In fall 2015, three Villiger San’Doro variations were introduced in Toro formats. In 2016, the blends became available in Robusto and Churchill formats. The San’Doro Colorado Robusto our tasting panel smoked for the winter issue of Cigar Journal has lingered on our minds.
La Aurora Black Lion Cameroon Toro is #25 of the Top 25 of 2016
Newly released in 2016 by La Aurora, the Dominican Republic’s most time-honored cigar manufacturer, the Black Lion line kicks off Cigar Journal’s list of the best cigars of 2016. In particular, the La Aurora Black Lion Cameroon Toro won over the tasting panel.
Ten of the Best Cigars in the Cigar Journal Winter Edition 2016
Hoyo La Amistad, Macanudo Estate Reserve 2015, Oliva Serie V, San Cristóbal (Paradiso) Quintessence, Vegueros, A.J. Fernandez New World Connecticut, Aging Room Pelo de Oro, Balmoral Añejo XO, CLE Chele and Doña Nieves Sentimiento were among the best reviewed and rated cigars in the Cigar Journal Winter Edition 2016.
See the Release Schedule of Cigar Journal’s Top 25 of 2016
Very soon, we’ll be releasing our much-anticipated list of the best cigars of 2016. Our Top 25 is the shortlist of newly released cigars reviewed in the previous tastings that have remained on our editors’ minds and are among our all-time favorites.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Ambassador
The Ambassador Award is given annually to people or organizations that have earned it through their special achievements in the promotion of cigar culture. This year, the jury chose The Cigar Authority.
The Cigar Trophy Awards 2016
From the thousands of nominations of outstanding cigars, accessories and lounges that were sent to us this year, our readers selected the best via online voting.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Cigar
For our best cigar 2016 awards, readers chose individual cigars that are the cream of the crop.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Brand
Cigar Journal’s readers voted on the best brands and lines from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua and the United States.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Accessory
The Kansas City accessory manufacturer, Xikar, won Best Accessory Cigar Trophies in both 2013 and 2014. Also 2016, the company achieves the first place.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Outstanding Art
Together with Heiko Poerz, Henk van de Mees developed the design line Henk Luxury Goods. For the demanding business traveler Henk produces pieces of luggage that are absolute masterpieces when it comes to technique, quality and optics.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Cigar Lounge
For this year’s Best Cigar Lounge award, our readers chose a lounge in the US: Casa Fuente.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Value
Readers award Best Value Cigar Trophies to cigar brands that provide excellent quality for a reasonable cost.
