The Paradiso by Ashton Cigars is produced by José “Pepin” Garcia (My Father Cigars) in Nicaragua. Due to trademark reasons the name San Cristóbal can’t be used outside the US. Tasting notes: This cigar is tangy with light woody aromas, the scent of coffee and a delicate fruity sweetness …
Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro Toro is #19 of Top 25 of 2015
The Maduro version of the Gurkha Royal Challenge was launched at the beginning of 2015. The blend for the filler and the binder remain the same for both lines, however a Connecticut Broadleaf is used for the wrapper in the Maduro series. Tasting notes: This dark cigar develops nutty aromas with black pepper and a vanilla sweetness …
Vegas Robaina Famoso is #20 of Cigar Journal’s Top 25 of 2015
A classic, which, in the light of the fifth anniversary of Alejandro Robaina’s death this year, we wanted to recall. Over the years, the cigar has lost nothing of its finesse. On the contrary, it thrilled everyone one on our tasting panel.
Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend Toro is #21 of Cigar Journal’s Top 25 of 2015
Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend Toro is Cigar Journal’s No. 21 in 2015. This cigar was launched on the market for the first time at the end of 2014. Tasting notes: To start with, nutty, licorice and earthy aromas with fruity notes and light pepper in the creamy smoke. Then gingerbread, roasted notes …
Collection Goldie Laguito Especial Lancero Named #22 of Top 25 of 2015
La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito Especial Lancero is Cigar Journal’s No. 22 of 2015. Tasting notes: This medium-bodied Lancero is elegant to the eye as well as on the palate. Mildly spicy, flavorful; sweetish as well as sour, and markedly multifaceted.
Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto is #23 of Top 25 Cigars of 2015
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.
Top 25 of 2014 – The Complete List
Every year the members of our tasting panel blind-taste hundreds of cigars. At the end of the year we take time to look back and compare the best of the cigars once again. The Top 25 are our absolute favourites from the 2014 tastings.
Top 25 of 2013 – The Complete List
Every year the members of our tasting panel blind-taste hundreds of cigars. At the end of the year we take time to look back and compare the best of the cigars once again. The Top 25 are our absolute favourites from the 2013 tastings.
