“Sometimes good things come to those who wait. In the case of the Black Diamond Emerald, this is a cigar that fits the bill.” Wrapper: Sun Grown Connecticut Maduro Binder: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Filler: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia) Emerald: 6 x 52 […]
“This is a cigar that brought a total package to me – flavor, complexity, and excellent construction..” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro (Habano 2000 seed) Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Estelí, Nicaragua; Jalapa, Nicaragua (Aged Five Years) Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Corona SA) Robusto Gordo: 5 ½ x 60 Price: ~$9.20 Review: Serino Royale Medio Robusto Gordo (6/12/17) Appearances […]
“While sometimes Barber-Pole cigars are a little more hype that substance, not such the case with the Quesada Reserva Privada Barber-Pole Robusto, as this is an excellent cigar.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro, Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade (Barber-Pole) Binder: Dominican San Vincente (1997 Crop) Filler: Dominican San Vicente (1997 Crop), Pennsylvania Ligero Country of Origin: Dominican Republic […]
“For David P. Ehrlich, (Mike) Bellody turned to another industry legend – Ernesto Perez Carrillo….With the Tremont, it appears that Bellody has once again struck gold. Not only does he succeed at delivering an excellent cigar to market, but he brings a cigar that is a very different cigar than what we have seen from […]
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Monday December 25, 2017. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Tuesday December 26th. “The Protocol Themis Toro cigar is one I could recommend to both novice and experienced cigar enthusiasts…and it’s one worthy of a box […]
“Black Works Studio has been releasing some creative and innovative cigars that deliver high on performance. The Sindustry Toro is no exception.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Toro: 6 1/4 x 48 Price: $10.00 Review: Black Works Studio Sindustry Toro (10/1/17) Appearances on […]
“…this is a cigar that delivers a nice balance of sweetness and spice from start to finish. This is a cigar that can be enjoyed any time of the day from a morning smoke to a nice after dinner smoke.” Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Authentic Corojo Filler: Habano, Authentic Corojo Country of Origin: Honduras […]
“This is a strong cigar, but it doesn’t overwhelm the flavors and they are bold enough to allow the various nuances to be showcased.” Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Lancaster, USA Binder: Ecuadorian Maduro Filler: -Viso: Nicaraguan (confidential); -Seco: Nicaraguan (confidential); -Ligero: Nicaraguan Estelí, Jalapa Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacalera Fernandez) Robusto: 5 1/2 x 54 Price: $9.50 Review: Southern […]
“When it comes to Connecticut Broadleaf, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has been a master of working with that wrapper and with the Rebellious 54, it’s another great example of what he can do with it.” Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera La Alianza) 54: 6 1/2 x 54 Price: $11.50 […]
“l I found the (General) team knocked it out of the park with Toraño E-021 0 delivering one of the best Toraño Cigar releases in recent years..” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Jamastran (Honduras), Estelí (Nicaragua) Country of Origin: Nicaragua Robusto: 5 x 52 Price: $5.99 Review: Torano Vault E-021 Robusto (4/3/17) Appearances on Countdown […]
