Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigar blends. Today we look […]
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Casa Magna Domus Magnus II Trajan by Quesada Cigars Last month, Quesada Cigars announced a series of three line extensions to its Casa Magna Domus Magnus II (also referred to as Casa Magna D. Magnus II) line called “The Three Good Emperors”. These cigars pay homage to Roman Emperors who oversaw the Roman Empire during […]
Note: Cigars #1 and #2 on the 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown will be announced on 12/31/14. “…this is one of the best perfectos I have had in sometime – and easily is the best perfecto I’ve had this year.” Coming in at #3 is the Davidoff Art Edition 2014. This is a limited edition […]
“This is a cigar that is going to combine all the things you love about a maduro with the signature meaty flavor profile Debonaire has become known for… it ranks as the premier Connecticut Broadleaf released in 2014.” Coming in at #4 is the Debonaire Maduro. This gives Phil Zanghi’s Debonaire brand its first appearance on a […]
“Since Regius Cigars has come on the scene, the company has been doing some outstanding releases. In this author’s opinion, the Regius Damaris stands among the best of them. This is a grand slam home run and one of the best releases in 2014.” Coming in at #5 is the Regius Damaris. The Damaris is a release […]
“When looking at the Aniversario, there is no doubt that Casa Fernandez has brought a winner to the retailers… While it is a classic Nicaraguan puro in a lot of ways, it also delivers so much more in terms of flavor nuances as you smoke it.” Coming in at #6 is the Casa Fernandez Aniversario Boheme No. […]
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Thursday December 25, 2014. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Friday December 26th. “Overall, this is a not only an excellent cigar – this is a home run…The limited production made this cigar difficult […]
“This cigar is the total package from start to finish. It delivers great flavor, has plenty of complexity, and has outstanding construction.” Coming in at #9 is the Casa Fernandez Aniversario Serie 2014 – The Ares. This is the second installment in Casa Fernandez’s Aniversario series. The Ares becomes the sixth Nicaraguan puro to make the 2014 […]
Don Reynaldo Coronas de Luxe by Warped Cigars The Don Reynaldo is the fourth line released by Florida-based Warped Cigars. Warped Cigars is run by Kyle Gellis. The company prides itself on making cigars in a traditional Cuban way. Warped Cigars has certainly been a cigar company that have caught the attention of many. The […]
