CigarCraig’s 12 Spectacular Days of Cigar Giveaways 2014 Day 6: Tortuga

Here we are at Day 6 already, time is really racing by.  I decided that I’m going to try to ship everything at the same time since I got a coupon for 20% off USPS shipping at Staples and that will save me a lot of cash!!  I enjoyed the heck out of my Joya Red on my walk last night, it’s a solid, medium bodied smoke with great flavor.  The winner of the box of Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red is Brian D, and I’m sure he will enjoy these cigars! Please send your address!  Just to ease everyone’s minds, all the cigars for this event have been kept in a dedicated coolerdor at the appropriate temperature and humidity! It’s still always a good idea to let cigar rest after they’ve made any kind of journey!  Next up:

 

 

Tortuga Cigars/Legacy Brands

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For Day 6 we have a really special present!  Regular readers will know that I have an affinity for the Tortuga line, and Victor Vitale, the mastermind behind the brand, and owner of Legacy Brands, lives nearby in Philly, so I get to see him from time to time.  Victor ‘s put together a special Connecticut Shade Cigar, the Tortuga 215 Reserva Regalo.  These aren’t available anywhere, they a re a very special limited release and are a bit stronger than the milder Connecticut Tortuga 215 Reserva coming out in January. Victor tells me that the Regalo will never be released. The lucky winner will get three of the five count boxes (15 cigars). These are a fat Toro size, 6″ x 56, and are fantastic cigars!  I’m calling today “Tortuga Tuesday”!

 

Rules

All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment on that day’s post and if you like, in one sentence tell us what comes to mind when you think of Tortuga Cigars.  It’s not a condition to win, but I’d like for the folks who make this all possible to come away with some consumer feedback.  Also, be sure to visit the links for each item. Comments on Facebook, Twitter, or anywhere else will not count, but feel free to spread the word!

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Until tomorrow,

 

CigarCraig

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125 Responses to CigarCraig’s 12 Spectacular Days of Cigar Giveaways 2014 Day 6: Tortuga

  1. Joe Patterson

    Maybe this time…

  2. Never had these, would love to try them.

  3. Timmc71

    These would be new to my palate. Thanks Craig

  4. justin lowman

    These seem like they would be nice to try.

  5. Congrats Brian! Great win! As for today’s prize you can’t go wrong with Victor Vitale!

  6. 6th times the charm. Hope I win, never had one, either way looks like I’ll be purchasing one soon

  7. John Wyckoff

    Tortuga is a masterful blend of flavors that will give you everything you want in a cigar without being overpowering.

  8. jay

    only you can make this happen craig!!!

  9. Tommy D

    Nice! Great looking cigar!

  10. Jerry B.

    When I hear Tortuga I think of turtles. I know that Craig and I have similar palates, so I will enjoy these.
    Thanks Craig.

  11. Zeegarboy

    When I hear Tortuga I think of rum. Is there any connection?

  12. Cmatt777

    Wow. What a cool prize. Good luck all.

  13. I have heard a lot about the Tortuga’s but have yet to try.

    Allen Kleine Deters

  14. Scott Wilson

    Victor Vitale

  15. Steve

    Like a lot of people, I have heard of Tortuga, but don’t have a B&M close so I’ve never tried it. Would love to have a chance!

  16. Jeff Brooks

    Can’t win if you don’t play.

  17. Matthew Denico

    a new taste..

  18. rob little

    These would be new to me, but lucky for me I love trying new cigars!!

  19. John Hateley

    Love me some Tortuga!

  20. David Nichols

    Never had these, but Victor’s a pretty cool guy.

  21. Don’t the also make rum cake?

  22. Congrats Brain!!!!!

    Well Craig, I know you rave about the Tortuga’s….I personally have never had one or found one locally…..what a treat to be able to sample sticks the will NEVER be released…Thanks to Victor for donating the prizes and to you Craig for the giveaways.

  23. Patrick

    I never had the pleasure to burn one.

  24. JScott

    Wow! Day after day of incredible giveaways! Looking forward to try a Tortuga one of these days.

  25. Matt Ross

    This is one I’d really like to win – the Tortugas are solid cigars, and I’d love to try these.

  26. schon garrison

    Never tried this before.

  27. JeffK

    Another I’ve not tried. Would love to celebrate Tortuga Tuesday for many Tuesdays to come.

  28. Dewey Green

    Sounds like a very interesting cigar.

  29. Two names come to mind, Victor Vitale and Kruk. They must be top-shelf!

  30. I enjoy trying new and different cigars. This is something special since they are never to be released. Great contest

  31. Mike Young

    Would love to share with my fellow cigar smokers!

  32. Adrian quick

    Had a Tortuga reserva 215 (I think) the other day. Great smoke! Really enjoyed the brand and look forward to trying more in the future

  33. Tom V

    looks like a good stick.

  34. Rachel Apple

    My husband loves these cigars!! Thanks 🙂

  35. what comes to mind when i think of Tortuga? that SWEET Victor Vitale beard!

  36. Forrest

    I’ve always heard great things about this brand. I would love to get my hands on some.

  37. foozer6976

    nice, very nice .been reading all year how you love these!! my turn!!

  38. Joe R

    if I could smoke only one cigar for the rest of my life it would be a Tortuga !

  39. KRUK

    Thank you Mark for the kind words. Means a lot. What do i think of when I hear tortuga? Victors salute to the art, culture and traditions for cigars. Friendship, comradery and some of my best memories involve these wonderful cigars. Victor is the best!

  40. Tim S

    After learning more about Tortuga Cigars and reading reviews they move to the top of my must try list.

  41. Smokin Aces

    I have yet to come across this brand in any B&M but have heard good things from you and others in the online review community. I would enjoy giving them a go for myself. Thanks for the contest Craig!

  42. Andrew

    That looks good.

  43. Acefisher1

    Every single time I hear/see Tortuga, I can’t help but think “A Pirate’s Life for Me!” I’d love this one. Those are great smokes and one I rarely ever get a chance to purchase.

  44. Dan Colley

    That Tortuga is extra special. I’ve had only one (guess where I got it) but that was enough. Don’t miss out on this one.

  45. Just what I need to level up my cigar snob rating and share with my fellow cigar aficionados! Pick me, please. 🙂

  46. Benjamin Chidester

    Never had one but would love to try.

  47. When I think of Tortuga Cigars, I think of a tailored suit and an excellent smoking experience!

  48. Lee Sorensen

    I had my first Connecticut Tortuga 215 Reserva last week golfing.
    It was a amazing smoke! Loved it!
    These will be one of my standby cigars!
    Would love to try the Connecticut Shade Cigar.
    I am sure my golf buddies would love to share them with me:)

  49. Tortuga cigars are great, getting a Limited Edition Box set would be GREATER !

  50. Turtle power! I really enjoy Victor’s cigars. Winning these would be special indeed.

  51. Joseph

    On the island of Tortuga, smoking a Tortuga, with some rum.

  52. jjo

    I’ve been fortunate to have had a couple of Limited Edition 2011’s gifted to me – one of them by some guy named Craig – and they were terrific smokes. I have also had a few of Victor’s other creations, and they were also very enjoyable. I just wish that Tortuga would find its way to my area.

  53. Danny Russo

    I’ve Never Tried One Of These Cigars, Would Love To Break The Ice And Try One of These on The House !!!!!!

  54. Jason Meyers

    Victor makes some great cigars!

  55. Matt T

    Would love to have these on hand!!!

  56. Something I have to try but is on my list for sure! Thank you…as always, Craig for doing a great job with you reviews.

  57. DB

    Some great cigars for sure!

  58. Ryan

    The giveaways are getting better each day.

  59. Jesus C

    This is a brand I can’t find anywhere locally, I’ve been looking for a good connecticut shade for my morning smokes would love to give this one a try

  60. As another Victor, I associate the name with quality. Therefore I would expect no less from my namesake brother.

  61. Jonathon

    I have never had one of these cigars but they sure sound great.

  62. bob langmaid

    As you said… waht a special prize! I would love to be able to have a cigar that was a special edition!

  63. Sean

    Would love to try these. When I think of Tortuga Cigars, I think of how the bands remind me of the Cuban Hoyo de Monterreys.

  64. Craig

    Always reading about you and the Tortuga line, would love to try one for myself. Another great day of prized. Nice work on all of these and thank you for running this contest.

  65. smoke770

    Great contest!!! Thanks Craig

  66. I have never had a Tortuga, but what comes to mind is Pirates of the Caribbean (Tortuga is mentioned throughout). Great giveaway!

  67. Holy cow! That’s nice! Thanks Craig!

  68. Jay R

    Tortuga means quality tropics to me. Would love to try. Happy Holidays All!!

  69. I also think of Pirates of the Caribbean! Thanks for hosting Craig and thanks for the giveaways.

  70. Nicole Gugliemini

    The original L.E.Tortuga 2011 has to be one of my favorite cigars of all time. I love Victor Vitales blends and although I don’t know what’s in store for the rest of the days contest winnings but I don’t really care. This is the one I most hope I’m lucky enough to win. Killer prize.<3

  71. KOPTim

    Never had a Tortuga, but I love the idea of ’boutique’ cigars – smaller cigar makers who love their craft and they don’t need to be in Cuba !

  72. lorri langmaid

    Would love to have the opportunity to try this cigar!

  73. Sean T

    I’d love to win these bad boys. Look so tasty. Thanks for the give aways cigar Craig!

  74. Gary D

    I’ve never heard of Tortuga, hoping to win, they sound good and I like the size of the cigar!

  75. jeff hawkins

    I think of a little bit of jack and water when i think of Tortuga’s ,

  76. Allen

    That’s another new one.

  77. Pat

    I’ve not yet had the pleasure of trying a Tortuga, but would love to. 🙂

  78. Chuck N

    Looking forward to getting my hands on these Tortugas.

  79. Narek Bazikyan

    Those look delicious, prefect fit for my box

  80. Commish

    Liking the choice of day #6.

  81. atllogix

    Consistent quality smokes.

  82. Duane Holmes

    Need to try ’em!

  83. Bryan C

    Had the pleasure of smoking this brand just once. Don’t recall too much about that evening, but I do remember I did enjoy the cigar

  84. What comes to mind? “Tortuga Tuesday” and Victor.. I’ve never had the pleasure to smoking one… YET!!

  85. Paul Tyler

    Never heard of Tortuga or obviously had the pleasure to smoke one but sounds like an awesome prize…a Connecticut with some kick sounds right up my alley!

  86. Dano

    Rum and cigars would be nice Christmas day

  87. Ray Pruett

    Giggity.

  88. Mike Perry

    I’ve been fortunate enough to have sampled the Regalo. Except that now that I’ve had a couple, I want MORE. This might be my favorite CT shade wrapped cigar. It’s got a lot of flavor, more than you’d expect from this type of wrapper, but it’s still creamy and smooth. If you’ve never smoked a Cigar by Victor Vitale, this is a good one to start with. My favorite cigar maker of all time!

  89. When I think Tortuga Cigars I think of Victor and his presence on social media. It seems like he’s always out there, letting the masses know about his products; a true cyber workhorse. Would love to try ANY of his cigars.

  90. Kyle C.

    Jingle Jangle Jingle!

  91. Tortuga Tuesday. Sounds like a delicious add on to the already great- margarita Monday.

  92. Mike McDonald

    Sounds interesting. I’ve never smoked a turtle before… hmmm.

  93. Charlie H.

    Victor is a great guy and his brand needs more recognition! Thanks so much Craig for the rare treat!

  94. Narb

    The new 2015 Reserva Regalo Tortuga, looks amazing. I was also wondering if they taste amazing. I would love a box of them =)

  95. Kasey Culmback

    Never tried something from this brand, would love to give it a go!

  96. Tortuga just sounds good rolling off the tongue, but I’m sure the smokes are fabulous.

  97. Chris kurz

    I’m excited to try the tortuga cigars!!!!

  98. Kevin D. Shahan

    Sorry but I know nothing of this brand. I do see their advertising but haven’t had the pleasure to enjoy one yet.

  99. Swede214

    What can I say but Thank You Craig and Tortuga Cigars for this give-a- way.