The Year of the Cigar

BlueRings

Seldom does a year ever capture what cigars should be. This year thus far has produced some excellent cigars. All one has to do is look at their humidor to see that. I have 20-30 different cigar products in my humidor not to mention violas from each. Post if you believe this is the year for superior products. What producers have blown you away this year?

Some of mine in order:

Tatuaje
Illusione
Cain
Padilla
Viaje
My Father

t_evan50

This was my first year in the hobbie so I can't say but I know there has been some damn fine smokes released. I'm hoping this year will be the year of the "corona and lancero".

rzaman

Mine are: God of Fire Cohiba Behike 52 Romeo Julieta short Churchill Ashton ESG Graycliff Double Espresso San Crsitobal La Habana

Alex Svenson

For me, I thought the releases first part of the year were fantastic. I thought the trade show was underwhelming. I mean that in a relative sense. I think 90% of what debuted in the first six months was very respectable. The show I would say of the 100 releases I liked 5 and they rest were just okay but most of those haven't come to market yet. I think when they do you guys will agree more or less. My top show picks were the Oktoberfest by MATASA, San Lotano Oval (because I am an admitted AJ whore), Petes stuff turned out very nice, perdomo was very good but I don't think they will get the credit they deserve (much like MATASA).

t_evan50

Alex Svenson:

For me, I thought the releases first part of the year were fantastic. I thought the trade show was underwhelming. I mean that in a relative sense. I think 90% of what debuted in the first six months was very respectable. The show I would say of the 100 releases I liked 5 and they rest were just okay but most of those haven't come to market yet. I think when they do you guys will agree more or less. My top show picks were the Oktoberfest by MATASA, San Lotano Oval (because I am an admitted AJ whore), Petes stuff turned out very nice, perdomo was very good but I don't think they will get the credit they deserve (much like MATASA).

Better go ahead and plan a show "sampler" so we can judge for ourselves.

Alex Svenson

t_evan50:

Alex Svenson:

For me, I thought the releases first part of the year were fantastic. I thought the trade show was underwhelming. I mean that in a relative sense. I think 90% of what debuted in the first six months was very respectable. The show I would say of the 100 releases I liked 5 and they rest were just okay but most of those haven't come to market yet. I think when they do you guys will agree more or less. My top show picks were the Oktoberfest by MATASA, San Lotano Oval (because I am an admitted AJ whore), Petes stuff turned out very nice, perdomo was very good but I don't think they will get the credit they deserve (much like MATASA).

Better go ahead and plan a show "sampler" so we can judge for ourselves.

See back cover end of October LOL. That said some of my picks are retail only and some were not available that early but there will be some strong horses in there. The La Gloria Retro was nice too actually.

t_evan50

Alex Svenson:

t_evan50:

Alex Svenson:

For me, I thought the releases first part of the year were fantastic. I thought the trade show was underwhelming. I mean that in a relative sense. I think 90% of what debuted in the first six months was very respectable. The show I would say of the 100 releases I liked 5 and they rest were just okay but most of those haven't come to market yet. I think when they do you guys will agree more or less. My top show picks were the Oktoberfest by MATASA, San Lotano Oval (because I am an admitted AJ whore), Petes stuff turned out very nice, perdomo was very good but I don't think they will get the credit they deserve (much like MATASA).

Better go ahead and plan a show "sampler" so we can judge for ourselves.

See back cover end of October LOL. That said some of my picks are retail only and some were not available that early but there will be some strong horses in there. The La Gloria Retro was nice too actually.

Excellent. Thanks Alex.

dennisking

Alex Svenson:

For me, I thought the releases first part of the year were fantastic. I thought the trade show was underwhelming. I mean that in a relative sense. I think 90% of what debuted in the first six months was very respectable. The show I would say of the 100 releases I liked 5 and they rest were just okay but most of those haven't come to market yet. I think when they do you guys will agree more or less. My top show picks were the Oktoberfest by MATASA, San Lotano Oval (because I am an admitted AJ whore), Petes stuff turned out very nice, perdomo was very good but I don't think they will get the credit they deserve (much like MATASA).

Most Perdomo products don't get the credit they deserve. I can't wait to try AJs oval as well

dbeckom

dennisking:

Alex Svenson:

For me, I thought the releases first part of the year were fantastic. I thought the trade show was underwhelming. I mean that in a relative sense. I think 90% of what debuted in the first six months was very respectable. The show I would say of the 100 releases I liked 5 and they rest were just okay but most of those haven't come to market yet. I think when they do you guys will agree more or less. My top show picks were the Oktoberfest by MATASA, San Lotano Oval (because I am an admitted AJ whore), Petes stuff turned out very nice, perdomo was very good but I don't think they will get the credit they deserve (much like MATASA).

Most Perdomo products don't get the credit they deserve. I can't wait to try AJs oval as well

I agree! I smoke a lot of Perdomo's, and love nearly everything that is available to me...I do wish more people would open up and try more of what they offer. I try to make it a point to toss something from Perdomo in every trade, bomb, or contest package I send out.

As for AJ...I quickly became a huge fan of everything AJ. I just had my first San Lotano Maduro tonight and I loved it! The Habano is up next!

docbp87

Stoked for the Oval, for sure, but I kind of agree with Alex. I feel like there were a lot more new releases last year that I was stoked for than this year. That said, Fuente and their constituents were telling everyone that next year would be a huge year for them, and as a self-confessed Fuente S1ut, I am really stoked, and my wallet is already gasping for breath.

xmacro

Kinda iffy on the Oval; something I wanna try, but not the highest on my list. The San Lotano connecicut was really underwhelming to me; the flavor profile was just weird, almost reminded me of copper. While the maduro was worlds better, still odd (gonna let it rest a month or two and revisit; has promise). Haven't smoked the Habano yet - saving the reportedly best one for last

Cigar of the Year for me is still up in the air; admittedly I haven't tried all of the new ones, and I'm still waiting for a "wow - how the crap did I ever do without this?" kind of stick

wwestern

Hmmmm hell of alotta good smokes out.....for me it's in the air between the Illusione cg4 and the Viaje skull and bones.

wwestern

Alex Svenson:

For me, I thought the releases first part of the year were fantastic. I thought the trade show was underwhelming. I mean that in a relative sense. I think 90% of what debuted in the first six months was very respectable. The show I would say of the 100 releases I liked 5 and they rest were just okay but most of those haven't come to market yet. I think when they do you guys will agree more or less. My top show picks were the Oktoberfest by MATASA, San Lotano Oval (because I am an admitted AJ whore), Petes stuff turned out very nice, perdomo was very good but I don't think they will get the credit they deserve (much like MATASA).

Alex can you tell us more about the size of the oktoberfest? I've heard it's only gonna be in like a 7x60?