Ok, Christmas, Chanukah and Festivus have come and went, Kwanzaa has just begun. I hope everyone is having a safe and happy holiday season. Today I will drop the final candidates for the top Stogie Press Cigars of the year for 2020.

In no particular order, here are the last 7 cigars (candidates) in each category. Wait shouldn’t there be just 5? Well yes and no, there are always two honorable mentions in the list each year. As we have done in the past, the final ranking will be published on New Years Eve at 12-Midnight.

Additionally, on the first Taking It To The Nub show of season 2, which will air January 2, 2020, we will announce the overall 2020 Stogie Press Cigar of the Year, based on the three number 1 cigars for each category.

SMALL/BOUTIQUE CIGAR COMPANY

Aladino Vintage Selection Rothschild

The JRE Tobacco Co. Aladino Vintage Reserve was very much what one would expect for a well aged cigar crafted by a master in the cigar industry. It was quite Cubanesque in flavor and aroma with a special Honduran earthy twist. Moderately complex with balanced flavors and aromas, the Aladino Vintage Reserve, just shows that you can create a terrific cigar for well under $7.00 retail.