“It’s a cigar that excels in the most important category – flavor.”
Announcement: Criteria for the 2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown
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Criteria for the 2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown It’s important when doing any Cigar of the Year list to disclose the criteria used to define the list. For 2022, the following criteria are being used: Eligibility The cigar must have been released in a two-year window for release ending the day before the PCA […]
Best Cigar Value 2021: Perdomo Firecracker (2020 Edition)
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The Best Cigar Value category is quite simple. We look at the 30 cigars that landed on the Cigar Coop Countdown and then determine which cigar provides the most bang for the buck. We have developed a very simple algorithm that looks at the price of a cigar and where the cigar landed on the […]
2021 Year in Review: 2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown Post Game Report
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The 2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown is now in the annals of history. With the Countdown completed, it is time to look at some of the numbers. In this article we look at two items: A breakdown of the cigars on the Countdown by vitola, country of origin, factory, company, what cigars were sponsored, […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #1 – Rocky Patel Winter Collection Robusto (2020)
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The Winter Collection (2020) Robusto was a home run flavorwise. In fact from a flavor perspective, I have no problem putting this toward the top of Rocky Patel’s releases. In the end, this is a cigar I could recommend to anyone.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaragua Country of Origin: […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #2 – ADVentura The Royal Return – Queen’s Pearls Corona
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The Queen’s Pearls Corona has subtle, refined, and balanced flavors. It delivers everything I would expect from an “old school” Connecticut Shade cigar. In fact, this is one of the best Connecticut Shade cigars I smoked over the past year.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #3 – Perdomo Firecracker (2020)
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“When it comes to Perdomo Firecracker, this is the best release of the series to date. While the flavors are amazing, what really surprised me was the amount of complexity this small 3 1/2 inch cigar delivered. Great things can come in small packages when it comes to a cigar.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #4: Crux Epicure Maduro Corona Gorda
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“Crux has produced some very high scores over the years on Cigar Coop, and Crux has proven they can deliver an excellent maduro. This is a cigar I would recommend to a novice or experienced cigar enthusiast.” Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #5 – Rocky Patel Quarter Century Robusto
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“The Rocky Patel Quarter Century was simply an amazing cigar experience in terms of flavor – and it all came together perfectly in the Robusto format. The cigar delivered an excellent balance and synergy of flavors on the palate. After I smoked each one of these, I wanted another.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Honduran […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #6 – Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Maduro Robusto
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“This cigar excels in the most important category – flavor. While the flavors don’t undergo radical transitions, there are plenty of flavor nuances along the way. Add some outstanding construction to the equation and you have the perfect storm for an excellent cigar experience.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua […]