Aganorsa Leaf 25th Anniversary was released in 2025, but the math doesn’t add up.
Eduardo Fernandez started Aganorsa Leaf in 1998. In 2002 he opened the TABSA factory which is now known simply as Aganorsa Leaf before closing it down and many of his cigars were rolled at Raices Cubana. Around 2012 TABSA would be reopened for good. Of all these dates none add up to this being the 25th Anniversary of the company.
According to Fernandez, “My vision was to bring the essence of traditional Cuban tobacco to Nicaragua by employing Cuban agricultural and fermentation methods, ultimately creating Aganorsa’s signature flavor profile. You have to control your destiny, and the tobacco must be managed from seed to ash to ensure consistency and quality. This cigar celebrating our 25 year journey underscores a commitment to tradition and craftsmanship, showcasing Aganorsa’s dedication to authenticity in the tobacco industry.”
The cigar however has 2 years of age on it so it was rolled in 2023 which would have been the Aganorsa Leaf 25th Anniversary. Who knows maybe one day the cigar industry will actually release an anniversary cigar on time.
Cigar Review: Aganorsa 25th Anniversary
Size: 6.25 x 52 (Toro)
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Fillers: Nicaragua
Factory: Aganorsa Leaf
Release Date: May 2025
Production: Limited Edition (1,000 Boxes)
Box Size: 10
The Cigar: Featuring colors of black and gold the cigar has a gaudy paper sheath over it with the primary band showing off the logo of the company. The secondary band denotes “25” with Aniversario on the side. The wrapper has some significant veins that detract from the beauty and given the price point I expected something more beautiful. In the hand the cigar is firm with no voids of tobacco and an average weight.
The Taste: The cold draw has a subtle sweetness of cocoa and raisin with notes of cedar serving as the focal point while the aroma from the foot is loaded with spice that elicits a sneeze. Once the cigar is toasted and lit there is a wonderful baking spice to the cigar pulls you in.
As we move into the first third of the Aganorsa Leaf 25th Anniversary notes of nutmeg, brown sugar begin to develop with an abundance of espresso. As the first third comes to a close espresso is the focal point with nuances of brown sugar and a long cedar finish. The retrohale ads a subtle citrus, roasted nuts and some crushed red pepper.
The second third sees the citrus appear on the palate as a secondary note while the cigar continues to serve up espresso and cedar. Around the halfway point some roasted nuts begin to develop with some dark chocolate that slowly become the focal point as the center portion of the cigar comes to a close. Additionally the citrus notes are replaced by an ever so subtle floral component. The retrohale enhances the espresso with some continued red pepper.
Moving into the final third for a couple of puffs I get a definitive marshmallow fluff that sadly leaves the building before I get to the secondary band. Notes of chocolate are dominant with espresso, brown sugar and cedar. The Aganorsa Leaf 25th Anniversary is ridiculously smooth and balanced. As the cigar gets smaller the resting aroma sees notes of black pepper causing to struggle in order not to sneeze while the retrohale sees the slightest wisp of black licorice to close things out.
Conclusion: We usually don’t let pricing affect our scores but I have to ask myself is this cigar worth double the price of Supreme Leaf Royal Perfecto? It’s getting to the point where I am soon going to have to draw the line on the price point of cigars buy especially in the summer months as my consumption goes up. I will say this about the Aganorsa 25th Anniversary it is a very luxurious smoke and I know there is a cost involved in aging a cigar two years. I don’t have buyers remorse but I will have to think long and hard before I buy more than the 3 I purchased. When comparing it to other cigars made by Aganorsa the separation between other less expensive cigars. It’s good don’t get me wrong, and I am sorry that Aganorsa is the sacrificial lamb but we did deduct an arbitrary 3 points for perceived value.
Score: 91
Price: $30.00 (Before any local or state taxes)
At the time of review these were in stock at site sponsor Small Batch Cigar.
