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Big Papi Cigars By David Ortiz – Cigar Review
Big Papi Cigars Review & Full Lineup (From NH Cigars)
You land on the page, expecting a long catalog. Dozens of options. Noise.
Not here.
The Big Papi Cigars section at New Hampshire Cigars is… tight. Focused. Almost minimal.
Which is weirdly a good sign.
Who Makes Big Papi Cigars?
Quick context, because it changes how you read the lineup—
They’re made by El Artista Cigars for David Ortiz.
Not a licensing deal slapped together overnight. This blend sat in development for years before release.
You can feel that in the lineup. Nothing random.
Core Big Papi Line (Original Blend)
- Big Papi Toro
- Size: 6 x 54
- Body: Medium
- Packaging: Boxes of 20
This is the baseline. The one everything else branches off from.
Flavor (as described + experienced):
Cedar upfront
Earth, light pepper
Then it softens → cocoa, a little caramel, some cream
It doesn’t spike. No sharp turns. Just… smooth progression.
Burn tends to behave. Draw is easy. You don’t fight it.
The Slugger Series (heavier, darker, louder)
This is where things shift a bit. More weight. More attitude.
- Big Papi Slugger Robusto
- Size: 5 x 50
- Wrapper: Maduro
- Strength: Medium–Full
- Rating: ⭐ 5/5 (29 reviews)
Darker profile overall.
Think:
Espresso
Dark chocolate
Pepper that actually shows up
Still controlled—but definitely less laid-back than the original.
Big Papi Slugger Gordo
- Size: 6 x 70
- Wrapper: Maduro
- Strength: Medium
- Rating: ⭐ 5/5 (20 reviews)
Big ring gauge. Slow burn.
The flavors stretch out more here:
- Cream blends into the darker notes
- Chocolate lingers longer
- Pepper comes in waves, not all at once
Not subtle… but not chaotic either.
Specialty & Limited Pieces
These feel more like collector energy. Still smokable, but yeah—you notice them.
- Big Slugger Bat
- Size: 7 x 62 (bat-shaped)
- Packaging: Single cigar
- Rating: ⭐ 5/5
This one’s… fun. Novelty, sure. But not a gimmick throwaway.
More of a conversation piece you can actually light.
Hall of Fame Editions
Released around Ortiz’s induction.
- Toro: 6 x 54
- Figurado (Limited): Box of 10
These lean collectible. Slightly elevated presentation. Same general DNA, just dressed differently.
Full Size List (Clean View)
- Toro — 6 x 54
- Robusto — 5 x 50 (Slugger)
- Gordo — 6 x 70 (Slugger)
- Bat — 7 x 62
- Figurado — Limited release
No overload. No filler sizes just to bulk up a catalog.
Ratings Snapshot (From NH Cigars Listings)
- Slugger Robusto → ⭐ 5/5 (29 reviews)
- Slugger Gordo → ⭐ 5/5 (20 reviews)
- Big Slugger Bat → ⭐ 5/5
Consistency stands out more than anything.
Overall Smoking Experience
This whole lineup leans into:
- Medium to medium-full body
- Smooth transitions
- Reliable construction
- Approachable flavor (but not boring)
Nothing here is trying to be the most complex cigar ever made.
That’s intentional.
These are cigars you actually finish.
Final Thoughts
Some cigar brands throw everything at you. Endless SKUs. Confusing tiers.
This isn’t that.
The Big Papi Cigars lineup at New Hampshire Cigars feels edited. Curated.
You’ve got:
- One core blend
- One stronger offshoot (Slugger)
- A couple specialty pieces
Done.
And honestly… that restraint makes it easier to trust.
You’re not picking through noise. You’re just deciding what kind of session you want.
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