“Not only does it deliver good flavor, but it delivers unique flavor.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #18: Fonseca by My Father Robusto
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“My Father Cigars did a fantastic job with the Fonseca brand…it’s nuanced and balanced with flavors that are going to keep you interested from start to finish”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #19: Rocky Patel Disciple Toro
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“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)
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“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.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #21: The American Double Robusto by J.C. Newman Cigar Company
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“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.”