Top 5 Cigars of 2022 by LCC Chris

Posted on January 03 2023

Top 5 Cigars of 2022 by LCC Chris - Luxury Cigar Club

Top 5 Cigars of 2022 by LCC Chris

Luxury Cigar Club Chris' Top 5 of 2022 Ben and I were on Instagram live the other night discussing the finer points of Cigar Aficionados top 25 list. During that discussion we had several requests for Luxury Cigar Club to release our own similar list. Ben and I talked about this, and we decided that our tastes were so dissimilar at times, that it would not work for us to both agree on a list, so instead I decided to write my own Top 5 list. A few things to keep in mind: Only new world cigars, only cigars released in 2022, and this list is completely subjective. Cigar #1 of 2022 — Alfonso Anejos No.1 4x50 Wrapper: Ecuadorian | Binder: Ecuadorian | Filler: Peruvian, Nicaraguan | Profile: Medium+ | MSRP: $30.30 From Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobaccos. Boasting 4 years of post roll age combined with tobaccos aged between 2 and 3 years, this is the epitome of ultra-premium tobacco. Produced in ultra-low quantities, aged in state-of-the-art wood clad humidors. Every day is special and deserving of one of these amazing works of art. Cigar #2 of 2022 — Olmec Maduro Toro 6x52 Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Nicaraguan | Profile: Full | MSRP: $14.65 Foundation Cigars is a brand that I have recently begun to believe will one day be among the greatest cigar manufacturers in the world. The Olmec Maduro has quickly made its way into my daily smoking list. Sweet, smooth, earthy, and delicious. Perfect for breakfast or dinner this cigar never disappoints. Cigar #3 of 2022 — Shall Not Be Named (SNBN) Robusto 5.5x52 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo | Binder: Dominican | Filler: Dominican | Profile: Medium | MSRP: $10.99 Surrounded in controversy, SNBN is a drama queen. The original name was taken away by a Cease and Desist letter. Made at Tabacalera Diaz Cabrerra in the Dominican Republic. The SNBN is truly a perfect daily driver — ultra-low MSRP with massive value for money. Cigar #4 of 2022 — Room 101 & Luxury Cigar Club Cherubs Scarlett Hogg Toro 5x52 Wrapper: Nicaraguan | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Nicaraguan | Profile: Medium+ | MSRP: $12.69 Blended by Matt Booth and released exclusively to Luxury Cigar Club. Produced in small batches of 5,000 cigars each. Yes another Luxury Cigar Club custom product — vanity aside, this cigar is well deserving of the number 4 spot. Cigar #5 of 2022 — Warped Upper Realm Limited Edition Robusto 5x48 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo 99 | Profile: Medium+ | MSRP: $12.63 Boasting a massive amount of Corojo varietals, the Upper Realm tastes much better than it should. Michael Gellis makes another Luxury Cigar Club Top 5 list. Although a late entry in 2022 the Upper Realm quickly moved to the top of my daily smokes. Only 250 cabinets made. 2022 was a pretty crazy year but the most important thing is family. Since its inception the cigar has been a way for families of different backgrounds, beliefs, and stations in life to come together and bond. The great equalizer, the common ground. Here is to 2023! Family First.

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  • Cannon Hays: February 22, 2024

    Does LCC offer a sampler of Chris’s top 5?

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