This list is composed of my top 25 ranked cigars based on scores given in the 147 reviews I did this year (2025). But as you'll notice many have similar scores, I based their ranking on the level of enjoyment I got out them. I compile this list each year to celebrate my favourite cigars … Continue reading My Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2025 Full List
1093. Essenze Club Connecticut Toro
Gifted by Peter Füzi owner of Essence Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Undisclosed Connecticut Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: N/A (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count bundles. Release: 2025Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x52, Toro.Wrapper: Walnut beige, silky smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly … Continue reading 1093. Essenze Club Connecticut Toro
1092. SLC Exclusive The Pussy Magnet Asian Puss Ladyboy
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Indonesia Filler: Cameroon & Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Undisclosed (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 5 count bundles. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Release.Size: 5.5x42, Corona.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and smooth texture with small protruding veins.Construction: Fairly firm … Continue reading 1092. SLC Exclusive The Pussy Magnet Asian Puss Ladyboy
1091. Diamond Crown Tampa
Gifted by Drew Newman, 4th Generation Owner & General Counsel at J.C. Newman Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Grown Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: USA Florida Sun Grown & Undisclosed Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2025 Availability: … Continue reading 1091. Diamond Crown Tampa
1090. Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno Le Premier
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2020Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.9x48, Churchill. Wrapper: Light almond beige, silky smooth texture with tiny veins. Small crack in wrapper in … Continue reading 1090. Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno Le Premier
1089. Cavalier Genève Inner Circle Green Jacket 2025
Bought at Cigarworld, Germany.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Honduran Jamastran Valley ClaroBinder: Honduran Habano Filler: Honduras, Indonesia, Nicaragua & Paraguay Origin: Honduras Factory: Fábrica Centroamericana de Tabaco S.A. (Honduras)Box: Sold in 11 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Release. Size: 7x47, Churchill.Wrapper: Cinnamon brown, oily and smooth texture with small protruding veins.Construction: … Continue reading 1089. Cavalier Genève Inner Circle Green Jacket 2025
1088. Henry Clay War Hawk Lonsdale
Bought at Cigarworld, Germany.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran Criollo Origin: Honduras Factory: Tabacalera La Flor de Copan (Honduras)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2021Availability: Limited Edition of 180 boxes of 25 cigars. Size: 6.75x42, Lonsdale.Wrapper: Cinnamon brown, oily and coarse texture with … Continue reading 1088. Henry Clay War Hawk Lonsdale
1087. German Engineered Raumzeit Gran Toro
Gifted by German Engineered Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Connecticut Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa & Dominican Republic Piloto Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Tambor (Nicaragua).Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x58, Toro Gordo. Wrapper: Almond beige, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm … Continue reading 1087. German Engineered Raumzeit Gran Toro
1086. SLC Exclusive Street Meat Halloween Meats 2025 Lancero
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Undisclosed (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 5 count sample. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Production.Size: 6.5x42, Lonsdale.Wrapper: Mahogany brown, oily and smooth texture with small protruding veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.Cold draw: … Continue reading 1086. SLC Exclusive Street Meat Halloween Meats 2025 Lancero
1085. Jake Wyatt Appendix II Robusto
Gifted by Roberto Argueta, Blender & International Liaison for Jake Wyatt Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut & Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua Origin: Honduras Factory: San Jerónimo (Honduras) Box: Sold in 22 count boxes. Release: 2020 (2025) Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: … Continue reading 1085. Jake Wyatt Appendix II Robusto
1084. Tatuaje Avion 13 Double Perfecto Corojo
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan CorojoBinder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Edition of 2000 boxes of 25 cigars. Size: 6.9x52, Double Perfecto (Soft Boxpressed).Wrapper: Orange milk chocolate, oily but coarse texture … Continue reading 1084. Tatuaje Avion 13 Double Perfecto Corojo
1083. SLC Exclusive Papi Dinero Cash is King
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuador Filler: Dominican Republic, Zimbabwe & Indonesia Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 4 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Release.Size: 6.25x50, Perfecto.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, fairly smooth texture with small protruding veins.Construction: Firm … Continue reading 1083. SLC Exclusive Papi Dinero Cash is King
1082. Tatuaje Monster Series The Mummy Redux 5
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 13 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Edition of 5000 boxes of 13 cigars.Size: 7.5x47, Churchill (closed foot).Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily and smooth texture with small … Continue reading 1082. Tatuaje Monster Series The Mummy Redux 5
1081. Room101 Daruma Toro Limited Edition 2023
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Dominican Republic & Honduras Origin: Nicaragua Factory: TABOLISA (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Limited Edition of 2000 boxes of 10 cigars.Size: 6x50, Toro (Closed foot).Wrapper: Coffee bean dark brown, coarse texture … Continue reading 1081. Room101 Daruma Toro Limited Edition 2023
1080. Meerapfel Family Reserve Blend Behind the Scene No. 6
Gifted by Melissa Meerapfel, Vice President of Meerapfel Family Reserve Blend Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Republic (ish)Filler: Dominican Republic (ish)Origin: Dominican Republic (ish)Factory: Undisclosed (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.1x58, Toro Gordo (Soft Boxpressed).Wrapper: Lighter Milk chocolate brown, smooth … Continue reading 1080. Meerapfel Family Reserve Blend Behind the Scene No. 6
1079. Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Stillwell Star Aromatic No. 22
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro Cultivo TontoFiller: Undisclosed Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Joya de Nicaragua S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 13 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x50, Toro.Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily and coarse texture with small veins.Construction: Fairly firm and … Continue reading 1079. Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Stillwell Star Aromatic No. 22
1078. Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal
Gifted by Rodrigo Medina, Sales Director Europe of Plasencia Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Condega Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.2x54, Toro.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and smooth texture with small veins. (A crack in … Continue reading 1078. Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal
1077. La Aurora Escogidos Robusto
Bought from Cigarworld, Germany.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Dominican Republic CorojoBinder: Dominican Republic CorojoFiller: Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: La Aurora S.A. (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Europe Exclusive, regular production.Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, coarse texture with tiny veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when … Continue reading 1077. La Aurora Escogidos Robusto
1076. Rojas Unfinished Business Robusto
Gifted by Noel Rojas, owner of Rojas Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua & Mexico Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Rojas Cigar Factory (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 16 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x50, Robusto (Soft Boxpressed).Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: A little … Continue reading 1076. Rojas Unfinished Business Robusto
1075. Diamond Crown Maximus No. 4 Toro
Gifted by Drew Newman, 4th Generation Owner & General Counsel at J.C. Newman Cigars. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian El Bajo Sun GrownBinder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2003Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x50, Toro.Wrapper: … Continue reading 1075. Diamond Crown Maximus No. 4 Toro
1074. Mbombay MQBA Mayura Toro
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Grown HVA (Aged 6 Years)Binder: Ecuadorian Grown HVA (Aged 6 Years)Filler: Paraguay, Peru & Nicaragua (Aged 24 Years)Origin: Costa Rica Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica).Box: Sold in 24 count boxes. Release: 2019 (2024)Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.5x56, Toro … Continue reading 1074. Mbombay MQBA Mayura Toro
1073. Foundation Olmec Maduro Robusto
Bought from Cigarworld, Germany. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernández Cigars de Nicaragua (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 12 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x50, Robusto (Box Pressed).Wrapper: Coffee bean dark brown, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: … Continue reading 1073. Foundation Olmec Maduro Robusto
1072. Mbombay Gaaja Toro 2020
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Hybrid Connecticut Desflorado & Mejorado 2004Binder: Ecuadorian HVA Mejorado SecoFiller: Dominican Republic HVA Mejorado Ligero, Criollo 98 Viso, Ecuadorian Criollo 98 Viso, Peruvian Hybrid Habano, Paraguayan Hybrid Habano 2000 VisoOrigin: Costa Rica Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica).Box: … Continue reading 1072. Mbombay Gaaja Toro 2020
1071. Dapper Union Break Connecticut Shade
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut desfloradoBinder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Nicaragua America Cigars, S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 25 count bundles. Release: Availability: Regular Production.Size: 4x38, Petit Panatela. (Sweet tipped)Wrapper: Almond beige, silky smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: A little giving but … Continue reading 1071. Dapper Union Break Connecticut Shade
1070. Cavalier Genève Project Broadleaf Boartamer
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua Origin: Honduras Factory: Fábrica Centroamericana de Tabaco S.A. (Honduras)Box: Sold in 10 count bundle. Release: 2025Availability: Yearly Limited Release of 500 bundles of 10 cigars.Size: 5.25x52, Robusto Extra.Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily … Continue reading 1070. Cavalier Genève Project Broadleaf Boartamer
1069. Mbombay Kesara Toro 2020
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Deas Florado Binder: Dominican Republic VisoFiller: Dominican Republic & Peru (16 year aged)Origin: Costa Rica Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2014 (2020)Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.5x54, Toro Extra.Wrapper: Hazelnut beige, oily and … Continue reading 1069. Mbombay Kesara Toro 2020
1068. Principle Accomplice Maduro Robusto (New Blend)
Gifted by Darren Cioffi, owner of Principle Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: 2x Dominican Republic & 2x Nicaragua Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Casa Carrillo (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x49, Robusto.Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and coarse texture … Continue reading 1068. Principle Accomplice Maduro Robusto (New Blend)
1067. SLC Exclusive Year of the Anus Devil’s Donut
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Undisclosed Box: Sold in 5 count sampler. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Edition.Size: 6x50, Toro.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and smooth texture with small veins.Construction: A little giving but even feel when lightly squeezed.Cold … Continue reading 1067. SLC Exclusive Year of the Anus Devil’s Donut
1066. Drew Estate Liga Privada 10 Aniversário Selección de Mercado Toro
Gifted by Drew Estate Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: USA Connecticut Criollo Hybrid Binder: Mexican San Andres Otapan Negro Ultimo CorteFiller: Nicaragua & USA Pennsylvanian Green River One Sucker Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Limited Release.Size: 6x52, Toro.Wrapper: Walnut brown, … Continue reading 1066. Drew Estate Liga Privada 10 Aniversário Selección de Mercado Toro
1065. Silencio Red Dot Robusto
Bought from Brobergs Tobakshandel, Sweden.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Indonesia Filler: Dominican Republic Piloto Cubano Origin: Dominican RepublicFactory: STG (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2021Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: Walnut brown, coarse texture with small protruding veins.Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.Cold draw: … Continue reading 1065. Silencio Red Dot Robusto