Humidorcode Top 10 Cigars of 2024: A Look at the Best from Cigar Aficionado
- Jan 31
- 7 min read
The world of cigars is always evolving, with new blends and brands emerging every year. However, some cigars stand the test of time and showcase the highest levels of craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Cigar Aficionado, a leading authority in the world of cigars, has selected its Top 10 Cigars of 2024. These cigars represent the pinnacle of what the cigar industry has to offer, blending exceptional construction with remarkable flavor profiles. For cigar enthusiasts in Kenya, Humidorcode Cigars has made these 10 masterpieces available for purchase, giving local aficionados a chance to experience the finest cigars in the world.
In this article, we will delve into each of the top 10 cigars of 2024, exploring what makes them so special and why they’ve earned their place in Cigar Aficionado's prestigious list.
1. My Father The Judge Toro
The My Father The Judge Toro is a powerhouse in the world of cigars, offering a full-bodied experience that is both rich and smooth. Made by the Garcia family in Nicaragua, this cigar is known for its quality and consistency. The Judge Toro features a dark, oily wrapper and a robust blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos, creating a bold profile of creamy, brioche, wood, almond, and aniseed, with touches of nut and coffee.
What makes the My Father The Judge so special is its ability to offer complexity from the use of a double wrapper; a mix of Nicaraguan criollo and Corojo and a premium long filler which helps it maintain a balanced smoke. Its strength is complemented by a creamy texture, making it a favorite among aficionados who appreciate a bold, yet refined cigar. The Judge's impressive depth and craftsmanship helped it secure a spot on the prestigious Top 10 list for 2024.
2. Rocky Patel ALR (Aged, Limited and Rare) Second Edition
For cigar lovers, the Rocky Patel Aged Limited & Rare Second Edition is a genuine treasure, providing a classy and opulent smoking experience. This cigar, which is a part of Rocky Patel's esteemed Aged Limited & Rare collection, is made with a carefully chosen combination of aged Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos and is wrapped in a dark, rich Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The remarkable legacy of the first edition is further enhanced and refined in this second edition.
The cigar has a rich, medium-to-full-bodied profile that progressively changes as the smoke develops, with hints of espresso, dark chocolate, sweetness, and a little spice. The strong flavors are mellowed by a creamy texture, and the finish is completed with notes of wood and Earth. A premium experience is guaranteed with every puff thanks to the faultless construction and precise draw.
Those who value great cigars with a rich flavor and flawless artistry should try the Rocky Patel Aged Limited & Rare Second Edition. This cigar's inclusion on the Humidorcode's listing gives Kenyan cigar enthusiasts the chance to savor a distinctive, limited-edition blend from one of the most reputable brands in the business. This selection is likely to please, regardless of your level of familiarity with premium cigars.
3. Drew State Liga Privada No. 9 Toro
Drew State's Liga Privada No. 9 Toro is a bold, full-bodied cigar that has captured the hearts of cigar enthusiasts worldwide. The Liga Privada line is known for its carefully selected and aged tobaccos, and the No. 9 is no exception. This cigar features a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper and a rich, complex blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers.
The Liga Privada No. 9 Toro delivers a full-flavored smoking experience, with notes of creamy, fruity, coffee, nut, pepper, roasted chocolate, and deep, earthy undertones. The cigar is well-constructed, with a perfect draw and burn that unfolds the flavors beautifully. Its intense yet balanced profile, combined with its craft and craftsmanshipsmanship, made it an obvious inclusion in Cigar Aficionado's Top 10 for 2024.
4. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic
The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic is a perfect example of what makes Fuente cigars so highly regarded. With its distinctive shape, the “work of art” is one of the standout offerings in the Hemingway line. The cigar is crafted with a rare Cameroon wrapper and Dominican binder and filler, delivering a medium-bodied smoking experience with notes of creamy, earthy, fruity, chocolate walnut and a hint of sweetness.
The Hemingway Work of Art is known for its flawless construction, smooth draw, and rich flavor profile that evolves throughout the smoking experience. The cigar’s complex yet balanced profile, makes it a go-to choice for many connoisseurs. Its smooth, approachable nature alongside its deep flavors secured its place on the Top 10 list for 2024.
Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Maduro Toro
The Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Maduro Toro is a true classic that continues to impress cigar lovers year after year. Recognized for its flawless construction and robust flavor profile, this cigar is a celebration of Padron's commitment to excellence. The cigar features a rich, oily Maduro wrapper from Nicaragua, and it offers a complex blend of cocoa, coffee, and earthy flavors, with notes of leather and a slight hint of spice. Its draw is effortless, and the burn is even, ensuring a smooth, long-lasting smoke.
Padron's dedication to quality is evident in every aspect of this cigar. The 1964 Anniversary Series Maduro Toro delivers a full-bodied yet refined experience, making it a favorite among both seasoned aficionados and newcomers alike. Its consistency and rich flavor profile undoubtedly earned it a spot on the Top 10 list for 2024.
The Padron 1964 Anniversary Presidente Maduro; Top 10 Cigars of 2024
6. Plasencia Cosecha 151
One of the most prestigious brands in the cigar market, the Plasencia Cosecha 151 Toro, is a genuinely exceptional product that highlights the skills of the Plasencia family. This cigar, which is made with tobacco from the 2016/2017 harvest, embodies the family's dedication to sustainability and quality. The Cosecha 151 has a medium to full-bodied profile because of its Nicaraguan wrapper and blend of Nicaraguan fillers.
With creamy, and slightly sweet undertones, the flavor is full-bodied and well-balanced. With delicate undertones of almond, cocoa, and spice, the smoke has a depth that makes it a dynamic and changing experience. This cigar's construction is faultless, and its flawless draw and burn guarantee a pleasant smoke from beginning to end. Its exceptional quality and unique flavor profile earned it a well-deserved spot among the best cigars of 2024.
7. EP Carillo Encore Celestial Toro
Despite being relatively young, the EP Carrillo Encore Celestial Toro is already well-known in the cigar industry. A professional mixer with decades of experience, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo created the Encore Celestial, a medium-bodied cigar with a remarkable flavor balance. The filler and binder are Nicaraguan tobaccos making it a puro. Rich, creamy, wood, and spicy tastes accompanied by earthy and faintly sweet notes welcome the smoker as soon as the cigar is lit.
The Encore Celestial Toro's silky finish and intricacy make it a favorite. It consistently delivers a distinctive experience with a depth of taste that develops exquisitely during the smoke. The EP Carrillo Encore Celestial Toro is deserving of its position because of its flawless construction, rich profile, and consistency.
8. La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero
Grown on Litto Gomez's La Canela estate in the arid, scorching Cibao Valley of the Dominican Republic, La Flor Dominicana is known for its ligero tobacco. The company's distinctive, wedge-shaped Chisel cigar highlights the tobacco's potent, spicy, concentrated flavor from a blend of Ligero which makes it one of the boldest cigars further enhancing the flavors. A scaled-up variant of this unique shape, but with equal strength and intensity, is La Flor Dominicana's Double Ligero 700. The cigar is huge with a 70-ring gauge and powerful, with strong earthy, coffee, oak, and wet leather aromas. A dark, Connecticut broadleaf wrapper balances the ligero tobacco's raw strength. Its robust flavor and excellent construction earned it a well-deserved spot on the 2024 Top 10 list.
9. Rocky Patel Decade Toro
The Rocky Patel Decade Toro celebrates the brand’s 10th anniversary and has since become a favorite among cigar enthusiasts. With a rich, oily Honduran wrapper and a blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers, the Decade Toro offers a medium to full-bodied smoking experience. It features a smooth draw and a flavor profile that includes rich coffee, leather, and spice notes, with a hint of sweetness on the finish.
The Decade Toro is a well-balanced and sophisticated cigar that delivers a full-flavored smoke without overwhelming the palate. Its consistency and refined construction have helped it earn a spot in Cigar Aficionado’s Top 10 for 2024.
10. Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro is a beautifully crafted cigar known for its complexity and smoothness. Made with a Sumatra-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador and a blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos, this cigar offers a medium to full-bodied experience that is rich in flavor. It features notes of coffee, cocoa, sweet, and spice, with a creamy texture that balances out the bolder elements of wood and black pepper.
The Serie V Melanio is loved for its impeccable construction and the harmony of its flavors. It delivers a smooth yet powerful smoke, making it a top choice for discerning cigar smokers. Its elegance and depth placed it firmly on the Humidorcode Top 10 list for 2024.
Honorable Mention Curated for aficionados: The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos
The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos is a well-known and cherished cigar that has a commendable place on our listing. This cigar, which combines Dominican tobaccos with a gorgeous Cameroon wrapper, is a celebration of workmanship and was made by the renowned Fuente family. Both novices and connoisseurs of good cigars love it for its medium to full-bodied profile, which includes rich flavors of leather, cedar, and a hint of spice.
The Don Carlos is unique because of its flawless balance, smooth, creamy smoke, and flawless construction, all of which are hallmarks of the Fuente brand. Offering this cigar provides Kenyan cigar lovers with the chance to experience a true classic that epitomizes the best of the cigar world. It is an essential part of any cigar enthusiast's collection because of its elegance and complexity.
If you’re looking for a sophisticated yet approachable smoke, the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos is a great addition to your humidor collection and an excellent honorable mention on the Humidorcode cigars buyers list.
Conclusion
Partly determined by Cigar Aficionado, the Top 25 Cigars of 2024 are the best acclaimed cigars available. We chose the top 10 pieces that any aficionado would approve of since each of these cigars demonstrates the skill and craftsmanship that went into making them, ranging from robust, full-bodied smokes to sophisticated, well-balanced blends. Humidorcode Cigars Kenya has made it possible for Kenyan cigar lovers to savor these outstanding cigars and discover the premium flavors and craftsmanship that have won them a place on the esteemed Top 10 list. These excellent choices are sure to provide a memorable smoking experience, regardless of your level of familiarity with cigars. After reading through, do let us know which is your favorite and what needs to be on this list.
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