“E.P. Carrillo continues to take things to the next level as the E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 is another home run. When it comes to working with Ecuadorian Sumatra wrappers, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo might be the true master in this area.” #9 – E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 Coming in at #9 on the 2013 Cigar of […]
“It’s kind of ironic that Alec Bradley literally launched these cigars into the stratosphere because figuratively that is exactly what I felt after smoking this blend – namely this is an excellent cigar.” #10 – Alec Bradley Mundial Today we start the Top 10 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown. Coming in at […]
“For a Honduran puro, this is going to produce some amazing flavors. This is the type of cigar where even if one does not like Honduran tobacco, I would encourage that person to still try.” #11 – EIROA by CLE Cigars Coming in at #11 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the EIROA by CLE […]
“2013 might go down as the “Year of the Maduro” as it has certainly be a banner year for them. The Ezra Zion Eminence holds its own among some of the best of them.” #12 – Ezra Zion Eminence Coming in at #12 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Ezra Zion Eminence. This cigar […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“Overall, this cigar is one of the better limited releases by Davidoff and it shows that Davidoff can produce a truly outstanding cigar in a big ring gauge. “ #17 – Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse Coming in at #17 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse. This […]
“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 […]
