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Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2009

superman76

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I dunno... it's just a list. I think the RP Decade and 1990 are really good smokes. Most of the editorial people I know try to keep advertising separate and have integrity in the review process.

And I know it irks people that Casa Magna ranked partially because of price, but look at the Motor Trend COY - they take a populist approach and value plays a role.

I will say I've learned more in a month on this site than I have as a CA subscriber for the past year.
 
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#7 Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic

MADE BY: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia.
FACTORY LOCATION: Dom. Rep.
WRAPPER: Cameroon
BINDER: Dom. Rep.
FILLER: Dom. Rep.
PRICE: $8.10
RING GAUGE: 48
LENGTH: 7"
RATING: 92

#6 601 Box Press Maduro Toro

MADE BY: My Father Cigars Inc.
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Nicaragua
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $9.30
RING GAUGE: 54
LENGTH: 6 1/4"
RATING: 93

#5 Oliva Serie V Liga Especial Belicoso

MADE BY: Tabacalera Oliva Cigar S.A.
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Nicaragua
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $5.90
RING GAUGE: 54
LENGTH: 5"
RATING: 93
 
LiLo

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Don't get me wrong, all the cigars in the top 10 so far are good smokes, i just don't see them being in the top 10. I hate to be that guy who thinks only cubans are good cigars but come on, there better be at least a few more cubans making the top 10. I have smoked some really great cubans this year, i think 08 and 09 have been some of the best years this decade. To only have one or two make the top ten is a huge disappointment.
 
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Sweet! A 601 made the Top 10! Congrats to the EO boys, all of their products are excellent!

I also love the Hem. Classic and the Oliva V, so I'm liking this list so far. Fewer "elitist" sticks than I'd expect, which is cool.

Also, note this comment on the Oliva V "$6—the second most affordable cigar on the Top 25 list and the best bargain in our Top 10."

I'm thinking the other affordable cigar mentioned is the CAO La Traviata, and if so that means that stick is NOT in the Top 10!
 
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4) Diamond Crown Maximus Double Corona No. 1

MADE BY: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia.
FACTORY LOCATION: Dom. Rep.
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: Dom. Rep.
FILLER: Dom. Rep.
PRICE: $17.50
RING GAUGE: 50
LENGTH: 8"
RATING: 93

3) My Father No. 1

MADE BY: My Father Cigars Inc.
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $10.00
RING GAUGE: 52
LENGTH: 5 1/4"
RATING: 94

2) Cohiba Siglo V Tubo

MADE BY: Habanos S.A.
FACTORY LOCATION: Cuba
WRAPPER: Cuba
BINDER: Cuba
FILLER: Cuba
PRICE: £25.00
RING GAUGE: 43
LENGTH: 6 3/4"
RATING: 94
 
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