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Fresh off the press: the new Cigar Aficionado issue just landed on our desk, and the panel didn't hold back this round.

Plasencia's Alma del Cielo - Celeste stole the show with a stunning 94, proving once again why this line has cult status among the guys who know their stuff. Right behind it, Partagas Linea Maestra - Origen locked in a strong 93, and a trio tied at 92 — EPC's La Historia Dona Elena, Liga Privada's T52 Corona Doble, and Romeo y Julieta's Linea de Oro Hidalgos — all proved that greatness comes in more than one shape.

Punch's Short de Punch grabbed a solid 91, while La Flor Dominicana's Colorado Oscuro No.4 and Hoyo de Monterrey's Epicure No.1 both landed a respectable 90. Juan Lopez's Bešame Mucho 2025 Mexico rounded things out with 89, and H. Upmann's Connoisseur B held its own at 86.

Ten cigars, ten different personalities, one seriously good smoking list. Grab your favorites before the good stock runs thin — the humidor's calling.