“Patience truly paid off here as Crux has delivered a home run with the Epicure Robusto…It’s a must try for not only any Connecticut Shade fan, but for any cigar enthusiast – whether novice or experienced. It’s a cigar that after putting it down, I couldn’t wait to smoke another.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan […]
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Sunday January 6, 2019. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Monday January 7th 2019 with the announcements of the #1 and #2 Cigar of the Year selections. “This cigar is a home run for […]
“This cigar is going to tell its very own story. If you want a bold and flavorful cigar, this is the cigar for you.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Medio Tiempo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $13.00 Review: Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez Toro (9/6/18) Appearances […]
“MQBA Nikka proves to me that an Ecuadorian puro. can really work…it excelled in the most important category – flavor.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Ecuadorian Country of Origin: Costa Rica Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica Nikka: 6 1/2 x 42 Price: $12.00 Review: MQBA Nikka by Bombay Tobak (11/8/18) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Company): 4 ((2015, 2016, 2017, […]
“There are two words to describe Las 6 Provincias LHB – “complex” and “unique”. If you like a flavor profile with plenty of nuances and twists and turns, this is going to be the cigar for you. Flavor-wise, it’s different than anything I’ve had out of Espinosa Cigars.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: […]
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Tuesday January 1, 2019. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Wednesday January 2nd, 2019. “Very simply, Mi Querida is one heck of a blend and with the Gordita format, I found the blend really shined in the […]
“I found the name Daybreak to be appropriate because it is the quintessential morning smoke in that it delivers a dialed back, creamy cigar experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Cigars De Los Reyes S.A. Corona: 6 x 46 Price: $11.53 Review: Debonaire Daybreak Corona (12/8/18) Appearances on […]
“The Davidoff Chefs Edition 2018 doesn’t miss a beat. Once again Davidoff delivers a bolder cigar and a profile different than what Davidoff is known for.” Wrapper: Dominican Binder: San Andres Negro Filer: Dominican (Piloto Visus, Visus, Yamasá Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Ligero) and Nicaraguan (Estelí Visus) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Cigars […]
“Perez-Carrillo’s second reunion with General Cigar is a home run. No doubt from the looks of the La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva Robusto and the packaging, this projects speaks “throwback.” When it comes to the cigar experience, it also is a throwback.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: […]
“Joya de Nicaragua had a very high profile 50th-anniversary celebration throughout 2018. All eyes were on the Cinco Décadas, which was the signature release of the celebration. The cigar made its debut at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, and it was one of the cigars that garnered talk among media members of being ‘the cigar […]
