“The Montecristo 1935 Nicaragua certainly has garnered a lot of acclaim, but the Montecristo Epic Vintage 12 deserves to be in the same sentence. The Montecristo Epic Vintage 12 Blue Toro delivers a fantastic smoking experience.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #10: Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 448 by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
“Very simply, this small little size is loaded with flavor and it delivers the boldness you would expect from Triqui Traca.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #11: Tatuaje Monster Mash Frank
“The Frank blend is one that delivers a wonderful Connecticut Broadleaf experience…”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #12: Casa Magna Liga F Churchill by Quesada Cigars
“The Casa Magna Liga F Churchill is another hit that comes out of this factory. It delivers the total package: flavor, complexity, and excellent construction.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #13: H. Upmann Nicaragua AJ Fernandez Heritage Toro by Altadis USA
“Overall the H. Upmann Nicaragua AJ Fernandez Heritage Toro delivered the total experience. It fires on all cylinders: flavor, balance, complexity, and construction…the flavors were not only excellent, but they were some of the more unique flavors I’ve gotten from a cigar.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #14 – Undercrown 10 Robusto by Drew Estate
“Last year, the Undercrown 10 Toro landed a spot on the Cigar Coop Countdown. While flavor-wise, the Robusto was in the wheelhouse of Toro, the flavors seemed slightly richer.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #15: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Corojo Robusto
“In terms of the offerings in the Aganorsa Leaf portfolio, the Aniversario Corojo blend has delivered some of the company’s best offerings.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #16: Bandolero Firecracker by Selected Tobacco
“With a $9.00 price point, this is a great opportunity to get the ultra-premium qualities that Selected Tobacco delivers for under $10.00.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #19: Rocky Patel Disciple Toro
“Once again, Rocky Patel delivers with a San Andres-wrapped cigar. While the Rocky Patel Disciple flew under the radar at the 2021 PCA Trade Show, it should definitely not be ignored.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $12.10 […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #20: Alec Bradley Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro (2021 PCA Exclusive)
“The Magic Toast blend translated nicely to a box-pressed cigar… it’s a nice addition that Alec Bradley made to the PCA Exclusive Series and it’s one I hope returns.”