“ 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.”
Announcement: Criteria for the 2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown
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Criteria for the 2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown It’s important when doing any Cigar of the Year list to disclose the criteria used to define the list. For 2022, the following criteria are being used: Eligibility The cigar must have been released in a two-year window for release ending the day before the PCA […]
The Blog: Countdown ’22 Begins December 9th
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Every year since 2010, Cigar Coop published its annual Cigar of the Year Countdown. This is a project where we count down the Top 30 Cigars of the year. On Friday December 9, we kick off the 2022 edition of the Countdown. Each day we will unveil a cigar from the top 30 cigars selected […]
Live from the Library: The 2021 CA Top 25 Reveal – Day Four (1/13/21)
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Today, we bring to you live commentary as Cigar Aficionado continues to unveil its 2021 Top 25 list. We will make some early projections and then do some post-game as CA reveals its #1 Cigar of the Year. Note: Due to Age Restrictions, you may have to click on “Watch on YouTube” References Prime Time […]
Live from the Library: The 2021 CA Top 25 Reveal – Day Three (1/12/21)
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Today, we bring to you live commentary as Cigar Aficionado continues the unveiling of its 2021 Top 25 list. We will make some early projections and then do some post-game as CA reveals cigars #4, #3, and #2. Note: Due to Age Restrictions, you may have to click on “Watch on YouTube” < References Prime […]
2021 Year in Review: 2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown Post Game Report
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The 2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown is now in the annals of history. With the Countdown completed, it is time to look at some of the numbers. In this article we look at two items: A breakdown of the cigars on the Countdown by vitola, country of origin, factory, company, what cigars were sponsored, […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #1 – Rocky Patel Winter Collection Robusto (2020)
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The Winter Collection (2020) Robusto was a home run flavorwise. In fact from a flavor perspective, I have no problem putting this toward the top of Rocky Patel’s releases. In the end, this is a cigar I could recommend to anyone.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaragua Country of Origin: […]