The Cigar of the Year Countdown is a quantitative analysis of the best cigars of 2017. 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 […]
“This cigar represents a grand slam home run for C.L.E. Cigar Company. It is not only the company’s best release to date, but it is easily a cigar that ranks in the upper echelon of releases made by Christian Eiroa to date.” Wrapper: Honduran Colorado Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Country of Origin: Honduras (El Aladino) […]
“Over the years, La Aurora has established itself as one of the iconic factories in the world. This factory has produced many excellent cigars. There have also been times when it produces an epic cigar… I feel very comfortable saying the La Aurora 107 Cosecha 2006 Corona Gorda Especial is in the epic category.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian […]
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Thursday January 18th, 2018. We will announce our winner for the Prime Time Award for Person of the Year. The countdown resumes on Friday January 19th with the unveiling of the #1 and #2 Cigars for 2017. “When Shah released Gaaja Natural last year, he […]
“Crux is a company that has been putting out hit after hit and the Limitada Show Exclusive 2016 is no exception…this is another home run from Crux.” Wrapper: Engañoso (Estelí, Nicaragua) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia Cigars SA) Robusto Extra: 5 x 52 (Box Pressed with Marblehead Cap) Price: $11.95 Review: Crux Limitada Show […]
“… everything with this cigar just seemed to come together perfectly. I loved the power and spice this cigar brought to the table. Warhead III is a cigar where the flavor is not sacrificed and the strength and spice does not assault the palate.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua […]
“There are two things that stand out on with the Todos Las Dias Double Wide Belicoso. The first is the boldness that this cigar delivers from its strength and body. The second is the uniqueness demonstrated from the flavor profile of this cigar… On top of that, I really like how this blend worked in […]
“Casa Fernandez and Warped Cigars have one thing in common – both consistently making excellent cigars… Guardian of the Farm excelled in the area that mattered the most – flavor. I also found that when it came to delivering the flavors from this blend, the Rothschild-size Rambo vitola is where this cigar shined.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan […]
“Since its launch in 2015, Foundation Cigar Company has been one of the hottest cigar companies out there…When it comes to The Wise Man Maduro, this might just be Melillo’s best work at Foundation to date.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Corojo ’99 (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. – […]
“This Hoyo La Amistad collaboration is a home run for General Cigar and AJ Fernandez. It’s a cigar that has quite a unique flavor profile… These days not only does it seem difficult to find a Rothschild vitola in a line, but more difficult to get a good one. The Hoyo La Amistad Rothschild is […]
