Distinctive Pelo de Oro tobacco was once popular in Cuba, but because of its susceptibility to blue mold disease and its low yields, it is hardly grown anymore. Collaborating with farmer A.J. Fernandez allowed Rafael Nodal access to Fernandez’ coveted Pelo de Oro harvest.
A.J. Fernandez Enclave Salomon Named #6 of Top 25 Cigars of 2016
A.J. Fernandez’ Enclave Salomon was named the #6 of Cigar Journal’s list of the best cigars of the year 2016. The Top 25 of 2016 feature newly released cigars that received outstanding reviews by the tasting panel.
Partagás Añejados Corona Gorda is #7 of Cigar Journal’s Top 25 of 2016
In 2015 Habanos S.A. launched the Añejados concept. In February 2016 the Partagás Añejados Corona Gorda was the fourth of these special cigars to hit the market.
El Centurion H·2K·CT Toro is #8 of Top 25 Cigars of 2016
Originally, My Father Cigars’ El Centurion was only meant to be a limited edition. In 2015, My Father developed a variation of the Toro and Corona formats that featured an H-2K-CT wrapper (a hybrid tobacco) instead of the original Nicaragua wrapper.
Leaf by Oscar The Oscar Robusto is #9 of Cigar Journal’s Top 25 of 2016
We all know that you should never judge a book by its cover, but rather by its contents. The Oscar cigars are enveloped in a candela sleeve and come eleven to a pack, bundled in an old cigar mold instead of in a box.
Perdomo Small Batch 2005 Toro Especial Maduro is #10 of Top 25 of 2016
What’s special about Perdomo’s Small Batch series? Ten-year aged tobaccos, for starters. Small Batch cigars are available with three different wrappers: a Sungrown from Nicaragua, a Connecticut from Ecuador and – our favorite – a Maduro from Nicaragua.
The Winter Edition 2016 is Out! Here’s a Short Overview of the Content
The new Winter Edition of Cigar Journal is now available at retail stores and newsletter kiosks worldwide. Here is a preview of the content of the 4/2016 edition.
Ten of the Best Cigars in the Cigar Journal Winter Edition 2016
Hoyo La Amistad, Macanudo Estate Reserve 2015, Oliva Serie V, San Cristóbal (Paradiso) Quintessence, Vegueros, A.J. Fernandez New World Connecticut, Aging Room Pelo de Oro, Balmoral Añejo XO, CLE Chele and Doña Nieves Sentimiento were among the best reviewed and rated cigars in the Cigar Journal Winter Edition 2016.
Ten of the Best Cigar Ratings in the Cigar Journal Autumn Edition 2016
Ten of the best cigar ratings in the Cigar Journal Autumn Edition 2016.
Here’s a Preview of the Content of the new Cigar Journal Summer Edition
Since its launch, the new cigar from Mexico, the Casa Turrent, has created waves across the world in specialist magazines and blogs. Katja Rauch met with Alejandro Turrent in order to find out what makes this cigar from Mexico so special
Ten of the Best Cigar Ratings in the Cigar Journal Summer Edition 2016
Ten of the best cigar ratings in the Cigar Journal Summer Issue 2016.
Ten of the Best Cigar Ratings in the Cigar Journal Spring Edition 2016
Ten of the best cigar ratings in the Cigar Journal Spring Edition 2016.
