“The ESV Box Pressed line represents some of Perdomo Cigars’ finest work to date. The Perdomo ESV Limited Edition Box-Pressed Sun Grown Regente is an excellent cigar. Not only does it excel in the flavor category, but it also delivers a well-balanced flavor profile.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Filler: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Country […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #12: Undercrown Shade Suprema by Drew Estate
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“The cigar delivers a wonderful representation of a Connecticut Shade blend from start to finish offering lots of creaminess and no aftertaste.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Sumatra Filler: Dominican Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Criollo, and Nicaraguan Corojo Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Suprema: 6 x 50/54 Price: $9.60 Sponsor: […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #13: Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose Belicoso Fino
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“What an addition the Desert Rose is to the Southern Draw Cigars’ portfolio! This is a cigar that fires on all cylinders- flavor, complexity, and construction.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Claro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Condega) Filler: Honduran Corojo ’99, Dominican Piloto Cubano Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua Belicoso Fino: 5 […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Cohiba Spectre CS19
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“…the Cohiba Spectre CS19 is an excellent cigar. It’s a cigar that definitely feels the influence of the aged tobacco in the sherry cask barrels, but it doesn’t overpower the blend. This allows the natural tobacco notes to shine. “ Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan (Estelí, Jalapa) Country […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #15: Powstanie SBC18
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“…when a cigar excels in the flavor category it goes a long way. This is exactly the case when it comes to the Powstanie SBC18.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican, Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. Corona Gorda: 5 1/2 x 46 Price: $16.00 […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #16: Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 552 by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
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“…the Triqui Traca delivers on being a bolder offering from the original Mi Querida… Overall I found the flavors produced to be very enjoyable.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) No 552: 5 x 52 Price: $10.75 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #17: Micallef A Churchill
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“Micallef’s Ambassador Program was one of several initiatives the company has been rolling out to strengthen its commitment to brick and mortar retailers and consumers. Micallef has done a great job at executing these programs, but ultimately it comes down to the products. The company has delivered a fantastic cigar in the Micallef A that […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #18: Undercrown Maduro Corona Pequeña by Drew Estate
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“The expression great things come in small packages is very appropriate here. The Undercrown Maduro Corona Pequeña is an absolute flavor bomb.” Wrapper: Otapan Negro Último Corte (Mexico) Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut & Cured Habano Filler: Select Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #19: Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Toro
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“The sweetness early on is going to start as a nice gateway to the cigar experience, but as you get deeper into the smoke, there will be more boldness and more spice – giving the cigar the Nicaraguan edge.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de […]
2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #20: Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente
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“I found this to be incredibly balanced – and more importantly incredibly flavorful.” Wrapper Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, including Ometepe Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Candente: 5 x 50 Price: $15.00 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for Initial Review: No Review: Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente (2/6/20) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Company): […]