![]() Looking for more budget-friendly cigars? We can accommodate that. We carry famous brands including Davidoff, Diamond Crown, Arturo Fuente, Padron and many more. You can find ultra-rare cigars, such as limited edition releases, or cigars with premium long-leaf fillers from different countries around the world. Whether you're looking for a special occasion cigar, or an everyday premium cigar, we have you covered. See full tasting note.We carry premium cigars for all tastes and preferences at Corona Cigar Company. Laranja Reserva Lancero (Nicaragua, 91 points): Inspired by the unique orange hue of the wrapper on this cigar, owner Erik Espinosa named the brand Laranja, which is the Portuguese word for orange. Fernandez, this cigar wears a Mexican cover leaf over a Nicaraguan binder with filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and Honduras. San Lotano Requiem Maduro Robusto (Nicaragua, 91 points): Crafted by A.J. 45 Natural (Nicaragua, 92 points): One of Padrón’s top brands, this toro measures 6 inches by 52 ring gauge. Rep., 92 points): This cigar is rolled with the same Cuban-seed wrapper grown in Mexico as the traditional Mi Amor, only it comes from a higher position on the plant, making it darker in color. La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Reserva Beso (Dom. ![]() ![]() See full tasting note.Īrchetype Strange Passage Short Robusto (Honduras, 92 points): Part of Ventura Cigar Co.’s psychoanalytically inspired Archetype brand, this cigar is rolled with Ecuadoran Habano wrapper and Dominican San Vicente binder. 2 (Cuba, 92 points): One of the few Cuban cigars also available in cabinets of 50, this smoke remains arguably Cuba's greatest robusto, measuring 4 7/8 by 50. Rep., 92 points): Alluringly dark and curvy, this perfecto is made by the Fuente family with a near-black broadleaf wrapper grown in the Connecticut River Valley. See full tasting note.Īrturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art Maduro (Dom. See full tasting note.īolivar Coronas Junior (Cuba, 93 points): This tiny Cuban measures a mere 4 3/8 by 42, but still packs a big flavor punch that leads with Bolivar's signature earthiness. ![]() Rep., 93 points): An all-Dominican mainstay powered by a shade-grown, Cuban-seed wrapper from the fertile fields of Chateau de la Fuente. See full tasting note.įuente Fuente OpusX Reserva d'Chateau (Dom. Warped Serie Gran Reserva 1988 Robusto (Nicaragua, 94 points): Named for the birth year of brand owner Kyle Gellis, this Nicaraguan puro comes in one size only, a robusto measuring 5 1/4 inches by 50 ring gauge. Our panel of editors consider four different categories as they determine a cigar's rating: Appearance and structure count for a maximum of 15 points flavor and smoking characteristics (quality of draw, texture of smoke, etc.) count for 25 points each and the remaining 35 points are allotted to the overall impression, or level of enjoyment, of the cigar.Ĭheck out the top-scoring cigars below and click here to peruse the February ratings: Additionally, the robustos section included the most 91-plus point cigars with five, including the top-rated cigar for the entire issue, Warped’s Serie Gran Reserva 1988 Robusto. The robusto category was a 90 machine, with 10 scores of 90 points or higher, more than any other category. Nicaragua continued its dominance, as cigars made in the Central American country led half of the categories, with Dominican cigars close behind, taking the top spot in two categories. We rated cigars in six size categories: Churchill, robusto, petit corona, corona gorda, figurado and panetela. The tasting totaled 81 cigars, and of those 34 smokes rated 90 points or higher, outstanding on our 100-point scale. The ratings from February’s Cigar Aficionado are now live on our site, and it certainly was an impressive tasting.
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