The Bat from Aberdeen, Ohio reviewed the XIKAR GIFT SET SAMPLER
Very good cigars, great smokes, and the cutter is no slouch. I enjoyed this set.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Enhances Smoking, Great Value
Best Uses: Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
Put together precision German engineering, high quality Central American cigar-artisanship, and a huge Thompson-size discount and what do you get? Answer: the perfect gift, our Premium 5pk Xikar Set. First, you'll get a Xikar Xi2 Cutter made in Solingen, Germany. The Xikar Xi2 Cutter sports the hardest, sharpest cutting blade in the industry and a lightweight nylon-fiberglass composite body. Next, you'll get five premium Robusto size cigars from some of the biggest names in the business, one each of Zino Classic, Avo Classic, Ashton Magnum, Montecristo Afrique, and Gold by Rocky Patel. Finally, the big ole' Thompson discount. Normally this set would retail for more than $75 but, while supplies last, it yours here for only $59!
Goalieguy from San Jose, CA reviewed the XIKAR GIFT SET SAMPLER
This sampler was much better than i had expected. The cigars were first rate and the cutter is the best ive had.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Great Value, Highly Functional
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
Put together precision German engineering, high quality Central American cigar-artisanship, and a huge Thompson-size discount and what do you get? Answer: the perfect gift, our Premium 5pk Xikar Set. First, you'll get a Xikar Xi2 Cutter made in Solingen, Germany. The Xikar Xi2 Cutter sports the hardest, sharpest cutting blade in the industry and a lightweight nylon-fiberglass composite body. Next, you'll get five premium Robusto size cigars from some of the biggest names in the business, one each of Zino Classic, Avo Classic, Ashton Magnum, Montecristo Afrique, and Gold by Rocky Patel. Finally, the big ole' Thompson discount. Normally this set would retail for more than $75 but, while supplies last, it yours here for only $59!
Joe from Bowie,Md reviewed the THOMPSON ELITE SERIES CONNECTICUT TORPEDO PLUS 3PK
A very good mild inexpensive cigar
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
Let's get one thing straight right from the start; our Elite Series cigars are not knock-offs. Sure, we can understand why you might think otherwise. Elite Series cigars are impeccably constructed and feature sophisticated blends that invite comparison to certain high-end national brands. We've been told that our Elite Connecticut tastes a lot like a Montecristo and that our Elite Maduro reminds smokers of an Ashton Aged Maduro. Would you believe that our Elite Habano has even been compared to a Cuban Cohiba?! All Elite Series cigars are available in four sizes – Churchill (7-½" x 50), Corona (6-½" x 46), Robusto (5" x 50), or Torpedo (6" x 52) – and come packaged in sixteen count boxes. Enjoy comparable taste at half the price!
MonteCristo from Rowlett, TX reviewed the LIGHTER STINGER
filled easily and has a little window where you can see butane level. also has a handy key for adjusting flame level and bleeding air when refilling.I got this lighter on sale and it is as good, if not better than a lighter I gave 3x the money for.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Great Value
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
Double Your Delight – Two Lighters for the Price of One
The Stinger Lighter has it all. The combination of two super-hot adjustable torches ensures lighting even in a full gale. There is also a window gauge to check your fuel supply, a grommet to accept your lanyard or key chain, and an individual key to adjust the lighter flame. The Stinger lighter, with its solid feel without being cumbersome, is everything a rugged, take-anywhere lighter should be. All this is yours in duplicate when you take advantage of this great two-fer. Yes, that’s two Stinger Lighters for the low, low price of one. You’ll always have a spare.
Note: Lighters Shipped Without Fuel
ron from alabama reviewed the MONTECRISTO #3 CONNECTICUT CORONA
A great cigar for a special occasion
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
The most famous trademark of them all. Montecristo. For cigar enthusiasts the world over, the name Montecristo means smoking enjoyment par excellence. Each carefully aged cigar, hand-rolled with Cuban-seed filler and Connecticut Shade wrapper, delivers a deep, complex, unforgettable smoke. That's what makes Montecristo among the most famous cigar trademarks of them all. Regrettably, that's also what makes them some of the most difficult to obtain cigars. We've waited for years to get some of these shapes, and we know from experience they will disappear in a heartbeat. So if you want to experience the incomparable pleasure of your own supply of Montecristo, we urge you to act quickly.
mdmina from OKC, OK reviewed the MONTECRISTO #3 CONNECTICUT CORONA
According to my brother-in-law- the best present ever. Forever favorie cigar, luscious taste.
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, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
The most famous trademark of them all. Montecristo. For cigar enthusiasts the world over, the name Montecristo means smoking enjoyment par excellence. Each carefully aged cigar, hand-rolled with Cuban-seed filler and Connecticut Shade wrapper, delivers a deep, complex, unforgettable smoke. That's what makes Montecristo among the most famous cigar trademarks of them all. Regrettably, that's also what makes them some of the most difficult to obtain cigars. We've waited for years to get some of these shapes, and we know from experience they will disappear in a heartbeat. So if you want to experience the incomparable pleasure of your own supply of Montecristo, we urge you to act quickly.
savtaz from Savannah, GA reviewed the MONTECRISTO #3 CONNECTICUT CORONA
The product is great and can be used all the time at the beach, grilling or with a good glass of wine.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
The most famous trademark of them all. Montecristo. For cigar enthusiasts the world over, the name Montecristo means smoking enjoyment par excellence. Each carefully aged cigar, hand-rolled with Cuban-seed filler and Connecticut Shade wrapper, delivers a deep, complex, unforgettable smoke. That's what makes Montecristo among the most famous cigar trademarks of them all. Regrettably, that's also what makes them some of the most difficult to obtain cigars. We've waited for years to get some of these shapes, and we know from experience they will disappear in a heartbeat. So if you want to experience the incomparable pleasure of your own supply of Montecristo, we urge you to act quickly.
Vance from Rochester Minnesota reviewed the MONTECRISTO #3 CONNECTICUT CORONA
Montecristo cigars have always been one of my favorite special occasion cigars. Not many brands can complement an occasion or a bottle of wine better than these cigars.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
The most famous trademark of them all. Montecristo. For cigar enthusiasts the world over, the name Montecristo means smoking enjoyment par excellence. Each carefully aged cigar, hand-rolled with Cuban-seed filler and Connecticut Shade wrapper, delivers a deep, complex, unforgettable smoke. That's what makes Montecristo among the most famous cigar trademarks of them all. Regrettably, that's also what makes them some of the most difficult to obtain cigars. We've waited for years to get some of these shapes, and we know from experience they will disappear in a heartbeat. So if you want to experience the incomparable pleasure of your own supply of Montecristo, we urge you to act quickly.
G-man from Baton Rouge, La reviewed the EROS CHURCHILL SUMATRA
A great daily smoke. Quite enjoyable especially for the price.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
Cons: Occasional wrapper flaws
Best Uses: Events, Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
If you like Partagas, Montecristo, Davidoff, cigars that sell for seven and eight bucks apiece, you'll love Eros. It has Cuban-seed, Nicaraguan grown Piloto Cubano long filler tobaccos. These filler leaves are carefully selected, double fermented, and aged to their peak of mildness. To this wonderful blend is added a prime Dominican Olor binder which produces a rich subtlety. But by far the most delightful part is Eros' wrapper. It's a beautiful, sweet-smoking Ecuadorian. The product of loving attention from farm to finished cigar, Eros earns its name.
By all rights, a smoke this good ought to cost dearly, but not Eros. Though it possesses a level of quality unheard of in a mass-market cigar, despite its excellence, it's surprisingly affordable. Truly, Eros presents the flavor and quality of a boutique cigar at a mass market price.
Pappy from Montana reviewed the JOSE GIRBES 2-FER MADURO TORO
This is a surprisingly good inexpensive smoke.Everyone that has tried one, liked it.I would not hesitate to hand one to a friend.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Cons: A little on the mild side
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
One of the Dominican Republic’s elder statesmen of cigar manufacturers, José Girbés is something of an elitist. Never one to push production, Girbés has maintained a low profile, low production atelier that is below the radar screen when calling attention to big production numbers. He knows big numbers often do not translate into high quality, and he prefers to expend all his efforts on keeping his beloved namesake cigar the best. To that end, you’ll not likely see a José Girbés cigar competing for ratings against the likes of Montecristo or Macanudo. That’s just not Girbés’ style.
Perhaps it’s because he’s content to purchase his tobaccos in minuscule lots so that he can personally examine each bale, keeping tabs on it during its three-year aging. He can personally take a practiced hand in the blending of the exquisite naturally double fermented San Vicente Valley long fillers. He can personally train and oversee his elite cadre of torcedores as they work with prized Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro wrapper leaves. For such reasons as these, José Girbés keeps his production low, very, very low.
But that’s why no one, but no one beats José Girbés for consistency. His value prices speak for themselves. Nowhere will you find a better-made cigar at the price of a José Girbés.
joeyalphabet from New York, US reviewed the MONTECRISTO DOUBLE CORONA CONNECTICUT
I great cigar. And while I have had the opportunity to experience the Cuban versions, I can't honestly tell the difference from the Dominicans. Enjoy the cost savings and prevent legal issues (in US).
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
The most famous trademark of them all. Montecristo. For cigar enthusiasts the world over, the name Montecristo means smoking enjoyment par excellence. Each carefully aged cigar, hand-rolled with Cuban-seed filler and Connecticut Shade wrapper, delivers a deep, complex, unforgettable smoke. That's what makes Montecristo among the most famous cigar trademarks of them all. Regrettably, that's also what makes them some of the most difficult to obtain cigars. We've waited for years to get some of these shapes, and we know from experience they will disappear in a heartbeat. So if you want to experience the incomparable pleasure of your own supply of Montecristo, we urge you to act quickly.
Good Smoke from Alexandria Va reviewed the MONTECRISTO DOUBLE CORONA CONNECTICUT
twice a week
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
The most famous trademark of them all. Montecristo. For cigar enthusiasts the world over, the name Montecristo means smoking enjoyment par excellence. Each carefully aged cigar, hand-rolled with Cuban-seed filler and Connecticut Shade wrapper, delivers a deep, complex, unforgettable smoke. That's what makes Montecristo among the most famous cigar trademarks of them all. Regrettably, that's also what makes them some of the most difficult to obtain cigars. We've waited for years to get some of these shapes, and we know from experience they will disappear in a heartbeat. So if you want to experience the incomparable pleasure of your own supply of Montecristo, we urge you to act quickly.
"BEAR" from MEMPHIS, TN reviewed the BELMONDO VINTAGE RESERVA CIGARILLO MADURO
This Belmondo cigarillo is "big" on flavor, quality, and value. This is one of my current Club selections and a very fine smoke. I can pretend I'm Clint Eastwood as I wind down with my Belmondo.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, FIRM ASH, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Quick smoke, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado, Neophyte Smoker
Whatever your favorite more expensive Dominican smoke, Partagas, Montecristo, Davidoff, Romeo y Julieta, you’ll find an inexpensive but equally mild and flavorful match among the Thompson brands, Order your supply of these Dominican dandies and get in on the spectacular deal while you enjoy some truly wonderful cigars. These are the long-filler cigars upon which we have made our reputation, the ones our customers confirm as their perennial favorites. Using the finest tobaccos to be found, made especially to our specifications by the world’s most experienced manufacturers, Thompson’s Belmondo is the cream-of-the-crop, once again proving that a great cigar need not be an expensive one as well. We’ll put this brand up against any out there, and we’ll let the smoker decide.
I love cigars from Branson Mo. reviewed the JOSE GIRBES 2-FER NATURAL CHURCHILL
I smoke 3 to 5 of these per day. Great smoke but wrappers do come loose at times. Thompson needs to keep these in stock as there have been times that I have ran out and had to wait a month or more before they had them.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: CIGAR LOVER
One of the Dominican Republic’s elder statesmen of cigar manufacturers, José Girbés is something of an elitist. Never one to push production, Girbés has maintained a low profile, low production atelier that is below the radar screen when calling attention to big production numbers. He knows big numbers often do not translate into high quality, and he prefers to expend all his efforts on keeping his beloved namesake cigar the best. To that end, you’ll not likely see a José Girbés cigar competing for ratings against the likes of Montecristo or Macanudo. That’s just not Girbés’ style.
Perhaps it’s because he’s content to purchase his tobaccos in minuscule lots so that he can personally examine each bale, keeping tabs on it during its three-year aging. He can personally take a practiced hand in the blending of the exquisite naturally double fermented San Vicente Valley long fillers. He can personally train and oversee his elite cadre of torcedores as they work with prized Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro wrapper leaves. For such reasons as these, José Girbés keeps his production low, very, very low.
But that’s why no one, but no one beats José Girbés for consistency. His value prices speak for themselves. Nowhere will you find a better-made cigar at the price of a José Girbés.
doc short from Walling,TN reviewed the EROS TORPEDO SUMATRA
smooth,easy smoke with hints of spice.Easily could sell for more. A bargain.
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
If you like Partagas, Montecristo, Davidoff, cigars that sell for seven and eight bucks apiece, you'll love Eros. It has Cuban-seed, Nicaraguan grown Piloto Cubano long filler tobaccos. These filler leaves are carefully selected, double fermented, and aged to their peak of mildness. To this wonderful blend is added a prime Dominican Olor binder which produces a rich subtlety. But by far the most delightful part is Eros' wrapper. It's a beautiful, sweet-smoking Ecuadoran. The product of loving attention from farm to finished cigar, Eros earns its name.
By all rights, a smoke this good ought to cost dearly, but not Eros. Though it possesses a level of quality unheard of in a mass-market cigar, despite its excellence, it's surprisingly affordable. Truly, Eros presents the flavor and quality of a boutique cigar at a mass market price.
Chavon cigars aren't the biggest name in the world of
Dominican cigars, nor is that really the company's goal. It's looking to be the best, not the biggest, and the craftsmanship of the cigars is a demonstration of that.
As a result, what we have here is one of the most underrated cigars around. While it produces cigars with a number of different wrappers, it is known mainly for its Maduros.
My favorite is probably the
Chavon Torpedo No. 1 Maduro cigars. Of course, this is a hand-made cigar with long filler Piloto Cubano and Dominican Olor, and I'm always a fan of the Maduro wrapper so I'm an easy sell here. But the deal here isn't that I like the Chavon Maduro cigars, it's how much I like them -- enough to place it ahead of the likes of Montecristos in the
humidor, so I always have them close at hand.
And I like them because they are a litmus test of sorts. If someone I know professes to enjoy Dominican cigars, or says they only smoke Maduros, I'd expect them to know about
Chavon cigars. If not, I tend to assume that they haven't yet explored beyond the obvious big names in the industry. But if they recognize the label, and especially if they've tried it and can talk about its strengths and weaknesses, that's a sign that they know their stuff, and that we'll probably get along just fine.
If you've been following this blog for any length of time, you've probably noticed that I'm a sucker for good
cigar samplers. I love getting a few examples of a variety of
premium cigars, rather than investing in a single box from a single manufacturer. It gives me more options to choose from in my
humidor, and there's nothing I like more than a well-stocked variety of smokes.
Here's one that I somehow missed until I saw it in the "
Hot Buys" section -- the
12 Cigar Selection Sampler. It's one of those things that seems like it was made for me, with some of the best
Dominican cigars available in three legendary brand names.
Each of these boxes comes with four
H Upmann cigars, four
Montecristo cigars, and four
Romeo y Julieta cigars. All three were originally made famous in Cuba (and still compete there with different cigars sold under the same name in Havana), but since having left the island have maintained their fierce reputation for superior cigars.
When I got my first one of these, they didn't last very long in the cigar humidor. Both individually and collectively, these are hard cigars to resist.
CHUGGER from SE Kansas reviewed the DYNAMITE DOZEN SAMPLER
Great bunch of cigars that should satisfy both the beginning smoker to the everyday smoker. I always enjoy the groupings that Thompson Cigar comes up with.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
In today's economy it's tuff to buy expensive cigars. Not anymore. With this sampler you get 12 amazing sticks at a price that you can't ignore. We dare you to find 2 cigars each of Montecristo, Gurkha Grand Reserve LE, Cusano LXI, Don Lino 1989, Elite, and the new but already popular, PDR 1878 Cubano Especiale for a better price than what you'll pay here at Thompson.
Damo from Hamburg, Germany reviewed the DYNAMITE DOZEN SAMPLER
I often purchase cigars for my father on the occasion of his birthday, Christmas, etc. He enjoys his gifts[...]
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Best Uses: Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Purchased as a gift
In today's economy it's tuff to buy expensive cigars. Not anymore. With this sampler you get 12 amazing sticks at a price that you can't ignore. We dare you to find 2 cigars each of Montecristo, Gurkha Grand Reserve LE, Cusano LXI, Don Lino 1989, Elite, and the new but already popular, PDR 1878 Cubano Especiale for a better price than what you'll pay here at Thompson.
"This is just a great cigar to enjoy with a glass of wine..."-Randy
Midland, TX.
"I love to smoke this cigar on the patio with a glass of wine and unwind at the end of the day. But it's also great any time of the day."
-Dick
Las Vegas, NV.
"This cigar has great flavor for the money. Mostly consistent burn, but uneven at times.
Great for my humidor, and end of day with a glass of wine!"-Aron the Ax
Chattanooga, TN.
"This is a very mild but flavorful smoke and very enjoyable with a glass of wine... I am pleasantly surprised at the cost and how much I enjoy them."
-Manny
New Bedford, MA.
"Montecristo cigars have always been one of my favorite special occasion cigars.
Not many brands can complement an occasion or a bottle of wine better than these cigars."-Vance
Rochester, MN.
"The product is great and can be used all the time at the beach, grilling or with a good glass of wine."-Savtaz
Savannah, GA.
What do you think the best cigar is with a glass of wine?
