“The Caldwell Long Live the King MAD MOFO Corona delivered a very good smoking experience. It’s a cigar that performed well on flavor, complexity, and construction.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, U.S.A Pennsylvania Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura Corona: 5 3/4 x 43 Price: $10.40 Review: Long […]
“The La Sirena Aniversario Especial is a cigar that I felt smoked like an ultra-premium cigar. I found the flavors well-rounded and well-balanced. There have been some very good Mexican-forward blends over the years, and this one can be added to the list.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Negro, Aged 10 years Binder: Mexican Criollo […]
“There have been a lot of changes at Quesada Cigars over the past year. I think that may have drawn attention away from what was an excellent release by Quesada with the Vega Magna.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Quesada Cigars S.A. Toro: 6 x 50 […]
Criteria for the 2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown The importance of doing any Cigar of the Year list is the criteria used to define the list. For 2019, the following critieria is used. Eligiblity Cigar must have been released in a two-year window for release ending the day before IPCPR of the current calendar […]
The Cigar of the Year Countdown is a quantitative analysis of the best cigars of 2018. Other than the fact the cigar must be a box-worthy cigar to qualify for the list, price is not factored into the Countdown. In this exercise, I take a look at the list from a value standpoint and see […]
“JRE Tobacco takes things to the next level with the Aladino Corojo Reserva…It is a cigar that tells its own story. It brings forward the total package with a cigar experience: excellent flavor, excellent construction, and plenty of complexity.” Wrapper: Authentic Corojo (Honduran) Binder: Authentic Corojo (Honduran) Filler: Authentic Corojo (Honduran) Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Las […]
“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, […]
