All-Time Best/Highest-Rated Brands
CIGAR AFICIONADO has been publishing cigar ratings since 1992. Prior to the year 2000, every cigar that received a rating of 95 or higher was made in Cuba. Post 2000, however, only 17% of 95 and higher rated cigars are made in Cuba. Since 1992 only four brands have racked up four or more 95 or higher ratings.
Two brands have received four 95 and higher ratings: My Father and Fuente. The Cuban Cohiba brand has received six 95 or higher ratings.
The 'all-time' leading brand with eleven 95 or higher ratings is the Nicaraguan made Padron line. Five are from the 1926 series. Five are from the Family Reserve line and one is a 1964 Aniversario.
The following brands have two 95 or higher ratings: Aging Room, E.P. Carrillo, Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba), La Flor Dominicana, Montecristo (Cuban), Oliva and Rocky Patel. No other brands have two or more ratings of 95 or higher. Numerous brands have received just one such rating. If you would like a detailed chronological listing of every cigar ever rated 95 and higher stop by our shop for a complimentary listing.
The bottom line is that Padron serial numbered cigars have no equal, year after year after year. Not surprisingly, we try to maintain a good inventory of Padron cigars, including about 15 different serial numbered Padron's. Our serial numbered Padron cigars start at $13 (including tax) per cigar, while our regular line Padron cigars start at $6 (including tax) per cigar.
Two brands have received four 95 and higher ratings: My Father and Fuente. The Cuban Cohiba brand has received six 95 or higher ratings.
The 'all-time' leading brand with eleven 95 or higher ratings is the Nicaraguan made Padron line. Five are from the 1926 series. Five are from the Family Reserve line and one is a 1964 Aniversario.
The following brands have two 95 or higher ratings: Aging Room, E.P. Carrillo, Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba), La Flor Dominicana, Montecristo (Cuban), Oliva and Rocky Patel. No other brands have two or more ratings of 95 or higher. Numerous brands have received just one such rating. If you would like a detailed chronological listing of every cigar ever rated 95 and higher stop by our shop for a complimentary listing.
The bottom line is that Padron serial numbered cigars have no equal, year after year after year. Not surprisingly, we try to maintain a good inventory of Padron cigars, including about 15 different serial numbered Padron's. Our serial numbered Padron cigars start at $13 (including tax) per cigar, while our regular line Padron cigars start at $6 (including tax) per cigar.
