Neptune Staff Picks 2025, 5-Cigar Sampler

In 2025, when we learned octopuses change colors as they dream, Neptune’s staff once again set aside cigars that drew their curiosity, reflected personal interests, or stood out for unique reasons. This sampler gathers five of those staff picks, offering you a chance to share in the experience of exploring cigars through the eyes of our team. Continue the journey with more employee reviews at neptunecigar.com/cigar-reviews.

• Qty of cigars
  5
• Brands
  Illusione Allegria

  The Illusione Allegria is considered the sister cigar to the Illusione OneOff. In fact, before it was part of Illusione’s “Book of Brands,” it was called the OneOff Allegria when first released in 2004. “Allegria” is Italian for “cheerfulness,” and this medium-strength premium cigar was made to turn any frown upside down with its next-level flavor. The Allegria sports a warm and inviting Honduran natural wrapper that expertly cloaks a Nicaraguan binder and a filler composed of Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos including the Viso Corojo 2006, which marks the first time Illusione has used this fairly potent tobacco in one of its blends. Handmade in Nicaragua, the Illusione Allegria truly captures the essence of Nicaraguan tobacco.

  Illusione Haut 10

  This medium-bodied Nicaraguan puro is special in the sense that it is commemorating Illusione's first 10 years in the tobacco industry. Brand creator Dion Giolito did not let the FDA's new 2016 regulations slow him down in the slightest, and now we have the Illusione Haut 10 to celebrate the start of many, many more years of cigar excellence. Cheers to the next decade!

  New World Decenio

  A.J. Fernandez marks ten years of New World with the Decenio, a commemorative blend that reflects the line’s journey from breakout hit to modern staple. Handcrafted at the San Lotano factory in Nicaragua, it features a dark San Andrés wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and fillers from Nicaragua and Honduras. Designed to mark a milestone, Decenio reflects the evolution of the brand, offering a refined smoking experience built on the foundation of one of A.J. Fernandez’s most recognized lines.

  Ozgener Karatoba

  Oz Family Cigars continues its streak of bold, flavor-forward blends with Karatoba, the fourth release following the acclaimed Aramis and Bosphorus lines. This medium-to-full-bodied cigar wastes no time, hitting right away with notes of savory spice, earthy depth, maple sweetness, and roasted nuts. Built around a rich Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and fillers from both Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, Karatoba delivers a layered, evolving profile that stays balanced while keeping your attention.
• Rolling Type
  Handmade

  Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
• Packaging
  Sampler