“…the No. 90 Maduro is a cigar not to ignore – as this is one excellent cigar..” Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Maduro or Natural) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Cubanica S.A.) No. 90: 5 1/2 x 52 (Rounded) Price: $19.50 Review: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 90 Maduro (5/2/17) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 2 (2015, […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #17: Oliveros All Stars Small Batch No. 5 Basso by Boutique Blends Cigars
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“I’ve been impressed with several of Boutique Blends’ maduro offerings over the years…In the case of the Oliveros All Stars Small Batch No. 5 Basso, this cigar now stands alone at the top of those maduro offerings.” Wrapper: U.S. Grown Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera La Alianza) Basso: […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #18: Archetype Sage Advice Toro by Ventura Cigar Company
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“Ventura Cigar Company has taken its game to another level. Ventura has delivered some excellent cigars to market, but this one easily ranks right at the top. This is an excellent cigar that excels in the area that matters most – flavor. “ Wrapper: NSA & Habano Hybrid Binder: Dominican San Vincente Filler: Multi-Country Blend Country […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #19: Warped Maestro del Tiempo 5712
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Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Monday January 1st, 2018. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Tuesday January 2nd. “Kyle Gellis may not have a lot of 50+ ring gauge cigars in his portfolio, but he certainly knows how to deliver a […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #20: Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Toro
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“…Southern Draw Cigars has been able to establish a solid portfolio in a short amount of time. However, when it comes to the Rose of Sharon Toro, this cigar takes Southern Draw to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Viso, Seco); Dominican Piloto Cubano (Ligero) Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacalera Fernandez) Toro: […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #21: Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
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“Sometimes good things come to those who wait. In the case of the Black Diamond Emerald, this is a cigar that fits the bill.” Wrapper: Sun Grown Connecticut Maduro Binder: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Filler: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia) Emerald: 6 x 52 […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #22: Serino Royale Medio Robusto Gordo
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“This is a cigar that brought a total package to me – flavor, complexity, and excellent construction..” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro (Habano 2000 seed) Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Estelí, Nicaragua; Jalapa, Nicaragua (Aged Five Years) Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Corona SA) Robusto Gordo: 5 ½ x 60 Price: ~$9.20 Review: Serino Royale Medio Robusto Gordo (6/12/17) Appearances […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #23: Quesada Reserva Privada Barber-Pole Robusto
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“While sometimes Barber-Pole cigars are a little more hype that substance, not such the case with the Quesada Reserva Privada Barber-Pole Robusto, as this is an excellent cigar.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro, Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade (Barber-Pole) Binder: Dominican San Vincente (1997 Crop) Filler: Dominican San Vicente (1997 Crop), Pennsylvania Ligero Country of Origin: Dominican Republic […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #24: David P. Ehrlich Tremont Toro by MLB Cigar Ventures
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“For David P. Ehrlich, (Mike) Bellody turned to another industry legend – Ernesto Perez Carrillo….With the Tremont, it appears that Bellody has once again struck gold. Not only does he succeed at delivering an excellent cigar to market, but he brings a cigar that is a very different cigar than what we have seen from […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #25: Protocol Themis Toro by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
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Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Monday December 25, 2017. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Tuesday December 26th. “The Protocol Themis Toro cigar is one I could recommend to both novice and experienced cigar enthusiasts…and it’s one worthy of a box […]