Top Cigar of 2008

Fonseca's Casa Magna Colorado won Cigar Aficionado's "Cigar of the Year" for 2008. Old news. But ever since that headline in January these sticks have been scarce! So when I heard that Diebel's had some Toritos (4 3/4 x 60) in stock, I jumped. Considering that this cigar, selling for from $5.00 to $7.00 depending on size, won top honors over stogies 5 times that price, I really wanted to see what the Casa Magna had to offer.

More detailed and experienced reviews are readily available, so I won't bloviate here. Suffice to say that I was impressed. Other than a cracked wrapper at the beginning, likely due to the HUGE 60 ring-gauge, there was nothing to complain about. Construction was excellent, body was full, flavors and aroma were pleasant and the overall appearance is very attractive.

This wasn't the Robusto size that won the CA judges over, (good luck trying to find one of those) so maybe the Torito is not as good. Either way, if you can find one, try one. You'll not be disappointed!