Favourite cigar of 2025

[mcdee]

What was your stand out smoke of 2025?

I'm nominating this Partagas Lusitania (from 2019) that I smoked back in October as my most memorable.

[Stevieboy]

Tough one....
I had a JL Adriatico last night that blew everything out of the water. Even better than my Cohiba PE on Xmas Day (I save them for Xmas Day). I really shouldn't hang on to them TBH..... Lovely but not in any way worth the new asking price

[Stevieboy]

Also, the recent German Dip is fantastic.

Regular production.... I'd say Dip No2 have been yowza!

[Cigar_Addict]

In no particular order for me are...

CAO Brazilia Samba
CAO Amazon Basin
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No3
Juan Lopez No1

Not been overly impressed with Cubans, but my current stock doesn't have much/any age on them.

If only allowed one, it'd be the Amazon Basin

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[ha_banos]

One that comes to me is the Monsdale unfortunately. Unfortunately because it's a one off

There are a few others that were great too.

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[smokey joe]

Quai D’Orsay No. 50 was my best cigar experience of the year, back in August.

[7kingsguy]

Boli gold medal definitely up there.
Punch 898 re 2018
Party 898 from 2008
Epi 2 from a 2018 50 cab.

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[liles]

PXL_20250622_155837645~2.jpg With our daughter being born in July and our house being completely gutted to add another floor, it's been a tough year for cigar experiences.

My favourite would have to go to the Punch Ireland regional that I smoked at the event in Dublin. Unfortunately with the prices it looks like it may be the only one I ever get to enjoy!

[Adamsmokes]

Terrible picture but I think this La Opulencia from My Father was my best of the year. I'm probably smoking 5 NCs to every Cuban these days and My Father have become a staple for me. This line in particular.


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[Smoothsmoke]

I'm commending the Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill. For a general brand I've been enjoying Don Tomas.

[NorthernPuro]

Cohiba siglo VI at the Montecristo lounge in Caesar’s Palace with a fabulous Manhattan 🥃 and good friends

[Simon Bolivar]

My Top cigars for 2025, out of 120 smoked, which is less than recent years. Year/ Score

Party SD No1	Dble Robusto		2004		96
Cohiba Talisman	Sublime No1		2017		95
Boli CG	Julieta No2		2007		95
Reserva Cosecha Robusto	Robusto		2014		94
Boli Immensas	Cervantes		2008		94
Party Royales	Londres		08's		93
Cohiba Lanceros	Laguito No1		2013		92
Party No2	Piramide		2007		92
LGC Medaille D'Or No 3	Panatela Largos		2002		92
Boli Immensas	Cervantes		2008		92
Party SdC No3	Carlotas		1998		92
LGC d'or N01	Delicados Extra		2004		90
Cohiba Exquisitos	Seaone		2017		90
Dippy ER Asia Pacific	109		2014		90
Trini Coloniales	Coloniales		2008		90
R.A. ER 2015 898	Dalia		2015		90
Monte No1	Cervantes		70's		90
Hoyo Epi No2	Robustp		2008		90
JL No1	Coronas Gordas		2024		90
Cohiba Exquisitos	Seoane		2017		90
ERDM Grande Espana	Delicados		2009		90
Hoyo Epi No2	Robusto		2005		90

[Cigar_Addict]

My Top cigars for 2025, out of 120 smoked, which is less than recent years.

Party SD No1	Dble Robusto	50	2004		96
Cohiba Talisman	Sublime No1	54	2017		95
Boli CG	Julieta No2	47	2007		95
Reserva Cosecha Robusto	Robusto	50	2014		94
Boli Immensas	Cervantes	46	2008		93
Party Royales	Londres	40	08's		93
Cohiba Lanceros	Laguito No1	38	2013		92
Party No2	Piramide	52	2007		92
LGC Medaille D'Or No 3	Panatela Largos	28	2002		92
Boli Immensas	Cervantes	42	2008		92
Party SdC No3	Carlotas	35	1998		92
LGC d'or N01	Delicados Extra	36	2004		90
Cohiba Exquisitos	Seaone	33	2017		90
Dippy ER Asia Pacific	109	47	2014		90
Trini Coloniales	Coloniales	44	2008		90
R.A. ER 2015 898	Dalia	43	2015		90
Monte No1	Cervantes	42	70's		90
Hoyo Epi No2	Robustp	50	2008		90
JL No1	Coronas Gordas	46	2024		90
Cohiba Exquisitos	Seoane	33	2017		90
ERDM Grande Espana	Delicados	38	2009		90
Hoyo Epi No2	Robusto	50	2005		90

Great to see some stuff with less than 10yrs of age in your favourites. There's hope for us all

[potpest]

October '14 Punch DC was the stand out. Having another tonight, stunning.

[mcdee]

October '14 Punch DC was the stand out. Having another tonight, stunning.

Excellent choice. One of my all time favourites.