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Ave Maria

Description

The One that Started It All

The original Ave Maria cigar is, quite simply, a masterpiece. Produced at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Nicaragua, this ultra-premium blend is a shining example of a worthwhile boutique cigar. From the stunning packaging to the immaculate performance, each Ave Maria scores a perfect 10/10 in any category you judge it on. 

On top of this gem sits a gorgeous, silky Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Clip the foot and give way to a medium to full-bodied, balanced profile featuring notes of earth, light spice, nuttiness, and a crisp, tobacco core. And it’s not just cigar nuts that love this stick, it’s cigar makers themselves. Alan Rubin of Alec Bradley and Nimish Desai of Rocky Patel both declared Ave Maria a fantastic cigar. Get yours today. 

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Profile
Shape
Salomon
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Holy Grail (Salomon) (7.1"x58)
Box of 8
Backordered
$125.04
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$99.99
Profile
Shape
Salomon
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 8 + Pack of 5
Backordered
$173.19
| save $72.20 42% off
$100.99
Profile
Shape
Salomon
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Salomon
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Holy Grail (Salomon) (7.1"x58)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$78.15
| save $6.16 8% off
$71.99
Profile
Shape
Salomon
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Perfecto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Morning Star (Perfecto) (5.0"x58)
Box of 10
Backordered
$137.50
| save $27.51 20% off
$109.99
Profile
Shape
Perfecto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 10 + Pack of 5
Backordered
$185.65
| save $74.66 40% off
$110.99
Profile
Shape
Perfecto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Perfecto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Morning Star (Perfecto) (5.0"x58)
Pack of 5
Backordered
$68.75
| save $6.76 10% off
$61.99
Profile
Shape
Perfecto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Clermont (Corona) (5.5"x45)
Box of 20
In Stock
$181.00
| save $36.01 20% off
$144.99
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 20 + Pack of 5
In Stock
$229.15
| save $83.16 36% off
$145.99
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Clermont (Corona) (5.5"x45)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$45.25
| save $3.26 7% off
$41.99
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Crusader (Robusto) (5.0"x52)
Box of 20
In Stock
$193.60
| save $38.61 20% off
$154.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 20 + Pack of 5
In Stock
$241.75
| save $85.76 35% off
$155.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Crusader (Robusto) (5.0"x52)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$48.40
| save $4.41 9% off
$43.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Ark of the Covenant (Gordo) (4.5"x60)
Box of 20
In Stock
$206.00
| save $41.01 20% off
$164.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 20 + Pack of 5
In Stock
$254.15
| save $88.16 35% off
$165.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Ark of the Covenant (Gordo) (4.5"x60)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$51.50
| save $4.51 9% off
$46.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Knights Templar (Toro) (6.0"x48)
Box of 20
Backordered
$206.00
| save $41.01 20% off
$164.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 20 + Pack of 5
Backordered
$254.15
| save $88.16 35% off
$165.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Knights Templar (Toro) (6.0"x48)
Pack of 5
Backordered
$51.50
| save $4.51 9% off
$46.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
The Lion (box-press) (Toro) (5.5"x55)
Box of 20
In Stock
$218.60
| save $43.61 20% off
$174.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 20 + Pack of 5
In Stock
$266.75
| save $90.76 34% off
$175.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
The Lion (box-press) (Toro) (5.5"x55)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$54.65
| save $4.66 9% off
$49.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Belicoso
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
St. George (Belicoso) (6.0"x54)
Box of 20
In Stock
$231.00
| save $46.01 20% off
$184.99
Profile
Shape
Belicoso
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 20 + Pack of 5
In Stock
$279.15
| save $93.16 33% off
$185.99
Profile
Shape
Belicoso
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Belicoso
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
St. George (Belicoso) (6.0"x54)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$57.75
| save $5.76 10% off
$51.99
Profile
Shape
Belicoso
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Barbarossa (Churchill) (7.0"x48)
Box of 20
In Stock
$237.60
| save $47.61 20% off
$189.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 20 + Pack of 5
In Stock
$285.75
| save $94.76 33% off
$190.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Barbarossa (Churchill) (7.0"x48)
Pack of 5
Backordered
$59.40
| save $5.41 9% off
$53.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Charlemagne (Presidente) (7.5"x54)
Box of 20
In Stock
$243.60
| save $48.61 20% off
$194.99
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Box of 20 + Pack of 5
In Stock
$291.75
| save $95.76 33% off
$195.99
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Charlemagne (Presidente) (7.5"x54)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$60.90
| save $5.91 10% off
$54.99
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
overall rating 4.57 out of 5 True { } True { } True { } Based on 1276 Ratings
Customer Reviews of "Ave Maria"
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5 out of 5
I Love these cigars! I've bought several boxes over the last few years. the shape and size are perfect for what I call Car Cigars, as larger sizes can get in the way of driving until they get down a bit. they're well made, taste great, and despite the size, they aren't a quick smoke. Smoked well, they still take a good 40 minutes to enjoy. Perfect drow with a clean ash. Ave Maria is never a bad smoke! not the cheapest option but worth every cent.
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5 out of 5
Nice smooth smoke
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5 out of 5
Smoking one right now. A great smoke!
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5 out of 5
A very nice flavor!!
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5 out of 5
Great deal! Burns perfectly - no stopping and starting. I'll buy more!!
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5 out of 5
great smoke
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5 out of 5
Even burn. . . nice taste
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5 out of 5
Solid construction, good draw, great flavors that build as you progress through the smoke. Will definitely buy again.
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4 out of 5
Well made cigars. Taste is good my only gripe would be that they were a bit dry when I received them. That is not on the maker but more on the distributor.
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5 out of 5
Ave Maria is one of my go to cigars.
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4 out of 5
This was little better
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5 out of 5
Great smoke ,good draw,nice package, great smoke.
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5 out of 5
I like these cigars. Smokes great.
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5 out of 5
Ave Maria The Lion is a wonderfully made cigar. The taste and aroma are out ofthis world.
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5 out of 5
I became acquainted with Ave Maria 16 years ago when I became a customer of Cigars International. I’ve been a huge fan of both ever since.
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5 out of 5
Fantastic!
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5 out of 5
My favorite
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5 out of 5
A must have for any humidor!
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5 out of 5
This is a great cigar with plenty of flavor. I really like the whole line of Ava Maria cigars. There is none better in my opinion.
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5 out of 5
This is known to be a great smoke. Full of flavor, woodsie, toasty, some coffee notes. Burns slow and even! Solid ash! Sturdy, oily wrapper. Never had a problem with these babies! Just wish they went on sale more often!!
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5 out of 5
Very impressive, good size, good draw, box pressed is my new good to.
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5 out of 5
Great little cigar. Nice draw and flavor. Great price point.
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5 out of 5
This cigar is enjoyable during any time of day. However for me it was after everyone else has gone to bed and I can sit back and enjoy the fragrance, drag and smoke aroma without being disturbed.
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5 out of 5
Definitely a great cigar
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5 out of 5
Good smoke
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3 out of 5
Good quality cigar for the money. (I got them on sale). Decent burn rate for a short smoke and genially pleasant medium full flavor.
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5 out of 5
They are my favorite Cigars.
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5 out of 5
Been wanting to try these for a while. Glad I did this will definitely be added to the rotation next stop the argentum!!
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5 out of 5
My favorite
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3 out of 5
Cigar was average at best
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5 out of 5
I like the way they smoke, even burn . Has a good flavor though and though to the end. I tried different brands before settling on Ave Maria. Thanks for a good cigar
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4 out of 5
good flavor, good draw, burned a little uneven
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4 out of 5
Burns slow and even. Good flavor and spice. (love the spice. ) Paired well with my glass of scotch. Would definitely buy again, especially at the discounted price CI sold them for. That was a GREAT DEAL!!
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5 out of 5
Flavor all qualities good
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5 out of 5
Medium body cigar that smokes like a dream.
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4 out of 5
It would be 5 stars but wrap is very thin and breaks easy. It splits very easy. I had to turn humidy down to 66 for these as the 68 or 69 was making it easier to split. Great taste and draw easy 45 plus min. I tend to go higher and stronger , but these are very nice.
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5 out of 5
It was a mild, smooth smoke.
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4 out of 5
Nice cigar with good construction and draw. Mid-bodied. Very nice cigar on the golf course.
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4 out of 5
Very nice cigar early in the smoke. Plenty of heft. Gets a bit harsh near the end.
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4 out of 5
Nice short smoke.
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4 out of 5
Reasonably good mid-bodied cigar. Has a good draw. I like these on the golf course.
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5 out of 5
Far more than I expected and I expected lot. Burn, draw, taste/flavor aroma all 10/10
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5 out of 5
Great buy
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4 out of 5
very good cigar
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5 out of 5
Great taste, slow burn!!
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5 out of 5
Great deal
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4 out of 5
Good but not great cigar.
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5 out of 5
Burns easy, good drawn excellent flavor
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5 out of 5
Ave Maria line is always a pleasure. I really enjoy their Perfecto.
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4 out of 5
Always consistent. Burns even.
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Steve R

The Original

Steve R

After writing up my thoughts on Ave Maria, I got an email from a guy who was part of a customer trip to Nicaragua in September. I read his, then scrapped mine. He says it all:

"....the surprise highlight (by far): Ave Maria. Arriving in Esteli late I was jet-lagged and dragging the next morning. Come noon I was seven cigars deep and hadn't had lunch yet. So when his factory manager approached us with a new tray of Ave Maria cigars from the packing room, I just about puked. He had a serious look in his eye though, and ceremoniously announced in broken English that this was a "berry special proyect" he started two years prior that's finally set to be released. I politely accepted. The artwork/band was stunning and the wrapper looked like it came right off the pages of a magazine. I'd pick this one out of a lineup any day based on looks. So good was it that I lowered my expectations....can't tell you how many times I've been let down by cigars with great style points. I thought my taste buds would be fried but lit er up anyhow. It was the only one I burned down to my fingers that trip (and still wanted more!)....next morning after a good rest I made this the first of the day, to give it a fully unbiased review on a fresh palate. Boom. Wrapper: flawless. Construction: spot on. Flavor: rich, smooth, balanced, refined, complex....I'm at a loss for more adjectives. The thing that struck me most about it- it's the most complete cigar I can recall. If you want a knock-yer-head-off powerhouse, Ave Maria is not it...same token if you like mild, look elsewhere. Everywhere in between though, this one's masterful. The finest I can remember. I since downed 8 more over the next day and a half of the trip. Blown away. Ship me 2 boxes off your shipment as soon as they land."

Ave Maria has also received well-deserved praise from some highly respected folks in the cigar industry:

“This is a cigar you could easily pay $8 apiece for.”
- Nestor Plasencia

“It’s got a distinctive sweetness to it.”
- Pete Johnson (Tatuaje)

“This is definitely a premium cigar....well-balanced....this is a hit.”
- Doug Wood (La Perla Habana)

“I’m enjoying the heck out of it. I’ve already asked for a second cigar.”
- Carlos Diez (Puros Indios)

“Good burn, good draw, nice ash.”
- Nimish Desai (Rocky Patel)

“It does have a lot of depth as the flavor profile goes. It’s a fantastic cigar.”
- Kaizad Hansotia (Gurkha)

“I find it to be a cigar that has a wonderful strength. Because it’s not overpowering, but it’s not mellow.”
- Manuel Quesada (Fonseca)

“Packed full of tobacco....well-rolled.”
- Jerry Dear (Xikar)

“It has a lot of flavor....I’m very impressed with this cigar.”
- Rene Castenada (La Aurora)

“The taste of it is rich, it’s flavorful and I find it a beautiful cigar to smoke.”
- José Dominguez

"It's got a lot of complexity, it's very smooth....this is something I would smoke every day."
- Alan Rubin (Alec Bradley)

Ave Maria Lionheart Earl (Robusto) (5.5"x54) Pack of 5 Deal
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Sun Grown
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Brazilian,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False

Ave Maria Lionheart Earl 5-Pack just $1 more!

For a limited time, enjoy a Ave Maria Lionheart Earl 5-Pack (worth $47) for just $1 more with any qualifying Ave Maria box purchase!  

A noble selection, fit for a king. 

We’re all on a crusade for reasonably-priced cigars that taste great and burn well, and sometimes this quest can seem Quixotic indeed. But one brand has always been a trusty squire in your joust with MSRPs, and that’s Ave Maria. Coming to you like a faithful steed from AJ Fernandez’s factory in Nicaragua, the Ave Maria Lionheart is always the perfect choice to lead your herf to delicious victory. 

Draped in a Sun-Grown wrapper is a lion’s share of Brazilian, Mexican, and Nicaraguan long-fillers secured by a Nicaraguan binder. Ave Maria’s blenders have traveled far and wide to exotic lands to gather the tobacco in this blend, and the result is nothing short of magnificent. Graceful, yet commanding, your palate will receive a royal feast of cedar, spice, coffee, and citrus notes, with a smooth finish. Grab a box today, because if you miss your chance you might have to launch a crusade to get more!


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