Cigar Journal’s Top 25 New Cigars of 2024: #19 To #14

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

#19 | Gurkha Colección Especial Toro Parejo

Tasting notes:

This dark cigar starts off with cocoa, almonds, and nutmeg. Then chili and some aniseed come through before the cigar finishes with wood, cocoa, leather, coffee, and earthy notes.

Owner: Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc.
Factory: American Caribbean Cigars
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 8 (of 10)
Size: 152 x 21.4 | 6 x 54
Released: 2024

#18 | Cohiba Riviera Lancero

Tasting notes:

This cigar is quite diverse and reveals a broad aroma and taste profile. Sweetness and acidity interact; it has aniseed and nutmeg but also roasted brioche. A dense finish with cedar wood.

Owner: General Cigar Co. Ltd.
Factory: STG Estelí
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexico
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 178 x 15.1 | 7 x 38
Released: 2024

#17 | Platinum Nova Batch Collection Toro

Tasting notes:

This Toro starts off gently, but soon gains power. The aromas are identical over the entire length: earth, wood, roasted coffee beans, dried fruit, dark chocolate. Has a noble wrapper and beautiful feel.

Owner: Platinum Nova Cigar LLC
Factory: Barrera Cigar
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 152 x 21.4 | 6 x 54
Released: 2024

#16 | Great Wall GJ No.5 Lancero

Tasting notes:

This Lancero, superbly crafted, well-balanced with a pigtail , starts with mineral-peppery notes and a light spiciness. During the smoke, it develops nice peaty and woody flavors with hints of herbs and anise.

Owner: China Tobacco Sichuan Industrial Co.
Factory: Great Wall Cigar Factory
Origin: China
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Dom. Rep., China
Strength: 5 (of 10)
Size: 191 x 15.1 | 7 1/2 x 38
Released: 2023

#15 | Chateau Diadem Conviction Lancero

Tasting notes:

With its little pigtail and silky wrapper, this slim, excellently crafted cigar is visually captivating. The palate is balanced and creamy, with nut nougat, fine sweetness, and a cool, ethereal aroma.

Owner: Emily Sahakian & Thierry Farah
Factory: Chateau Diadem
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 178 x 16.7 | 7 x 42
Released: 2024

#14 | Artista Falu Robusto

Tasting notes:

This box-pressed Maduro develops earthy notes, fruit and mocha with a little pepper. It becomes stronger as the smoke progresses, with more wood and chocolate aromas and a creamy impact.

Owner: Artista Cigars
Factory: Tabacalera El Artista
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: undisclosed
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Strength: 7 (of 10)
Size: 127 x 21.4 | 5 x 54
Released: 2024