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Belicosos
Ashort, thick cigar with a rounded head instead of a pyramid cigar's point. The belicoso (plural: belicosos) is usually about five to five and a half inches long by 50 or less ring gauge, but sizes do vary greatly from country to country. This satisfying, chunky shape tapers towards the closed end and has a pointed head; pyramid cigars taper right at the foot. Deserves to be more popular.
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Country codes
CO - Connecticut
CR -
CU - Cuba
DR - Dominican Republic
EC - Ecuador
HO - Honduras
IN -
ME - Mexico
NI - Nicaragua
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| Arturo Fuente Gran Reserve No 2 |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Arturo Fuente |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Tor Imports (01626 866 422) |
| Length |
6 |
Ring Guage |
54 |
| Wrapper |
DR |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Nicely constructed, medium bodied, sweet, slightly tangy,
aromatic Dominican cigar. Very pleasant. Burns very well. |
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| Ashton Cabinet Virgin Sun Grown Belicoso No 1 |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Ashton |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Tor Imports (01626 866 422) |
| Length |
5 1/4 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
DR |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Chunky, well constructed, medium to full bodied, sweet, slightly salty, Dominican Maduro cigar with peppery aroma. Not for the novice smoker. |
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| Bolivar Belicosos Finos |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Bolivar |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Demanding, full bodied, well-balanced Havana with sweetish wrapper, smooth draw and lovely peppery aroma. Virtual classic. Not for the novice smoker. |
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| Carlos Torano |
8.8 |
| Brand |
Carlos Torano |
Region |
Honduras |
| Importer |
Tor Imports (01626 866 422) |
| Length |
6 |
Ring Guage |
50 |
| Wrapper |
HO |
Binder |
HO |
| Filler |
HO |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Sweet, smooth, slightly spicy, mild to medium bodied
Honduran cigar with peppery aroma. |
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| Davidoff Short T |
9.25 |
| Brand |
Davidoff |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
4 7/8 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Smooth, well balanced, medium bodied Dominican cigar with sour-sweet slightly lemony flavour and aroma, spoilt by slightly variable draw. |
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| Davidoff Special T |
9.3 |
| Brand |
Davidoff |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
6 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Smooth, well balanced, salty, medium bodied Dominican
cigar with a bit of oomph. Ideal afternoon smoke. |
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| Gil Gonzales Davilla Conquistador Maduro |
9 |
| Brand |
Gil Gonzales Davilla |
Region |
Honduras |
| Importer |
Tor Imports (01626 866 422) |
| Length |
6 1/4 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
HO |
Binder |
HO |
| Filler |
HO |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Light to medium bodied Honduran cigar with sweet, dark Maduro wrapper. Initially harsh, gets smoother, but lacks body. |
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| Gil Gonzales Davilla Conquistador Natural |
9.25 |
| Brand |
Gil Gonzales Davilla |
Region |
Honduras |
| Importer |
Tor Imports (01626 866 422) |
| Length |
6 1/4 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
HO |
Binder |
HO |
| Filler |
HO |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Light to medium bodied Honduran cigar. Pleasant, undemanding, smooth cigar. |
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| Ramon Allones Belicosos |
8 |
| Brand |
Ramon Allones |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Powerful, full-bodied, well balanced Havana spoilt by dry
flaky veiny wrapper, uneven burn and tight draw. A wakeyou-
up-in-the-morning cigar. |
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| Romeo Y Julieta Belicosos |
10 |
| Brand |
Romeo Y Julieta |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Smooth, medium-bodied, well constructed Classic Havana with very pleasant aroma and slightly tarry taste. |
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| San Cristobal La Punta |
9.5 |
| Brand |
San Cristobal de la Habana |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Medium to full bodied spicy Havana with nice peppery aroma. Smooth, well balanced cigar. |
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| Sancho Panza Belicosos |
8.6 |
| Brand |
Sancho Panza |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Dry, slightly sour, salty, medium bodied Havana that improves the longer you smoke it. Spoilt by uneven burn. Given a chance it could grow on you. |
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| The Griffin's Piramides |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Griffin |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Fox (020 7930 3787) |
| Length |
5 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Lovely, smooth, light to medium bodied, well balanced
Dominican cigar. Virtual classic. |
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| The Griffin's Piramides Maduro |
10 |
| Brand |
Griffin |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
5 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
52 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Belicoso |
| Comments |
Gorgeous, very sweet, smooth, light to medium bodied, well constructed, perfectly balanced Dominican cigar with lovely aroma. Classic cigar. |
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