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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

Viva La Vida Toro 6″ x 54

Best Cigars — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:41:45 +0000

The blend features a Habano Oscuro 2000 wrapper, a Corojo binder, and Criollo ’98 fillers from AJ Fernandez’s plantations in Nicaragua. Viva La Vida is a full-bodied cigar with rich flavors of black pepper, leather, and notes of citrus and dark chocolate.

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

El Pulpo Belicoso Grande 5 3/4″ x 58

Best Cigars — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:47:45 +0000

At the beginning of 2023, Artesano Del Tobacco announced the release 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 perfectly defines these cigars. 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 a cigar that promises an unforgettable smoking experience.

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

Ranked among the Top 25 Cigars of 2023 by Cigar Aficionado.

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 Habano Gran Toro 6″ x 60

Best Cigars — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:49:00 +0000

San Lotano Habano is a full-bodied, classic blend of aged long filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, and a Nicaraguan binder tobacco. The San Lotano cigars receive their name from the name of the Nicaraguan plantation owned by AJ Fernandez, as well as from a factory they opened in 2017. A distinctive feature of San Lotano Habano is its dark and rare Brazilian Habano wrapper leaf, grown from Cuban Ligero seeds. A strong cigar with a slow and smooth burn, a long finish, and notes of wood, nuts, and spices.

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

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

Kristoff Premium Selection Maduro Churchill 7 x 48

Best Cigars — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:32:40 +0000

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Ashton 5-Cigars Sampler

Best Cigars — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:48:27 +0000

The Ashton 5 Cigar Assortment is an exquisite set of five classic cigars, showcasing the most emblematic flavors and styles of the legendary Dominican brand Ashton. For more than four decades, Ashton has become a benchmark for quality, consistency, and taste, and this set is the perfect introduction to their renowned portfolio of premium tobaccos.
Each cigar in this assortment is carefully rolled by the masters at Tabacalera A. Fuente and blended by the legendary Carlito Fuente, using the finest tobaccos aged for optimal smoothness and richness of aroma. A wide range of classic wrappers – from creamy Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf to more robust Ecuador Sumatra – reveals a spectrum of flavor profiles, from mild and delicate to strong and complex.
This set is ideal for both new cigar enthusiasts and seasoned connoisseurs seeking to explore the diversity of Ashton. Within it, you will find a combination of cigars with varying character and strength, including mediummild creamy profiles, spicy nuances, and richer, stronger notes that combine classic Dominican taste with refined aromas.
Sampler includes:
1.Ashton 8-9-8 (6.5 x 44)
2.Ashton Aged Maduro #40 (6 x 50)
3.Ashton Cabinet Pyramid (6 x 52)
4.Ashton Heritage Churchill (6.75 x 48)
5.Ashton VSG Robusto (5.5 x 50)

Ashton La Aroma del Caribe 5-Cigars Sampler 93-95 Rated Cigars

Best Cigars — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:27:54 +0000

– La Aroma del Caribe Mi Amor Magnifico (6″ x 52)
– La Aroma del Caribe Mi Amor Belicoso (5 1/2″ x 54)
– La Aroma del Caribe Reserva Maximo (5 1/2″ x 54)
– La Aroma del Caribe Edicion Especial #5 (5 1/2″ x 52)
– La Aroma del Caribe Robusto Grande (5 1/4″ x 54)

Ashton La Aroma del Caribe Monarch 6 x 52

Best Cigars — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:18:54 +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.