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L'Atelier Surrogates

Description

Pete Johnson & crew are at it again.

Introducing the next project from L'Atelier cigars, Surrogates. Blended by Pete Johnson, and crafted in Don Pepin's My Father factory in Nicaragua, each Surrogate was masterfully created to serve up four unique and completely different experiences. This time around, their goal was simple. To create a new series of cigars, limited-edition in nature, that would be readily available to the consumer without breaking the bank. A winning combination if you ask me. Here's the bottom line: Surrogates deliver the goods as promised.

Each blend is easily distinguished by its....errr....'one of a kind' names and bands. I don't know where they came up with these, but they sure make for a good conversation.

Skull Breaker – Full-bodied. Bold notes of cocoa, leather, espresso, and black pepper. Featuring: Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Nicaraguan long-fillers.

Bone Crusher – Full-bodied flavor bomb. Robust hints of coffee, earth, leather, and a dash of pepper. Featuring: Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Nicaraguan long-fillers.

Tramp Stamp – Medium-bodied and teetering towards medium to full. Layers of cedar, coffee, nutmeg, leather, and a dash of spice. Featuring: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper, Nicaraguan long-fillers, and a covered foot.

Crystal Baller – Medium to full-bodied. Notes of natural sweetness, spice, cocoa, cedar, and a toasty finish. Featuring: Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Nicaraguan long-fillers, and box-pressed finish.

Crystal Baller received a well-deserved 91-rating noting: "Box pressed with a three-seam cap and perfectly tapered shoulders. Sweet flavors of dry cocoa powder, incense and myrrh take on a slight Cavendish tobacco note."

Satin Glove - 
Medium to full-bodied. The first under the Surrogates line to use a Mexican San Andres wrapper. A box-pressed churchill with notes of cocoa, pepper, and a spicy-sweet finish.

Satin Glove received a well-deserved 90-rating noting: "Near-black and pressed, this earthy, nutty cigar takes on a bittersweet chocolate note as well as hints of black pepper and oaky vanilla."

Animal Cracker - 
Medium to full-bodied with a thick 60-ring gauge vitola. An Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper gives off a dark chocolate complection. Nicaraguan long-leaves and binder promote nuances of coffee, cherry, and earth with a prominent pepper appearing on the retro-hale.

Cracker Crumbs
 - Animal Cracker's little brother, this medium to full-bodied firecracker uses the same Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper leaf and the same Nicaraguan long-fillers and binder. A thinner ring gauge results in a slightly stronger, more flavorful experience.

Big Ten - a 5.4" x 48 Perfecto, the Big Ten is made with an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper with Nicaraguan guts within. Extremely flavorful, plenty of woodiness and natural sweetness along with the characteristic Pete Johnson pepper. 

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Profile
Shape
Double Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
Crystal Baller 646 (Double Corona) (6.5"x46)
Pack of 5
Only 4 Left
$47.50
Profile
Shape
Double Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Tramp Stamp (Robusto) (5.2"x48)
Box of 20
In Stock
$170.00
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$161.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Petite Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Cracker Crumbs (Petite Corona) (4.5"x38)
Pack of 50
Only 1 Left
$175.00
| save $8.01
$166.99
Profile
Shape
Petite Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Animal Cracker 550 (Robusto) (5.0"x50)
Box of 20
Only 2 Left
$180.00
| save $9.01 5% off
$170.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Bone Crusher (Robusto) (5.2"x55)
Box of 20
Only 2 Left
$190.00
| save $9.01
$180.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Crystal Baller (Toro) (5.7"x56)
Box of 20
In Stock
$190.00
| save $9.01
$180.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Skull Breaker (Robusto) (5.2"x52)
Box of 20
In Stock
$190.00
| save $9.01
$180.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Perfecto
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
7th Sam Perfect (Perfecto) (6.7"x52)
Box of 20
Only 5 Left
$220.00
| save $11.01 5% off
$208.99
Profile
Shape
Perfecto
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Habano Maduro
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Animal Cracker (Gordo) (6.0"x60)
Box of 20
Out Of Stock
$220.00
| save $11.01 5% off
$208.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Habano Maduro
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Perfecto
Wrapper
Habano Oscuro
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
No
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Perfecto LE (5.4"x48)
New
Box of 20
Only 4 Left
$220.00
| save $10.01
$209.99
Profile
Shape
Perfecto
Wrapper
Habano Oscuro
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
No
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
overall rating 4.92 out of 5 True { } True { } True { } Based on 12 Ratings
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5 out of 5
I think this cigar is absolutely delicious. I enjoy it in the morning with coffee or after dinner in the evening. It has the aroma of a delicious breakfast. Pancake with sweet syrup, hint of vanilla, with a contrasting note of butter and spice.
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5 out of 5
Outstanding cigars! Thanks
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5 out of 5
I was introduced to the Animal Cracker and have made it a buy ever since. Long fillers burn slow and evenly. Well constructed. Leather and wood are pronounced for a great taste. An easily and enjoyable hour stick.
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5 out of 5
Frankly these are delicious, I have a couple boxes down getting some more age, but they’re ready to smoke now. Time on cedar will only make them better.
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5 out of 5
Good structure, burns well and even. Will be purchasing this one again.
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5 out of 5
Flavor bomb!
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5 out of 5
I love this cigar. My favorite surrogates. Amazing taste! My everyday go to!
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5 out of 5
One of my favorite summer sticks! Not easily available in 6x60. Also not the daily smoke for price point. However these are a treat. Always burn even with a clean draw. Be prepared to spend 1.5 to 2 hours enjoying this behemoth.
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5 out of 5
This is the perfect 2nd cigar of the night. For those nights when you finish one and just are not quite done yet.
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5 out of 5
They're really good and tasty short smokes. Perfect for when you're crunched for time. Thank you.
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4 out of 5
I purchased on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. I'm not a conisur of describing the tastes of cigars, but my smoke was a smooth well blended experience with an even burn and most importantly a pleasant taste and smell with no bad after taste or diminishing returns as I finished.
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5 out of 5
Very impressed with the processing time. I ordered at 1pm Thursday, of course I got free shipping with Joe's Daily Deal. .. everything was on my doorstep by 430pm Friday... W0ell done CI!
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Customer Testimonials
Tasty after 1st inch, with spice, cocoa, cedar, a bit of fruit flavor building continually until after the middle, it mellows out to a light spicy finish. Enjoyable throughout. REALLY LIKE! Good value too.
GA of MOUNT BETHEL, PA
The Surrogates Bone Crusher has become one of my favorite cigars. Very well balanced, great flavors and excellent burn. Definitely Pete Johnson and DPG high quality tobaccos and high rolling standards. Very reasonably priced as well for the quality of the stick. I must try the rest, and I will.
GR of STERLING, VA
I have had the Skull Breaker and Tramp Stamp and give two thumbs up to both. The Skull Breaker is a full bodied yet reasonably smooth powerhouse that will wow the MOW Ruination fans in the audience. But it's the Tramp Stamp that really blew my skirt up. It's a medium to boardering on bodied flavor bomb. Excellent draw and burn the builds very nicely. A really tasty treat and nice diversion from my regular rotation. Recommended.
JS of Fleetwood, PA
By far one of the best full bodied sticks out there. I'm happy to see CI carrying them since they started out as a NHC exclusive. Perfect construction and it burns razor sharp with no touch ups. The Bone crusher is the strongest of the bunch with heavy notes of earth, leather and espresso. It's starts out with a strong spiciness that gradually mellows out to an awesome cigar. Pick these up and you won't be disappointed!
MB of Pt Pleasant, NJ
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