Here’s a short video from a local market in Taipei about the Top 25 New Cigars 2023 in Cigar Journal.
No. 10 – Aliados Original Toro (made by Oliva Cigars)
Right off the bat, this Toro develops aromas of cookies with cinnamon and anise aromas. It then becomes nutty and sweet (honey, dried fruit, and caramel). Its smoke is creamy, spicy, and peppery.
Owner: Oliva Cigar Co.
Factory: Aladino
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras
Strength: 5 (of 10) Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52
Released: 2023
No. 3 – Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rabbit (made by Drew Estate)
A nice start to this Robusto Gordo, with white pepper and mint, plus barbecue aromas, which are then increasingly dominated by leather, roasted, and earthy notes. In addition, it’s finely complemented by cocoa and nutty tones.
Owner: Drew Estate LLC
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: USA Binder: Mexico Filler: Brasil, Nicaragua
Strength: 7 (of 10) Size: 114 x 21.4 | 4 1/2 x 54
Released: 2023
PS: the No.1 product on the list is made by Oliva Cigars.
