Cusano 18

The Cusano 18 became the brand's flagship and the cigar that put Cusano on the map with serious aficionados. The name refers to the age of the Dominican long-filler tobaccos used in the blend — a mix of Cuban-seed Ligero Piloto, San Vicente Olor, and Oro Seco leaf that had been aged 18 years before rolling. Wrapped in a silky Connecticut Shade and bound with a wrapper-quality Connecticut binder, the result is a mild-to-medium cigar known for its smoothness, creaminess, and clean construction. It earned a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado, a rare distinction for a Connecticut-wrapped cigar at its price point, and helped cement Cusano's reputation as a best-buy brand.