The countdown continues with numbers 6 to 15 of the Top 25 Cigars of 2025, a collection of cigars that make up the heart of the list. This segment features a mix of past #1’s, high-ranking regulars, and impressive new brands from industry veterans.
As we inch closer to the top of the list, the competition gets fiercer. Which of these 10 have you already smoked? Let us know your thoughts on social media and tell us which ones deserve a spot in the top 5 tomorrow.
6. Red Meat Lovers Fritanga
Manufacturer: Nicaragua American Cigars in Nicaragua
Wrapper: USA; Binder: Mexico; Filler: Nicaragua & USA
Vitola: Ribeye; Physical size: 6 x 52
MSRP: $16.95
Rating: 93
7. Plasencia Alma de Cielo
Manufacturer: Plasencia Cigars in Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Celeste; Physical size: 4 7/8 x 52
MSRP: $25.96
Rating: 93
8. Rocky Patel Emerald
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Villa Cuba in Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador; Binder: Mexico & Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Toro; Physical size: 6 ½ x 54
MSRP: $12.75
Rating: 92
9. La Flor Dominicana 1994
Manufacturer: Tabacalera La Flor in Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Mexico; Binder: Dominican Republic; Filler: Dominican Republic
Vitola: Mambo; Physical size: 7 x 54
MSRP: $10.80
Rating: 92
10. Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro
Manufacturer: TABOLISA 1 Factory in Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexico; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Double Toro; Physical size: 6 x 60
MSRP: $21.17
Rating: 92
11. Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Diamante
Manufacturer: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: No. 2; Physical size: 6 ½ x 56
MSRP: $25.28
Rating: 92
12. La Mission de L’Atelier 1959
Manufacturer: My Father Cigars in Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexico; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Robusto; Physical size: 4 ¾ x 52
MSRP: $9.00
Rating: 92
13. AJ Fernandez New World Decenio
Manufacturer: San Lotano Factory in Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexico; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua
Vitola: Toro; Physical size: 6 ½ x 54
MSRP: $14.00
Rating: 92
14. Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro
Manufacturer: San Lotano Factory in Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Toro; Physical size: 6 x 54
MSRP: $13.00
Rating: 92
15. La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol
Manufacturer: La Aurora Cigar Factory in Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Mexico; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & USA
Vitola: Robusto; Physical size: 5 x 50
MSRP: $16.00
Rating: 92
