My 25 Favorite Cigars of 2010

Wednesday, December 22 2010

By Gary Korb

It's the end of the year, that time when everybody is posting their "Best Cigars of the Year" lists. And since readers seem to love lists, I figured I might as well chime-in, too. Because I wasn't able to attend the IPCPR in New Orleans this past summer, I missed a lot of the new cigars. However, several manufacturers were kind enough to send me their new releases, for which I am extremely grateful.

Rather than list them in order of preference (to me they're all good), or by rating score (it's so subjective, anyway), I've listed my "Top 25" picks alphabetically. Plus, I included links to related articles on many of the cigars so you can find more information. But I'd really like to know what new cigars impressed you this year, so please leave a comment with some of your own picks.

1. Alabao Toro
   
2. Alec Bradley New York 'Six Two'  (More info)
   
3. Artisan Honduran Connecticut Toro
   
4. Avo LE10  (More info) 
5. Cain F 550 Habano  (More info)
   
6. Capoeira Aluno
   
7. Cargo by Rocky Patel Super Toro  (More info)
8. Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 50 Years Robusto  (More info)
   
9. Davidoff Puro d' Oro Notables  (More info)
10. E.P. Carrillo 2010 Limitada Elencos  (More info)
11. E.P. Carrillo Short Run Delirios  (More info)
12. Famous Signature by Litto Gomez Toro
    
13. Famous VSL Nicaraguan Toro
    
14. Final Blend Toro
    
15. 90 Miles Churchill by Flor de Gonzalez  (More info)
16. Guillermo Leon Gran Corona  (More info)
17. Hoyo De Monterrey Reposado en Cedros Sueño
    
18. La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Guerrero  (More info)
19. La Floridita Fuerte Robusto 
    
20. Macanudo Maduro Vintage 1997 Perfecto  (More info)
21. Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limitado 2010 Torpedo
    
22. Famous Private Selection Signature by Rocky Patel Robusto
    
23. Toraño Single Region Robusto  (More info)
24. VUDU Toro
    
25. Vueltabajo Lonsdale
    

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