“The American Toro is one of the best examples I have seen of using FSG tobacco and one of the best cigars J.C. Newman Cigar Company has ever released. “ Wrapper Florida Sun Grown (Clermont, FL) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf (South Windsor, CT) Filler: Pennsylvania Type 41 (Lancaster, PA) and Connecticut Habano (South Windsor, CT) Country […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #2: La Flor Dominicana Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 7
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“In terms of flavor, the Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 7 is one of the best cigars to be released in the past year. The previous release, the Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 6, was one of the most decorated cigars on Cigar Coop, and the Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 7 […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #3: Perdomo Estate Selección Vintage Limited Edition Box-Pressed Maduro Regente
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“…the Perdomo ESV Limited Edition Box-Pressed Maduro shines – especially in the Robusto-sized Regente format. It’s as good a maduro as I had in 2020.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Filler: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Perdomo Regente: 5 x 54 Price: $12.00 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for Initial Review: No […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #4: Aladino Cameroon Robusto by JRE Tobacco Co.
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“JRE Tobacco Company has certainly been on a roll for the past two years, and the Aladino Cameroon Robusto is another feather in the cap for the company. The Aladino Cameroon Robusto fires on all cylinders. It delivers excellent flavor, has excellent construction, and delivers its share of complexity.” Wrapper: Honduran Grown Cameroon Binder: […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #5: Asylum Seven 70 x 7
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“…this might be one of the all-time great 70 ring gauge releases. This is a cigar loaded with flavor and delivers a nice amount of complexity.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: El Aladino Vitola: 7 x 70 Price: $25.00 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial Review: Yes Review: Asylum […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #6: Esteban Carreras Unforsaken Toro Grande
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“…this is one of Esteban Carreras’ best releases. The sweetness from the barrel aging doesn’t overpower the blend and it allows the other flavors to shine.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Carreras Toro Grande: 6 x 52 Price: $9.20 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial Review: […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #7: HVC 500 Years Anniversary Teseros
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“When the HVC 500 Years Anniversary was released in November (2019), there was little doubt that (Reinier) Lorenzo had another hit on his hands. As I smoked this cigar….it has continued to get better and better.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 and Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Jalapa and Estelí) […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #8: La Galera Anemoi Eurus by IndianHead Cigars
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“To sum it up, the La Galera Anemoi Eurus is a home run for Jochy Blanco. It’s a cigar that delivers bold flavors from start to finish. Most importantly these flavors were outstanding. Add some excellent construction into the occasion and this Anemoi Eurus scores extremely well.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Corojo (Jacagua, […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #9: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Perfecto
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“The flavors became richer and robust and while this was a very good cigar six months ago, it’s an even better cigar at this point.” Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: USA Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. Perfecto: 6 x 56 Price: $11.99 Sponsor: No Samples […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #10: 601 La Bomba Warhead V by Espinosa Cigars
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“Each year Espinosa has delivered an excellent cigar with the Warhead – each bringing its own nuances to the table… the cigar brings a powerful punch to the table without sacrificing the flavor.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $10.00 Sponsor: No […]