Strength:Mild
Wrapper:Candela
Origin:Honduras
Shapes:Churchill, Double Corona, Robusto

Don Tomas Candela

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See what 18 yrs of age does to this already mild puro!

No, that’s not a misprint: these Candela leaf wrappers have been aged an incredible 18 years! You see, during a recent inventory of Don Tomás’ stock of tobaccos, it was discovered that tucked away in their gargantuan Honduran factory were four bales of genuine Talanga Valley Candela wrapper. The bales had been aging for 18 years. Of course, most Candelas are very mild to begin with. Needless to say, 18 years of age has mellowed and smoothed away any and all traces of harshness. So now, this cigar is a pure delight, a rare treasure which should not be passed up.

This exclusive vintage edition of the Don Tomas Candela is available exclusively at CI!
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Strength:Mild
Shapes:Double Corona
Wrapper:Candela
Origin:Honduras
Filler:Dominican
 Cetro #2 (Double Corona) (6.5"x42) 5-PACK Out of Stock $14.00    
Strength:Mild
Shapes:Churchill
Wrapper:Candela
Origin:Honduras
Filler:Dominican
 Churchill (7.0"x48) 5-PACK Out of Stock $15.00    
Strength:Mild
Shapes:Robusto
Wrapper:Candela
Origin:Honduras
Filler:Dominican
 Robusto (5.5"x50) 5-PACK In Stock$14.00
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Customer Reviews of “Don Tomas Candela”
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“I have enjoyed this cigar (Don Tomas Candela) for about a month now,in fact I bought another box of Robusto's and squireled it away in my cigar locker. This is one smooth stogie that has impressed everyone of my friends I have given some too. When I tell them the price I watch their jaws drop as they ask where can they get some. ”
JQ of Canoga Park, CA
“Smoking the 2nd of a Cetro 5-pack... heaven! Some have said that these need aging. That may be, but I haven't given these any. If the rest pan out, I'll be buying a few bricks. Complex cigar with a whole lot of character. Mellow but plenty of flavor. I think these would be best smoked during a hot and humid late summer afternoon.”
SN of Hampton, NH
“Unbelievable smoothness is the only way to describe this cigar (Don Tomas Candela) and will bring me back again and again. Enjoy it until you burn your fingers and it will taste the same all the way. I like a mild Cigar and few fit the bill for my picky palette, I just tried the 5 Vegas Gold and it's a close second. I think I will have to get another humidor just so I can get more of these wonderful creations.Hats off to Don Tomas! ”
KS of Bakersfield, CA
“what a smooth cigar (Don Tomas Candela)! i don't know what they did, but they did it very very well! from about the middle of the cigar on, there is a very clean taste, it leaves very little on the palate. almost a mint feeling in the back of the throat. incredibly mild, but not flavorless. and what a price! i really ought to buy a bigger humi to hoard away a couple boxes of these bad boys!”
AN of cape girardeau, MO
“I bought a fiver of these mainly out of curiosity as I had never tried a candela before. At the price I figured if nothing else, they would be good hand outs to the moochers. I expected them to taste musty or like barn hay, but was pleasantly surprised with the mellow tobacco flavor and pleasant aroma. I wouldn't say they are my very favorite cigar, but they are interesting and in no way suck. Also, I found the construction and burn to be perfect on all five. Nice white smoke and firm ash as well.”
RH of Spokane, WA
“I found this cigar (Don Tomas Candela) to be an extremely pleasant smoke! It had a nice slow, even burn, and a very pleasing aroma... I think that unless you just don't like mild cigars, the only way this cigar could be offensive to you, is if someone used it to poke you in the eye... Considering the limited number of these, I hope that they are still around/available by the time I am ready to make another purchase... If you love a mild cigar, do yourself the favor of buying a box of these! But not many, because I will want some more too ;-)”
JJ of Riverside, CA
“I bought a five pack and i must admit i was skeptical, but after just a couple draws i was in heaven. this cigar is probably the smoothest and mildest cigar ive ever had. i had a few issues with an uneven burn but other than that it was great. highly recommended for new smokers or smokers that like them very very mild.”
T of Cnorco, CA
“Don Tomas Candela gives a new meaning to the phrase "going green." This cigar is appealing to the eye and smooth as silk. Without a dough an outstanding mild cigar with incredible taste. I have shared this cigar with friends and family, and I have never been disappointed. This is a keeper!”
WM of Leesburg, VA
“This is a great Cigar I bought several a few months back and just smoked my first one on 3/26/13 and it was one of the best I have smoked the taste and mild flavor was a very refreshing smoke I would recommend this cigar to anyone looking for a mild smoke with a relaxing feeling I just wish I was able to order a longer stogie than the Robusto they offer. I now have 40 in my stock and will be buying more to add so I have many more for years to come.”
MB of SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ
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Don Tomas Candela

Posted by Gonz

Do you guys remember Gumby? That green eraser type of thing portrayed by Eddie Murphy on Saturday Night Live in the 70s - you remember the line "I'm Gumby dammit." Picking up a green cigar makes me think of Gumby and I'm not exactly interested in smoking an eraser. I hear you giggling - well, what comes to your mind? Okay, maybe I'm a weirdo, but nonetheless I had a hard time smoking a green cigar for the first time. Subliminally, the descriptions on these cigars don't scream out at me to try them - "mild claro" and "super mild" and "green". Geez, call me crazy, but the color green just doesn't impress me as potentially being a quality cigar. In fact, call a cigar green and most connoisseurs will tell you to age it longer b/c it doesn't smoke well.

Well, in our latest catalog, page 33, tucked in the upper-right corner is Don Tomas Candela with the asterisk "supply is limited." And, the folks at this factory claim this Candela wrapper-leaf has been aging for 18 years. Alright, that's the straw that broke the camel's back - too good to pass up, I'll pick up a Churchill (7"x48) and take a chance on this green monster. (I just found out that it was tucked in the corner so it didn't get much action - supply is super-limited. So, I'll probably get reamed for putting it up on Gonz's pick for all of the internet community to see. Jump on it quick if you're interested.)

Anway, 18 years of aging seems like a long time. I can barely remember last Tuesday let alone what I was doing 18 years ago. The wrapper, well, it's green. A little veiny and dry to the touch, there are no oils oozing out of this one. I clip the end (finally splurged and picked up one of those double-blade guillotine cutters and haven't ruined nearly as many cigar ends) and wouldn't you know, there's brown tobacco inside. Gumby isn't green all the way through. In reality, the wrapper is actually thick. Maybe it's just perception b/c it's noticeably different from the filler, but looking at the cross section makes the wrapper appear like a thick piece of leather wrapping the filler, not like you see with a brittle Connecticut-shade wrapper.

It lights up in a flash and draws effortlessly with lots of surrounding smoke. The wrapper clearly has a nice pleasant flavor and leaves a slight tingle on the very tip of your tongue. There are very dry undertones with a slight hint of oak - would probably go great with a dry Cabernet or Merlot. The smoke and flavor dissipates quickly and doesn't hold onto your taste buds for too long. I usually smoke much stronger cigars, so I kept going back for more. The burn is slightly irregular and doesn't hold much of an ash. I'm impressed by the smooth and gentle, yes gentle, flavor. Perhaps the vintage leaves have mellowed the cigar considerably, but if anything, they have made the flavor incredibly consistent b/c it hasn't moved at all in the first 4 inches.

The finish is solid burning a little hot that last inch. Yes, I smoked it to the fingertips. It's so smooth and creamy that you'll be ready to pick up another right away. It sure doesn't taste like an eraser. It's a very pleasant, mild before-dinner smoke. It certainly won't spoil your appetite. Truthfully, you could have it anytime. For those of you out there that love to get rocked by your cigars, you should pass on this one. But, for you mild to medium smokers looking for a treat, this will mellow you out. Perfect for the ride home, before you pick up the kids, whatever, you can calm your nerves with this greenie.