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Viva La Vida Connecticut Robusto 5×54

Best Cigars — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:30:09 +0000

In March 2019, the new Nicaraguan cigar brand Viva La Vida was introduced to the U.S. market. Created by Artesano del Tobacco and cigar manufacturer AJ Fernandez, these cigars are rolled in Nicaragua using an all-Nicaraguan blend.

Everything began in 2016 when the Artesano Del Tobacco team sought the expertise of renowned cigar maker AJ Fernandez to bring their project to life. Through innovative blending techniques, unique fermentation processes, and meticulous aging methods, AJ Fernandez created these cigars, which promise an unforgettable smoking experience.

The blend features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, while the binder and filler tobaccos come from AJ Fernandez’s plantations in Nicaragua. Viva La Vida is a mild-to-medium-bodied cigar with fresh notes of earth, cedar, cream, and citrus fruits.

These cigars are made at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Nicaragua

El Pulpo Robusto Grande 5″ x 56

Best Cigars — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:18:36 +0000

At the beginning of 2023, Artesano Del Tobacco announced the launch of the highly anticipated EL Pulpo cigar line, a project that had been in development for years. The name “EL Pulpo,” which means “The Octopus” in Spanish, symbolizes versatility and complexity, which is the perfect definition of these cigars. It all began in 2016, when the Artesano Del Tobacco team sought the expertise of renowned cigar manufacturer AJ Fernandez to bring their project to life. Through innovative blending techniques, unique fermentation processes, and careful aging methods, AJ Fernandez created a cigar that promises an unforgettable smoking experience.

The blend features a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, with binder and filler tobaccos from AJ Fernandez’s plantations in Nicaragua. These cigars are medium to full-bodied, offering rich flavors of coffee beans, nuts, spices, and dark chocolate. They are made at AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano factory in Nicaragua.

EL Pulpo was ranked the No. 10 Cigar of 2023 by Cigar Aficionado.

AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Maduro Robusto 5″ x 52

Best Cigars — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:39:32 +0000

Made in the traditional Cuban style, San Lotano Maduro is medium-bodied, featuring a stunning dark, oily-brown San Andrés wrapper leaf surrounding a blend of Honduran binder tobacco and Nicaraguan and Honduran filler tobaccos. From the very beginning, notes of cocoa and espresso create the foundation for a complex flavor profile, complemented by nuances of black pepper and sweet spices. The balance is impeccable, with a smooth and slow burn.

Rated with:
92 points by Cigar Aficionado
91 points by Cigar Snob Magazine

Ashton La Aroma del Caribe Robusto 5 x 50

Best Cigars — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:13:12 +0000

La Aroma del Caribe is a line of cigars with deep roots, dating back to the late 19th century as a Cuban brand working exclusively with Cuban tobacco. Today, more than a century later, it has built a new identity in Nicaragua, establishing itself as a symbol of contemporary craftsmanship combined with tradition.
The modern success of the brand is the result of the partnership between Ashton and the legendary Don Pepin Garcia, whose name is behind the blend and production in Estelí, Nicaragua. There, at the family-owned My Father Cigars factory, cigars of exceptional quality are crafted using carefully selected tobaccos from the country’s finest regions.
The cigars in the line are wrapped in a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf leaf, while the Nicaraguan filler and binder provide a rich and complex flavor. They reveal notes of cocoa, cedar, molasses, spices, and earthy nuances, balanced with a delicate sweetness that rounds out the profile.
With precise handcrafting, even burning, and a rich aromatic profile, La Aroma del Caribe offers both classic smoothness and harmony, as well as a more intense, full-bodied character, ideal for connoisseurs seeking quality, complexity, and an unforgettable experience in every cigar.

Ashton La Aroma del Caribe Mi Amor Robusto 5 x 50

Best Cigars — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:44:07 +0000

La Aroma del Caribe Mi Amor is a true masterpiece in the world of cigars, critically acclaimed with 95 points and honored with the prestigious title “#2 Cigar of the Year” by Cigar Aficionado. Crafted by the legendary cigar maker José “Pepin” Garcia in Nicaragua, Mi Amor combines exceptional handmade craftsmanship with carefully selected tobaccos that deliver an unforgettable experience for connoisseurs of fine cigars.
The wrapper of dark San Andrés leaves adds depth and a rich aroma, while the Nicaraguan filler and binder create a harmonious and complex flavor. The profile of Mi Amor reveals refined notes of dark chocolate, almonds, coffee, and delicate spices, finishing with a sweet and zesty touch.
Mi Amor is a medium to full-bodied cigar, suitable for true aficionados seeking richness and fullness in their smoking experience, transporting them into the world of traditional Nicaraguan craftsmanship.

Ashton Magnum Robusto 5 x 50

Best Cigars — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:12:14 +0000

Ashton Magnum is an elegant and exceptionally well-balanced cigar, crafted for aficionados who appreciate smooth and refined flavors. Made in the Dominican Republic, it combines traditional craftsmanship with carefully selected premium tobaccos.
The wrapper is a silky Connecticut Shade, giving the cigar a smooth appearance and a delicate aroma. Beneath it lies a Dominican binder, which holds together a finely selected Dominican filler, creating a harmonious and mellow flavor profile.
This cigar offers a mild strength, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and those who prefer a softer, more relaxed smoking experience. The flavor unfolds with creamy notes, subtle sweetness, and gentle hints of nuts and cedar, finishing smooth and pleasant.
Ashton Magnum is a classic choice for anyone seeking balance, elegance, and sophistication in every smoke—a cigar that impresses with its finesse and smooth character.

Alfonso Extra Añejo #2 5″ x 52

Best Cigars — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:25:00 +0000

At the PCA trade show in Las Vegas in 2022, Selected Tobacco introduced the fourth brand in its portfolio — Alfonso. The name comes from the company’s owner, Nelson Alfonso, who is internationally renowned for his projects, including branding Habanos cigars, designing the humidor for Padron’s 50th anniversary, and many more. Alfonso possesses the talent for creating exceptional blends, which he has proven repeatedly with his brands Atabey and Byron, as well as with his new brand, Alfonso.
These are ultra-premium brands that emphasize elegant presentation and extended aging of the tobacco. For five years, the tobaccos are left to “rest” in a room lined with five different types of cedar (Cuban, Spanish, Lebanese, Brazilian, and Mexican) under varying humidity levels, allowing them to absorb unique cedar aromas.
They are produced in Costa Rica in very limited quantities and are available only in a few stores worldwide that are certified by the manufacturer. The wrapper and binder are Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade, while the filler combines carefully selected tobaccos from Peru and Nicaragua.
The cigar has a light-to-medium strength, with an exceptionally well-balanced profile throughout the smoking experience. Upon lighting, it reveals a complex profile — natural tobacco, cedar, cream, a subtle hint of peanut, black pepper, and delicate fruity notes. In the final stages of smoking, natural tobacco remains dominant, while cream, cedar, and black pepper come together in a refined, balanced finish.

My Father Don Pepin E.R.H. Robusto 5 × 54

Best Cigars — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:51:50 +0000

My Father Don Pepin E.R.H. — the abbreviation in the name comes from the iconic “El Rey de Los Habanos” factory of the García family in Miami. It was in this factory in 2002 that Don Pepin García produced his first cigars, marking the beginning of the legendary My Father Cigars brand.
These cigars are made from a specially selected Nicaraguan filler and binder tobaccos from Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega in Nicaragua. The Sumatra Rosado Oscuro wrapper is aromatic and visually appealing.
Medium-to-full in strength, they offer a harmonious balance of flavors, delivering the brand’s signature spiciness and pepper notes. The flavor profile is complex, with hints of cedar, earth, and a spectrum of spices, while the construction is flawless, ensuring even and consistent burning.

Kristoff Veinte 20th Anniversary Robusto 5 x50

Best Cigars — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:44:53 +0000

Box of 20 cigars

Drew Estate Undercrown Shade Robusto 5 x 54

Best Cigars — Mon, 26 May 2025 11:48:17 +0000

Undercrown is a creation born from the ingenuity and passion of the torcedores at Drew Estate. Crafted as a continuation of the original Liga Privada, but with larger tobacco leaves and fillers, it delivers a refined smoking experience.

The wrapper is a silky-smooth Connecticut Shade grown in Ecuador, the binder comes from Sumatra, and the fillers are carefully selected tobaccos: Dominican Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Criollo, and Corojo long-fillers.

This is a medium-bodied cigar, balanced with natural flavors and subtle notes of nuts and white pepper.