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Quick Smoke: Don Kiki White Label Churchill

6 May 2007

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.

Here’s another gem you can’t find at your local B&M, but should waste no time ordering online. This seven inch by 50 ring gauge Don Kiki White Labelicon is a standout smoke from Cuban Crafters. Harvested back in 2000, Cuban-seed Habano long-filler tobacco and a shade-grown Connecticut wrapper combine to create smooth hay and almond notes. About halfway through a nice spice kicks in, rendering this more interesting than your average mild smoke. While the delicate wrapper has some tendency to tear, this premium boutique stogie is still exceptional – especially when you consider the price.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick A

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16 Responses to “Quick Smoke: Don Kiki White Label Churchill”

  1. timothy fitzgerald Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 6:31 pm #

    for people who carry the don kiki line in the store you can get the white label. my friend has a store in st. augustine fl. and he has the cigars. its a great cigar i agree.

  2. Patrick A Monday, May 7, 2007 at 4:28 am #

    Timothy,

    Thanks for clearing that up. What I meant to write is that MOST of us will have to order Don Kikis online because MOST B&Ms do not carry them.

  3. Dicksbain Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 2:27 am #

    Just got an email link from cuban crafters offering a box of these for $49

    BOX OF 20 – 7×50

    Email Special Price: 49.99

    EXPIRED

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