This week we welcomed two special guests on the Stogie Geeks. First, Phil Zanghi, owner from our new sponsor Debonaire Cigars paid a surprise visit to the Stogie Geeks. Phil talked about his brand, Debonaire Cigars and his self-titled current line. He also gave us some insights into what his company has in store for 2014. Phil stayed with us for the duration of the show and gave his thoughts and insights into the cigar industry.
Our special guest was Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands, makers of the Ora Vivo and Tortuga line of cigars. Victor talked about these two lines that were launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Victor also talked about his collaboration with Hollywood superstar Armand Assante on the Ora Vivo line.
Top 10 Cigars of 2013
The Stogie Geeks then went through their Top 10 cigars for 2013. The runaway winner was the La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro) as it was #1 on three lists, and #2 on the other. This cigar has been talked about many times on the show and we feel this cigar is one of the all-time greats.
Wraper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Robusto: 5 x 50
Paul's Top 10
Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)Tatuaje Cohete 2013Tatuaje Noellas Reserva 2013Davidoff Nicaragua Short CoronaLiga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew EstateE.P. Carrillo Cardinal NaturalTatuaje 10th Anniversary Belle EncreIllusione RothchildesPerdomo Edición de Silva,(tie) EIROA by CLE Cigars Prensado,
(tie) Headley Grange
Stogie Santa's Top 10
La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake EditionTatuaje Black Label Corona GordaDavidoff Nicaragua Short CoronaFuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 RobustoEIROA by CLE Cigars PrensadoHerrera Esteli Short CoronaDebonaire BelicosoE.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013Illusione RothchildesWill's Top 10
La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake EditionTatuaje ApocalypseE.P. Carrillo Medalla D' Oro (Federal Cigar 92nd Anniversary Cigar)Avo Movement TAA Limited ReleaseDon Pepin Garcia - 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2013Lou Rodriguez La Mano NegraLiga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew EstateE.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013Alec Bradley MundialMark, Jr.'s Top 10
La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)Tatuaje Black Label Corona GordaTatuaje Noellas Reserva 2013Davidoff Nicaragua Short CoronaL'Atelier LAT46 Seleccion SpecialeFuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 RobustoFuente Fuente Opus X Destino Al Siglio LanceroAging Room M21 FortissimoTatuaje Cohete 2013Herrera Esteli Short Corona(tie) Headley Grange Eminentes
(tie) E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Natural 52
Stogie Geeks Composite Top 15
La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)Tatuaje Black Label Corona GordaDavidoff Nicaragua EIROA by CLE CigarsHerrera Esteli by Drew Estate Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake EditionTatuaje Noellas ReservaFuente Unnamed Reserve (2013)Tatuaje Cohete 2013Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew EstateL'Atelier LAT46 Seleccion SpecialeE.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013Illusione RothchildesHeadley GrangeTatuaje Apocalypse (Part of the Smoke Inn Microblend Series)The remainder of the Cigar Coop Top 30 is found here...
What We Have Been Smoking
The complete list of all cigars discussed in this segment can be found on the Episode 79 Stogies Page.
Paul's List
See Paul's List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.
Will's List
See Wil's List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.
Mark Jr's List
See Mark JR's List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.
