Oxford’s Top 20 Cigar of the Year 2021

Oxford’s Top 20 Cigar of the Year 2021 Sampler

Create your perfect collection from Oxford’s expertly curated selection of 2021’s finest cigar releases. This exclusive build-your-own sampler showcases twenty exceptional cigars that defined the year, featuring breakthrough blends from renowned manufacturers including Aganorsa Leaf, AVO, Crowned Heads, Liga Undercrown, Tatuaje, and Warped. With a minimum selection of just 10 cigars, craft your ideal tasting journey through the year’s most celebrated releases.

Key Features & Benefits

• Hand-selected collection of 20 outstanding cigars exclusively released in 2021
• Flexible sampler format allows customization with minimum 10-cigar purchase
• Premium offerings from industry-leading brands and boutique manufacturers
• Multiple vitola options available for most selections to suit your preferences
• Diverse strength profiles from medium to full-bodied experiences
• Mix of limited editions, anniversary releases, and innovative new blends
• Perfect opportunity to explore acclaimed cigars without full box commitments
• Holiday-themed collection ideal for gifting or personal exploration

Detailed Description

The Oxford’s Top 20 Cigar of the Year 2021 collection represents the pinnacle of contemporary cigar craftsmanship, bringing together the year’s most innovative and exceptional releases in one customizable sampler. Each selection earned its place through rigorous evaluation by Oxford’s experienced team, considering factors including construction quality, flavor complexity, value proposition, and overall smoking satisfaction. From anniversary editions like the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro to innovative creations like the Warped Chinchalle, this collection spans the full spectrum of premium tobacco artistry.

Notable highlights include the AVO Classic Belicoso Limited Edition 2021, showcasing Dominican excellence with refined complexity, and the Liga Undercrown 10, commemorating a decade of this beloved brand with exceptional Mexican San Andrés wrapper. Boutique standouts like the HVC Black Friday 2021 and Villa Casdagli Pigasus demonstrate the creativity flourishing in smaller factories, while established powerhouses like Tatuaje Black Label Britanicas Extra and E.P. Carrillo Short Run Retro 2021 prove that traditional manufacturers continue pushing boundaries.

The collection features remarkable diversity in wrapper origins and blend compositions, from Connecticut shade offerings like the Dapper La Madrina Shade to bold maduro expressions found in selections throughout the lineup. Multiple regional tobacco sources are represented, including Nicaraguan puros, Dominican classics, and innovative multi-country blends that showcase modern blending techniques. This variety ensures every palate preference finds satisfaction, whether you favor spicy Nicaraguan intensity or smooth Dominican refinement.

Building your personalized sampler allows exploration without the commitment of full boxes, making this an ideal introduction to brands you’ve been curious about or a chance to revisit favorites in different vitolas. The flexible format accommodates both newcomers seeking education through variety and seasoned collectors hunting specific releases they missed during the year. Each cigar represents months or years of development culminating in these 2021 releases, making this collection a time capsule of contemporary cigar innovation.

Featured Selections

Summary

• Box Count: Minimum 10 cigars (customizable)
• Region: Various (Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Multi-Country)
• Strength: Medium to Full
• Binder: Various
• Wrapper: Various
• Filler: Various

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Create Your Own Sampler work?

Select any combination of cigars from the 20 available options with a minimum purchase of 10 cigars total, choosing singles or 5-packs based on availability.

Can I select multiple quantities of the same cigar?

Yes, you can choose multiple singles or 5-packs of any selection to reach your desired quantity, allowing you to stock up on favorites.

What criteria determined the Top 20 selections for 2021?

Oxford’s team evaluated construction quality, flavor complexity, value, innovation, and overall smoking satisfaction among all 2021 releases.

Are these limited edition or regular production cigars?

The collection includes both limited editions like the AVO Classic Belicoso LE 2021 and regular production releases introduced in 2021.

Which selection offers the mildest smoking experience?

The Dapper La Madrina Shade and similar Connecticut-wrapped options provide the smoothest, most approachable profiles in the collection.

Can I purchase full boxes of these selections separately?

Yes, most selections offer full box options if you discover a favorite through the sampler and want to commit to larger quantities.

What makes 2021 releases special compared to other years?

The 2021 releases showcase post-2020 innovation with manufacturers introducing bold new blends and celebrating milestones through exceptional anniversary editions.

How should I store my sampler selection?

Maintain standard humidor conditions at 65-70% humidity and 65-70°F to preserve the diverse tobaccos and ensure optimal smoking experiences.