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Small Cigars
The quality small cigar or ‘whiff’ can be defined as weighing between 1.2 and 2.5 grammes in and are various lengths. They are generally aimed at two groups, the so-called cigarette refugees or those who want to give up cigarette smoking for an alternative that involves smoking less, but offers a better quality and that is reasonable priced too.
The second group consists of regular cigar smokers that would not have enough time during the day for their favourite smokes of even a corona, but would nevertheless like to smoke a quality small cigar that would give smoking pleasure and satisfaction resembling their hand made cigars.
Many manufactures of the latter leading and well known brands have now introduced small cigars in response to the new demand.
However, it is also remarkable how much Indonesian tobaccos are being used in the new wave of small cigars. It is therefore very welcome that Djarum from Indonesia, and a leading manufacturer of kretek or clove cigarettes, has introduced in the United Kingdom small cigars that are made with the best of tobaccos from Sumatra and Java.
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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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| Davidoff Demi-Tasse |
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Davidoff |
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Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
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The Demi-Tasse deservedly carries the name of Davidoff even though it is machine made, but of 100 per cent quality tobaccos. It gives a smooth, but well flavoured smoke and appeals to the aficionado who has a window for a short but quality smoke. |
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| Davidoff Exquisitos |
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Davidoff |
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Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
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Minis |
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Ten loose minis in a row, inside a paper liner – in small, slim, white, square tin with a lift-up lid. All made by hand in the Dominican Republic from 100% premium tobacco. Elegant little cigar band on every mini, which are slightly longer than many of their rivals. Mild, smooth, well-balanced. Aptly named. |
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| Don Pablo Wilde Cigarillos |
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Don Pablo |
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| Importer |
Murray Sons & Co (01293 335 178) |
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The Java wrapper and binder provide a rich balanced aroma, while the ‘wilde’ finish will appeal to younger cigar smokers, offering good value for money. It is also available as a large sized cigarro. |
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| Gold Seal Premium |
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Gold Seal |
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| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
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Filler, blend of Java, Sumatra, Brazil and Havana tobaccos, while the binder is Java and the wrapper is Sumatra; available in specialist tobacconists; targeted at cigar smokers who appreciate high quality small cigars: introduced to UK market in 2004. |
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| Heaven Cherubs Flavoured |
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Heaven Cherubs |
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Gift International (01582 424511) |
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The Heaven Cherub is available in vanilla, cherry and rum flavours, and all the flavours are made from natural ingredients. The flavoured cigar is certainly a novelty, and therefore may appeal to women and younger men, but they may want to progress to a more ‘authentic’ cigar taste. |
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| Panter Mignon |
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Panter |
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| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
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Agio’s Panter range is one of those Dutch cigars that are equally popular in the country itself as outside because it combines what is good in the tradition of Dutch cigar making using Indonesian tobaccos. For its size it is indeed near perfect in taste and aroma. |
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| Villiger Premium No.4 |
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Villiger |
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Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
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Villiger has deservedly a good reputation for making quality smaller cigars using Indonesian tobaccos. This is no exception, although it has a tendency to go out if pausing too long between smoking. Hamlet smokers may find it an attractive alternative to something stronger. |
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