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CLE Azabache

Stephen says:

"Score: 90"

Richard says:

"Very surprised!! This was a great cigar. "

Kerrie says:

"1 Fine Burn"

Chuck says:

"I ordered more of this one before I finished the first third. "

James says:

"Stout and sturdy, a good strong smoke."

James says:

"Excellent cigar! Stout, creamy chocolate flavor; strong but smooth, good to the very end."

James says:

"Deep, rich flavor from the first puff."

McArthur says:

"I really like this cigar because of its complex flavor."

CLE Azabache is a dark cigar by Christian Eiroa originally made exclusively for TAA (Tobacconists Association of America) cigar shops. Azabache in Spanish means "dark coal", and this cigar uses a Mexican maduro wrapper that is as dark as it gets. The blend is completed with a Honduran binder and fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru, all handmade and box pressed in Christian Eiroa's Aladino factory in Honduras.

Cigar Origin
Honduras
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Honduras, a Central American country which shares a border with Nicaragua, is widely known in the premium cigar industry as the ideal place to grow Cuban and Connecticut seed tobaccos. Danli and the Jamastran Valley is considered the heart of Honduras’ cigar industry. The Jamastran Valley is known for producing a full-bodied tobacco that draws strong comparisons to the tobacco grown in the Pinar del Rio region of Cuba. This same region is also known for its Connecticut shade grown and Corojo shade grown tobacco. In addition, Honduras produces Cuban-seed sun grown filler tobaccos of the highest quality.
Strength

Full
Wrapper Color
Maduro
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Maduro wrapper can go from dark coffee brown with a reddish tint to blackish brown (the latter also called Oscuro).
Wrapper
Mexican
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Mexican tobacco is very dark and the best leaves can be used as maduro wrappers. In San Andres de Tuxtla (in the state of Vera Cruz), there is a very interesting production of Sumatra seed wrappers. Dark air cured tobaccos are produced in Mexico, mainly in Vera Cruz and Tampico provinces, on the East Coast along the Gulf. There is also some production in Yucatan. Mexico's volcanic soil yields tobacco that is spicy and earthy, with a very distinctive flavor.
Binder
Honduras
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar and bind the filler tobaccos together. Honduran tobacco is known for being full-bodied. Cigars produced in Honduras are regarded for their consistency and quality. Using Honduran tobacco as a binder will add to the cigar’s overall strength and flavor profile.
Filler
Honduras
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Peru
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
CLE Cigar Company
CLE Cigar Company was founded in 2012 by Christian Eiroa, previously president of Camacho Cigars. Their cigars are produced in their Aladino Factory in Danli, Honduras, and in their Wynwood factory in Miami.

CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

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Toro, Full, Maduro, from Honduras

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 25	$316.50	$272.95 FREE SHIPPING	$43.55	1360	Backorder
Single	$12.66	$12.05 $9.64	$3.02	45	In Stock Ships Tomorrow

CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

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Robusto, Full, Maduro, from Honduras

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 25	$266.50	$227.95 FREE SHIPPING	$38.55	1135	Backorder
Single	$10.66	$10.15 $8.63	$2.03	40	In Stock Ships Tomorrow

CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

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Toro, Full, Maduro, from Honduras

	MSRP	OUR PRICE	YOU SAVE	SMOKE RINGS	AVAILABILITY	QUANTITY
Box of 25	$291.50	$250.95 $200.76 FREE SHIPPING	$90.74	1000	Backorder
Single	$11.66	$11.10 $9.44	$2.23	45	In Stock Ships Tomorrow

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CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS

OVERALL

4.35

63 reviews

How reviewers describe CLE Azabache

good flavor

full bodied

smooth

favorite

sweet

strong

floral

cinnamon

Rated 4.05by 364 Aficionados

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Patrick H.05/31/2025About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Delicious cigar. The burn was perfect, draw was perfect and it tasted like chocolate. Definitely full-bodied. I' ll certainly buy mire.

JEN CHO H.02/25/2025About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Dark chocolate, bitter coffee, almond nuts, earth, wet leather, pickled cucumber, fennel, salty cheese, dairy sweetness, mild, huge smoke, citrus aftertaste

chuck a.08/01/2024About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

The cigar looks taste and smokes as fine as a box it comes in

Matthew A.04/18/2024About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Good looking mild cigar that didn't burn great but had a nice draw and taste

Aaron M.09/22/2023About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Amazing smoke!

Colin D.09/01/2023About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Very good cigar

Vincenzo M.08/07/2023About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

C’è di meglio

Steven D.06/15/2023About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Very very tasty and rich smoke

Stephen L.06/03/2023About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

9/10 Light grey stacked ash. Fantastic draw, smoke output and burn. Very good cigar.

Thomas L.04/24/2023About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

A great cigar that is flavorful, burns perfectly and is well constructed.

Peter V.07/18/2022About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Outstanding box press cigar CLE does not disappoint

Mario P.04/15/2022About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Very nice smoke, I enjoyed this one from start to finish. Will buy more for sure.

Daniel K.02/19/2022About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Great cigar, burned smooth for a long time. Would smoke more of these.

james n.12/12/2021About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

This was a full pack with a hard box press. Draw was a little to snug and burn was a little off.

Jacob B.11/24/2021About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

This is a darn good cigar .. the few lower rankings certainly "jack up" (or better say, down lol) the rating .. there's a reason they're sold out .. ash it and keep it moving, the uneven burn will catch itself up. Must have stick

emade E.10/06/2021About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Bon cigare pas pour un débutant cigare puissant

Francisco T.08/20/2021About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Good flavor, full body, box pressed, what's not to love?

Jorge V.04/27/2021About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Excellent smoke

Anthony M.03/09/2021About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

excellent stick for the price.

Jose H.01/24/2021About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

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Junior S.12/17/2020About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Nice cigar but the burn was a pain in the butt. Could've been the maduro or the box press. Still worth a try.

David H.12/12/2020About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Very smooth and nice taste!

Dayron V.09/12/2020About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Great cigar

ryan s.08/01/2020About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Dark but good.

Mike N.07/07/2020About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Full marks for this one. Consistent draw and flavor throughout the entire burn. Pairs well with espresso or whiskey.......or both.

Shaun M.04/29/2020About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Great every day cigar. Not a huge fan of box pressed, but these are the exception.

Xavier P.10/05/2019About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Este gordo con una apariencia box pressed muy marcada es un cigarro perfecto para ser fumado entre amigos, con una buena conversación de por medio. Sabor dulzón y muy sugerente en su entrada, que gana en intensidad a medida que va dejando este mundo. Salud y vida intensa.

levann l.09/21/2019About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

This a very sharp box press with a chocolate aroma. Very sweet and chocolate creamy smoke

Chuck V.08/16/2019About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Slooooow burn, flavor, flavor, flavor,budget friendly,budget friendly,budget friendly. That’s it - That’s all !

cesar n.07/01/2019About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Nice cigar, would buy again

Patrick04/07/2019About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Solid smoke!

Josue M.02/25/2019About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Pretty tasty smoke.

Chris H.12/30/2018About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

very enjoyable cigar. has a bit of a tight draw but still provides ample smoke. while it took me a few minutes to get into it I thoroughly enjoyed smoking the final 2/3 of the cigar. really loved the aroma and it left me wanting more. this is the first time I smoked this brand and I am glad I tried it. I look forward to smoking another.

Chad B.12/08/2018About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

This is one of my "Go To" Cigars. It almost has a creamy taste to it.

Dayron V.09/28/2018About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Great cigar

James E.07/31/2018About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Stout and sturdy, a good strong smoke. Very similar to the CLE Prieto in flavor, but smoother and more nuanced. Wish this was in the regular roster and not just a TAA special. It would find a permanent rotation in my humidor.

James E.07/24/2018About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Excellent cigar! Stout, creamy chocolate flavor; strong but smooth, good to the very end. Too bad it’s a limited edition stick. I could see this as an enduring favorite capable of besting competitors costing much more.

kyle w.07/04/2018About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Excellent

Hector b.06/28/2018About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Hard draw at first but with flavors like spices and light light chocolate hints.. The cigars opens up half way with a lighter draw. Flavors seem to die down towards the end.. A pleasant cigar but not my favorite.

Josh T.06/27/2018About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

The look and feel of this cigar is second to none. I was equally pleased with the quality of the CLE Azabache - it is clearly a well built cigar. I will certainly be enjoying more of these fine cigars in the future.

Corey D.06/13/2018About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

It’s ok very different

George P.06/01/2018About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

Christian Eiroa has made a great cigar with the Azabache. It's a very nice full body cigar. From the start, you get a nutty and chocolate flavor with a small amount of spice. Halfway through the cigar, the spice disappears but the light chocolate flavor continues. A nice creamy and coffee flavor appears. It makes the cigar more enjoyable. The full bodied strength is still present throughout the smoker. Eiroa has once again made a great cigar for everyone to enjoy.

Jon C.04/21/2018About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Great smoke with perfect construction. The San Andres wrapper was perfect and not overpowering like in other smokes with this wrapper.

Rahsaan A.02/13/2018About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

This is a beautiful cigar. Pepper, cedar...at moments sweet, a lot of leather, nice draw ,great construction, medium body and strength for the most part. Hard not to nub this one. Worth the bill.

Dayron V.02/09/2018About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Excellently priced smoke.

Joseph F.02/07/2018About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Decent cigar for the price.

George H.08/06/2017About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

what a wonderful cigar with great flavor and consistent burn...

James E.06/15/2017About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Deep, rich flavor from the first puff. This well-constructed box press is a memorable smoke!

Ozzie H.04/19/2017About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Very nice chocolate flavors, although the draw was a little tight.

Erik N.03/11/2017About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

This cigar has such a balanced taste right from the get go, but would not burn right. I rested this thing for 2 weeks before I smoked it and the wrapper would not burn! Such an unenjoyable experience when you fight burn problems during the entire cigar. Such a shame because the taste was there. Wrapped had kind of a funky barnyard smell but the cigar overall smelled and tasted awesome during the short periods it would burn correctly. Ultimately, I chucked after dicking around for 45 minutes to try and make it smoke. What a waste!

Edgar B.03/10/2017About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

second time in smoke this cigar. good taste, full body dark chocolate Nutting taste. smells awsome. don't like the way it burns

Chad B.01/31/2017About: CLE Azabache Gordo 6" * 60

The draw is nice but a little tight. Still my favorite go to cigar.

Ted O.12/22/2016About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Was recommended by Rene. I had wanted to try something different, and Rene was spot on. A very enjoyable smoke and moderately priced !!

Robert H.09/29/2016About: CLE Azabache Robusto 5" * 50

Great value smoke. Not sure why but it did not burn well...turned off several times. Overall 6 out of 10

Peter V.09/16/2016About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Love this cigar, great full body flavor

Krystal H.09/12/2016About: CLE Azabache Toro 6" * 54

Great Cigar, all CLE lovers should try.