“2013 might go down as the “Year of the Maduro” as it has certainly be a banner year for them. The Ezra Zion Eminence holds its own among some of the best of them.” #12 – Ezra Zion Eminence Coming in at #12 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Ezra Zion Eminence. This cigar […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #13: Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386 (Part 18 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“This cigar is the total package – flavor, complexity, and construction. There is no doubt whatever tobacco (Fred) Rewey uncovered in Nicaragua had something really special going for it.” #13 – Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386 Coming in at #13 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386. This cigar became […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Aging Room Maduro by Boutique Blends (Part 17 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“When (company president Rafael) Nodal talked to the media at the 2013 IPCPR, you can see him beaming with pride when it came to the Aging Room Maduro. He knew he had a winner, and from smoking this cigar – it totally lives up to the expectations.” #14 – Aging Room Maduro by Boutique Blends […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #15: Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate (Part 16 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“The Herrera Esteli is being positioned as Cubanesque and that is exactly how this cigar smokes. The difference is while this might smoke like a Cuban, it has all of the quality that Central and South American tobacco brings to the table. This cigar reminded me that I can really get a great cigar experience […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #16: 601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead by Espinosa Cigars (Part 15 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“Erik Espinosa has done a great job re-energizing the 601 line this year – and this cigar (the Warhead) definitely helped contribute to this comeback. It’s a box worthy cigar in my book.” #16 – 601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead by Espinosa Cigars Coming in at #16 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the 601 […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #17: Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse (Part 14 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“Overall, this cigar is one of the better limited releases by Davidoff and it shows that Davidoff can produce a truly outstanding cigar in a big ring gauge. “ #17 – Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse Coming in at #17 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse. This […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #18: Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars (Part 13 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“One thing that doesn’t change is that the Cayuquero continues to showcase this limited line (Draig) as something special. “ #18 – Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars Coming in at #18 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars. This is the second installment in Emilio’s annual limited release Draig […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #19: 7-20-4 Hustler (Part 12 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“(Kurt) Kendall has done some very solid work with his brand, but the Hustler represents his best work to date. This cigar is nothing short of a home run.” #19 – 7-20-4 Hustler Coming in at #19 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the 7-20-4 Hustler. This is the third line released by Kurt […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #20: Avo Limited Edition 2013 – The Dominant 13th (Part 11 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“If there is such thing as ‘lucky 13’, this cigar is it. It’s a definite winner in the Avo Limited Edition series. It is a cigar worthy of tracking a box down of – and one I would reach for again.” #20 – Avo Limited Edition 2013 – The Dominant 13th Coming in at #20 on […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #21: Los Regalos Quetzal by Emilio Cigars (Part 10 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“As the Quetzal has made its way to retailer shelves, this cigar continues to maintain a high standard of excellence and remains some of Emilio’s best work to date.” #21 – Los Regalos Quetzal by Emilio Cigars Coming in at #21 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Los Regalos Quetzal by Emilio Cigars. This […]