Chi-Town Cigar Podcast Top 10 Cigars of 2025
- ChiTown Cigar
- Jan 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 9
It’s that time again. Teddy, Marty, and Mike sat down, puffed through stacks of new releases, and argued like only true Chi-Town brothers can. Our criteria? Simple and real: 2025 regular production new releases only, no limited-edition hype chasers. These had to be sticks we actually bought with our own cash—no samples, no freebies—just what hit the shelves and our humidors hard.
2025 delivered some heavy hitters: fresh legacies, anniversary nods, and bold new lines which earned their spot through flavor, construction, and pure smoke time. Here's our countdown, mob-approved.
#10: Perdomo Legacy Connecticut Robusto (5x54)
Nicholas Perdomo III's tribute to his dad's 60th—bourbon barrel-aged Nicaraguan core under Ecuadorian Connecticut. Creamy cedar, subtle spice, and honey sweetness. Mild-medium perfection for anytime.
#9: Crowned Heads Broadway Toro (6x54)
Nashville's lower Broadway meets Connecticut Broadleaf madness. Medium-full with dessert sweetness, earth, and pepper. New branding, old-school attitude.
#8: Perdomo Legacy Maduro Epicure (6x54)
The maduro side of the Legacy family—dark, oily Nicaraguan maduro with chocolate, spice, and depth. Balanced medium-full that builds beautifully.
#7: West Tampa Tobacco Circle of Life Toro (6x54)
Rick Rodriguez reunites with EPC for this Ecuador Habano Oscuro beast. Savory, spicy, with Nicaraguan and Dominican power. Full-flavored muscle.
#6: Tatuaje 7th Corojo Corona Gorda (5.625x46)
Pete Johnson's classic Brown Label gets the Corojo treatment. Nicaraguan puro spice, earth, and sweetness in that perfect lonsdale-ish size.
#5: JFR 20th Anniversary Super Toro (6.5x52)
Aganorsa's value king celebrates 20 years with San Andrés maduro over their best leaf. Rich, affordable, and validated excellence.
#4: Oz Family Cigars Karatoba Toro (6.5x50)
Tim Ozgener's darkest yet—Sumatra wrapper, full-bodied stewed meat, spice, and volcanic power. Bold and unforgettable.
#3: My Father Blue Toro (6x54)
The Garcias go Honduras—Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado over pure Honduran tobacco. Earthy spice, cocoa, espresso. New era, classic strength.
#2: AJ Fernandez New World Decenio Toro (6.5x54)
10 years of New World celebrated with Mexican wrapper and Nicaraguan-Honduran guts. Bold pepper, caramel, maple—AJ at his peak.
#1: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Solita Red Lonsdale (6.25x46)
Steve Saka's bolder take on his debut blend. Rich, intricate, spicy depth in that elegant lonsdale. The one we reached for most—pure sophistication with attitude.
That's our 2025 list, Chi-Town—no politics, no payola, just the sticks we smoked and loved. Grab 'em while they're hot, light slow, and puff like you own the lounge. Stay smoky in 2026. Validated by Aganorsa Leaf. 🚬
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