The Prensado Series was originally meant to be discontinued in 2014. But luckily for us, the brand’s owners decided against their original plan. Tasting notes: This cigar presents an aroma of fresh, spiced bread, followed by sweet and bitter tones and notes of coffee. It is aromatically complex,..
Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial Doble Robusto is #24 of Top 25 Cigars of 2015
Originally released as Edición Limitada, the Cuatro Cinco cigar line commemorated the 45th anniversary of Joya de Nicaragua Cigars. Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial Doble Robusto is now named No. 24 of Cigar Journal’s Top 25 of 2015.
Sublimes Robusto Extra is #25 of Top 25 Cigars of 2015
Sublimes Robusto Extra was named number 25 of Cigar Journal’s Top 25 Cigars of 2015. Tastingnotes: Perfectly rolled in a pretty Rosado wrapper. Discreet peppery spice, nutty/woody aromas, spices and some cocoa sweetness …
Top 25 Cigars of 2015: The Countdown Starts on Monday
Every year, the members of our international Cigar Journal tasting team rate hundreds of cigars in blind tastings. As the end of the year approaches, we take the time to look back and compare our favorites. The results are the Top 25 of 2015, a list of the cigars we loved and that made a lasting impression.
Trophy for Outstanding Art 2015 Goes to Stinky Ashtrays
The jury awarded this year’s Cigar Trophy in the Outstanding Art category to Stinky Ashtrays, the brainchild of Bill Salviano, also known as “Stinky.”
Boveda 2-Way Humidity Control Named Best Accessory 2015
The people have spoken: the 2015 Cigar Trophy for Best Accessory was awarded to Boveda 2-Way Humidity Control Packs, made by Boveda Inc.
José “Pepin” García Honored for Lifetime Achievement
This year, the Cuban master roller, master blender and owner of the brand My Father Cigars, José “Pepin” García, was honored for his life’s work with the Cigar Trophy Award Lifetime Achievement 2015.
Marko Bilić is Awarded Ambassador 2015 Cigar Trophy
The 2015 Cigar Trophy Ambassador Award went to Marko Bilić, Croatian founder of the Cigar Smoking World Championship that brings together smokers from around the world through a common passion for the cigar.
Camaquito Honored With Charity & Community Award
This year’s Charity & Community Award for extraordinary charitable service went to Camaquito, an organization fostering sustainable advancement of children in rural and infrastructure-poor areas in Cuba.
Sampling Lounge at Bulgari London Named Lounge of the Year
Our readers voted renowned cigar dealer Edward Sahakian’s sampling lounge, located on the mezzanine of the Bulgari Hotel in London’s upscale Knightsbridge neighborhood, best cigar lounge of the year.
Best Brand 2015: See the Winners of the Cigar Trophy Awards
This year, the awards for Best Brand went to: Villiger Tobajara (Brazil), Brun del Ré Gold (Costa Rica), Cohiba (Cuba), Davidoff Nicaragua (Dom. Rep.), Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 (Honduras) and Padrón Family Reserve (Nicaragua).
Best Value 2015: See the Winners of the Cigar Trophy Awards
Each year, the Best Value award is presented to those cigar lines that give our readers the most bang for their buck. In 2015, the winners are: 1907 by Dunhill (Dom. Rep.), Oliva Serie V (Nicaragua), Camacho Corojo (Honduras) and Perdomo 20th Anniversary (Nicaragua).
