Cigar Journal’s Top 25 New Cigars of 2024: #7 To #2

Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 7 to 2.

#7 | Viva La Vida 5th Anniversary Jester Flat Round Belicoso

Tasting notes:

This Belicoso with a flat head delivers a harmonious explosion of aromas: cocoa, roasted notes, nuts, pepper, cinnamon, lemon zest, salt, fruit, and dark chocolate. A pleasure right to the end!

Owner: Artesano Del Tobacco
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 7 (of 10)
Size: 140 x 22.2 | 5 1/2 x 56
Released: 2024

#6 | Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa Robusto

Tasting notes:

From the start, there’s a beautiful, earthy sweetness; hints of bergamot and black tea, and it’s creamy and nutty. Darker notes are added towards the end – chocolate, cinnamon, and black pepper. A great cigar for little money.

Owner: Rojas Cigar LLC
Factory: Tabacalera Rojas
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 5 (of 10)
Size: 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50
Released: 2023

#5 | Rocky Patel Dark Star Robusto

Tasting notes:

This Robusto offers a whole bouquet of spices – pepper, ginger, nutmeg, chili. Plus aromas of coffee beans, chocolate, and dried fruit. The cigar remains creamy and smooth until the last puff.

Owner: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Inc.
Factory: Tabacos de Oriente, S. de R.L.
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras, Paraguay
Strength: 5 (of 10)
Size: 140 x 19.8 | 5 1/2 x 50
Released: 2024

#4 | Davidoff Maduro Toro

Tasting notes:

After a certain sharpness on the tongue, the typical Maduro sweetness spreads after the first few puffs. Strong flavors of wood and freshly roasted espresso represent the basic tone; light earthy notes at the end.

Owner: Oettinger Davidoff AG
Factory: CIDAV
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Mexico
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Strength: 5 (of 10)
Size: 152 x 21.4 | 6 x 54
Released: 2024

#3 | Dias de Gloria by A.J. Fernandez Brazil Figurado

Tasting notes:

This elegant box-pressed Figurado with a perfect burn offers a strong triad of earth, pepper, and leather aromas. It is harmoniously rounded off by a chocolaty sweetness with almond and nutty tones.

Owner: A.J. Fernandez Cigars
Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Brazil
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 165 x 21.4 | 6 1/2 x 54
Released: 2024

#2 | Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut Torpedo

Tasting notes:

This perfectly crafted Torpedo captivates with its buttery creaminess. Soft, fresh bread aromas on the palate, vanilla, and wood notes in the nose. White pepper and herbal spices linger for a long time.

Owner: Perdomo Cigars
Factory: Tabacalera Perdomo, S.A.
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 5 (of 10)
Size: 178 x 21.4 | 7 x 54
Released: 2023