Barber Keenan
Most cigar smokers have a tried-and-true favorite – the cigar they have always had an interest in. However, you should also keep an eye out for new options. There are always new cigars released, as well as older, undiscovered ones that will make a worthy addition to someone’s regular rotation. In that case, you might want to read about the top 10 cigars that fans will smoke in 2023. They vary in origin, price range and other factors, but one thing remains the same. – they are really great cigars. You can find some of them at your local smokehouse, while others can be found online on sites like Renegade Cigars. Wherever you find them, you definitely won’t regret trying them out!
#1: Rocky Patel Decade
The The Rocky Patel Decade was released in 2007 to celebrate its 10th anniversary in the industry and it comes in three sizes: Robusto, Toro and Torpedo. The first thing you will notice about this cigar is the luxurious, dark Ecuador Sumatra wrapper, as well as the seductive aromas of black cherry and cocoa. The binder and filler tobacco is 100% Nicaraguan, and each cigar is hand rolled in Honduras. It offers a medium to dense smoke, with complex yet balanced notes of black cherry, cocoa, pepper, baking spice, coffee, leather, caramel and hickory.
#2: Davidoff’s Chef’s Edition
As the name suggests, this cigar is actually made with the help of four different world-renowned chefs. While having too many cooks in a kitchen can be a disaster, it seems that four cooks are the perfect number to create a fine Churchill cigar. Davidoff Chefs Edition offers a medium-bodied smoke, with creamy florals and cedar combined with both caramel and cocoa. The cigars are made with Ecuadorian Hybrid 238 wrappers, four Dominican fillers and a San Andrés Negro Seco binder.
#3: La Aroma de Cuba Pasión
This cigar is the first cigar to be added to La Aroma de Cuba’s lineup since 2014. Its triple fermentation produces a medium to dense smoke, with a hint of snow wood. molasses, leather and cashew nuts. Both the filler and binder come from the producer’s family-owned farms in Nicaragua, while the shade-grown cover comes from the microclimate of Namanji. You can purchase this cigar in six different sizes, with the Torpedo being one of the most popular.
#4: Cigar Villiger La Libertad
Part of the 134-year-old brand’s product portfolio, this cigar has history – and it recently got an update with a brand new blend. With a fragrant Nicaraguan Criollo wrapper, Nicaraguan fillers from Estelí and Jalapa, and a Dominican binder, this cigar may surprise you with its underlying roughness. Like enjoying a filet mignon, the Villiger La Libertad Cigar has a textured finish in dark chocolate and cedar, creating a stark difference – and a welcome – from its previous iteration. there.
#5: La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro
This cigar is a great example of the advantages of a hybrid tobacco. This technique has only recently begun to gain attention, thanks in part to Criollo de Oro. The sheath comes from a cross between Pelo de Oro and Criollo 98; binder is Connecticut Broadleaf, and filler is Honduras and Nicaragua. Result? A sweet, earthy blend of citrus and cedar, with medium-strength smoke, perfect for casual social events, afternoon walks or anything in between.
#6: Rocky Patel White Label
There’s a bit of mystery to this cigar, as the filler is Nicaraguan plus an “undisclosed” leaf. The gold Connecticut glossy foil wrapper is a good choice, as this cigar is sure to impress you. It is mellow and sweet, with a medium-strength smoke characterized by cedar notes. You can choose from four different sizes, with Toro being the best to pair with a glass of bourbon.
#7: Cohiba Series USA
The Cohiba Series M cigars bring Cuban tradition to the United States, as each is hand-rolled in Miami’s Little Havana District in the El Titan de Bronze Cigar Factory. However, that is not all; The cigars are made by foreign cigar-burners, who roll each cigar and stick their name on every box they make. You’ll enjoy subtle notes of spice and roasted coffee beans, thanks to the Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, as well as the Nicaraguan Corojo coating.
#8: Plasencia in the Year of the Tiger
In keeping with the name, this is likely to be one of the stronger smokes you’ll encounter in 2023. As a pure Nicaraguan potion inspired by a pinnacle predator, you’ll find plenty Rich flavors like wild rose and humid rainforest. It can be smoked on its own, but it tastes better if you pair it with complex bourbon or cognac. If you find this cigar, you should act quickly; The rarity of tobacco used means that supplies are quite limited.
#9: EP Carillo Short Run Retro 2022 Maduro
Ernesto Perez-Carillo, the maker of this cigar, produced this limited edition cigar using Connecticut Broadleaf wrappers, Ecuadorian binders, and Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua fillers. You’ll get saddle leather and stevia from the wrap, as well as cocoa, ginger, and a bit of candy-like spiciness on the tongue. Instead of bourbon or cognac, this medium to rich smoky goes best with cold Guinness or handcrafted mezcal.
#10: Espada by Signature Montecristo
Like many other Rocky Patel cigars, this brand regularly appears on “top 10” lists. Their Signature cigars will grab your attention with its smoothness, while the overall aroma is light and creamy. The rarity of the Nicaraguan Colorado Claro packaging means that this cigar is scarcer than other Espada by Montecristo cigars, but if you can find it, you’ll be glad you put in the effort.
Carried away
No matter how many cigars you’ve tried, there’s always more to discover. If you’ve decided that 2023 is the year for you to expand your palate, these cigars would be a great place to start.
