“Black Works Studio has been releasing some creative and innovative cigars that deliver high on performance. The Sindustry Toro is no exception.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Toro: 6 1/4 x 48 Price: $10.00 Review: Black Works Studio Sindustry Toro (10/1/17) Appearances on […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #27: Rancho Luna Maduro Robusto by JRE Tobacco Company
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“…this is a cigar that delivers a nice balance of sweetness and spice from start to finish. This is a cigar that can be enjoyed any time of the day from a morning smoke to a nice after dinner smoke.” Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Authentic Corojo Filler: Habano, Authentic Corojo Country of Origin: Honduras […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #28: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Robusto
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“This is a strong cigar, but it doesn’t overwhelm the flavors and they are bold enough to allow the various nuances to be showcased.” Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Lancaster, USA Binder: Ecuadorian Maduro Filler: -Viso: Nicaraguan (confidential); -Seco: Nicaraguan (confidential); -Ligero: Nicaraguan Estelí, Jalapa Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacalera Fernandez) Robusto: 5 1/2 x 54 Price: $9.50 Review: Southern […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #29: E.P. Carrillo Original Rebel Rebellious 54
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“When it comes to Connecticut Broadleaf, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has been a master of working with that wrapper and with the Rebellious 54, it’s another great example of what he can do with it.” Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera La Alianza) 54: 6 1/2 x 54 Price: $11.50 […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #30: Toraño Vault E-021 Robusto
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“l I found the (General) team knocked it out of the park with Toraño E-021 0 delivering one of the best Toraño Cigar releases in recent years..” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Jamastran (Honduras), Estelí (Nicaragua) Country of Origin: Nicaragua Robusto: 5 x 52 Price: $5.99 Review: Torano Vault E-021 Robusto (4/3/17) Appearances on Countdown […]
Feature Story: Cigar of the Year Awards Presented at 2017 IPCPR
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While we have been naming and ranking cigars in our Cigar of the Year Countdown since 2010, 2016 marked the first year we gave out physical awards for the top three ranked cigars. We chose IPCPR 2017 as the venue to give out these awards. Litto Gomez and family were presented the award for #3 Cigar of the Year, the La Flor Dominicana […]
2016 Year in Review: A Tale of Two Lanceros
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The 2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown is now in annals of history. The Crux du Connoisseur No. 2 was named the #1 cigar with the JRE Tobacco’s Aladino Elegante the #2 cigar. What do these cigars have in common? They are lanceros. While on many online media sites, it isn’t a surprise to give […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #1: Crux du Connoisseur No. 2
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“This just might just be one of the best 38 ring gauge cigars I have ever had. It’s worthy of the name Connoisseur.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Placencia SA) No. 2: 6 1/2 x 38 Price: $8.99 Review: Crux du Connoisseur No. 2 Brand Appearances on Countdown: 1 […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #2: Aladino Elegante by JRE Tobacco
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“Very simply, this cigar can be considered nothing short of a masterpiece.” Wrapper: Authentic Corojo (Honduras) Binder: Authentic Corojo (Honduras) Filler: Authentic Corojo (Honduras) Country of Origin: Honduras (Las Lomas) Elegante: 7 x 38 Price: $8.00 Review: Aladino Elegante by JRE Tobacco Company Brand Appearances on Countdown: 1 (2016) Coming in at #2 is the Aladino Elegante by […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #3: La Flor Dominicana Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 6
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“There have been some epic smokes in the Small Batch series, and with the Small Batch No. 6, this not only takes its place as one of the best in the series, but overall one poised to be one of La Flor Dominicana’s all-time elite releases.” Wrapper: Dominican Pelo de Oro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican […]