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The highest scores in this category of fat cigars came from three of Nicaragua’s most prominent producers, but none scored as high as the Días de Gloria Brazil Gordo, which topped the section at 92 points. Made by A.J. Fernandez, it’s a spinoff of his Días de Gloria brand, and this line features a dark, Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series has been around for 30 years, but the thick, chunky No. 4 wasn’t released until 2012. It scored 91 points. The cigar was named for the December 4th birthday of Saint Barbara. Once called the “O” Classic, Oliva changed the name of that cigar brand to Serie O. It’s still superb: the Double Toro scored 90 points. The blend has tobacco from Nicaragua’s three major growing…

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Cigar Aficionado (Digital) - 1 Issue, September/October 2024

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