The Cigar of the Year Countdown is a quantitative analysis of the best cigars of 2018. 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 see […]
The 2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown is now in the annals of history. The #1 Cigar of the Year was awarded to the Aladino Corojo Reserva by JRE Tobacco Company while the #2 Cigar of the Year was awarded to the Crux Epicure Robusto. There are a couple of things that these cigars had […]
“JRE Tobacco takes things to the next level with the Aladino Corojo Reserva…It is a cigar that tells its own story. It brings forward the total package with a cigar experience: excellent flavor, excellent construction, and plenty of complexity.” Wrapper: Authentic Corojo (Honduran) Binder: Authentic Corojo (Honduran) Filler: Authentic Corojo (Honduran) Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Las […]
“Patience truly paid off here as Crux has delivered a home run with the Epicure Robusto…It’s a must try for not only any Connecticut Shade fan, but for any cigar enthusiast – whether novice or experienced. It’s a cigar that after putting it down, I couldn’t wait to smoke another.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan […]
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Sunday January 6, 2019. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Monday January 7th 2019 with the announcements of the #1 and #2 Cigar of the Year selections. “This cigar is a home run for […]
“This cigar is going to tell its very own story. If you want a bold and flavorful cigar, this is the cigar for you.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Medio Tiempo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $13.00 Review: Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez Toro (9/6/18) Appearances […]
“MQBA Nikka proves to me that an Ecuadorian puro. can really work…it excelled in the most important category – flavor.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Ecuadorian Country of Origin: Costa Rica Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica Nikka: 6 1/2 x 42 Price: $12.00 Review: MQBA Nikka by Bombay Tobak (11/8/18) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Company): 4 ((2015, 2016, 2017, […]
“There are two words to describe Las 6 Provincias LHB – “complex” and “unique”. If you like a flavor profile with plenty of nuances and twists and turns, this is going to be the cigar for you. Flavor-wise, it’s different than anything I’ve had out of Espinosa Cigars.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: […]
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Tuesday January 1, 2019. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Wednesday January 2nd, 2019. “Very simply, Mi Querida is one heck of a blend and with the Gordita format, I found the blend really shined in the […]
“I found the name Daybreak to be appropriate because it is the quintessential morning smoke in that it delivers a dialed back, creamy cigar experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Cigars De Los Reyes S.A. Corona: 6 x 46 Price: $11.53 Review: Debonaire Daybreak Corona (12/8/18) Appearances on […]
