“When it comes to The American line, I have found each of the vitolas to bring its own unique characteristics to what it delivers flavor-wise. Given the Double Robusto is a tweaked blend, it shares some of the core flavor characteristics of the other lines, but also smoked the most differently.” Wrapper Florida Sun Grown […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #22: Las 6 Provincias LV by Espinosa Cigars
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“The impressive presentation of the Las 6 Provincias LV was backed by an excellent blend delivered by Hector Alfonso and his team. The most important attribute in how a blend delivers is flavor – and that’s exactly what this cigar will do.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #23: Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary Edición Limitada
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“…it is one that has plenty of flavor nuances as the smoke is rolling around your tongue…a fun and enjoyable smoke.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #24: Perdomo Inmenso Seventy Maduro Epicure
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“Size matters, and it’s always key that a cigar is blended to a size – especially with a big ring gauge. With the Perdomo Inmenso Seventy Maduro Epicure… this is exactly why this cigar scores well in my book.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #25: Ferio Tego Elegancia (2021)
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“Elegancia seems to be the perfect name for this cigar…it is a dialed-back smoke, but it is by no means short of flavor. In fact, the flavor is where this cigar shines.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Grown Claro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: TABADEX (Quesada Cigars Factory) Toro: 6 x 50 Price: […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #26: La Aurora Fernando León Limited Edition Belicoso
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“The Fernando León Edición Limitada Belicoso restores my faith that there are still some limited edition cigars worth chasing.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #27: La Palina 125 Años
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“ This was quite an enjoyable cigar. I found this cigar to have some nice balance from start to finish and the flavor nuances seemed to click throughout the smoking experience.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #28: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2021 LC50
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“ I found the flavors quite enjoyable. Add in a nice balanced profile, a low maintenance draw, and just the right amount of complexity and you have a winner.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #29: Fiat Lux by Luciano Insight
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“This delivered a well-balanced smoking experience from start to finish. On top of it, I loved how clean a finish this cigar delivered.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #30: Room101 Snake Shake
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“It’s a cigar that excels in the most important category – flavor.”