The Best Cigars 2018 by Cigar Aficionado

Cigar Aficionado has been the go-to publication for fans of cigars since 1992. Every year the magazine publishes a much-anticipated rundown of the best cigars for the year, and last year was no exception.

Here are Cigar Aficionado's Best Cigars 2018.

The Best Cigars 2018 Has Seen

As usual, the mag has selected 25 top cigars for this year. But, in the spirit of the New Year, we'll be counting them down from 10.

10. Montecristo Nicaragua Series Robusto

Not much can go wrong when you combine chocolate and espresso and this cigar gets the balance just right. It's a collaboration between Rafael Nodal and A J Fernandez, made only from Nicaraguan tobacco and produced in Nicaragua.

9. Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Torpedo

Another Nicaraguan superhero, the Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli Torpedo speaks of raisins and cocoa with a leathery, earthy feel. While the name and crate-like packaging play to the contraband theme and add a little fun to the experience, the cigars are totally compliant with all US laws.

8. Oliva Serie V Melanio Churchill

Notes of mesquite and malted chocolate on the nose and palate bundled up in an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper are the winning features of this cigar. The Churchill continues to deliver the award-winning quality we have come to expect from Oliva Serie V Melanio.

7. JFR Lunatic Habano Short Robusto

You'll go nuts for the Robusto's precisely blended notes of walnuts and cashew cleverly layered on a core of coffee beans. The craziest aspect of this cigar is the price. It's one of the cheapest you'll find, delivering great value all rolled up in an Ecuador Habano wrapper.

6. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art

While the Cameroon wrapper may deliver a slow start to your enjoyment, this little masterpiece packs a powerful punch when it gets going. Look forward to a toasty, nutty smoke followed by hints of spice and citrus.

5. H Upmann Connecticut Churchill

Until Cuban's become legal again, the closest alternative you'll find to this hero of the Havanas is the JR Cuban Alternative. Priced to go, these long filler cigars closely imitate the H Upmann's wonderful flavors of marzipan and chocolate with floral notes and graham crackers to finish.

4. Padrón Family Reserve No. 44 (Natural)

The Padrón Family Reserve No. 44 keeps up the Padron family tradition by making the list again this year. It also delivers the same dynamic blend of nuts, coffee, and chocolate that made these signature cigars famous.

3. The Wise Man Maduro Robusto

This cigar is a real stand out and one of the best vanilla cigars on the market. Add to that a meaty, beefy quality, underlying earthiness and a hint of cocoa and you've got a top three cigar for 2018.

2. My Father La Opulencia Toro

Chocolate and cocoa, oak anise, and nougat all come together in this cigar for a pleasant smoke that only gets better with every draw. The refined marriage of Mexican and Nicaraguan tobaccos works perfectly together to create body, complexity, and good looks, too.

1. E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic

Cigar lovers everywhere have Ernesto Perez-Carrillo to thank for this masterpiece. This cigarmaker's experience and patience have paid off, taking the smoker on a journey through oak and tea to sweet caramel flavors with a burst of candied orange peel.

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