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El Mejor Espresso

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Trust me, my friend.

El Mejor Espresso is a home run of a blend. Crafted in the esteemed Plasencia factory, these soft-pressed beauties come draped in positively gorgeous, coal-black wrappers. Frankly, it looks like a candy bar....just looking at it gets me salivating, glands pumping and all. The Espresso has a rich, creamy taste with noticeable hints of subtle cocoa and coffee-like flavors. It burns slowly and deliberately, leaving a firm, crisp ash and satisfying finish. Outstanding.

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Toro
Wrapper
San Andres
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Toro (6.0"x52)
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Pack of 20
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$120.00
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$49.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
San Andres
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
San Andres
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Robusto (5.5"x50)
Pack of 20
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$110.00
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$54.99
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Robusto
Wrapper
San Andres
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
San Andres
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Churchill (7.0"x50)
Pack of 20
Out Of Stock
$130.00
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$64.99
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Churchill
Wrapper
San Andres
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
San Andres
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Torpedo (6.5"x54)
Pack of 20
In Stock
$130.00
| save $65.01 50% off
$64.99
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
San Andres
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
True
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
overall rating 4.28 out of 5 True { } True { } True { } Based on 480 Ratings
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3 out of 5
I've had much better for the price it didn't really burn well and didn't have the best flavor.
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5 out of 5
It’s like a dark chocolate candy bar(but not sweet). A good daily smoke!
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5 out of 5
Good cigar!!
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4 out of 5
The aroma speaks for itself. This is by far my favorite maduro wrap. The flavor is impeccable.
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5 out of 5
This is a great everyday box pressed smoke!!
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4 out of 5
I’m a second time buyer. Great price. At the top of my list was the draw, I don’t care how much you paid for a cigar if you struggle to draw it’s going in the fire pit. I will buy a third time soon.
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5 out of 5
This is the two buck chuck of the cigar world imo. Highly recommended. Take the label off and give one to a friend and watch as his face lights up. Beautiful draw, great taste.
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3 out of 5
Not as good as you would think it would be with the name they threw out.
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4 out of 5
Good
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4 out of 5
An ok smoke, but I was hoping for a little bit more out of it.
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3 out of 5
Ok for the price
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4 out of 5
Great cigar. No complaints.
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5 out of 5
Good taste . Burns evenly. Will buy again.
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5 out of 5
I am a coffee lover in Army. Since then i found this at Cigar International. Why not give a try! So, I did. I amaze of it favor and the taste. So, all those coffee addict. This is the one for you.
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4 out of 5
This is a solid smoke I enjoy this cigar.
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4 out of 5
Good solid daily smoke for a reasonable price. Not as much espresso flavor as I expected, but still the wrapper is nice and doesn't crack as with other similarly priced smokes. I would say that its nice because its not one of those cigars that is completely overpowering with the chocolate or espresso flavor. Lighter draw than expected (guillotine cutter used). Definitely more of a full flavor though which was nice. Consistent the whole way through which was surprising in a good way. Good 1 hour smoke. Only one out of 20 had trouble staying lit the whole time but it was close to the end anyways. Box pressed so if you are unaccustomed to that its a bit strange at first, but you get used to it easy enough. Packaging was good, came in a standard UPS box with bundle of 20 wrapped in cellophane, as well as each individual in cellophane. They didn't seem to loose much if any humidity during shipping. No damage during shipping. Chose 5 day shipping, and came on time. All in all, Between taste, quality, and affordability 4 of 5 stars. Will order again.
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5 out of 5
This is by far one of my greatest loves
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5 out of 5
Good cigar great taste burns well.will buy these again.
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5 out of 5
Great construction , beautiful burn and draw. Bursting with espresso , and nuttiness. Very little pepper if any , it was a smooth and enjoyable flavor bomb. Enjoyed it to the nub. Very pleased I decided to try them.
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5 out of 5
I honestly thought these and others I have ordered from CI burn, taste, and smoke nicely and can’t beat the price.
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4 out of 5
Not the best but far from the worst. As usual CI process was great, timely, and affordable.
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5 out of 5
I mainly bought them for the low price, and had a huge Surprise with great taste👍
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4 out of 5
Nice smoke for the money
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5 out of 5
This stick was smooth and majestic. I goes good with an orange or some coffee
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5 out of 5
SOLID, TOOTHY BOX PRESS CONSTRUCTION, EVEN BURNING WITH A DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE FLAVOR.
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5 out of 5
Excellent cigar for the money
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5 out of 5
VERY TOP SHELF.
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4 out of 5
I really like the shape and build of these. They burn evenly through about 8 of them. Took me a few to get a good opinion of them. Wasn’t sure at first, but I decided I like them. Definitely worth the money.
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3 out of 5
Cigar tastes good but unfortunately many of them have been unraveling before the smoke is over when they actually stay together they are a good cigar for the money!!!
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5 out of 5
Rich flavour & smooth. Will be buying again !
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5 out of 5
Excellent. No problems so far.
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3 out of 5
Burns nicely and smooth
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5 out of 5
Great smoke , taste and inexpensive. Nice box-press construction and smooth draw. Definitely a underrated stick
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5 out of 5
If you are used to an easy draw these take an adjustment. This is not a cigar for the impatient. This is a repeat buy and if you are a coffee drinker you will love this stick.
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5 out of 5
My favorite cigar. Priced well, even burn, pairs well with coffee, wine, bourbon. Outstanding daily smoke. Problem is they cant keep them in stock anymore.
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4 out of 5
This is very consistent daily cigar. It has a nice even burn line, crisp ash. The aroma is coffee and chocolate and it's the same on the pallet with a dash of pepper. Burns warm towards the end. It's not a premium cigar but it's good enough to share. Very consistent quality.
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4 out of 5
Good feel pleasure to smoke
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4 out of 5
Price per value was good
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5 out of 5
These El Mejors offer a pleasant smoke in the morning, with a cup of joe. These are also pleasant in the evening or afternoon, for a pre or post-dinner smoke. I normally have a cup of coffee or if I’m feeling frisky, I’ll have a neat pour of bourbon or whiskey. These Irish eyes are always smiling when I’m puffing on one of these stogies. You definitely get the espresso, cocoa, and coffee notes when smoking these cigars.
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4 out of 5
Very good, even smoke
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4 out of 5
Burns a little unevenly, but overall is a great tasting, satisfying, flavorful cigar for the money.
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3 out of 5
The flavor was ok, burned evenly, left a small taste in the pallet. Overall you get what you pay for. I won't order them again. 1-10 I give them a : 4.5
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4 out of 5
Nice medium flavor
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4 out of 5
Smooth draw, great flavor (pairs well with a strong cup of coffee ), holds a good ash. It’s become my every day smoke
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5 out of 5
Good quality and slow burn.
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5 out of 5
Such a tasty smoke! I enjoy them as an after dinner treat for my palate. Usually with an espresso. The draw is excellent and the burn is nice. Take your time with this flavorful cigar. Indulge!
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5 out of 5
I really enjoy this smoke!!!
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5 out of 5
Exactly as advertised. Wonderful taste!
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3 out of 5
I came is with low expectations and was not disappointed
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3 out of 5
Price was good flavor not so much, smooth burn lasted about 40 min
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Brandon S

El Mejor Espresso

Brandon S

El Mejor, literally translated means “the best one’ or, “the great one”. Truly a fitting moniker in this case because the El Mejor Espresso is an excellent cigar no matter how you “cut” it. Nicaraguan cigars are most often likened to the Cuban cigars of old. They are typically stereotyped as being medium to full-bodied and spicy with a rich and robust flavor profile. While these kinds of smokes are still readily being produced and exported from Nicaragua it is, in my opinion, unfair to blindly label all Nicaraguan cigars as full-bodied and peppery because it just ain’t true. Case in point, El Mejor…

These gorgeous smokes are indeed rolled in Nicaragua but they are anything but spicy. Comprised of a select blend of Cuban-seed Nicaraguan and Honduran long-fillers and finished off with one of the most oily Mexican maduro wrappers you are ever likely to see, these cigars just scream “smoke me!” Pick one up and you’ll see what I mean. I’ve become very accustomed to the 6.5X54 Torpedo size which starts off with a mellow, chocolatey burst and then quickly transforms into the roasted coffee-like flavor not unlike a heavily roasted espresso bean. I’ve come to enjoy this particular flavor very much and as a result it has become my new “go-to” cigar. Interestingly enough, the El Mejor is not an overly complex cigar. At the half-way point and even approaching the nub, the flavors are very much the same as they were an inch in. The ash is as solid as cement and requires a firm strike to break it loose; clear evidence of the quality and care put into the creation of each cigar. Lastly, at between $2 and $2.25 per stick these cigars are nearly addictive….but in a good way I assure you!

Bottom line: If you’re a fan of rich and creamy maduro cigars, El Mejor is a “must try”. Shake up your magic 8-ball if you must but even it will agree that “all signs point to yes”.

Gonz

El Mejor Espresso

Gonz

These hit the dock about 2 months ago, I loved the original box-pressed El Mejor, albeit slightly inconsistent but they were a hearty Nicaraguan puro with a beautiful and tasty Nicaraguan maduro wrapper. Now that they seem to have fallen off the face of the earth, this new "Espresso"-version appeared. The fact that it was called "Espresso" scared me for some reason, but now I'm smacking my head against the wall wondering why I didn't sprint to the dock when they appeared. "You idiot!" I've said to myself 20 times (after each cigar) as I burned through a whole bundle of the torpedos last week.

About 2 weeks ago, I was scanning the website and saw that 3 out of 4 sizes were already out of stock. Wait a second, could that be correct, they just came in??? Something doesn't smell right, could I have just missed a true bargain, our customers finding them out before I did. So, I reached deep into my nickel jar (and for about $2 a stick, I didn't have to reach far) to try for myself a sample or two of this strange phenomenon. Needless to say, those two didn't last long and I was quickly hoarding my own supply before the vultures cleared out the Torpedo size as well.

This is a genuine winner, the term "Espresso" characterizes its coffee-bean dark and oily Mexican maduro wrapper, there's no flavoring as the name might imply. Square-pressed much like the original, the gentle draw and ease of which you capture the complete flavor of this blend fills your senses quickly. The maduro wrapper offers a sweet start and spicy finish that lingers. The body is soft to medium with a delightful sweet aroma that quickly fills the room. I sense a slight coffee undertone, attributed to the typical richness of Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos. And rich it is, like smoking a Guinness Stout, so if you like your cigars flavorless and ultra-gentle, skip this one. That's not to say it's strong, quite the opposite actually. You could smoke these all day without impairing your equilibrium.

These probably go enormously well with a hearty steak dinner, personally I paired it with a cheese-steak lunch and I couldn't be happier. The most wonderful aspect of this cigar is that the flavor holds steady throughout. Lately, I've been looking less for a cigar that "changes" as you smoke it. Perhaps I'm getting old and boring, but consistent has been more appealing to me. I like to know my slippers are in the same spot I left them this morning, so when I pick it up again after 5 minutes, I like to know it's the same it was before I set it down.

I'm not sure how this slipped my bargain-hunting paws, but I'm psyched to have been enlightened by a beauty that caught me off-guard. It'll never happen again, I promise.

Spark'em up,
Gonz

Keith

El Mejor Espresso

Keith

As the saying goes, "beauty may only be skin deep, but ugly goes right to the bone." But this is one beauty that's got a pretty face and delivers the goods, in all respects from substance to flavor to construction to price. Bold statement. If you're a maduro nut, the new El Mejor "Espresso" blend will wow you. I received a small advance shipment a few weeks ago (the full shipment to arrive next week) and I gotta tell you, I was blown away. Keep in mind, I approached this blend with caution at first based on my experiences with the old El Mejor. See, the old El Mejor - the original green label - always flummoxed me. When it was good, it was truly great....and if you were patient enough, 6-12 additional months of rest in your humidor without exception turned a great smoke into an almost legendary smoke. Yep, that's right old friend....bordering on legendary. But the thing is, it tended to be spotty. For some reason the consistency just wasn't there from shipment to shipment: see, some months they were simply stunning while others you went home disappointed. Inconsistency like that is a killer. A cigar can be the greatest in the world when it's on, but if it's only good half the time that's a sure way to frustrate a brand's loyal following (and I know because I read the countless letters!). Recognizing this, the green label has been phased out until those consistency problems were ironed down. No doubt it will be resurrected some day hence, but the point of my telling you all this is so you don't confuse the two.

Having bored you to tears, let's move on to the new El Mejor Espresso ("maroon label") line: Espresso is made by none other than Nestor Plasencia in Esteli, Nicaragua. At first glance this thing is really gorgeous: it offers a jet-black, smooth, chocolately Mexican maduro wrapper that's very appealing, thick, oily and black as night. And combined with its crisp, hospital-corner-esque, tight square-pressed finish, the Espresso series looks like a chocolate candy bar. Spark it up and it's got an initial smoky flavor and charcoal-like aroma. It settles down into a cool-burning cigar delivering deep, rich flavors including subtle nuances of cocoa and black coffee, even a touch of sweetness. smoother than you'd think, this lush, medium-bodied blend features a creamy texture and aromatic character. emitting incredibly viscous gobs of billowing smoke with each pull. The packaging? Well, it ain't sexy, just plain mazos of 20, nothing ornate. But the cigar speaks for itself and the incredibly reasonable price tag reveals nothing about the quality of the smoke inside. Highly recommended.