The answer: The Perdomo ESV 2002 Natural cigar. The question: What does Nick Perdomo Jr. create now that his very popular ESV 1991 line is no longer available? Following the same path to glory as it predecessor, the ESV 2002 cigars, meaning Estate Seleccion Vintage, are exquisitely crafted using only best tobaccos grown on Perdomo's own Nicaraguan estate. Carefully aged for between five and seven years, these are then rolled by the most talented torcedors and, for the Natural version, finished with a flawless shade wrapper from Ecuador.

For fans of the original 1991, the 2002 line will be a savory trip down memory lane but don't be surprised if this one is even better than you remember. For those new to the brand, you might just find yourself smoking a new favorite cigar. It is difficult to make recommendations of other cigars that can rival the Perdomo ESV 2002 Natural, but the Man O' War Virtue and the Cabaiguan are easily up to the challenge.