smoker
Ah, the age-old question of whose cigar is bigger… want to make the ultimate statement and put an end to this silly argument? Then the all-new Smokin' 66 from the makers of Bacchus and Escudo Cubano is exactly the cigar for you! Every stick in the Smokin' 66 line has a gigantic, astounding, eye popping sixty-six ring gauge (that's over an inch in diameter)! Smokin' 66 is a Dominican puro blended from creamy, mild-medium bodied long fillers and finished with either a Natural or Maduro wrapper. Smokin' 66 is available in four big sizes - 14 Wheeler (6" x 66), 18 Wheeler (6" x 66 Torpedo), Highliner (5" x 66), and Flatbed (4" x 66) – and come packaged in bundles of twelve. Order Smokin' 66 today and put all of your friend's small cigars to shame!
CigarMaven from Atlanta, GA reviewed the ROCKY PATEL FACTORY OVERRUNS SERIE D TORO SUMATRA
The RP Decade Toro/Torpedo are my favs but too expensive for every day smokes. These RP Series D are the real deal. But these are medium-full smokes (not Medium) -- just like the Decade. Same as the Decade quality but with minor blemishes. Now I can enjoy one every day without hurting my budget. Best bargain around.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
A tremendous Thompson Cigar Exclusive! No one sells more Rocky Patel than we do (except ole’ Rocky himself) so we were able to cut a deal and bring you, our loyal customers, a little something special. For the first time ever, we’re proud to introduce Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series D, cigars that have been pulled from their fancy boxes and gilded cigar bands because of a few minor blemishes and color inconsistencies. This full-bodied Nicaraguan blend received an astounding 95 rating from Cigar Aficionado and a few blemishes is no reason to disregard these smokes. Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series D are available in six sizes, and come in convenient 12-packs. Buy a bundle of any size Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series D available from Thompson Cigar!
Jake from New Hope, PA reviewed the SMOKIN 66 14 WHEELER NATURAL TORO
Surprisingly satisfying cigar with great draw that builds an impressive ash. Very mild..but not to the point of blandness. Generally like big ring cigars (La Gloria Cubana Serie R #6 and 7, Banker and CAO Black) and found this one in the same ball park, though on the milder side. Suggest a slice cut vs bullet hole due to ring size. Good value for the buck.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Ash, Undamaged Wrapper
Best Uses: Everyday, Long Distance driving, Poker Play
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
Ah, the age-old question of whose cigar is bigger… want to make the ultimate statement and put an end to this silly argument? Then the all-new Smokin' 66 from the makers of Bacchus and Escudo Cubano is exactly the cigar for you! Every stick in the Smokin' 66 line has a gigantic, astounding, eye popping sixty-six ring gauge (that's over an inch in diameter)! Smokin' 66 is a Dominican puro blended from creamy, mild-medium bodied long fillers and finished with either a Natural or Maduro wrapper. Smokin' 66 is available in four big sizes - 14 Wheeler (6" x 66), 18 Wheeler (6" x 66 Torpedo), Highliner (5" x 66), and Flatbed (4" x 66) – and come packaged in bundles of twelve. Order Smokin' 66 today and put all of your friend's small cigars to shame!
none nickname from Naples Fl reviewed the SMOKIN 66 14 WHEELER NATURAL TORO
I love big cigars when I golf
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
Ah, the age-old question of whose cigar is bigger… want to make the ultimate statement and put an end to this silly argument? Then the all-new Smokin' 66 from the makers of Bacchus and Escudo Cubano is exactly the cigar for you! Every stick in the Smokin' 66 line has a gigantic, astounding, eye popping sixty-six ring gauge (that's over an inch in diameter)! Smokin' 66 is a Dominican puro blended from creamy, mild-medium bodied long fillers and finished with either a Natural or Maduro wrapper. Smokin' 66 is available in four big sizes - 14 Wheeler (6" x 66), 18 Wheeler (6" x 66 Torpedo), Highliner (5" x 66), and Flatbed (4" x 66) – and come packaged in bundles of twelve. Order Smokin' 66 today and put all of your friend's small cigars to shame!
Bubba from Oklahoma City, OK reviewed the SMOKIN 66 14 WHEELER NATURAL TORO
I would buy these again the big ring gauge is great.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
Ah, the age-old question of whose cigar is bigger… want to make the ultimate statement and put an end to this silly argument? Then the all-new Smokin' 66 from the makers of Bacchus and Escudo Cubano is exactly the cigar for you! Every stick in the Smokin' 66 line has a gigantic, astounding, eye popping sixty-six ring gauge (that's over an inch in diameter)! Smokin' 66 is a Dominican puro blended from creamy, mild-medium bodied long fillers and finished with either a Natural or Maduro wrapper. Smokin' 66 is available in four big sizes - 14 Wheeler (6" x 66), 18 Wheeler (6" x 66 Torpedo), Highliner (5" x 66), and Flatbed (4" x 66) – and come packaged in bundles of twelve. Order Smokin' 66 today and put all of your friend's small cigars to shame!
celtics72 from Randolph, NY reviewed the FORTUNADO 2-FER COROJO CHURCHILL
This is a very smooth smoke, usable for all occasions. It lasts about 9 holes of golf, burns nice and slow.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday
Describe Yourself: GolfPoker smoker
A guaranteed Dominican winner at a super-low, bargain basement price! For the first time ever, we're proud to present Fortunado, a medium bodied, three-year aged, mixed filler cigar from the makers of Chavon. Blended from smooth Dominican tobaccos and finished with an earthy Corojo wrapper, Fortunado is available in three sizes – Churchill (7" x 50), Toro (6" x 50), or Torpedo (6-½" x 52) – and comes packaged in convenient 20 count bundles.
mwchamp from Kansas City, MO reviewed the WHITE HORSE 2-FER MADURO TORO
These cigars are great for maduro lovers who can't afford the high-dollar sticks. The flavor, draw, and ash were consistent throughout the bundle. With some budget bundles you get 1/3 of the smokes that don't burn well or taste differently. These were all dead-on. I will order these again.............
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
In need of a good Maduro cigar that you don't have to take out a second mortgage to afford? Then consider Felipe Gregorio, your knight in shining armor, because he just rode in on a White Horse, a well-balanced medium bodied smoke with a dark and semi-sweet San Andreas Maduro wrapper. White Horse measures in at 6" x 50 and is made in the Dominican Republic from aged Dominican mixed fillers and a Dominican binder. Another stellar Thompson Two-Fer! Sure you could buy one 20-count bundle at 25% off of MSRP, but then you'd miss out on even bigger savings. Get two bundles of White Horse by Felipe Gregorio for more than 37% off of MSRP!
old guy from port richey, fla reviewed the WHITE HORSE 2-FER MADURO TORO
enjoy a daily smoke
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
In need of a good Maduro cigar that you don't have to take out a second mortgage to afford? Then consider Felipe Gregorio, your knight in shining armor, because he just rode in on a White Horse, a well-balanced medium bodied smoke with a dark and semi-sweet San Andreas Maduro wrapper. White Horse measures in at 6" x 50 and is made in the Dominican Republic from aged Dominican mixed fillers and a Dominican binder. Another stellar Thompson Two-Fer! Sure you could buy one 20-count bundle at 25% off of MSRP, but then you'd miss out on even bigger savings. Get two bundles of White Horse by Felipe Gregorio for more than 37% off of MSRP!
