Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigars of the Year Sampler - Free Shipping!
Every year, Cigar Aficionado releases its highly anticipated Top 25 Cigars of the Year list, recognizing some of the finest premium cigars produced across the industry. While rankings are always subjective and personal preferences vary from smoker to smoker, one thing remains certain: reaching the coveted #1 spot is an achievement reserved for truly extraordinary cigars.
To celebrate these award-winning smokes, we've assembled the Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigars of the Year Sampler, featuring five legendary blends that have claimed the magazine's highest honor. Leading the way is the 98-rated My Father The Judge Grand Robusto, Cigar Aficionado's 2024 #1 Cigar of the Year, a bold and masterfully crafted smoke that continues the Garcia family's tradition of excellence. Next is the 98-rated E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel, the magazine's 2020 #1 selection, delivering rich notes of pepper, cocoa, and creamy cedar. The acclaimed Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro follows as the 96-rated 2019 #1 Cigar of the Year, offering a full-bodied Nicaraguan profile loaded with coffee, chocolate, and spice. Representing 2018 is the 96-rated E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic, a complex and refined smoke celebrated for its balance and depth. Rounding out the collection is the 96-rated Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado, Cigar Aficionado's 2014 #1 Cigar of the Year and one of the most beloved modern classics ever produced.
Each of these cigars has earned its place among the industry's elite, but which one deserves the top spot in your humidor? With this exceptional sampler, you can decide for yourself.
The #1 Cigars of the Year Sampler includes:
1 x My Father The Judge Grand Robusto (5" x 60, ●●●●● Full, Rated 98). Selected by Cigar Aficionado as the 2024 #1 Cigar Of The Year. As the pinnacle of the Garcia family’s acclaimed My Father portfolio, The Judge continues a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship that has earned worldwide praise. This cigar takes the classic My Father recipe to new heights. A rich Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper covers dual Corojo and Criollo binders, amplifying strength while retaining the smooth complexity and balance that fans have come to expect. The draw is flawless, igniting waves of toasted walnut, leather, coffee, and nutmeg. Midway through, subtle notes of sweet cream and bright citrus refresh the palate, culminating in a slow-burning finish of espresso, black pepper, and savory char.
1 x E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel (5" x 50, ●●●●○ Medium-Full, 98-Rated). Selected by Cigar Aficionado as the 2020 #1 Cigar Of The Year. Pledge contains ultra-premium tobaccos from 3 different countries. The filler blend is Nicaraguan, the binder from Ecuador, and the dark, oily wrapper is a unique Connecticut Habano leaf grown right here in the U.S.A. This exquisitely crafted cigar begins with a surprising amount of spice and pepper that will command your attention. Soon after, it settles into a smooth, delectable smoke with notes of cocoa and creamy cedar. A hint of caramel sweetness and cinnamon keeps things interesting along the way. The finish is noted with an increased sweetness, along with creamy oak, cocoa, topped with a touch of spice. This stick definitely earns its 98 rating.
1 x Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro (6" x 52, ●●●●● Full, 96-Rated). Selected by Cigar Aficionado as the 2019 #1 Cigar of the Year. A collaboration between Boutique Blends and master blender AJ Fernandez. Boutique Blends' Quattro line is their most successful project to date. This Nicaraguan puro begins with notes of chocolate, coffee, red pepper, and earth. Halfway through, the pepper subsides, and the chocolate and earth notes take center stage. By the end of the smoke, the pepper returns along with a hint of sweet cedar. The fine balance of sweet, spice and earth notes, along with an ideal burn rate and temperature, all make for a highly pleasurable and harmonious smoke.
1 x E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic (5 3/8" x 52, ●●●●○ Medium-Full, 96-Rated). Selected by Cigar Aficionado as the 2018 #1 Cigar Of The Year. Treating tobacco blending as much an art as a science, Carrillo sourced a wide variety of fine Nicaraguan longleaf aged in tercios, meaning tied into bundles within royal palm leaves, resulting in a smooth yet powerful smoke. The toothy, oily wrapper contains the aroma of rich tobacco and crisp fresh hay, thrilling the nose while the tongue detects a flourish of pepper during the cold draw test. Beginning dry and with deep notes of turned earth and charred oak, when first lit, the cigar's flavor soon brightens and expands to include black tea and sweet cream.
1 x Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado (6 1/2" x 54, ●●●●● Full, 96-Rated). Selected by Cigar Aficionado as the 2014 #1 Cigar Of The Year. This amazing smoke uses all ligero binder and filler tobacco from Nicaragua and an amazing Ecuadorian sun grown wrapper. The first light gives off billows of blue smoke, slathering the palate with a massive dose of ligero spice. The earthy introduction soon turns sweet as hints of coffee and dark chocolate become apparent and the spice and cedar notes further intensify. A smooth and highly satisfying smoke down to the nub.
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