“ There are some very unique qualities to the Wayfarer – especially the way the sweet notes hit the tongue…. Overall, Serino Cigar Company’s sophomore release comes through with flying colors.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ’99 Binder: Jalapa, Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Corona Cigars S.A. Corona Gorda: 6 x 46 Price: […]
“I’ve smoked all of the CRAFT series cigars by RoMa Craft Tobac… All of the cigars have also been extremely enjoyable, but when it comes to the CRAFT 2018, I have found this one to be my favorite installment of the series thus far.” Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf / Ecuadorian Connecticut Dark Candela Binder: Ecuadorian Habano […]
“If there is an ‘under the radar’ cigar, it has to be the return of the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva. Simply put this is an excellent cigar. It succeeds in its goal of delivering a refined smoke and delivers some great flavor.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí, […]
“The T Toro is … unlike anything we have seen from the Room 101 portfolio – I found this cigar was also somewhat of a departure from the signature Caldwell profile.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $11.50 Review: The T Toro (9/17/18) Appearances on […]
“Two words came to my mind after smoking the QuickDraw Habano Corona Gorda – flavor bomb. On top of that, this cigar delivers the whole package – excellent construction, a nice amount of complexity, and of course great flavor.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Dark Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez […]
As we discussed on the 11/28/18 Edition of the Cigar Industry Report, we eliminated the “Volume/Number” scheme we have been using and moved to sequential numbering. This month we start with #94 for the monthly editorial column, “Editor’s Corner.” This month, we start “Countdown ’18”, the original Cigar of the Year Countdown. This year, there […]
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 […]
