“Overall this is probably a fuller and stronger cigar than many Falto cigar enthusiasts are used to, but it delivers a cigar completely worthy of being a 20th anniversary cigar.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana 2000 Binder: HVA, Carbonell Filler: Negrito Canca, Dominican Olor, 20/20 (Cuban Hybrid Seed) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (La Aurora SA) Double […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #18: Avo Classic Covers 2015 (Volume 1) (Part 13 of The Box Worthy 30)
“…this cigar keeps true to the direction the brand is taking. As for the cigar itself, it shows this brand hasn’t lost a beat – this is another stellar limited release for the Avo brand.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian 702 Binder: Mexican San Andres Filler: Ometepe Ligero (Nicaragua); Dominican Piloto Ligero, Dominican San Vincente Ligero, Dominican Hybrid […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #19 Recluse Amadeus Habano Reserva Toro (Part 12 of The Box Worthy 30)
“Over the past three years, Recluse has been producing some top blends. With the Amadeus Habano Reserva, the company takes it to another level releasing what I believe is its best offering to date..” Wrapper: Grade A Ecuadorian Habano wrapper Binder: San Andres Mexican Filler: Dominican Ligero, Dominican Seco, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Country of Origin: Dominican […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #20 Fratello Bianco I (Part 11 of The Box Worthy 30)
“Fratello Cigars has had some very impressive offerings since its launch, but with the Fratello Bianco I, this one has all of the makings of being the crown jewel of (Omar) De Frias’ portfolio. Simply put, this cigar is a home run.” Wrapper: San Andres Negro (Mexico) Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Pennsylvania […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #21 D’Crossier Selection 512 Lancero (Part 10 of The Box Worthy 30)
“(Isaias Santana) Diaz and the team at D’Crossier knock this one out of the park. This is one of the best lanceros released this year.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Costa Rica Lancero: 7 1/2 x 38 Review: D’Crossier Selection 512 Lancero Brand Appearances on Countdown: 1 (2015) […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #22 Indian Motorcycle Habano Natural Robusto (Part 9 of The Box Worthy 30)
“The Indian Motorcycle Habano Robusto was an impressive cigar. This cigar made a favorable impression out out of the gate – and with each subsequent cigar impressed me some more.” Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Binder: Dominican San Vincente Filler: HVA Ligero, Nicaraguan Seco, Piloto Cubano Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (De Los Reyes) Robusto: 5 x […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #23 Sobremesa Cervantes Fino by Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust (Part 8 of The Box Worthy 30)
“Given (Steve) Saka’s notoriety in the industry, it was no surprise this was going to be a very anticipated release. With the Sobremesa Cervantes Fino, Saka comes through with flying colors.” Wrapper: La Meca Ecuador Habano Grade 1 Dark Rosado Binder: Matacapan Negro de Temporal Filler: Nicaraguan GK Condega C-SG Seco, Nicaraguan Pueblo Nuevo Criollo […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #24 MBombay Mora No. 4 (Part 7 of The Box Worthy 30)
” This is not a cookie cutter flavor profile in terms of what this Dominican Corojo (wrapper) blend delivers. I especially felt that the flavors came together near perfectly in this Corona format. “ Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Peruvian Filler: Dominican Republic and Ecuador Country of Origin: Costa Rica No. 4: 5 1/10 x 44 […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #25 Espinosa Laranja Reserva Caixa (Part 6 of The Box Worthy 30)
“Espinosa Cigars has a lot to be proud of when it comes to the Espinosa Laranja Reserva offering, and the Caixa continues what is a great story around this line…What I liked about the Caixa is how it is a different cigar, yet keeps true to what the Laranja Reserva line is all about. “ […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #26 Casa Magna D. Magnus II Trajan by Quesada Cigars (Part 5 of The Box Worthy 30)
“When the Casa Magna Domus Magnus II was released, I found it a worthy successor to the original Domus Magnus… and in the case of the “D” shaped Trajan, I really liked it. This is an outstanding line extension to what I consider to be a great line.” Wrapper: 2007 Jalapa Sun Grown (Nicaraguan) […]