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Dutch Cigars
Dutch cigars may now be an integral part of the culture of the Netherlands but it was not until 1896 when the Dutch started making cigars using tobacco from their Far Eastern Colonies. Today, many Dutch cigars, especially machine-made, are among the world’s favourite brands. Dutch cigars are usually very well-constructed, smooth, slightly sweet and drier than their counterparts from other parts of the world. They have long been extremely popular in the UK and are even better when properly humidified.
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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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| Café Crème |
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| Brand |
Cafe Creme |
Region |
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| Importer |
Imperial Tobacco (0117 963 6636) |
| Length |
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Ring Guage |
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| Wrapper |
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Binder |
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| Filler |
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Type |
Minis |
| Comments |
Ten loose minis in a row, each with a white spongy filter, inside a paper liner folded into three, downwards - in a small, slim, square tin with a lift-up lid. A pleasant Henri Winterman blend - smooth, mild and slightly sweeter than Café Creme Filter. Nice aroma. |
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| Café Crème Blue |
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| Brand |
Cafe Creme |
Region |
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| Importer |
Imperial Tobacco (0117 963 6636) |
| Length |
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Ring Guage |
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| Wrapper |
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Binder |
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| Filler |
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Type |
Minis |
| Comments |
Ten loose minis in a row, each with a white spongy filter, inside a paper liner folded into three, downwards - in a small, slim, square tin with a lift-up lid. A pleasant Henri Winterman blend - smooth, mild and slightly sweeter than Café Creme Filter. Nice aroma. |
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| Café Crème Filter |
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| Brand |
Cafe Creme |
Region |
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| Importer |
Imperial Tobacco (0117 963 6636) |
| Length |
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Ring Guage |
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| Wrapper |
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Binder |
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| Filler |
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Type |
Minis |
| Comments |
Ten loose ‘aromatic’ minis in a row, each with a white spongy filter, inside a paper liner folded into three, downwards - in a small, slim, square tin with a lift-up lid. A pleasant Henri Winterman blend - sweet, smooth and mild. Nice aroma. |
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| De Olifant Corona |
7.8 |
| Brand |
De Olifant |
Region |
Holland |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
4 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
14.2mm |
| Wrapper |
SU |
Binder |
JA |
| Filler |
BR, CU, JA, SU |
Type |
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| Comments |
Sweet, smooth, machine-made, pre-cut Dutch corona spoilt by dry wrapper and lack of humidification. Look for a good one, it’s probably worth it. |
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| De Olifant D.S. Valentyn |
7.8 |
| Brand |
De Olifant |
Region |
Holland |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
6 |
Ring Guage |
17.4mm |
| Wrapper |
SU |
Binder |
JA |
| Filler |
BR, CU, JA, SU |
Type |
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| Comments |
Sweet, machine-made, pre-cut, Dutch cigar spoilt by dry, flaky wrapper and lack of humidification. Look for a good one, it’s probably worth it. |
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| De Olifant Fantse |
9.5 |
| Brand |
De Olifant |
Region |
Holland |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
2 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
8.5mm |
| Wrapper |
SU |
Binder |
JA |
| Filler |
BR, CU, JA, SU |
Type |
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| Comments |
Tiny, pre-cut, machine-made, Dutch mini that delivers a
sweet, slightly sharp, surprisingly pleasant, aromatic blast of nicotine. Perfect for the smokers who are forced to smoke outdoors. |
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| De Olifant Knakje |
9.5 |
| Brand |
De Olifant |
Region |
Holland |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
3 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
12.2mm |
| Wrapper |
SU |
Binder |
JA |
| Filler |
BR, CU, JA, SU |
Type |
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| Comments |
Slim, pre-cut, machine-made, Dutch whiff that delivers a
sweet, pleasant, aromatic blast of nicotine. Don’t light the thin end! Lovely little smoke. |
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| De Olifant Matelieff |
9 |
| Brand |
De Olifant |
Region |
Holland |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
3 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
13.4mm |
| Wrapper |
SU |
Binder |
JA |
| Filler |
BR, CU, JA, SU |
Type |
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| Comments |
Short, stubby, pre-cut, machine-made, better than average, Dutch whiff that delivers a sweet, pleasant, aromatic blast of nicotine. Loosely packed, burns slightly hot. |
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| De Olifant Panatella |
9.3 |
| Brand |
De Olifant |
Region |
Holland |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
5 |
Ring Guage |
14mm |
| Wrapper |
SU |
Binder |
JA |
| Filler |
BR, CU, JA, SU |
Type |
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| Comments |
Very smooth, sweet, well-balanced, pre-cut, machinemade,
elegant Dutch panatella. Perfect draw. |
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| De Olifant V.O.C. |
9.2 |
| Brand |
De Olifant |
Region |
Holland |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
3 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
11.6mm |
| Wrapper |
SU |
Binder |
JA |
| Filler |
BR, CU, JA, SU |
Type |
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| Comments |
Small, sweet, pre-cut, machine-made, better than average, Dutch whiff. Smooth draw, pleasant aroma. |
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| Henri Wintermans Half Corona |
9.2 |
| Brand |
Henri Wintermans |
Region |
Holland |
| Importer |
Loretta Cigars (020 8731 3400) |
| Length |
4 |
Ring Guage |
34 |
| Wrapper |
BR |
Binder |
JA |
| Filler |
CU, JA, BR |
Type |
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| Comments |
Well constructed, pre-cut, machine-made, “Founder's Blend” Dutch half corona. Individually wrapped. Sweeter than the Corona de Luxe. Mild, aromatic, nicely balanced, smooth draw, pleasant aroma. Bit dry but great value. |
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| Henri Wintermans Miniatures |
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| Brand |
Henri Wintermans |
Region |
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| Importer |
Loretta Cigars (020 8731 3400) |
| Length |
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Ring Guage |
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| Wrapper |
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Binder |
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| Filler |
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Type |
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| Comments |
Ten, uncellophaned, pre-cut, machine-made, “Founder’s Blend” Dutch minis in a row in an elegant tin. Light, sweet, pleasant, blend of fine tobaccos. Lovely taste, smooth draw, aromatic. More-ish. |
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| Henri Wintermans Slims |
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| Brand |
Henri Wintermans |
Region |
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| Importer |
Loretta Cigars (020 8731 3400) |
| Length |
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Ring Guage |
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| Wrapper |
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Binder |
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| Filler |
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Type |
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| Comments |
Five, individually wrapped, pre-cut, machine-made, “Founder’s Blend”, long, thin Dutch whiffs inside
‘see through’ cardboard windowed pack. Smooth, sweet, aromatic blend of fine Brazilian, Havana and Dominican tobacco. Aptly named. Elegant smoke. |
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| Ritmeester Moods Filter |
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| Brand |
Ritmeester |
Region |
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| Importer |
Loretta Cigars (020 8731 3400) |
| Length |
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Ring Guage |
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| Wrapper |
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Binder |
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| Filler |
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Type |
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| Comments |
Five, uncellophaned Dutch minis in a row, each with a white spongy filter, inside a paper liner folded downwards in a slim elegant cardboard pack that opens to the side. Mild, aromatic mini that tastes of the tropics. Java binder. Deservedly popular. |
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| Ritmeester Royal Dutch Elites |
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| Brand |
Ritmeester |
Region |
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| Importer |
Loretta Cigars (020 8731 3400) |
| Length |
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Ring Guage |
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| Wrapper |
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Binder |
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| Filler |
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Type |
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| Comments |
Five, individually cellophaned, long, thin, Dutch whiffs in a row inside smart cardboard packs that pulls open, upwards. Mild, aromatic, fine, slightly zesty blend of Java/Brazil tobacco. |
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| Ritmeester Royal Dutch Half Corona |
9.2 |
| Brand |
Ritmeester |
Region |
Holland |
| Importer |
Loretta Cigars (020 8731 3400) |
| Length |
3 1/2 |
Ring Guage |
36 |
| Wrapper |
JA |
Binder |
JA |
| Filler |
BR |
Type |
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| Comments |
Five, individually cellophaned, pre-cut, machinemade, Dutch half coronas inside elegant cardboard pack that pulls open, upwards. Mild, smooth, sweet, pleasant peppery aroma. |
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| Ritmeester Royal Dutch Miniatures |
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| Brand |
Ritmeester |
Region |
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| Importer |
Loretta Cigars (020 8731 3400) |
| Length |
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Ring Guage |
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| Wrapper |
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Binder |
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| Filler |
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Type |
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| Comments |
Ten uncellophaned, pre-cut, machine-made, dark Java wrappered, Dutch minis in a row inside a paper liner folded into three, inside distinctive tin. Sweet, mild, peppery,
very pleasant. |
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