Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 13 to 8.
#13 | Plasencia Cosecha 149 Santa Fe
Tasting notes:
The cigar’s sweet, fruity and tart flavors are accompanied by cocoa, espresso and wood. But in the foreground is a fine herbal note with a pinch of pepper and delicate sweetness.
Owner: Plasencia Group
Factory: Tabacos Oriente
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Strength: 8 (of 10)
Size: 124 x 23.8 | 4 7/8 x 60
Released: 2021
#12 | Villiger Exclusivo USA 2021 Robusto
Tasting notes:
This slightly box-pressed cigar unfolds the sweetness of maple and caramel, the spice of nutmeg, and aromas of earth, leather, and nuts. Some chili can be found in the creamy, buttery smoke.
Owner: Villiger North America
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Strength: 4 (of 10)
Size: 127 x 20.6 | 5 x 52
Released: 2021
#11 | AVO Syncro Caribe Toro
Tasting notes:
A cigar like milk chocolate and creamy cappuccino with a slight nougat aftertaste. Leather, wood, and earthy aromas complement the experience as well as a pinch of pepper.
Owner: Oettinger Davidoff AG-Basel
Factory: OK Cigar Factory
Origin: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52
Released: 2021
#10 | Oliva Serie V Melanio Limited Edition 2021 4 x 60
Tasting notes:
The aromas of coffee and roasted, lightly salted almonds dominate the first few draws of this cigar. In addition, it offers some pepperiness, leather, cloves, and the gentle sweetness of dried fruit.
Owner: Oliva Cigar Co.
Factory: Tabacalera Oliva S.A.
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 6 (of 10)
Size: 102 x 23.8 | 4 x 60
Released: 2021
#9 | A.J. Fernandez Enclave Connecticut Figurado
Tasting notes:
The smoke of this Figurado is buttery and has the sweetness of cotton candy on the palate. Earthy and cedary aromas, herbal spice as well as fresh pepper and licorice make for diversity.
Owner: A.J. Fernandez Cigars
Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: 5 (of 10)
Size: 165 x 20.6 | 6 1/2 x 52
Released: 2021
#8 | Flor de Selva Colección Aniversario Nº20 Toro
Tasting notes:
Earthy, woody and leafy aromas mingle in this Toro with toasty, chocolate notes and fruity hints of cranberry; all underscored by cereal, BBQ notes, and sweetness.
Owner: Maya Selva Cigars
Factory: TAOSA
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Strength: 5 (of 10)
Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52
Released: 2022
Originally posted on December 21, 2022 @ 3:20 am