Cigar Journal’s Top 25 New Cigars of 2024: #13 To #8

Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 13 to 8.

#13 | VegaFina Classic Supremo EL 2024

Tasting notes:

Right from the cold draw, woody notes set the tone for this rather mild cigar. These are joined by light notes of baking spices and hazelnuts, this pleasant smoke is later complemented by sweet sponge cake aromas.

Owner: Tabacalera S.L.U.
Factory: Tabacalera de Garcia, SAS
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Strength: 5 (of 10)
Size: 137 x 22.2 | 5 3/8 x 56
Released: 2024

#12 | Drew Estate Blackened Cigars S84 Shade to Black Toro

Tasting notes:

This cigar starts with bitter, roasted aromas, which quickly become gentler. There are pastry notes, caramel, cedar wood, earth, nuts, and pepper in the foreground. Leather and cream also mingle in the smoke.

Owner: Drew Estate LLC
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: USA
Filler: USA, Nicaragua
Strength: 4 (of 10)
Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52
Released: 2024

#11 | La Aurora 120th Anniversary Robusto

Tasting notes:

Gentle bitter notes, cedar wood and cashew nuts characterize this smoking experience. Although the aromas are rather linear, the very voluminous smoke of this cigar offers full-bodied and harmonious enjoyment.

Owner: La Aurora S.A.
Factory: La Aurora S.A.
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50
Released: 2023

#10 | Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto

Tasting notes:

A little restrained in the first third, this Robusto then gets going with very nice wood, earth, and peanut aromas. It has a delicate creaminess paired with floral sweetness and pepper. Fine harmony!

Owner: Kristoff-Exclusive Cigars, Inc.
Factory: Tabacalera Von Eicken
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50
Released: 2023

#9 | Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Corona Extra

Tasting notes:

After a nutty, woody start with notes of dark chocolate, oriental spices follow. This cigar is creamy, sweet and spicy and has a relatively quick burn. It is light, and offers plenty of smoke.

Owner: Joya de Nicaragua, S.A.
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, S.A.
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexico
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 159 x 18.3 | 6 1/4 x 46
Released: 2023

#8 | Aladino Fuma Noche Super Toro

Tasting notes:

Right from the beginning, this cigar offers dense, full-bodied but balanced creamy smoke; the woody-sweet base note is complemented by leather, pepper, and earthy aromas. Perfectly constructed and balanced!

Owner: JRE Tobacco Co.
Factory: Fabrica de Puros Aladino
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 159 x 21.4 | 6 1/4 x 54
Released: 2024