January is the start of the new year but it is also the time that we celebrate the year prior. In cigar publications, that means the release of the Top 25 cigars of the year. 2024 was a year that seemed to continue some of the trends we saw in 2023. While not the only reason, I personally believe a big part of this came from he moving of the annual PCA Trade Show & Convention form July to March, this moving the timetable up on manufacturers for releases.
As usual, when you look at this list please remember the award guidelines. In addition, I will add we do include line extensions and re-releases as part of of our eligible cigars. Last year, the 2023 Cigar of the Year was the Davidoff Anniversary #1.
This year instead of the Top 25 unveiling show, we will be posting and announcing all of our awards, including Cigar of the Year, here on our website. They we be released in groups of five leading up to the big reveal on Friday January 10th. Below is the first five cigars from the bottom of the list up.
Cigar of the Year List
25. Micallef Blue Toro
- Micallef Cigars
- Micallef Cigars S.A. – Nicaragua
24. Mil Dias Maduro Sublime
- Crowned Heads
- TacaNicsa – Nicaragua
23. Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio Toro
- Aganorsa Leaf
- Agricola Norteña S.A. – Nicaragua
22. La Aurora Puro Vintage 2014
- La Aurora
- Tabacalera La Aurora – Dominican Republic
21. Aladino Cameroon Reserva
- JRE Tobacco Co.
- Fábrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas Jamastran – Honduras
The next five will be released tomorrow. Be sure to check back with us to follow along!
