Cigar Journal’s Top 25 New Cigars of 2025: #19 To #14

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

#19 |Chateau Diadem Conviction Gordito

Tasting notes:

There are chocolate, herbs, and chili in the bitter-sweet start. This is followed by fresh bread, roasted aromas, and cocoa. Nutty, earthy aromas and nougat dominate in the second third; it’s then bitter in the finish.

Owner: Emily Sahakian & Thierry Farah
Factory: Chateau Diadem
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep.
Strength: 6 (von 10)
Size: 102 x 21.8 | 4 x 55
Released: 2024

#18 | Casdagli Brothers of the Sabre Epicurist Petit Robusto

Tasting notes:

This small Robusto offers a colorful spectrum of flavors, from roasted/sweet earth to floral, ethereal freshness to leathery spice. Slightly salty on the palate, it has dense smoke and a stable tower of ash.

Owner: Stirling International OÜ
Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Strength: 6 (von 10)
Size: 102 x 20.6 | 4 x 52
Released: 2024

#17 | 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 (von 10)
Size: 152 x 21.4 | 6 x 54
Released: 2024

#16 | Villiger 1492 Discovery Edition Robusto

Tasting notes:

This cigar has delicate peanut, wood and light roasted aromas that continue throughout the smoke. Gentle and creamy, it flatters the palate. A balanced, pleasantly light Robusto.

Owner: Villiger Söhne AG
Factory: Tabacalera Palma
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Strength: 5 (von 10)
Size: 127 x 19.4 | 5 x 49
Released: 2024

#15 | Artista Cimarron Colorado Maker

Tasting notes:

An earthy start is complemented by sweet, roasted notes, and cream. Added to this are spicy umami notes, with wet leather, licorice, and dried meat. A cigar full of character with a bittersweet finish.

Owner: Artista Cigars
Factory: Tabacalera El Artista
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: undisclosed
Strength: 6 (von 10)
Size: 127 x 21.4 | 5 x 54
Released: 2025

#14 | Dunbarton Sobremesa Solita Red

Tasting notes:

Covered in delicate veins, this cigar offers densely interwoven aromas of citrus zest, cedar wood, and freshly ground black pepper. The dark roasted notes are accompanied by a gently sweet melt.

Owner: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Factory: Joya de Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Mexico
Filler: undisclosed
Strength: 6 (von 10)
Size: 159 x 18.3 | 6 1/4 x 46
Released: 2025