CA Report: Top New Cigars (Jan. 21 2019)
Game day is nearly upon us: bets are placed, battle lines have been drawn, and you’re ready to watch commercials that cost more than your entire neighborhood. Before any of that can go down, you need to stock up on cigars. Rifling through your trusty humidor, you find a lot of familiar faces, but you want something shiny and new. Here are four more fresh, new smokes that are sure to score some extra points…
Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas
Wrapper: Proprietary Binder: Proprietary Filler: Proprietary
You finished the taxes early this year and you’re expecting a healthy return from Uncle Sam; time to splurge! It’s hard to think of a better way to spend it than on Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas. A super-premium smoker’s dream (and one of our Top 25 new cigar picks), this Cuban-esque smoke extends rich portions of earth, spice, and sweetness via vintage tobaccos that are sure to please your palate. Joya de Nicaragua may be keeping the recipe under their hat, but none of that matters when it’s this good; put a few of these babies in your humidor and smoke like a king!
Joya de Nicaragua Silver
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaragua
Now if for you, that tax return wasn’t as glorious as you’d hoped, but the aforementioned Décadas got your mouth watering, fear not – Joya de Nicaragua Silver is here for the assist! Sweet notes of spices, pepper, and chocolate converge to dazzle your taste buds without making you shell out all of your hard-earned dough. Very humidor-worthy…
Drew Estate Factory Smokes
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade/Maduro/Sungrown/Sweet Binder: Varies Filler: Varies
You know the deal. You have a viewing party coming up to watch the game and all your mooch buddies are at the ready to head over and klepto all your sticks. You could try (and fail) to convince them to bring their own, or you could just pick up some Drew Estate Factory Smokes. With Connecticut Shade, Maduro, Sun Grown, and Sweet options from which to choose, everyone will find something to love – and with prices just a hair north of $2/stick, you’ll have more than enough left over for the extra brews they’ll surely steal as well.
Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro
Wrapper: Mata Fina Maduro Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaragua
It’s certainly no secret that Brazilian tobaccos are in vogue, so Herrera Esteli fans who find themselves enjoying the craze are sure to be excited about Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro’s debut. Willy’s masterful three-piece blend instills floral, earthy, and chocolaty ambiance. Considering that the price for these sticks is south of 10 bucks a stick, it’ll be sure to strike a chord in any Maduro lover.
There’s much more in the way of new cigars to come ahead. What did you think of the list? Is there a new cigar that blows you away? Let us know in the comments below. As always, keep watch for the next edition of Top New Cigars!