{"id":70309,"date":"2025-01-29T11:59:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/?p=70309"},"modified":"2025-01-29T11:59:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:59:39","slug":"cigar-journals-top-25-new-cigars-of-2024-13-to-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/cigar-journals-top-25-new-cigars-of-2024-13-to-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Cigar Journal&#8217;s Top 25 New Cigars of 2024: #13 To #8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 13 to 8.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70114 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13_vegafina_supremo_3524_2_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13_vegafina_supremo_3524_2_24.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13_vegafina_supremo_3524_2_24-500x87.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13_vegafina_supremo_3524_2_24-770x134.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13_vegafina_supremo_3524_2_24-1536x267.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/13_vegafina_supremo_3524_2_24-2048x356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-70127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No13-770x1063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No13-770x1063.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No13-500x690.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No13.jpg 805w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>#13 | VegaFina Classic Supremo EL 2024<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tasting notes:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Tabacalera S.L.U.<br \/>\n<strong>Factory:<\/strong> Tabacalera de Garcia, SAS<br \/>\n<strong>Origin:<\/strong> Dom. Rep.<br \/>\n<strong>Wrapper:<\/strong> Ecuador<br \/>\n<strong>Binder:<\/strong> Dom. Rep.<br \/>\n<strong>Filler:<\/strong> Dom. Rep.<br \/>\n<strong>Strength:<\/strong> 5 (of 10)<br \/>\n<strong>Size:<\/strong> 137 x 22.2 | 5 3\/8 x 56<br \/>\n<strong>Released:<\/strong> 2024<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70116 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12_drew_estate_blackened_S84_6x52_toro_3601_4_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12_drew_estate_blackened_S84_6x52_toro_3601_4_24.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12_drew_estate_blackened_S84_6x52_toro_3601_4_24-500x87.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12_drew_estate_blackened_S84_6x52_toro_3601_4_24-770x134.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12_drew_estate_blackened_S84_6x52_toro_3601_4_24-1536x267.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/12_drew_estate_blackened_S84_6x52_toro_3601_4_24-2048x356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-70129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No12-770x1063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No12-770x1063.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No12-500x690.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No12.jpg 805w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>#12 | Drew Estate Blackened Cigars S84 Shade to Black Toro<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tasting notes:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Drew Estate LLC<br \/>\n<strong>Factory:<\/strong> La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate<br \/>\n<strong>Origin:<\/strong> Nicaragua<br \/>\n<strong>Wrapper:<\/strong> Ecuador<br \/>\n<strong>Binder:<\/strong> USA<br \/>\n<strong>Filler:<\/strong> USA, Nicaragua<br \/>\n<strong>Strength:<\/strong> 4 (of 10)<br \/>\n<strong>Size:<\/strong> 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52<br \/>\n<strong>Released:<\/strong> 2024<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70118 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11_la_aurora_120_aniversario_robusto_3447_2_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11_la_aurora_120_aniversario_robusto_3447_2_24.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11_la_aurora_120_aniversario_robusto_3447_2_24-500x87.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11_la_aurora_120_aniversario_robusto_3447_2_24-770x134.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11_la_aurora_120_aniversario_robusto_3447_2_24-1536x267.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/11_la_aurora_120_aniversario_robusto_3447_2_24-2048x356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-70131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No11-770x1063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No11-770x1063.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No11-500x690.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No11.jpg 805w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>#11 | La Aurora 120th Anniversary Robusto<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tasting notes:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Owner:<\/strong> La Aurora S.A.<br \/>\n<strong>Factory:<\/strong> La Aurora S.A.<br \/>\n<strong>Origin:<\/strong> Dom. Rep.<br \/>\n<strong>Wrapper:<\/strong> Dom. Rep.<br \/>\n<strong>Binder:<\/strong> Dom. Rep.<br \/>\n<strong>Filler:<\/strong> Dom. Rep.<br \/>\n<strong>Strength:<\/strong> 6 (of 10)<br \/>\n<strong>Size:<\/strong> 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50<br \/>\n<strong>Released:<\/strong> 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10_kristoff_nicaragua_robusto_5x50_3576_4_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10_kristoff_nicaragua_robusto_5x50_3576_4_24.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10_kristoff_nicaragua_robusto_5x50_3576_4_24-500x87.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10_kristoff_nicaragua_robusto_5x50_3576_4_24-770x134.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10_kristoff_nicaragua_robusto_5x50_3576_4_24-1536x267.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/10_kristoff_nicaragua_robusto_5x50_3576_4_24-2048x356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-70133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No10-770x1063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No10-770x1063.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No10-500x690.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No10.jpg 805w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>#10 | Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tasting notes:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">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!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Kristoff-Exclusive Cigars, Inc.<br \/>\n<strong>Factory:<\/strong> Tabacalera Von Eicken<br \/>\n<strong>Origin:<\/strong> Dom. Rep.<br \/>\n<strong>Wrapper:<\/strong> Nicaragua<br \/>\n<strong>Binder:<\/strong> Nicaragua<br \/>\n<strong>Filler:<\/strong> Nicaragua<br \/>\n<strong>Strength:<\/strong> 6 (of 10)<br \/>\n<strong>Size:<\/strong> 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50<br \/>\n<strong>Released:<\/strong> 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70122 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9_cinco_de_cinco_robusto_corona_extra_6.25x46_3600_4_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9_cinco_de_cinco_robusto_corona_extra_6.25x46_3600_4_24.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9_cinco_de_cinco_robusto_corona_extra_6.25x46_3600_4_24-500x87.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9_cinco_de_cinco_robusto_corona_extra_6.25x46_3600_4_24-770x134.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9_cinco_de_cinco_robusto_corona_extra_6.25x46_3600_4_24-1536x267.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9_cinco_de_cinco_robusto_corona_extra_6.25x46_3600_4_24-2048x356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-70135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No9-770x1063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No9-770x1063.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No9-500x690.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No9.jpg 805w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>#9 | Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Corona Extra<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tasting notes:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Joya de Nicaragua, S.A.<br \/>\n<strong>Factory:<\/strong> Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, S.A.<br \/>\n<strong>Origin:<\/strong> Nicaragua<br \/>\n<strong>Wrapper:<\/strong> Mexico<br \/>\n<strong>Binder:<\/strong> Nicaragua<br \/>\n<strong>Filler:<\/strong> Nicaragua<br \/>\n<strong>Strength:<\/strong> 6 (of 10)<br \/>\n<strong>Size:<\/strong> 159 x 18.3 | 6 1\/4 x 46<br \/>\n<strong>Released:<\/strong> 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70124 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8_aladino_fuma_noche_super_toro_54x6.25_3635_1_25_NEU_MIT_BOVEDA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8_aladino_fuma_noche_super_toro_54x6.25_3635_1_25_NEU_MIT_BOVEDA.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8_aladino_fuma_noche_super_toro_54x6.25_3635_1_25_NEU_MIT_BOVEDA-500x87.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8_aladino_fuma_noche_super_toro_54x6.25_3635_1_25_NEU_MIT_BOVEDA-770x134.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8_aladino_fuma_noche_super_toro_54x6.25_3635_1_25_NEU_MIT_BOVEDA-1536x267.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8_aladino_fuma_noche_super_toro_54x6.25_3635_1_25_NEU_MIT_BOVEDA-2048x356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-70137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No8-770x1063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No8-770x1063.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No8-500x690.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CJ_TopNEW_badge_2024_No8.jpg 805w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>#8 | Aladino Fuma Noche Super Toro<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tasting notes:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">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!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Owner:<\/strong> JRE Tobacco Co.<br \/>\n<strong>Factory:<\/strong> Fabrica de Puros Aladino<br \/>\n<strong>Origin:<\/strong> Honduras<br \/>\n<strong>Wrapper:<\/strong> Honduras<br \/>\n<strong>Binder:<\/strong> Honduras<br \/>\n<strong>Filler:<\/strong> Honduras<br \/>\n<strong>Strength:<\/strong> 6 (of 10)<br \/>\n<strong>Size:<\/strong> 159 x 21.4 | 6 1\/4 x 54<br \/>\n<strong>Released:<\/strong> 2024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 13 to 8.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":70108,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[49,72,435,44],"tags":[1361,9588,9590],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70309"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70309"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70309\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70312,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70309\/revisions\/70312"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70309"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70309"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70309"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}