Sampler Spotlight

If you plan to buy only one cigar sampler this year, then make this The One! For more than 25 years, Cigar Snob Magazine has released its annual “Top 25 The Best Cigars of” list. Once the list is published, Neptune’s cigar experts narrow down the list and produce a sampler that is sure to please the palate of even the most demanding cigar lover. Here we present you with 8 premium cigars out of their list from some of the top names in the business. The cigars are tucked in a reusable, re-sealable zippered storage bag along with a humidifier pouch to ensure freshness.

All of the cigars in this sampler have been released in 2011 and range in body and strength from medium to full to satisfy the smoker who favors stronger cigars.

The Cohiba Nicaragua is creamy, nutty, with a maple sweethness and hints of cocoa, citrus and leather. The cigar is medium to full bodied, with a Honduran Jamastran Valley wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and fillers. This cigar will be a pleasant surprise if you've ever tried the Dominican Cohiba, as it is  richer, more complex with sweet, creamy flavors throughout.

Smooth mild to medium smoke with rich flavor and hints of spice.

Ten highly rated, premium cigars handrolled in mouth-watering Colorado wrappers. Colorado means "red" in Spanish and it is the color that makes these cigars so irresistible.

The Cusano 18 is a fine cigar that looks elegant in its silky light wrapper. You will be satisfied after smoking one of these babies because despite its golden color this is a rich, full flavored smoke. This cigar has been rated 91 by Cigar Insider.

Combined with decades of family tradition and Cuban expertise, this 5-cigar sampler reflects why the Dominican Republic remains unique among cigar regions. The DR became a global leader in premium cigars after the Cuban trade embargo, when skilled growers and rollers brought their craft to its fertile valleys. The Cibao Valley’s rich, fertile soil rivals Cuba’s Vuelta Abajo, while stable sun and rainfall create reliable harvests and even curing. Dominican tobaccos age beautifully, developing smooth complexity, and the country produces a wide range of leaf styles: from delicate fillers to bold wrappers.

Don Diego has a light character that is very pleasing to beginners or fans of mild cigars.

This sampler was specifically created for fans of this iconic brand or aficionados who have been wanting to try some of their best offerings. Each sealed-for-freshness pack comes with one (1) each:  • Nica Rustica El Brujito - a full-bodied toro with a dark, mouthwatering USA Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper capped off with a pigtail.  • Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo El Martillo - a potent Nicaraguan puro with delicious maduro wrapper. • Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro Toro Especial - Full bodied and flavorful this toro sports a dark chocolatey USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. • Liga Undercrown 10 Toro – a full-strength stick with an oily, dark Mexican San Andres maduro wrapper.  • FSG 20 Acre Farm Toro - medium bodied in strength but packed with flavor this stick features a golden hued USA Connecticut Shade wrapper.  • Acid 20 Connecticut Toro – a medium-bodied stick with a smooth, creamy USA Connecticut Shade wrapper. 

El Septimo produces premium cigars using aged tobaccos, with meticulous construction and distinctive blends. The company emphasizes extended aging, an innovative barrel-aging process, and a proprietary high-elevation cultivation for its wrappers, producing flavorful and distinctly smooth tobacco that establishes it as a respected name in modern luxury cigars. This sampler contains blends from several of these distinct lines, including: Sacred Arts, Emperor, and the regionally inspired Culinary Arts Collections.

The El Septimo Emperor Collection 4-Cigar Sampler highlights the company’s dedication to Costa Rican craftsmanship and luxury blending. Each cigar in the sampler represents a different interpretation of the Emperor line, spanning Maduro and Claro wrappers in large ring gauges. Medium-bodied in profile, the set is designed to showcase El Septimo’s philosophy of slow fermentation, long aging, and complex yet approachable flavor development. For anyone curious about the brand’s reputation, this sampler offersthe chance to experience El Septimo's vision of luxury cigars.

The El Viejo Continente 7-Cigar Sampler is the best way to experience the rich flavor and excellent construction of El Viejo Continente’s expertly handmade cigars. From medium to full-bodied, this sampler contains seven memorable premium cigars created by master cigar crafter Daniel Guerrero, who set out to create Old-World European cigar culture.