#1 Cigar of the Year Sampler Collection (Sold Out!)

This incredible sampler collection features five world-class cigars which have all taken home Cigar Aficionado's coveted #1 "Cigar of the Year" ranking in their annual Top 25 list.

Naturally, the 5-pack option includes one of each of the five cigars, and the 10-pack includes two of each. Prices include S&H.

To say we're excited would be an understatement! We've been working hard to put this special selection together for a while, and it's our distinct pleasure to offer our members this opportunity to sample the very, very best - without having to buy a whole box of each. (Although full boxes of some of these stunners may appear in our store in the coming weeks, at great prices. Be on the lookout!)

The #1 Cigar of the Year Collection includes...

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Torpedo (Natural)

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2021; rated 97. 6"x52 Torpedo from Nicaragua. Strength: 9/10

E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2020; rated 98. 5"x50 Robusto from Dominican Republic. Strength: 8/10

Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2019; rated 96. 6"x52 Torpedo from Nicaragua. Strength: 8/10

E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2018; rated 96. 5.6"x52 Robusto from Dominican Republic. Strength: 7/10

Oliva Serie 'V' Melanio Figurado

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2014; rated 96. 6.5"x52 Figurado from Dominican Republic. Strength: 9/10

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Torpedo (Natural)

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2021; rated 97
Size: 6"x52 Torpedo
Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: 9/10

This limited production selection serves up an elaborate flavor profile consisting of coffee bean, cocoa, earth, and hazelnut. Uber-smooth and complex, each cigar is box-pressed in true Cuban tradition and aged four years, and the result is a masterpiece. The draw: perfect. The construction: flawless. Originally crafted to commemorate Padron's 30th anniversary, this enticing blend is sure to stir up a celebration of your very own. Each cigar features an individually numbered band to ensure authenticity.

E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2020; rated 98
Size: 5"x50 Robusto
Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: 8/10

“I will never stop working with the best tobaccos and bringing new and innovative blends to you.” – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr.

From the same legendary brand that brought you La Historia and Encore, E. P. Carrillo Cigars proudly presents Pledge – a Bold Expression from the master himself and the highest rated Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year for 2020, gaining a 98 point rating and becoming an instant classic. This is Carillo's boldest expression in a cigar that is full of rich complex flavors. The zesty, spicy and woody cigar tantalizes the smoker's palate. One is left with a lasting creamy finish with a rich aromatic profile that truly delights the senses.

Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2019; rated 96
Size: 6"x52 Torpedo
Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: 8/10

Made with the best blend of 100% Cuban-seed tobaccos, the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua is a premium cigar of the finest pedigree. This perfectly rolled Nicaraguan puro provides the cigar connoisseur with rich and rewarding flavors of white pepper, nuts, spice, earth, and espresso, accented by a rich tobacco sweetness throughout. As noted by Cigar Aficionado: There are many different Aging Rooms made in different factories, but this is the blend that gives us the finest performance: an orchestral suite of flavors that range from espresso and chocolate to pecan and caramel. A note of star anise resonates on the finish for a lasting encore."

E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2018; rated 96
Size: 5.6"x52 Robusto
Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: 7/10

After the critically acclaimed La Historia, cigar master Ernesto Perez-Carrillo had to follow it up with another, even greater "encore" performance that he has called his greatest achievement. Produced in the Dominican, but featuring Nicaraguan filler, binder, and wrapper tobaccos, the Encore is a very elegant and complexly flavored cigar. This well balanced and aromatic smoke has notes of sweetness, earth, baking spices, and hints of cedar. The smooth and complex profile leaves the smoker with a long lasting and alluring finish. When awarding the Encore Majestic their #1 spot on their Top 25 Cigars of 2018, Cigar Aficionado noted: "It's elegant, refined and nuanced from first puff to last, but is also the culmination of a long career in tobacco and the result of a man who was never afraid to follow his instincts."

Oliva Serie 'V' Melanio Figurado

Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2014; rated 96
Size: 6.5"x52 Figurado
Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: 9/10

Oliva Serie V Melanio will have you at hello, thanks to a gorgeous Ecuadorian-grown Sumatra leaf that's dark, thick, oily, and seamless in appearance. Beneath this leaf is a flavorful blend of long-leaf ligeros from Nicaragua, including Oliva's oldest, most prized leaves from Condega and Esteli, along with some extra tobaccos from Jalapa for more flavor and aroma. Each Melanio is full-bodied and full-flavored, with unique nuances such as black pepper, freshly-baked bread, and unsweetened cocoa. You might also notice some toast and lightly creamed coffee. Either way, you're in for a delicious treat from one of the most celebrated cigar-making families in the cigar industry.