The Hottest Premium Cigars of 2015 #12- #7.

The Hottest Premium Cigars of 2015 #12 – #7

Throughout the year, we have reviewed some of the best cigars in the industry and they all were great smokes.  We have a total of 24 cigars that you should definitely try the next time you pay a visit at your nearest cigar retailer, lounge, or shop.  Some of these cigars may be harder to locate but they are definitely worth the search – if you have not opened up every box in your favorite humidor, then you definitely should as there are tons of great cigars for our Average Joe’s to enjoy.  The following list represents our ranked #12 to #7 Hottest Cigar Picks of 2015.

As always enjoy and “Keep It Smokey My Friends.”

Herrera Esteli Lancero Cigar by Willy Herrera 12

Consistent spices in the flavor and aroma with some earthiness.  Medium overall body with full flavor characters profile.  A very well made full flavored cigar with underlying spice.

Reviewed at: Lavender Blue Lounge.

Time Smoked: 1 hour 20 minutes.

Cost: Sample

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano.

Binder: Honduran.

Filler: Nicaragua.

Size: 7” x 38.

Rating: 91

CAO Flathead Steel Horse Apehanger Cigar 11

The CAO Flathead Steel Horse Apehanger has great construction.  Spices developed early on and faded away nicely into a tasteful earthiness.  It is a steady medium-body with a slow and even burn.  Overall, it is a cigar that yields a good profile; while not overly complex, there is enough happening to keep you wanting more.

Reviewed at: The Man Cave.

Time Smoked: 2 hour 10 minutes.

Cost: $10.50

Wrapper: Connecticut Habano.

Binder: Brazilian.

Filler: Honduran, Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Size: 5 ½” x 58.

Rating: 91

Toraño Captiva Cigar Review #10

The Toraño Captiva Cigar has outstanding construction that provided for a very good and even burn. It offers big flavors and characters with just the right amount of spice and rich earthy notes. Overall, it is a well-round cigar that is easy to smoke and will leave a long lasting pleasant taste on the finish.

Smoked at: The Man Cave.

Time Smoked: 1 hour 25 minutes.

Cost: $9.00

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano.

Binder: Nicaraguan.

Filler: Nicaraguan.

Size: 5” x 52.

Rating: 91

Swag Black Cigar Review by Boutique Blend Cigars #9

The Swag Black’s sweet and peppery tones were consistent but intensified throughout the smoke.  It brings full flavor with a smooth draw and a long and tasty finish.  It’s really too bad that this cigar is a limited run.  Overall, it is a very well made cigar that was effortless to enjoy and left a lasting impression.  Swag Black is flourishing with flavors of an alluring combination and an unmistakable quality.

Smoked at: Man Cave.

Time Smoked: 1 hour 50 minutes.

Cost: $9.50

Wrapper: Dominican Habano

Binder: Dominican Republic

Filler: Dominican Republic

Size: 5” x 54.

Rating: 91

OSOK Lancero Cigar By Edgar Hoill #8

The cigar had great construction overall with a smooth draw and an even burn. Medium-full body with a full and rich aroma. Fairly consistent, but intensified as the journey went on. The cigar was quite tasty and enjoyable for any Smokin’ Joe to have.

Smoked at: The Man Cave

Time Smoked: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Cost: $12.00

Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano.

Binder: Nicaragua.

Filler: Nicaragua.

Size: 7” x 38

Rating: 91

Hidden Treasure Gran Toro Cigar #7

The Hidden Treasure Gran Toro cigar offers plenty of earthy flavor, sweetness and spicy notes.  It has excellent construction with a great burn that held on to a tight ash.  Its characters are very rich and will leave you wanting more.  It is easy on the palate and very well made with a great aroma.

Smoked at: The Man Cave.

Time Smoked: 1 hour 25 minutes.

Cost: $9.00

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano.

Binder: Nicaraguan.

Filler: Nicaraguan.

Size: 5” x 52.

Rating: 92