“This cigar is the total package – flavor, complexity, and construction. There is no doubt whatever tobacco (Fred) Rewey uncovered in Nicaragua had something really special going for it.” #13 – Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386 Coming in at #13 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386. This cigar became […]
“When (company president Rafael) Nodal talked to the media at the 2013 IPCPR, you can see him beaming with pride when it came to the Aging Room Maduro. He knew he had a winner, and from smoking this cigar – it totally lives up to the expectations.” #14 – Aging Room Maduro by Boutique Blends […]
“The Herrera Esteli is being positioned as Cubanesque and that is exactly how this cigar smokes. The difference is while this might smoke like a Cuban, it has all of the quality that Central and South American tobacco brings to the table. This cigar reminded me that I can really get a great cigar experience […]
Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town The Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town is a retail-exclusive cigar to Stogies World Class Cigars located in Houston, Texas. The H-Town introduces a lancero frontmark into the Namakubi Ecuador series. It was earlier in 2013 where the Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador became the eighth line to be released in Matt […]
Chinnock Cellars Pressoir At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Chinnock Cellars Cigars showcased their third line, the Pressoir. This cigar is significant for three reasons: First it marks the first maduro to be made by the company; second, it is the first cigar Chinnock Cellars has been made outside the United States as they turn […]
“Erik Espinosa has done a great job re-energizing the 601 line this year – and this cigar (the Warhead) definitely helped contribute to this comeback. It’s a box worthy cigar in my book.” #16 – 601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead by Espinosa Cigars Coming in at #16 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the 601 […]
“One thing that doesn’t change is that the Cayuquero continues to showcase this limited line (Draig) as something special. “ #18 – Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars Coming in at #18 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars. This is the second installment in Emilio’s annual limited release Draig […]
“(Kurt) Kendall has done some very solid work with his brand, but the Hustler represents his best work to date. This cigar is nothing short of a home run.” #19 – 7-20-4 Hustler Coming in at #19 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the 7-20-4 Hustler. This is the third line released by Kurt […]
“If there is such thing as ‘lucky 13’, this cigar is it. It’s a definite winner in the Avo Limited Edition series. It is a cigar worthy of tracking a box down of – and one I would reach for again.” #20 – Avo Limited Edition 2013 – The Dominant 13th Coming in at #20 on […]
“As the Quetzal has made its way to retailer shelves, this cigar continues to maintain a high standard of excellence and remains some of Emilio’s best work to date.” #21 – Los Regalos Quetzal by Emilio Cigars Coming in at #21 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Los Regalos Quetzal by Emilio Cigars. This […]
