#13 | Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Troublemaker
Tasting notes:
Dry wood, pepper, and chocolate aromas form the triad of this well-constructed cigar. Occasional flashes of caramel notes appear, with leather and coffee tones. A gentle sweetness is particularly noticeable in the retronasal aroma.
Owner: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: undisclosed Strength: 5 (von 10) Size: 146 x 20.6 | 5 3/4 x 52 Released: 2024
#12 | VegaFina 1998 35 Aniversario 5th Avenue
Tasting notes:
Nuts, wood, and coffee constitute the pleasant triad of this Piramide; in the background, creamy, fruity aromas are discernible; from the second half, there are also notes of pepper, chili, and chocolate.
Owner: Tabacalera S.L.U. Factory: Tabacalera de Garcia Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Indonesia Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua, Kolumbien Strength: 6 (von 10) Size: 152 x 19.8| 6 x 50 Released: 2024
#11 | Oliva Mareva CSWC
Tasting notes:
Pretzels, floral notes, and oak are immediately discernible in the CSWC competition cigar; wood, nuts, and delicate pepper follow, all with a pleasant creaminess. Harmoniously refined!
Owner: Oliva Cigar Co. Factory: Tabacalera Oliva S.A. Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 5 (von 10) Size: 130 x 16.7 | 5 1/8 x 42 Released: 2025
#10 | La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Toro
Tasting notes:
A caramelly, soft sweetness paired with coffee and licorice notes characterize the first two thirds, then a gentle chili spice, with brioche and almond notes, complements the overall picture. Multifaceted and intense!
Owner: La Aurora S.A. Factory: La Aurora Cigar Factory Origin: Dom.Rep. Wrapper: Mexico Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Dom.Rep., Nicaragua, USA Strength: 6 (von 10) Size: 146 x 21.4 | 5 3/4 x 54 Released: 2025
#9 |A. Fuente Hemingway Sungrown Oscuro Signature I
Tasting notes:
Voluminous smoke reveals a distinctive sweetness that suggests caramel and dark chocolate. This is subsequently followed by tart, spicy accents reminiscent of ground coffee and leather. This cigar is full-bodied and lush.
Owner: A. Fuente Cigar Co. Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. Origin: Dom.Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dom.Rep. Filler: Dom.Rep. Strength: 7 (von 10) Size: 152 x 18.3 | 6 x 46 Released: 2024
#8 | A.J. Fernandez Enclave by Eladio Díaz Robusto
Tasting notes:
This Robusto format appears to be somewhat stronger than the Toro that has the same blend. Spice and roasted notes are more dominant; towards the end, again bread and leather aromas. The creamy sweetness is there, but in the background.
Owner: A.J. Fernandez Cigars Factory: Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Ecuador Filler: Dom.Rep. Strength: 6 (von 10) Size: 140 x 21.4 | 5 1/2 x 54 Released: 2025
