churchills

Nicaragua dominated the Churchill category as three cigars made in this tobacco-rich country scored 93 points. From Nicaragua’s oldest producer of handmade cigars comes the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970. When it first came out, the market didn’t have nearly as many full-bodied cigars as it does today. The brand is no longer alone in the strong cigar category, but proves that it’s still relevant by bringing strength and sweetness together with skill and balance. The Oliva Serie V brand has become a model of consistency. It tends to perform quite well in our tastings and the Churchill Extra showed a very precise palate of autumnal flavors. The Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Churchill, made by A.J. Fernandez for Altadis U.S.A., stands out for its range as well as its density. NICARAGUA RING…

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Cigar Aficionado (Digital) - 1 Issue, November/December 2022

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