Cigar Aficionado classifies the scores on its 100-point scale as follows: 95-100 = Classic; 90-94 = Outstanding; 80-89 = Very Good to Excellent; 70-79 = Average to Good Commercial Quality; and 0-69 = Don't Waste Your Money. Scores of 90 points or higher get attention from retailers and consumers.

How can you tell a good quality cigar?

Look for cigars with a luster or sheen which indicates that they are high quality. Good cigars should not have any weak spots. Make sure the cigar is well-filled with tobacco and has a consistently firm feel throughout, without any weak spots. The flavor is also very important.

What is a 91 rated cigar?

CAO Nicaragua Matagalpa (Nicaragua, 91 points): This smoke is made with a wrapper and binder from the Jamastran region of Honduras as well as Nicaraguan tobacco from Jalapa, Estelí and Condega.