#5 CUBA – Juan López Selección No. 1

The best cigars of 2021

Juan López Selección No. 1

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STRENGTH: •••
SIZE: 46 x 143 mm (5 5/8)
PRICE: $ – | € 11,2
TIME: 1h

COUNTRY: Cuba
WRAPPER: Cuba
BINDER: Cuba
FILLER: Cuba

The Selección No. 1 is one of the two representative cigars of the brand’s portfolio. Despite the continuous discontinuation, for Juan Lopez, the constancy of quality has always remained high, and this Corona Gorda is proof. The cigar releases a straightforward and creamy smoke on the palate, with well-defined aromas and a long finish.

Flavorwise, it reveals notes of wood, earth, leather, and black pepper, with the latter two being better structured towards the second third. Hints of nuts and balsamic herbs also appear.

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Those who scored the highest among the cigars tested during the year in blind tastings and reviews get re-selected. These products were then tested once again in a new blind tasting, which means not knowing what they are during the tasting. The test results are then compared, and the TOP 5 are created.

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