SURPRISE! The Kappys are back. If you don't remember this abandoned and wiped from history schtick... HELLO! Welcome to the 1st Annual Kappys. Let's just hand out (figuratively, not literally) some awards.
BEST CIGAR BRAND 2024
EP Carrillo
BEST BOUTIQUE CIGAR BRAND 2024
Stolen Throne
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BEST CIGAR 2024
Sans Pareil Blue Line Piramide
(DOMINICAN)
BEST CIGAR HONDURAS
EP Carrillo Essence Series Honduras
BEST CIGAR NICARAGUA
Dunbarton Sobremesa Brulee Wagashi
[You can read my full reviews of the above three Cigars, plus seven more, via: Kaplowitz Media Cigar of the Year 2024.]
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FACTORY OF THE YEAR
Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
BLENDER OF THE YEAR
Nick Melillo
BEST PACKAGING DESIGN
(t) Lovely Cigars, West Tampa
GENTLEPERSON OF THE YEAR
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr.
Congrats to all!
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