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October 27, 2020

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This issue is loaded with high scores and new sizes from the cigar world, most notably a 92-point smoke that retails for less than $6. Plus, Habanos has released the second cigar in its Línea Retro line—the Partagás Capitols, which come in groovy ’70s-style tins. See how the Cuban scored along with new cigars from Ace Prime, Micallef and Crux. The Cigar Smoking World Championship contest may have canceled its U.S. tour, but that didn’t stop Rocky Patel from releasing the namesake brand anway. We rated the line in a vertical brand tasting as well as a vertical of the Nat Cicco Casino Real. Also, J.C. Newman has gone rustic with Yagua, cigars made with a less-fermented broadleaf wrapper and tied together in palm leaf while the tobacco is still wet with humidity for farm-fresh flavor.

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September 15, 2020

When Cuban Montecristo No. 2s aren’t available, the Diplomaticos No. 2 can serve as a fine surrogate. See how it rated along with the Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Toro, the newest size from Aganorsa Leaf. Oscar Valladares …

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August 25, 2020

Veteran cigarmaker Ernesto Perez-Carrillo got sentimental when he created the La Historia brand, but within this Dominican-made line is a fantastic 93-point smoke. It tied for highest cigar of the issue with a Cuban H. …

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August 11, 2020

The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua is a stronger, more full-bodied extension of the core Reserva Real line—and a vertical brand tasting turned up a 92-point smoke, one of the highest scores of the issue. It’s …

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July 28, 2020

We asked. They answered. Read the results of Cigar Insider ’s yearly survey. Based on retailer feedback from all over the country, three exclusive stories cover the hottest brands of 2020, best-selling sizes and how …