Top 20 cigars of 2021

As we kick off 2022, cigar enthusiasts are looking back at the top cigars of 2021. Cigar Aficionado, a leading authority on cigars, has released their annual list of the Top 25 Cigars of the Year, which includes selections ranging from 2004 to 2022. The coveted title of Cigar of the Year went to the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel, a Nicaraguan cigar known for its complexity and balance.

But what about the other top cigars of 2021? The second spot on Cigar Aficionado's list went to the La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2021, a Dominican cigar with a unique football-shaped design. Third place went to the Oliva Serie V Melanio Churchill, a Nicaraguan cigar with notes of coffee and cocoa.

However, Cigar Aficionado isn't the only authority on cigars. Halfwheel, a popular cigar publication, released their Consensus Top 25 Cigars of 2021. The list was compiled by aggregating rankings from several different publications and websites. The top spot went to the Sobremesa Brûlée Blue, a Nicaraguan cigar with a creamy and sweet flavor profile.

Another top source for cigar rankings is Atlantic Cigar. Their list of the Top Cigars of 2021 includes the Davidoff Year of the Ox, a Dominican cigar with a rich and complex flavor profile, and the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark, a Dominican cigar with a unique box-pressed shape.

No matter what your preferred cigar brand or flavor profile may be, there's no denying that 2021 produced some exceptional cigars. From Nicaraguan blends to Dominican designs, the top cigars of 2021 offer a diverse range of options for cigar enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.