Cigar Aficionado's 2012 cigar of the year
crazystix
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http://www.cigaraficionado.com/cigars/top25detail/year/2012/rank/1
Flor de las Antillas Toro
I have not tried this one yet, but just ordered a couple of 5 packs. Can anyone share their thoughts on this cigar who have had the chance to try it?
thanks
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Now, I love MFs in general. The 1,2,3s are fantastic. Even the LE 2012s I got are extremely fine. I wasn't as blown away by the Bijous, but they're quite good.
But I got a fiver of the Flor de las Antilles Robustos two few weeks ago. Based on the one I tried, this one doesn't do it for me at all. Far less flavorful, strong and spicey than the regular MFs. What am I missing here?
IMHO - it was good because it was consistent.
Was it the best cigar I smoked all year? No.
Was it the cigar with the most interesting, or complex flavors I smoked? No.
Would I have it at #1? No ----- but then again I don't agree with most of their list.
But it's certainly a good, well-constructed, consistent cigar.
Except for the prensado part. While I wouldn't have even ranked it in my top 25 i was pleasantly suprised with it when I had the corona. WAY more flavor than I was expecting, and it was a solid stick. #1, no way, but still solid.
As for this year, I'm right there with you man . . . the MF Flor De Antilles is a real tasty cigar, I wouldn't rank it #1 but like you, I'm ok with this as the pick as well. I'm sure there's some politics going on with these lists, like always but they settled on a real nice cigar, thats easily found, at reasonable prices, from my favorite blender, so I can't argue with that. Although this will probably drive up the price on these . . . . .
they do define "what is in style"
not that there is anything wrong with those qualities either. everyone has different tastes.
it took me many a year to appreciate a mild or medium cigar. but now that i have, that is what i smoke 75% of the time.
The Perdomo Edicion de Silvio is a great example of how a super-premium can be less-than-full, yet has a mind-boggling flavor profile and level of complexity.
Back in 2006-ish, I would smoke Cubans just because they were Cubans and they were available.
Now I smoke them and have a greater appreciation for their layers of subtle flavors.
Although a peek into my humidors still shows a larger percentage of spicier, full-bodied smokes.