“The Mombacho Cosecha 2012 made its debut at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and I believe it to be one of the standout cigars of the trade show. From an intangibles standpoint, I found this cigar very much smokes like a connoisseur’s cigar.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) Binder: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) Filler: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) […]
“While this might surprise many, I found the Davidoff Nicaragua 6 x 60 to be one of the best sizes of the line.” Wrapper: Habano Seed Nicaragua Rosado Binder: Habano Jalapa Filler: Estelí Viso, Condegas Ligero, Ometepe Viso and Estelí Ligero Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (TABADOM) 6 x 60: 6 x 60 Price: $19.20 Review: Davidoff Nicaragua 6 x 60 (6/14/17) […]
“…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, […]
“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: […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“…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: […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
