Which CC cigars from 23/24 are as good as any period in the last 25 years?

[El Presidente]

Which CC cigars from 23/24 are as good as any in the last 25 years. That is only since 2000 people 

I think 23/24 quality and tobacco across the board has been very good. However Upmann 2 from 23/24 doesn't quite meet the superb 2014. 

There are others however that are at the peak of their game in 23/24......as good as any produced in the past 25 years/since 2000. 

Give a shout out to those cigars you believe make the mark. 

 

[Hammer Smokin']

Following this closely. I recall all the talk on here that the 2019-2021 was the best crop(s) in decade(s). 

I haven't heard much about the recent crops. 

[pohlmad]

I’ve only been in the game seriously since 2018, so it likely disqualifies my opinion, or at least gives it an asterisk. In my opinion the RA Gigantes, HUpmann Mag 54, and Punch Short de Punch are performing at their peak. 

[gormag38]

Haven't had the chance to actually smoke any yet, but I picked up a fiver of EL 2024 CoRo. Feel like I had heard some around these parts say they were really good recently. 

[Lucas Buck]

I’ve been smoking more freshies lately and many of them have been superb. Especially Cohibas. The Ambars & Esplendidos have been especially good. 

[BrightonCorgi]

The first two that come to mind.  

Juan Lopez No. 2

Upmann No. 2

 

[JohnS]

The one that come immediately to mind for me are the Partagas Serie D No.4, Punch Punch and H.Upmann No.2.

[MagicalBikeRide]

I’m shy of the 20 years (2011), but the D4 I’ve had recently are some of the most enjoyable and memorable I’ve ever smoked 

[MagicalBikeRide]

20 hours ago, pohlmad said:

I’ve only been in the game seriously since 2018, so it likely disqualifies my opinion, or at least gives it an asterisk. In my opinion the RA Gigantes, HUpmann Mag 54, and Punch Short de Punch are performing at their peak. 

You’re as qualified as the rest of us to offer opinion on the PSdP so - it was only released in 2019 / 2020 I think.

[SMELTZ]

H. Upmman MAG 54, RASS and Partagas D4 all from 2024. So good, I am going through my boxes faster than I would like.

[rascalmonkey]

Yes, my fine old chappies these have been the glory days  Everything pretty much has improved, especially when you compare with the situation when I started ca. 2005. You had to wait 3 yrs before they were smokable.

+++ Keep in mind if they were great what you had is what you had. You couldn't time travel back 3 years + stock up on something.

[Chas.Alpha]

The Bolivar line has been outstanding since 2019. New sticks seem to be following along. 🤔

[JoeMoylan]

13 hours ago, JohnS said:

The one that come immediately to mind for me are the Partagas Serie D No.4, Punch Punch and H.Upmann No.2.

I can get behind the D4. I smoked one a couple weeks ago that I’ve been saving from a Feb 2018 box. It’s the second oldest smoke in my collection. I was expecting it to blow my socks off, but I found it underwhelming. I decided to dip into a couple from a Nov 2023 box and found those to be much more enjoyable. Maybe I psyched myself out or maybe I just like younger cigars, but the 2023 D4s are great.


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[Hoepssa]

Modern items taste well when young, but lacking some complexity when aging. For me JL2, D4 are benefit from current seeds, they taste good when young, saving my time to stock/age.

[El Presidente]

In terms of 2023/2024 production, the 5 cigars that spring immediately to mind as cigars that are as good as produced at any time since 2000 are: 

Partagas SD4

HDM Epi 2 

Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill (launched 2010)

Bolivar Royal Corona 

Ramon Allones Specially Select. 

[sbsbsb1]

18 hours ago, El Presidente said:

In terms of 2023/2024 production, the 5 cigars that spring immediately to mind as cigars that are as good as produced at any time since 2000 are: 

Partagas SD4

HDM Epi 2 

Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill (launched 2010)

Bolivar Royal Corona 

Ramon Allones Specially Select. 

Agree with this list, especially the BRC out of UBL in 23. They've been very thin in the ground lately, though. Would love to pick up another box. Heaven for me is a good BRC and a Guinness.

[joeypots]

I haven’t smoked a lot of young cigars recently but the PSD4 has been a no brainer for years. It’s about as dependable as cigar as I’ve ever had from Cuba and my most recent box looks incredible. I can’t have too many Punch Punch or PSD4s in the house. Interesting that 4 of 5 of Rob's picks are Robustos, not my favorite vitals but I’ll gravitate towards anything that smoking well.

[bmac]

I’d have to say QDO.

[Chucko8]

Partagas D4 and P2

Monte Especiales 2

[WestCoastSmokin]

On 3/27/2025 at 2:47 AM, BrightonCorgi said:

The first two that come to mind.  

Juan Lopez No. 2

Upmann No. 2

Juan Lopez no. 2 has been a great smoke, so glad I got two boxes when I purchased. 

[BrightonCorgi]

13 hours ago, WestCoastSmokin said:

Juan Lopez no. 2 has been a great smoke, so glad I got two boxes when I purchased. 

The blend has changed from 20+ years ago, but not the enjoyment or consistent quality. Never had a crappy box of Juan Lopez and they've held their price point too.

[rascalmonkey]

What's the consensus on the 2024 batch of SLR Regios? They're sitting on retailers' shelves longer than expected + anyone tried them yet?

[Capn_Jackson]

JL2’s and, honestly, BBF. BPC has been smoking nicely young, too.

[rcarlson]

RASS are en fuego.  

[Wlu1988]

I agree with the JL2 and RASS and will fervently add the H Upmann Mag 50 for consideration!