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Tom’s Favorites of 2010

It’s that time of the year again. Every cigar blog out there has their top 10, and I am not above making my own list.

My top cigars for 2010 list is a little different. My criteria is simple. I picked out some cigars that stood out throughout the year. The list isn’t limited to release date, popularity, or even the best tasting. Simply put… Any cigar that really stood out in my mind made this list.

Some of my choices may have some of you scratching your head. I bring to you my most memorable cigars of 2010:

5 – Tabacos Baez Serie SF – Before you say “What?!” Let me say, this doesn’t have a complex flavor profile. It isn’t the prettiest or best cigar out there. I even called it “One dimensional” in my review. But for the price point, I found myself reaching for these when I wanted a decent, CHEAP cigar.

4 – La Gloria Cubana Artesanoa De Tabaqueros – This cigar takes you on a journey by offering you two different wrappers on one cigar. From almost mild to full, along with nice flavors. Smoking this is a lesson on just how much the wrapper plays in the over all flavor profile.

3 – Cubao Maduro – What can I say… I loved the original Cubao. The maduro version was great as well. I went through a couple of boxes in 2010.

2 – Don Pepin Garcia My Father Le Bijou 1922 – Being a Don Pepin fan, I had high expectations, and they were met. This is just full bodied goodness.

And my number one pick is…

1 – Quesada Tributo – I probably smoked more of these then any other cigar this year. It took me a little while to warm up to them. But once I did, I couldn’t get enough. I still have a few of these a week.

And there you have it, my most memorable cigars of 2010.

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Tags: cigars, cubao, don, garcia, general, pepin, quesada

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9 Responses to “Tom’s Favorites of 2010”

JohnG December 22nd, 2010 at 6:30 am

I have had the opportunity to try 2 of 5 from the list, the Quesada Tributo and the Cubao Maduro. I enjoyed both. Thanks for the information and input that you provide on your site. I have enjoyed reading and watching your reviews all year. Here’s to a great New Year. Happy Holidays.

A well aged Cuban December 22nd, 2010 at 7:23 am

As always Tom, nice work. it’s nice to someone not go for the obvious choices.

Merry Christmas.

Cheers.

Tom December 22nd, 2010 at 6:39 pm

Glad the both of you stopped by as always. I only put up stuff that stuck in my mind, as opposed to the WOW factor. I was expecting some “You idiot!” comments

hogman21 December 23rd, 2010 at 7:51 am

Tom really good list man I totally forgot about the Quesada Tributo damn. Anyway as always my man great job and list. keep it up.

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Marco December 25th, 2010 at 1:23 pm

You definitely chart your own course which is to be commended. Agree with the LGC and the Le Bijou.

Had an interesting experience with the Cubao naturals, fresh I really liked them and bought a couple of boxes but after 9 months in my humidor they seemed to lose flavor. Anyone else have that experience?

Tom December 25th, 2010 at 10:11 pm

Marco – Glad you stopped by. I haven’t really aged any Cubao’s to compare. I may have to do that.

It is easy to pick the big hitter, popular smokes out there and add them to a top 10 list. And most of them are great cigars. I figured I’d shine a light on what caught my eye, with no real criteria.

Hogman – Hell yea you were on that review. It really stood out for me. I’m sure the review just solidified how much I enjoyed the Tributo this year. Good times!