Cigar
Country
Score
Size
Length
Ring Gauge
Price
Latest Tasting

CohibaRobusto
Cuba
94
Robusto
4 7/8"
50
£15.00
Mar/Apr 2001
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
This cigar has a beautiful cap and an oily wrapper. ItÕs cedary and leathery with some toastiness. Although there was some inconsistency, this cigar also has some earthiness flavors with a hint of spice.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

H. UpmannNo. 22 Alfred Dunhill Seleccion Suprema
Cuba
94
Vintage
4 1/2"
55

Winter 1993
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
What an experience to smoke. Fondly called the Flying Pig in the trade in the late Õ50, this is a thick-girth cigar with a lot of character. It burns evenly and easily with a rich yet delicate tobacco, nutmeg flavor and a long aftertaste. Estimated production date: 1958.

Hoyo de MonterreyDouble Corona
Cuba
94
Double Corona
7 5/8"
49
£14.69
Nov/Dec 1999
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A beautiful cigar, reminiscent of some of Cuba's best. It has powerful flavors of spice, including a strong hint of cinnamon with a smooth leathery note to round it out. A complex earthy/woody finish.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Padron1964 Anniversary Series Torpedo Maduro
Nicaragua
94
Figurado
6"
52
$15.00
May/June 2001
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
This dark, box-pressed cigar is silky. The draw is almost perfect, and the cigar holds a thick white ash. Its flavors range from cocoa to cream to nuts. A complex smoke.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

PadronMagnum Maduro
Nicaragua
94
A
9"
50
$7.80

Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
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Ramon AllonesGigantes
Cuba
94
Double Corona
7 5/8"
49
£9.90
Spring 1995
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
This cigar has a smooth, creamy texture with strong pepper and spice notes and a sweet, intense, nutty character on the finish.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

CohibaSiglo I
Cuba
93
Petit Corona
4"
40
£6.00
Spring 1993
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A lot of flavor in a small cigar. Beautifully crafted with a rich chocolate wrapper, it is soft-textured and sumptuous to smoke, with dark chocolate and spice aromas and flavors.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Fuente Fuente OpusXPerfecxion No. 2
Dominican Republic
93
Torpedo
6 3/8"
52
$13.50
May/June 2000
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Dom. Rep.
A powerhouse cigar. This smoke is filled with pepper and sweet spices, backed up by a core of earthy and leather flavors. There is a well-balanced cedar finish. Absolutely gorgeous.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Fuente Fuente OpusXRobusto
Dominican Republic
93
Robusto
5 1/4"
50
$10.50
Jan/Feb 2000
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Dom. Rep.
A powerful cigar. It is full-bodied. It has notes of leather, coffee beans, and a good dose of sweet cocoa. A great reddish brown wrapper, near perfect performance. Best Opus in a couple of years.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

La CoronaChurchill
Cuba
93
Vintage
6 1/2"
46

Winter 1993
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Another aged cigar with a gorgeous, silky, medium-brown wrapper and a slightly silvery sheen to it. Mellow and refined, these Churchills delivered lots of tobacco flavor and a hint of spice on the finish. Estimated production date: 1957.

Padron1964 Anniversary Series Diplomatico Madu
Nicaragua
93
Churchill
7"
50
$12.40
Sept/Oct 2000
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Dark as ink and perfectly pressed, with a rough cap. It has a perfect draw, and blossoms with complex notes of wood, spiced cocoa, macadamia nuts and white chocolate. A medium to full-bodied cigar thatÕs a joy to smoke.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Padron1964 Milliennium Series Maduro
Nicaragua
93
Maduro
6"
52
$25.00
Nov/Dec 2000
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
This cigar has nearly perfect construction. The chocolate-brown wrapper is firm and silky. It has a full draw, with intense and spicy flavors of Cuban coffee and cocoa. Hard to put down.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Padron 1964 Anniversary SeriesExclusivo Maduro
Nicaragua
93
Corona Gorda
5 1/2"
50
$10.20

Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
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PartagasLusitania
Cuba
93
Double Corona
7 5/8"
49
£14.69
Nov/Dec 1999
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
An incredibly smooth tasting cigar. It is filled with leathery qualities, and a strong core of cocoa beans. Great performance. Medium to full bodied.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

PartagasNo. 6 Seleccion Superba
Cuba
93
Vintage
4 1/2"
40

Winter 1993
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
What a gorgeous small cigar. It's a virtual spice box of flavors. Medium-bodied with mellow, elegant aromas and flavors of pepper, mint and tobacco, it gives all the smoking pleasure you need and more. Estimated production date: 1959.

Romeo y JulietaCazadores
Cuba
93
Lonsdale
6 1/4"
44
£9.40
July/Aug 1999
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A powerhouse. This cigar is filled with dark chocolate and strong sweet spice flavors. It has a great, mouth-filling texture.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

BauzaPyramid
Dominican Republic
92
Torpedo
5 1/2"
55
$6.00
May/June 2000
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
This is a medium- to full-bodied cigar. It has a strong cinnamon note on the palate and a good earthy core of flavors. It has a leather and sweet-spice finish. Great looking and well made.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

BelindaBelinda
Cuba
92
Vintage
5 1/2"
42

Winter 1993
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
This cigar tasted as wonderful as it looked. Its wrapper was dark brown, verging on a maduro, but it delivered smooth, mellow tobacco aromas and flavors that went on and on. Estimated production date: 1936.

BolivarCorona
Cuba
92
Corona
5 1/2"
42
£8.10
Mar/Apr 2000
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A medium- to full-bodied cigar that is packed with exotic flavors. There are hints of chocolate and coffee, with a solid core of sweet spiciness. A spicy finish.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

C.A.O.LÕAnniversaire 1968-1998 Cameroon Belicoso
Nicaragua
92
Torpedo
6"
54
$7.90
May/June 2000
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Cameroon
Beautifully made cigar. ItÕs medium bodied with a solid cedar character, an earthy undertone and hints of cocoa bean, leather and roasted meat. Great texture.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Flor de FarachPalmeras
Cuba
92
Vintage
5"
38

Winter 1993
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A secondary brand of Cuban cigar, this came from a batch sold in the early Õ80s at a New York auction. They were surprisingly good for a thick, panatela-sized cigar. Mild and spicy, they delivered plenty of flavor and character. Estimated production date: 1958.

Fuente Fuente OpusXPerfecxion No. 5
Dominican Republic
92
Petit Corona
4 7/8"
40
$7.50
Nov/Dec 1997
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Dom. Rep.
An excellent full-bodied smoke, with flavors of nutmet, sweet cocoa and a some sweet cedar wood notes on the finish.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Hoyo de MonterreyEpicure No. 1
Cuba
92
Corona Gorda
5 5/8"
46
£8.87
Winter 1996
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A well-balanced cigar with a powerful, full-bodied spiciness. There is a complex earthiness on the palate with hints of nutmeg. A long finish.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

MontecristoSeleccion Suprema No. 4
Cuba
92
Vintage
5"
42

Winter 1993
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Another old, mellow Monty. This petit corona smokes like a dream with light, smooth tobacco character and a cedary, savory finish. Estimated production date: 1961.

Padron1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo
Nicaragua
92
Corona Gorda
5 1/2"
50
$8.20
Jan/Feb 2001
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
This perfectly box pressed cigar has a perfect draw and an even burn. The smoke is packed with notes of cedar, white choclate, caramel and orange peel. Smooth and medium bodiedRead other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Padron1964 Anniversary Series Torpedo Maduro
Nicaragua
92
Torpedo
6"
52
$15.00
May/June 2000
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
A wonderful, sweet, peppery cigar. It is medium to full bodied with a good dose of leathery and earthy notes on the palate. There are hints of nuts and cocoa beans on the finishRead other users' tasting notes on this cigar

QuinteroChurchill
Cuba
92
Lonsdale
6 1/2"
42
6SF
Spring 1994
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A powerful, full-bodied cigar with a deep nutty aroma and strong flavors of clove and nutmeg, with a cocoa-like finish.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Saint Luis ReyLonsdale
Cuba
92
Lonsdale
6 1/2"
42
£9.40
July/Aug 1999
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A full-bodied cigar with a rich texture. It has a sweet core of spiciness including nutmeg. It has some hints of cocoa bean around some roasted nut flavors. A long rich finish.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

San Cristobal de la HabanaLa Punta
Cuba
92
Torpedo
5 1/2"
52
£10.75
May/June 2000
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A full-bodied cigar with an excellent balance of flavors between earthiness and woodiness. There are also strong sweet spice notes, with a hint of nuttiness.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Arturo FuentePetit Lancero
Dominican Republic
91
Panetela
6"
38
$9.50
Autumn 1994
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Dom. Rep.
A beautiful, reddish-brown wrapper and an easy, elegant draw. Complex flavors of robust spices with undertones of cedar and leather produce a rich, full character.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

AshtonVirgin Sun Grown Torpedo
Dominican Republic
91
Torpedo
6 1/2"
55
$10.00
May/June 2000
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
A full-bodied cigar. This is a wonderful combination of power and smoothness. It has a floral undertone with strong elements of earthiness, a touch of dried orange peel and a pleasant mineral finish.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Ashton Virgin Sun GrownCorona Gorda
Dominican Republic
91
Corona Gorda
5 3/4"
46
$7.75
Jan/Feb 2001
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
This peppery, woody cigar is full bodied. It has a dark, silky wrapper, and is well made.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

C.A.O.LÕAnniversaire eXtreme Churchill
Nicaragua
91
Churchill
6 7/8"
48
$7.70
Mar/Apr 2001
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador
A smooth, box-pressed cigar. The cigar is loaded with complex flavors. ItÕs rich and cedary, with notes of chocolate, cocoa and red wine. A medium to full-bodied cigar.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

C.A.O. LÕAnniversaire 1968-1998 CameroonToro
Nicaragua
91
Corona Gorda
5 1/2"
55
$7.20
May/June 2001
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Cameroon
Dark, very oily and flat, this cigar burns and draws well. The chewy smoke has hints of macaroons, leather and cedar. A medium- to full-bodied smoke with a cedary finish.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

El Rey del MundoChoix Supreme
Cuba
91
Robusto
5"
48
£10.00
Jan/Feb 2000
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A medium bodied cigar with a good woody finish. There are flavors of cedar and some pepper on the palate.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

El Rey del MundoCorona De Luxe
Cuba
91
Corona
5 1/2"
42
£6.65
Spring 1996
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Although a little young, this cigar exhibits great spice, including cinnamon, and a strong earthy finish that lasts. Very well-made.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

El Rey del MundoRobusto Suprema
Honduras
91
Maduro
7"
54
$3.50
Winter 1993
Filler: Dom. Rep., Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
This cigar has an oily, dark-brown wrapper and a pleasant combination of pungent/sweet flavors including chocolate, roasted nuts and spice. A long finish enhances this pleasant cigar.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

FonsecaInvictos
Cuba
91
Figurado
5 1/4"
46

Sept/Oct 1999
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A full-bodied powerhouse. This cigar is filled with flavors of cinammon, and other sweet spices. A great looking wrapper, this cigar has a interesting nutty and toasty finish. Will improve.

Fuente Fuente OpusXReserva d'Chateau
Dominican Republic
91
Churchill
7"
48
$12.50
Sept/Oct 2000
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Dom. Rep.
This cigar has a wrapper like well-tanned leather, with excellent oils. It smokes well, with good texture to the smoke, and it has complex, full-bodied flavors of leather, earth and sweet fruit. ItÕs rich and spicy, and improves with each puff.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Henry ClayH2000 Mirabelle
Dominican Republic
91
Robusto
5"
50
$3.50
May/June 2001
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
This box-pressed cigar is silky and dark. It burns and draws very well. The smoke is spicy and nutty, with notes of black cherry and leather. Medium bodied.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

Hoyo de MonterreyChurchill
Cuba
91
Churchill
7"
47
£15.60
Sept/Oct 2000
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Beautiful construction. While the firm draw detracts from the smoke, this cigar has an earthy, woody flavor. It lacks depth.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

La Gloria CubanaSoberanos
U.S.A.
91
Double Corona
8"
52
$2.60
Spring 1995
Filler: Dom. Rep, Nicaragua
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
This cigar has strong flavors of spice and leather and delivers a smooth, full-bodied smoke.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

MontecristoEspecial
Cuba
91
Panetela
7 1/2"
38
£12.80
May/June 2001
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
An oily cigar with a nicely finished pig tail. The draw is firm, and the cigar burns evenly. It has an easygoing start, but blossoms into a fuller bodied spicy, leathery cigar with rich, sweet coffee notes.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

MontecristoEspecial
Cuba
91
Figurado
7 1/2"
38
£9.00
Summer 1993
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A benchmark for this size. It's silky and smooth with cedar, chocolate and spice highlights and a long, flavorful aftertaste.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

MontecristoNo. 2
Cuba
91
Figurado
6 1/8"
52
£13.00
Mar/Apr 2001
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A silky, golden-brown cigar that has hints of leather and wood. Medium to full bodied. Some inconsistency was noted.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

MontesinoBelicoso No. 2
Dominican Republic
91
Torpedo
"
49
$5.75
May/June 2000
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: U.S.A./Connecticut Shade
A cigar thatÕs loaded with coffee bean and pepper flavors. There is a good core of leathery and earthy notes on the palate and the finish. Medium to full bodied.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

PadronChurchill
Nicaragua
91
Churchill
6 7/8"
47
$3.90
Jan/Feb 1999
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
A solid unique smoke. It has medium to full bodied character with an light perfumed quality. There are flavors of red spices, and a hint of anise on the palate. Well-made.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

PadronMagnum
Nicaragua
91
Odd
9"
50
$5.45
Mar/Apr 1997
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
A smooth, well-balanced medium bodied-smoke. It has strong, solid flavors of nuts and coffee beans. It is a very well-made cigar.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

PartagasSelection Privada No. 1
Cuba
91
Lonsdale
6 5/8"
43
C$22.6
July/Aug 1998
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A medium to full bodied cigar. There is a strong core of peppery and leathery flavors, and medium length finish. It has excellent balance.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar

PartagasSerie D No. 4
Cuba
91
Robusto
4 7/8"
50
£10.00
Mar/Apr 2001
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
A dark and oily robusto that draws like a dream, loading the mouth with rich smoke. ItÕs earthy and woody, with leather and molasses notes. ItÕs medium to full bodied, but a bit young.Read other users' tasting notes on this cigar