95 rated cigars are among the best in the world. It doesn’t take a 100 rating from Cigar Aficionado to make a fantastic cigar. In fact, there are only a bit more than a dozen cigars rated above 95. Below this, the numbers of cigars at each rating opens up a bit more, so this (or perhaps 94) is a pretty good cutoff point for finding legendary smokes.
In this category of cigars, you’ll find plenty of #1 Cigar of the Year winners, like the cult hit 2005 Cigar of the Year, the Fuente Fuente OpusX Double Corona. After getting the 95 rating, OpusX took off into the stratosphere, launching countless spin-offs and special editions to satisfy the smokers who simply couldn’t get enough of that famous Dominican Chateau Fuente cover leaf.
The Padrón Family Reserve No.45 Maduro is another from our group of 95 rated cigars, and it enjoyed the distinction of being the #1 Cigar of the Year in 2009. The rich, hearty coffee notes that come with patient aging created a blend that, right from the first draw, sends smokers into relaxation mode. One of the company’s mottos is: “We will never rush the hands of time,” and smoking a masterpiece like this will demonstrate why that’s such a powerful way approach to cigar making.
95 rated cigars also include a number of more modern blends that have captivated our hearts and humidors over the years. These include the potent CAO Flathead, artful Aging Room Quattro F55, intriguing Illusione Fume d’Amour, and the flavorful Rocky Patel Decade, just to name a few. At this rating, you will find cigars that are among the very best, as well as the most consistent year to year. These are cherished cigar lines that have helped companies and blenders cement their reputations and legacies for a long time to come, and so reliable quality must always be maintained at the highest levels.
If you’re shopping for a new favorite special occasion cigar, you’ll probably find something worthy in this category.
Please browse our selection of 95 rated cigars at your leisure.
