Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Cigars
This annual ranking highlights cigars evaluated based on construction quality, flavor profiles, and smoking experience. It serves as an industry benchmark for enthusiasts and professionals.
Selection Process
- Cigar Aficionado's tasting panel conducts blind reviews of numerous cigars throughout each year
- All identifying bands are removed prior to evaluation to ensure impartial assessments
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Top 25 winners selected?
Blind tastings by expert panels assess construction (25%), burn (20%), flavor (35%), and overall impression (20%) across 1,200+ annual releases.
Can I get Top 25 cigars in Australia?
Yes, winners like Plasencia Alma Fuerte ship from Sydney in plain packaging with humidity control for Australian conditions.
What Top 25 cigar suits UK collectors?
Montecristo 1935 Dumas (2022 #3) offers Cuban-seed complexity perfect for aging. Available with MHRA warnings from London humidor.
How are Top 25 cigars shipped to India?
From Mumbai hub in vacuum-sealed humidipaks maintaining 65% RH for 60 days - essential for preserving award winners in tropical climates.
What makes Alma Fuerte special?
2021 Cigar of the Year uses 100% estate-grown tobaccos aged 10+ years, with box-pressed construction scoring 96/100 in blind tastings.
Are Top 25 cigars available EU-wide?
Yes, selections like E.P. Carrillo Pledge ship from Frankfurt with TPD compliance, including German health warnings and tax stamps.