“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 […]
“The Davidoff Chefs Edition 2018 doesn’t miss a beat. Once again Davidoff delivers a bolder cigar and a profile different than what Davidoff is known for.” Wrapper: Dominican Binder: San Andres Negro Filer: Dominican (Piloto Visus, Visus, Yamasá Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Ligero) and Nicaraguan (Estelí Visus) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Cigars […]
“Perez-Carrillo’s second reunion with General Cigar is a home run. No doubt from the looks of the La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva Robusto and the packaging, this projects speaks “throwback.” When it comes to the cigar experience, it also is a throwback.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: […]
“Joya de Nicaragua had a very high profile 50th-anniversary celebration throughout 2018. All eyes were on the Cinco Décadas, which was the signature release of the celebration. The cigar made its debut at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, and it was one of the cigars that garnered talk among media members of being ‘the cigar […]
“La Vencedora is a home run for Villiger Cigars. While I was quite pleased that Villiger has a bolder offering in its portfolio, that is not the reason this cigar is a home run. The bottom line is this cigar excels in the category that matters most – flavor.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: […]
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Tuesday December 25, 2018. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Wednesday December 26th. “With Protocol Official Misconduct, this is Cubariqueño’s best release to date in what is a very strong portfolio. It’s a cigar that excels in […]
“The Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua blend really came together in the Petite Lancero format. The flavors were bold and rich… This is a home run for Andre Farkas.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A (TABSA) Petite Lancero: 6 x 40 Price: $8.15 Review: Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua […]
“The Gent Robusto not only delivered an excellent flavor profile, but it was one that was unique and had a nice level of complexity to it. In the end, I found the name of this cigar ‘The Gent’ appropriate- a refined cigar that could satisfy any connoisseur.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: United States Filler: Honduran, […]
“It’s now five years since the original Casa Fernandez Miami Aniversario made its debut, and there is one thing that I am certain of – the Aniversario line is one completely worthy of being talked about among the elite super premium cigar lines.” Wrapper: Aganorsa Corojo (Nicaragua) Binder: Aganorsa (Nicaragua) Filler: Aganorsa (Nicaragua) Country […]
“One thing that really impressed me with the Casa Cuevas Connecticut Toro is that this cigar maintained its creaminess from start to finish. Add to the equation, that this cigar delivers some impressive flavors and the Casa Cuevas Connecticut Toro adds up to a winner.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Country of […]
