“…this might be one of the all-time great 70 ring gauge releases. This is a cigar loaded with flavor and delivers a nice amount of complexity.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: El Aladino Vitola: 7 x 70 Price: $25.00 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial Review: Yes Review: Asylum […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #6: Esteban Carreras Unforsaken Toro Grande
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“…this is one of Esteban Carreras’ best releases. The sweetness from the barrel aging doesn’t overpower the blend and it allows the other flavors to shine.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Carreras Toro Grande: 6 x 52 Price: $9.20 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial Review: […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #7: HVC 500 Years Anniversary Teseros
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“When the HVC 500 Years Anniversary was released in November (2019), there was little doubt that (Reinier) Lorenzo had another hit on his hands. As I smoked this cigar….it has continued to get better and better.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 and Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Jalapa and Estelí) […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #8: La Galera Anemoi Eurus by IndianHead Cigars
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“To sum it up, the La Galera Anemoi Eurus is a home run for Jochy Blanco. It’s a cigar that delivers bold flavors from start to finish. Most importantly these flavors were outstanding. Add some excellent construction into the occasion and this Anemoi Eurus scores extremely well.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Corojo (Jacagua, […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #9: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Perfecto
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“The flavors became richer and robust and while this was a very good cigar six months ago, it’s an even better cigar at this point.” Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: USA Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. Perfecto: 6 x 56 Price: $11.99 Sponsor: No Samples […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #10: 601 La Bomba Warhead V by Espinosa Cigars
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“Each year Espinosa has delivered an excellent cigar with the Warhead – each bringing its own nuances to the table… the cigar brings a powerful punch to the table without sacrificing the flavor.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $10.00 Sponsor: No […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #11: Perdomo Estate Selección Vintage Limited Edition Box-Pressed Sun Grown Regente
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“The ESV Box Pressed line represents some of Perdomo Cigars’ finest work to date. The Perdomo ESV Limited Edition Box-Pressed Sun Grown Regente is an excellent cigar. Not only does it excel in the flavor category, but it also delivers a well-balanced flavor profile.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Filler: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Country […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #12: Undercrown Shade Suprema by Drew Estate
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“The cigar delivers a wonderful representation of a Connecticut Shade blend from start to finish offering lots of creaminess and no aftertaste.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Sumatra Filler: Dominican Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Criollo, and Nicaraguan Corojo Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Suprema: 6 x 50/54 Price: $9.60 Sponsor: […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #13: Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose Belicoso Fino
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“What an addition the Desert Rose is to the Southern Draw Cigars’ portfolio! This is a cigar that fires on all cylinders- flavor, complexity, and construction.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Claro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Condega) Filler: Honduran Corojo ’99, Dominican Piloto Cubano Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua Belicoso Fino: 5 […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Cohiba Spectre CS19
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“…the Cohiba Spectre CS19 is an excellent cigar. It’s a cigar that definitely feels the influence of the aged tobacco in the sherry cask barrels, but it doesn’t overpower the blend. This allows the natural tobacco notes to shine. “ Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan (Estelí, Jalapa) Country […]