CA Report: Top New Cigars (April 29, 2024)
Fresh off the boat—new cigar reviews from CAO, Aganorsa Leaf, and Te Amo!
It’s officially t-shirts and shorts weather. Most days at least. And when it’s this warm, I can’t get my grubby mitts on some new cigars fast enough. No more trying to smoke through a scarf, or frost-nipped fingertips…smoking season has finally arrived! With spring kicked into high gear, I’m exploring fresh premium sticks from CAO, Aganorsa Leaf, and Te Amo. Light up, follow along, and see if these recent releases are what your taste buds have been looking for.
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CAO Flathead Resonator (New Size!)
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Connecticut Habano
Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
The latest entry into the sumo wrestler size of cigars, CAO Flathead Resonator brings the beef. Good news: you’ll get all of the popular, gutsy flavors the blend’s known for in a format that outweighs even the most hefty of cigars—an 8” x 60. The bad news: You need to set aside 2-3 (or more!) hours to enjoy its notes of sweet tobacco, earth, leather, spices, and a dash of citrus zest. Is that really bad news? One thing’s for sure…smoke the Resonator and you’ll hit your satisfaction quota for the day.
Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Rothschild (New Size!)
Wrapper: Nicaragua Corojo 99
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
One of the most sought-after boutique cigars of recent memory, Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf keeps on giving. Its ninth size, a Rothschild, was released with an outpouring of the blend’s signature sweetness and poignant spices. And if history is any barometer, it’s sure to sell out just as quickly as the previous eight. Want a cigar that finally lives up to the hype? I think your search is over. Give her a smoking session and tell me I’m wrong. I dare ya.
Te Amo The Original San Andres
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Habano Maduro
Binder: Mexico
Filler: Mexico
Ever get on a plane or go into a restaurant that serves Mexican Coca Cola? That pure cane sugar makes you realize just how much better the real thing can be. Same story for Mexican San Andres tobacco. We’re going to the source. In case you missed our recent panel review of Te Amo San Andres, here’s a quick recap of the brand’s much needed—and most impressive—reboot. Expect a brawny smoking experience with a front-loaded smack of charred wood and earth, and a warm, building sweetness as its flavor evolves. It’s a cigar tailor-made for these warmer days.