Cigar Journal’s Top 25 New Cigars of 2023: #19 To #14

Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 19 to 14.

#19 | Confidenciaal Fiftysix

Tasting notes:

This Gran Toro immediately flatters the palate with its cappuccino, milk chocolate, and caramel flavors. Paired with light peppery, earthy, and malty notes, it is very harmonious.

Owner: Cigraal Ltd.
Factory: Confidential
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: undisclosed
Binder: undisclosed
Filler: undisclosed
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 165 x 22.2 | 6 1/2 x 56
Released: 2022

#18 | Chateau Diadem Conviction Robusto

Tasting notes:

This Robusto initially presents itself as creamy and sweetish. It is joined by notes of dark chocolate, pepper, and toast. The aromas of nuts, cedar, and cocoa are also present.

Owner: Emily & Thierry Sahakian
Factory: Chateau Diadem
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep.
Strength: 7 (of 10)
Size: 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50
Released: 2022

#17 | Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Coronita

Tasting notes:

Alongside pronounced coffee aromas, this small cigar develops those of wood and bitter almonds as well as a peppery spice and malty sweetness. Later, a wonderfully creamy sweetness comes into play.

Owner: Villiger Söhne GmbH
Factory: Villiger de Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 133 x 17.1 | 5 1/4 x 43
Released: 2022

#16 | United Cigars Maduro Toro

Tasting notes:

The basic tone of this very harmonious blend is provided by mocha aromas that alternate between chocolate and coffee notes. In the background there are earthy and woody tones; from the second third onwards, the Toro becomes more peppery but remains nicely creamy.

Owner: David Garofalo
Factory: Tabacalera Magia Cubana
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Mexiko
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua, USA
Strength: 7 (of 10)
Size: 152 x 21.4 | 6 x 54
Released: 2023

#15 | Kristoff Signature Series 2023 InterTabac Exclusive Toro

Tasting notes:

This wonderfully balanced Toro offers mineral notes throughout, along with white pepper. These are initially joined by dark chocolate, almond and nutty aromas, which are then complemented by an earthy, caramel-like creaminess.

Owner: Krsitoff Exclusiv Cigars
Factory: Tabacalera Von Eicken
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Brasil
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua
Strength: 7 (of 10)
Size: 159 x 21.4 | 6 1/4 x 54
Released: 2023

#14 | Aladino Sumatra Limited Edition Toro

Tasting notes:

This Honduran puro has consistently sweet roasted aromas, which are nicely complemented by notes of orange jam, pepper, and barbecue spices. It becomes stronger in the finish but remains harmonious and creamy.

Owner: JRE Tobacco Co.
Factory: Fabrica de Puros Aladino
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52
Released: 2023