CigarInspector.com has conducted a huge survey of its readership to discover the best rated brands of cigars by aficionados, and has published the results in an infographic on their website.

Verbier, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/27/2015 -- Smoking is now in decline around the world, as high taxation, health campaigns and electronic alternatives become more and more commonplace. As cigarettes die out however, cigars are going from strength to strength, supported by a growing online network of enthusiasts sharing recommendations and experiences. Cigar Inspector is a hub of likeminded and experienced cigar smokers, and they have now conducted a survey to discover the favorite brands of cigars from across their readership. The results have just been published in an infographic.

The results are split into two sections: brands and cigars. The brand poll results are surprising, with Cohiba the winner by a comfortable margin, and premium brand Romeo y Julieta ranking eighth.

However, in the poll of favorite cigars, underdogs Ramon Allones Specially Selected and Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 surprised analysts and both ranked in the top five, hot on the heels of the Cohiba Robusto.

While Cohiba may be the overall favorite brand, and their Robusto the third favorite cigar, the Montecristo no.2 was the number one in the list of favorite Cuban cigars.

The study was conducted in November 2015 using a sample size of more than 400 regular cigar smokers, making the results real and significant. The infographic is as useful to the industry as it is to smokers, who can now find recommendations from it.

A spokesperson for Cigar Inspector explained, "Cigar smoking is becoming more popular as people look to eschew quantity in favor on quality. The cigar experience is one with many layers to it, which is why it can be explored in such detail, and why surveys like these can throw up surprising results. As cigars become more popular, enthusiasts help lead the way for newcomers, and this infographic will help people see at a glance what the best rated brands and cigars are, while our reviews of Cuban cigars give a more in depth analysis."

About Cigar Inspector
Cigar Inspector was founded in 2007 as the personal journal of an aficionado who wanted to learn as much as possible about cigars. Since then, the site has been transformed, attracting readers and contributors alike to become an authority in the cigar smoking world. With authors from all over the world, they are able to review a very wide range of both Cuban and non-Cuban cigars multiple times a week. For more information please visit: http://www.cigarinspector.com/

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The popular cigar review site has launched a new, simple tool to help individuals identify the flavor of different cigar brands.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2013 -- Smoking cigarettes is now widely considered a bad habit, but smoking cigars is still seen as something of an art form. The purer, richer, stronger cigar brings with it an array of bold flavors, some of which can be overwhelming to parse through for the newcomer to cigar smoking. To help with this, Cigar Inspector has created a cigar flavors wheel to help newcomers to the experience understand how to taste a cigar. The move is part of a broader collection of works published on the site on the fine art of becoming a cigar connoisseur, and is sure to prove popular with budding enthusiasts.

Along with the helpful infographic which breaks down the tastes into sections and subsections of flowers, plants, herbs and spices, earth & minerals, fruits, nuts and other ingredients, each of these sections is broken down in detail in the form of a high quality original editorial.

The editorial content further describes how to identify the subtle differences in flavor and in the layers of flavor the smoke produces. Not only this, but if users have a preference for a particular flavor or experience, they can find recommendations under each of the flavors as to where they can find it among popular brands.

Denis Kay, the editor at Cigar Inspector explained, "We are fortunate because there are thousands of people across the world who have developed a taste for the finer things in life, and cigars have been a luxury item since the days of the Incas. Our site treats that history seriously while still presenting open arms to welcome newcomers- we are an enthusiast site wishing to share our passion with experts and first timers alike. The truth is an educated palette on cigars is something that speaks volumes about a person, and is something enthusiasts can discuss together at length. We are providing tools to enrich that discussion."

About Cigar Inspector
Established in 2007, Cigar Inspector has been publishing cigar reviews and news from the cigar industry several times per week ever since. The team of authors has reviewed over 800 cigars so far and this number is growing every day. The site has recently launched a wheel of flavor for connoisseurs to use in identifying undertones, midtones and highlights in tobacco blends. For more information, please visit: http://www.cigarinspector.com/

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