CA Cigar of the Year?

[Stillinger]

I think our list would be interesting, but I might hesitate to have it done without some idea of blind test being involved. Too many people like or dislike what's seen as popular, more so than what's quality. I'm certainly in that category, as I've got a lot of smokes that aren't amazing, but have a ton of hype behind them. When I sit down to it, a lot of the popular smokes aren't the best. Others are also undervalued, and I don't really give them a chance to prove themselves either due to reluctance or sheer lack of desire.

I mean, I really like Liga stuff, but, I don't think its as good as it would end up being here. There are many other cigars that I think are pretty mediocre that some hunt to no end. It would be an interesting exercise to do, but I would value the opinion of some nominated or a panel more so than a massive pole.

 

[Fia]

So much for the conspiracy theory that the amount of advertising dollars a company spends with CA gets them their rating!!! I think the list is great every year. Even if I don't personally agree with it, it still creates interest and buzz which is great for the industry. That being said when a Monte #2 is on its game it's pretty damn tasty!!! 😊


Aloha

Fia

 

[Eric]

In (at least) the past 9 years the CA Top 10 has ALWAYS consisted of:

• Padron (any anniversary/year series)
• 2 cuban cigars

It's a good bet that will be true for the Top 5.

Boring and predictable.

 

[remy swagger]

My hats off to anyone who claims to have picked 5 or more of the top 10.

 

[vivalanation734]

Lololol

 

[StogieNinja]

Feel bad for Pete. He had several absolutely stellar cigars this year. The CQ1, Noella and Regios Reserva, L'At 44MAD, and 46SS... all were stellar.

 

[mwlabel]

While not a "perfect BOTL" list, Cigar Coop seems to have lists that are a bit more appropriate IN MY EYES.
Here's his 2012 list: http://www.cigar-coop.com/p/2012-cigar-of-year.html

The ongoing 2013 list is in the menu at the top of the page.

 

[Smoqman]

Feel bad for Pete. He had several absolutely stellar cigars this year. The CQ1, Noella and Regios Reserva, L'At 44MAD, and 46SS... all were stellar.

I couldn't agree more.

I'm very surprised that none of his offerings made the top 10.

 

[skullnbones]

Feel bad for Pete. He had several absolutely stellar cigars this year. The CQ1, Noella and Regios Reserva, L'At 44MAD, and 46SS... all were stellar.

Very true.... now where did I put my torch and pitchfork?

 

[UpInSmoke]

Feel bad for Pete. He had several absolutely stellar cigars this year. The CQ1, Noella and Regios Reserva, L'At 44MAD, and 46SS... all were stellar.

I couldn't agree more.

I'm very surprised that none of his offerings made the top 10.

Im sure hell be in the top 25 at least.

And these cigars of the year are impossible to guess haha. Cool list though

 

[mwlabel]

Feel bad for Pete. He had several absolutely stellar cigars this year. The CQ1, Noella and Regios Reserva, L'At 44MAD, and 46SS... all were stellar.

I couldn't agree more.

I'm very surprised that none of his offerings made the top 10.

If you follow him on Instagram, I think you'll see he shares that sentiment. The post gave me a good laugh.

 

[fireman mike]

In (at least) the past 9 years the CA Top 10 has ALWAYS consisted of:

• Padron (any anniversary/year series)
• 2 cuban cigars

It's a good bet that will be true for the Top 5.

Boring and predictable.

This^

 

[StogieNinja]

If you follow him on Instagram, I think you'll see he shares that sentiment. The post gave me a good laugh.

Yeah, that was funny.

 

[ar2381]

While not a "perfect BOTL" list, Cigar Coop seems to have lists that are a bit more appropriate IN MY EYES.
Here's his 2012 list: http://www.cigar-coop.com/p/2012-cigar-of-year.html

The ongoing 2013 list is in the menu at the top of the page.

I liked looking at Cigar Coop's list. I think it seems pretty accurate.

 

[MDSPHOTO]

I watched all the videos which were quite painful, yes I know your name and title Gordon, sheez. I have two questions.

First- in the Aging Room video Gordon describes the flavor of the cigar as balanced and sophisticated. Can someone please tell me what those taste like cause that doesn't help me in anyway from a review standpoint.

Second- This is a naive noob question, but how are they able to openly possess & smoke cuban cigars in their New York office and post videos about this contraband year after year and not get slammed? Yes, I know I have way too much time on my hands.

 

[mwlabel]

Second- This is a naive noob question, but how are they able to openly possess & smoke cuban cigars in their New York office and post videos about this contraband year after year and not get slammed? Yes, I know I have way too much time on my hands.

Not a noob question at all. A bunch of well-experienced guys were discussing this at one of our HERFs. Nobody had any clue how that works.

 

[rev.b]

The Monte #2 wow

 

[AlohaStyle]

So much for the conspiracy theory that the amount of advertising dollars a company spends with CA gets them their rating!!! I think the list is great every year. Even if I don't personally agree with it, it still creates interest and buzz which is great for the industry. That being said when a Monte #2 is on its game it's pretty damn tasty!!! 😊


Aloha

Great post and I agree entirely... it's tricky with the Monte #2 though as it isn't know for its consistency as you elude to.

And your last word.... yeah, what can I help you with?

 

[CigarGavin]

So much for the conspiracy theory that the amount of advertising dollars a company spends with CA gets them their rating!!! I think the list is great every year. Even if I don't personally agree with it, it still creates interest and buzz which is great for the industry. That being said when a Monte #2 is on its game it's pretty damn tasty!!! ��


Aloha

Great post and I agree entirely... it's tricky with the Monte #2 though as it isn't know for its consistency as you elude to.

And your last word.... yeah, what can I help you with?

Bingo, now we just have to find out the box code of the year that they rated and see if its as consistant as they say... that being said the price of the 2's and quality will drop this upcoming year because of demand from the list so get them while they are hot! lol

 

[remy swagger]

Slammed by whom? The feds aren't even enforcing marijuana laws in two states. They aren't going to kick in the doors of an office of a magazine to find 6 cuban cigars. Now if they were distributing that would be different.

I watched all the videos which were quite painful, yes I know your name and title Gordon, sheez. I have two questions.

First- in the Aging Room video Gordon describes the flavor of the cigar as balanced and sophisticated. Can someone please tell me what those taste like cause that doesn't help me in anyway from a review standpoint.

Second- This is a naive noob question, but how are they able to openly possess & smoke cuban cigars in their New York office and post videos about this contraband year after year and not get slammed? Yes, I know I have way too much time on my hands.