Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2009

[ctaylor]

They didn't have a Padron in the top spot last year, it just had to happen this year.

 

[TheCigarKid]

I agree about Padron being #1. Nice to see the DCM up there even if it is the wrong vitola.

I agree Tim, it has been one of the best cigars I've had, and for sure the best I've had this year. I won't be surprised seeing Padron as #1 even though it's boasting a $26 tag. That cigar is marvelous and is perfectly constructed, w/ a razor sharp burn. I love the My Father and DCM though, good to see them up top.

 

[BrooksW]

Out of the cigars they smoked, the Padron deserves to be #1....

~brooks

 

[Alwayslit]

Interesting list so far........the padron will be #1 but it might be a surprise to what people are thinking.....just a feeling.

 

[Starz26]

Could also be the CAO La Traviata

 

[tmoney2007]

Could also be the CAO La Traviata

There is no way I see Padron getting snubbed from the top 10. No way.

 

[Alwayslit]

Outsider could be the Drew Estate Liga Privada T52 Toro

 

[TheCigarKid]

Could also be the CAO La Traviata

I could almost seeing them pull a "Casa Magna" on us again :eyepoke:

 

[itsme_timd]

Outsider could be the Drew Estate Liga Privada T52 Toro

I'd love to see that one get it, I'm a serious Liga fiend.

 

[LiLo]

While i don't agree with a lot of the cigars on the top 10 i gotta say, the siglo V tubos are amazing, the siglo vi's too for that matter. I would take a 15 pack of tubes over a 25 cab any day.

 

[njstone]

I like the fact that the Top 10 so far are all cigars that I am familiar with and all affordable smokes (though I don't know how much the Cohiba costs ... probably too much). I've smoked all but the two Habanos, which is cool (in previous years there are a lot of new smokes to me on the List).

I'm personally glad the My Father got some recognition. I think it's a fantastic cigar. I know it's milder in strength than a lot of you guys like, but I think the flavors are really great and it's a nice relaxing smoke. That's two DPG sticks in the Top Ten! Way to go, Don Pepin!

Oh, and I too would love to see one of the Liga Privadas on the List ... great sticks!

 

[milo]

I agree that the Padron 45th is probably going to take it; but, as an outsider, the LFD Salamone may also have a shot. (If I remember correctly it was rated a 95 earlier this year).

 

[ctaylor]

Another that hasn't been mentioned is the Padron 64 anni. Series A. It scored a 95 this year and could take the top spot.

 

[njstone]

Another that hasn't been mentioned is the Padron 64 anni. Series A. It scored a 95 this year and could take the top spot.

that's what I guessed in the contest (maduro version).

 

[ctaylor]

that's what I guessed in the contest (maduro version).

Didn't see that over there, nice pick. I think that might just take it, more widely available and scored a bit higher. On the other hand there wasn't as much buzz surrounding it though.

 

[mthhurley]

And there it is...45th maduro. Still need to try one of these.

 

[PLUSH]

And there it is...45th maduro. Still need to try one of these.

Me too, but good luck finding them now.

 

[itsme_timd]

Not a shocker there, huh?

 

[podman28]

I expected nothing less from CA. I am very curious to see the rest of the list though.

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

#1) Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro

MADE BY: Padrón Cigars Inc.
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Nicaragua
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $25.00
RING GAUGE: 52
LENGTH: 6"
RATING: 95