10 Years of #1 Cigar of the Year Sampler is a rare opportunity to experience a full decade of cigar greatness — ten blends that each earned the coveted title of Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year. These cigars didn’t just score highly; they defined their eras through exceptional construction, balance, and unforgettable flavor.

The journey begins with the Casa Magna Robusto, which stunned the industry in 2008 with a 97 rating. This Nicaraguan puro delivers bold earth, cocoa, and pepper in a rich, balanced profile that helped usher in a new appreciation for Nicaraguan craftsmanship. The Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill, rated 96 in 2011, followed with deep notes of leather, espresso, and spice wrapped in a dark Honduran leaf that remains a benchmark for bold elegance.

In 2012, the My Father Flor de Las Antillas Toro earned a 96 rating, offering creamy cedar, nutmeg, and subtle sweetness in a Cuban-inspired box-pressed format. The Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado, rated 96 in 2014, became an instant classic with its lush coffee, toasted nuts, and velvety Nicaraguan depth. The My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo, which took top honors in 2015 with a 97 rating, showcases rich pepper, dark chocolate, and earth in a powerful yet refined expression of the Garcia family’s blending mastery.

The La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull captured the spotlight in 2016 with a 96 rating, offering a unique shape and bold Dominican character layered with spice, leather, and roasted notes. In 2017, the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark earned a 97 rating, delivering elegant cedar, citrus, and spice in a striking box-pressed figurado that perfectly reflects Fuente's precision.

The E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic, rated 96 in 2018, brought creamy smoke, coffee, and warm spice to the forefront, highlighting Ernesto Carrillo’s refined blending style. The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro Torpedo followed with a 96 rating in 2019, offering rich cocoa, earth, and espresso in a beautifully balanced Nicaraguan puro. Finally, the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel Robusto closed the decade in 2020 with a stunning 98 rating, delivering dark cocoa, oak, and luxurious depth in a cigar celebrated for both power and elegance.

Vintage Vinny says: “This sampler is a time capsule of cigar history — each stick marks a moment when everything came together perfectly.”
Nicaraguan Nick adds: “You can taste how blending evolved across the decade, especially in the Nicaraguan standouts.”
Toro Tommy notes: “Ten different factories, ten winning blends — and every one delivers championship-level balance.”

At CigarsDirect, every cigar is sourced directly from authorized distributors, stored in precision-controlled humidors, and inspected by experienced tobacconists before shipping. We guarantee the authenticity and condition of every cigar with our 100% Money-Back Promise — and provide free shipping on orders over $99 — ensuring your experience matches the excellence each of these wonderful brands intended.

All tasting notes and quotes from our “Cigar Sommeliers” are voiced by fictional AI personas created for educational and storytelling purposes. Flavor descriptions reflect general impressions; individual experiences may vary.

This Awesome Package of 10 Years of #1 Cigar of The Year (non-cuban) includes 1 of each of the following cigars....

1 - 2020 EP Carrillo Pledge Prequel Robusto

1 - 2019 Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro Torpedo

1 - 2018 E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic

1 - 2017 Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye Of The Shark

1 - 2016 La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull

1 - 2015 My Father Cigars Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo

1 - 2014 Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado

1 - 2012 My Father Cigars Flor de Las Antillas Toro

1 - 2011 Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill

1 - 2008 Casa Magna Robusto