Reacting to Cigar Aficionado's Top 10 Cigars of 2023 | The CigarClub Podcast Ep. 119

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On today's episode Pugh reacts to Cigar Aficionado's TOP TEN CIGARS OF 2023 LIST.
What did you think of the list?
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[@Music.cigars.2024]

It’s 40 degrees F where I’m at and the windchill is about 32 degrees F. I’m in the garage puffing on a aroma de Cuba Connecticut ❤❤❤ it’s not as bad as it seems lol 😂 just enjoy this cigar too much to even pay attention to how damn cold it is ❤️🔥😏💨💨💨💨💨💨

[@CigarClubFamily]

The perfect cigar cancel out the cold any day haha

[@loganshumaker781]

I think you should do the half wheel list and do a comparison to the CA list. It would also be interesting if you fed both list of cigars into AI and see what order it would put them based on it's knowledge and reviews it could find across the web.

[@CigarClubFamily]

Ohhhh dig this idea!

[@KenRoberts4KenTheRoad]

What a terrific review --- thank you!! I, too, was pleasantly surprised by CA's Top 25 cigars this year for being more down-to-earth and available to us mortals. I agree with your assessment of Padron: I have many Padrons in my humidor, but when I go to grab a cigar that'll make me smile, it's never a Padron . . . . P.S. I just rejoined your COTM Club.

[@CigarClubFamily]

Ayee lets goo! Pumped to have you back and glad you enjoyed the episode! We also picked you to receive our episode giveaway of the Principle Exclusive so please email [e-mail] so we can get this shipped out to ya!

[@donovangratton5996]

Montecristo in the US has a few blends that were done by AJ.The 1935 series blends are some of those. I had to get used to not immediately turning my nose up at a non cuban Monte.

[@Samhopkins1221]

I was definitely surprised with cigar aficionado‘s top 25 list. I think it definitely had a more boutique field this year.

[@JohnGoose39]

Great show as always! I agree completely with Pugh’s sentiments on this years list. Happy to see some very worthwhile cigars on the list. I think Halfwheel will be another good one to break down.

[@JohnGoose39]

Also this is my formal request to get Ramsey on the show!

[@CigarClubFamily]

@@JohnGoose39 maybe ill have to make my way on an episode 🤔

[@jamespfillmore1602]

Fantastic video. Really really enjoyed it

[@CigarClubFamily]

Thanks! Super pumped you enjoyed it!

[@trevorsymbal803]

Really great review of the list! The only thing that bothers me is the fact that CA is almost afraid to put something new in that top 5. Padron, Oliva, and Fuente are amazing, but just not exciting to see there every year. I’d love to see you do the half wheel consensus. That is my favorite every year to see where everyone as and industry has things land with so many different preferences that people have. Cheers, keep it up!

[@CigarClubFamily]

Totally agree! Like those cigars arent bad but lets add some new sticks to the top 5

[@steveBx3]

Very good review. I really enjoyed the pod cast. Sorry to see you out in the cold. I have to smoke in the cold as well.

[@Samhopkins1221]

Great show guys

[@CigarClubFamily]

Thanks Sam!

[@blueridgeocean]

I think ep Carrillo allegiance confidant is better than the oliva serie v melanio. If allegiance didn't burn so wonky it would have been above oliva

[@joshhoffman8105]

Flip #8-10 to the top 3 and then we can say CA did better this year. Padron, Fuente, Oliva, and Fuente are almost givens at this point which IMO does not hit the mark. The Oliva in particular is TRASH. One of the worst cigars I have ever had. Halfwheel Concensus or their new one which is Readers Choice would be a great one to cover. (AKA Bay Area Cigar)

[@brownmt3]

Cigar Snob list!

[@CigarClubFamily]

Def will do something with that

[@Samhopkins1221]

Bob the cigar guy

[@Drathaar01]

Any list that includes General Cigars is suspect.

[@anthonysekulo8884]

Where’s griff ?

[@CigarClubFamily]

Griff is no longer with CigarClub but he still has his Griff & Dave Cigar account if you want to still follow and engage with him.

[@anthonysekulo8884]

Aw Man U guys were great together

[@WalkerKlondyke]

How the hell are you gonna have a cigar podcast and not have a comfortable place to smoke cigars in your own home?

[@CigarClubFamily]

😂😂😂 the struggle

[@mjad198]

Because that’s what it is sometimes. Worry about where you are smoking at, IF you even can