Cigar News – Jan 29, 2024

Cigar Journal’s Top 25 New Cigars of 2023: #13 To #8

Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 13 to 8.
Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 13 to 8.

#13 | Accomplice 10th Anniversary Decienne

Tasting notes:

This cigar pampers with its stimulating flavor profile. It starts with aromas of fresh bread and roasted cashew nuts, underscored with a floral sweetness. This is followed by notes of salted licorice, coffee, and mint.  

Owner: Principle Cigars Inc. Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 165 x 21.4 | 6 1/2 x 54 Released: 2023

 

#12 | Flor de Selva Maduro Toro

Tasting notes:

Taste-wise, this beautiful, perfectly constructed Toro is harmonious and clear. Dark chocolate, light pepper and coffee notes determine the basic tone. There’s a creamy caramel sweetness in the background. 

Owner: Maya Selva Cigars Corp. Hollywood Factory: TAOSA Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52 Released: 2023

 

#11 | West Tampa Tobacco Company White Toro

Tasting notes:

A subtle, unobtrusive, and elegant cigar. This Toro alternates between pepper and creaminess across its entire length. Intermediate notes of nutty sweetness appear in the background. Excellently constructed. 

Owner: West Tampa Tobacco Company Factory: Garmendia Cigars Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Ecuador Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52 Released: 2022

 

#10 | Aliados Original Blend Toro

Tasting notes:

Right off the bat, this Toro develops aromas of cookies with cinnamon and anise aromas. It then becomes nutty and sweet (honey, dried fruit, and caramel). Its smoke is creamy, spicy, and peppery.   

Owner: Oliva Cigar Co. Factory: Aladino Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Strength: 5 (of 10) Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52 Released: 2023

 

#9 | Flor de Copán Gran Reserva 20 Aniversario Rosas

Tasting notes:

This elegant cigar, whose wafer-thin pigtail is skilfully crafted, unfolds fine vanilla sweetness alongside subtle chili spiciness, cedar aromas, and fresh, fruity notes.   

Owner: Tabacalera S.L.U. Factory: Flor de Copán Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua Strength: 4 (of 10) Size: 159 x 19 | 6 1/4 x 48 Released: 2023

 

#8 | Oscar Valladares 10th Anniversary Toro 

Tasting notes:

A spicy cigar with notes of fresh brioche, cloves, nuts, and a subtle peppery kick. It offers leather, cedar, and coffee aromas as well as a sweet-spicy flavor.  

Owner: Oscar Valladares Tobacco Co. Factory: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Mexico Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras Strength: 8 (of 10) Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52 Released: 2022

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