#19 |Chateau Diadem Conviction Gordito
Tasting notes:
There are chocolate, herbs, and chili in the bitter-sweet start. This is followed by fresh bread, roasted aromas, and cocoa. Nutty, earthy aromas and nougat dominate in the second third; it’s then bitter in the finish.
Owner: Emily Sahakian & Thierry Farah Factory: Chateau Diadem Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep. Strength: 6 (von 10) Size: 102 x 21.8 | 4 x 55 Released: 2024
#18 | Casdagli Brothers of the Sabre Epicurist Petit Robusto
Tasting notes:
This small Robusto offers a colorful spectrum of flavors, from roasted/sweet earth to floral, ethereal freshness to leathery spice. Slightly salty on the palate, it has dense smoke and a stable tower of ash.
Owner: Stirling International OÜ Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: Dom. Rep. Strength: 6 (von 10) Size: 102 x 20.6 | 4 x 52 Released: 2024
#17 | Gurkha Colección Especial Toro Parejo
Tasting notes:
This dark cigar starts off with cocoa, almonds, and nutmeg. Then chili and some aniseed come through before the cigar finishes with wood, cocoa, leather, coffee, and earthy notes.
Owner: Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc Factory: American Caribbean Cigars Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 8 (von 10) Size: 152 x 21.4 | 6 x 54 Released: 2024
#16 | Villiger 1492 Discovery Edition Robusto
Tasting notes:
This cigar has delicate peanut, wood and light roasted aromas that continue throughout the smoke. Gentle and creamy, it flatters the palate. A balanced, pleasantly light Robusto.
Owner: Villiger Söhne AG Factory: Tabacalera Palma Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: Dom. Rep. Strength: 5 (von 10) Size: 127 x 19.4 | 5 x 49 Released: 2024
#15 | Artista Cimarron Colorado Maker
Tasting notes:
An earthy start is complemented by sweet, roasted notes, and cream. Added to this are spicy umami notes, with wet leather, licorice, and dried meat. A cigar full of character with a bittersweet finish.
Owner: Artista Cigars Factory: Tabacalera El Artista Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Ecuador Filler: undisclosed Strength: 6 (von 10) Size: 127 x 21.4 | 5 x 54 Released: 2025
#14 | Dunbarton Sobremesa Solita Red
Tasting notes:
Covered in delicate veins, this cigar offers densely interwoven aromas of citrus zest, cedar wood, and freshly ground black pepper. The dark roasted notes are accompanied by a gently sweet melt.
Owner: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Factory: Joya de Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Mexico Filler: undisclosed Strength: 6 (von 10) Size: 159 x 18.3 | 6 1/4 x 46 Released: 2025
