It’s day five, and it’s Tuesday, so we’re just going to go ahead and call this Tortuga Tuesday! Frequent readers will know that I have a deep affection for the Tortuga brand, and have since it’s inception. Victor Vitale goes to great lengths to produce the best cigars, and today we have an excellent representation of that quality. Today’s spectacular present is 20 of the Tortuga 215 Reserva Tributo, a box pressed, 6″ x 56 super premium cigar made in Honduras. These are a Nicarguan puro, and are complex, refined and sublime. These are packaged in five-packs, not boxed (saving me shipping costs!), I can probably come up with a box if you really want one, but the box count is 27, so you’d just feel shorted :-). It’s better this way, trust me! Many thanks to Victor Vitale for providing these terrific smokes!
Monday’s winner of the terrific MBombay Cigars sampler is Jay Rabinowitz! Please send your address so I can pack this up and send it out to you. Thanks again to Mel and Ron at Bombay Tobak for sponsoring yesterday’s contest! Someone asked in yesterday’s comments how you tell each line apart as they all have the same bands. I’ve asked this question myself which led to the line being marked on the back of the cello in marker, which is the case with these samples (as shown in the bottom picture). I’m sure it’s something Mel and his team are looking at, bands are expensive, but they do serve the purpose of identification. The bands and presentation are quite beautiful!
You know what to do now, leave a comment here, check back tomorrow to see if you won!
RULES
All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment on the post of the day, if you can, try to post what you know or how you feel about today’s present, the folks donating the gift should get some feedback for their troubles! It’s not a condition to win, but it’s nice to have something to read. We did this last year and it benefits everyone. Once you’ve won, you’re out, let everyone else have a chance. Must be over 18 to win. 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!
Until tomorrow,
CigarCraig
Congrats to Jay. These Tortuga sticks look impressive. Thanks again, Craig for doing this.
Never had a Tortuga stick, but it reminds me of Tortuga from Breaking Bad! If you haven’t seen it I recommend it!
I don’t think I’ve had a Tortuga. I have to now as I enjoy Nicaraguan puros.
I haven’t had a Tortuga in way too long. Victor really makes some great cigars.
ready to give these a shot.
Would love to try them. Thanks for the great contests!
Think of all the room you’ll have in your humidors & coolidor soon, Craig! Thanks for putting this together again this year, and to your sponsors!
Congrats to Jay on yesterday’s win. I have not had, but would love to try!
Tortuga is always a great smoke and Victor really knows how to blend some fine cigars. I would love to add these to my humidor. Thanks to CigarCraig for the chance to win these.
Count me in……..again!
Always down for box press.
Really wanna try these some day
Congrats Jay enjoy those MBombay. Haven’t tried Tortuga thanks Craig and Victor Vitale. Good luck everyone.
Awesome those look good to try
20 Tortugas?! Good stuff!
Great looking cigars. Thank you for the prize.
The entire Tortuga line is awesome! I have neen enjoying these since their release! Never disappointed!!
Have not tried these yet. Looks good. Thanks for the contest
Look like great cigars, would love to try them! Thanks for the opportunity!
Cigar that I’ve never tried. Looks great.
Never had a tortuga.
Great cigars~!
Never had a Totuga, but I do love the box pressed style.
Just found this site. Looks pretty cool. I’ve always wanted to try some Tortugas!
Wow! 👍
I see you have to be 18 to enter.. if I’m 36 do I get two entries… sorry had to try!
One of my favorites!! An elegant cigar with deep rich flavors and impeccable construction!!
Never disappointed by a Victor Vitale cigar. Those Tortugas are amazing. Whoever wins this one wins Christmas!
Come on Santa! Daddy needs Tortugas!
Love me some box press cigars…really good for a “walk”, Craig!
Never have had a Tortuga and they look damn tasty.
I have never tasted the Tortuga brand, but would love to try them. I bet they would be extra good on a peaceful Saturday morning. Hope I win! Thanks Craig for your dedication!
These Tortugas look great! Haven’t tried them before but would love to!
I want TOR-TUGA!
Never had one but willing to try
ok, come on, i NEED this one!
Incredible package and it’s only day 5. Congratulations Jay and thanks Craig and Victor for Tortuga Tuesday.
I’ve never heard of Tortuga until now. I’m actually on the website reading up on them. Thank you and happy holidays!
This is a superb cigar and the winner will be very happy!!
Something new for me to try, I’m in!
Life is good.
This would be a great gift for pops.
Count me in! Thanks Craig
Tortuga looks great. Very nice.
Great selection to give away. Would definitely make room for these.
This is one I’ve wanted to try. Thanks again to you and your giveaway sponsors.
These look great
Way to go Jay!!!! I had the pleasure of smoking a Tortuga a few weeks ago courtesy of Cigar Authority’s Care Package. It was a very delightful smoke. This is yet another brand I can not find locally…..what is up with the sales forces? Anyway thanks to Victor for the sticks & Craig for the contest.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
thanks craig!
Congrats Jay!
Nice!
Oh Boy!
I’ve never tried one of those – they look very good.
Tortugas are among my favorite smokes. I enjoy them over a nice long game of chess @ the smoke shop, or out back by the lake during summer Bbqs. there’s ALWAYS a supply of these in my humidor ! Great smoke.
Sweet selection
Congratulations Jay!
I have loved all of the Tortuga brad I have had!
I really like their box pressed cigars!
I want these bad!!:)
Nic puros? Count me in. Craig you are getting too famous now. I haven’t won in a long time ! Lol.
Seems like the smokes keep getting better!
Sign me up!
Oooh, I could do some Tortugas 🙂 I’m in!
Tortuga cigars are fantastic! I’d love to have these, hard to find in my area.
They look amazing never had the pleasure of trying them
Looking good.
Those look awesome. 🙂
Another awesome selection. Looking forward to trying these when I get the chance.
Never tried Tortuga, maybe here’s my chance.
Awesome-Sauce!
Pick me, Craig!
Stunning looking cigars Craig. Super prize.
Those are looking mighty tasty…I think they would look good in my humidor!
Nice contest
Only heard good things about Tortuga, one brand I’ve really wanted to try.
Love these too!
Please Santa, these would look nice in my stocking.
Like always. Great contest and great reviews!
On the 5th day of Christmass Cigar Craig gave to me… 4 FIVE packs of Tortuga 215 Reserva Tributo delicious cigars.
Craig, you are pushing all of the right buttons. You KNOW how much I like those Tortugas !!! Please add my thanks to Victor Vitale at Tortuga for his generous Christmas gift. All of your sponsors are special folks and seem to be always thinking about us, the regular cigar smoker. Thanks to all and a Merry Christmas.
Even if I don’t win today’s contest I am definitely going to purchase some Tortugas in the near future. Always appreciate your cigar guidance Craig!
Really nice prize. Good luck all.
Alrighty then, who doesn’t enjoy a good Nica puro!
Those cigars are beautiful
I like Turtles!
Congrats Jay. Just smoked this cigar last week, I enjoyed that cigar. Thanks Victor and Craig.
Congrats Jay enjoy the smokes
I have read your reviews on this brand and know you are a fan but have never had the chance to try a Tortuga Cigar so here is my post, put my name in the hat and see if I can be a winner winner chicken dinner! Thanks for putting this together each year Craig.
Gee, I’ve never won a contest before.
Never had ,1 they look awesome!
Would love to try those….
I haven’t tried one yet, but I notice I have one resting in one of my humidors from a Cigar of the Month selection. I think maybe it’s time to fire it up and give it a try. And thanks to Victor Vitale for his generous donation of this gift!
Great Contest – would love to try them.
Today is Day Five, Tortuga Tuesday
It would be nice to win this giveaway
And enjoy Victor Vitale’s sticks
In honor of old Saint Nick
and Cigar Craig, our trusted leaf gourmet!
(forgive the geekiness, it’s been a long day and I needed a creative outlet…)
just had a Tortaga, was exceptional…looking forward to the 2nd one in my humidor
after seeing you smokw them all the time….I want some!!! plus my bday is on xmas!!!
Would love the chance to try them.
I love a good Nicaraguan puro- thanks Craig.
Oh man, I really wanna try these!
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Thanks Victor and Craig!
Would love to try these after your raving =P
With that many, it will be Christmas for everyone. Thanks, Victor and Craig.
Keep running to cigar store to find these different smokes. The guy thinks I’m crazy.
These sticks look great. Would love to try them.