Project 805 is a line introduced by Ventura Cigar Company of Moorpark, California, named for its 805 area code; halfwheel reported in 2013 and 2014 that the line was made at La Aurora’s E. León Jimenes Tabacalera factory in the Dominican Republic, and Ventura’s website no longer lists it. It launched at the 2013 IPCPR show with a Corojo shade wrapper, a Dominican Olor binder and Dominican filler that includes Andullo, which the company says ferments up to two years in yagua palm pods. Ventura described the cigar as mild with complex flavor and its fermented Andullo filler leaf as leathery, dark, aromatic and earthy sweet, so expect a mild smoke. All four launch sizes shared one blend, so start with the 805R robusto (5 x 50) for shorter sessions or the 805C Churchill (7 x 50) for longer ones; a 4 x 40 was announced in 2014.
Frequently asked questions about Project 805 Cigars
Who makes Project 805 cigars, and where?
Project 805 is a line introduced by Ventura Cigar Company, which is based in Moorpark, California; the name comes from the local 805 area code. halfwheel reported in 2013 and 2014 that the cigars were made at La Aurora's E. León Jimenes Tabacalera factory in the Dominican Republic, which had made the line since it launched at the 2013 IPCPR trade show. Ventura's current website no longer lists Project 805.
Are Project 805 cigars strong?
Not by the maker's description. Ahead of its 2013 launch, Ventura Cigar Company described Project 805 as mild with complex flavor. The blend uses a Corojo shade wrapper, a Dominican Olor binder and Dominican filler that includes Andullo; the company describes the fermented Andullo filler leaf itself as leathery, dark, aromatic and earthy sweet. Treat these as typical notes, not guarantees; individual cigars can vary.
How do the Project 805 sizes differ, and which should I try first?
The original line shared one blend across four sizes: the 805R robusto (5 x 50), 805T toro (6 x 50), 805F figurado (6 1/4 x 52) and 805C Churchill (7 x 50). A smaller 4 x 40 size was announced in 2014. Because the four launch sizes used the same blend, start with the 805R robusto (5 x 50) for a shorter smoke or the 805C Churchill (7 x 50) for a longer session.
Where can I buy Project 805 cigars online?
Oxford Cigar Company lists Project 805 Cigars on its category page when in stock: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/project-805-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.