1. Padron 1964 Diplomatico Natural – 94
The 1964 Aniversario Serie was introduced in 1994, to celebrate the 30th anniver- sary of the Padron Company. Eleven sizes are dressed up with the 1964 year band. The tobacco used to make these cigars is aged four years and the shape is box pres- sed, in honor to the old cuban tradition. Medium to full strength. The remarkable aromatic intensity, the long persistence, the great balance and the nice evolution, make this Padron the best Nicaragua cigar of 2015. Incredibly creamy and satisfying, it develops a great complexity and elegance. 1/3: milk chocolate, black pepper, piquant spices. |
2. El Gueguense Torpedo – 94
Full strength. The cigar develops a huge aromatic intensity. Well balanced and harmo- nious, it has a great complexity as well. The persistence is remarkable. 1/3: green pepper, cocoa, fine wood. Sweet base. |
3. Drew Estate Liga Unico Dirty Rat – 93
Medium to full strength. It develops a really complex and intense smoke. Persistence and harmony are remarkable. The balance is great and the smoke incredibly thick. 1/3: hazelnut, white pepper, oily notes, incense and piquant peaks. |
4. Plasencia Reserva Organica Churchill – 92
Medium strength. A cigar with a great balance and a rich and elegant aromatic palette. The evolution is really good and the aromas are very intense. Satisfying. 1/3: earth, carob, aromatic herbs and piquant notes. Sweet base. |
5. Nicarao Exclusivo Rodolfo – 91
Medium to full bodied. Great balance and very good complexity. The aromatic palette is wide, harmonious and elegant. Intensity and persistence are remarkable. 1/3: leather, cocoa, cinnamon, herbs and black pepper. |