Aganorsa Leaf’s Supreme Leaf is one of, if not the most, sought-after Aganorsa releases every year. First releasing in 2020, the Supreme Leaf was developed by Aganorsa to showcase the best of their blending and tobacco. Unlike other limited editions, Supreme Leaf releases once or twice a year in a new size. It is always the same blend, but the idea is to showcase how different sizes affect flavor.

For this year’s first Supreme Leaf, Aganorsa decided to debut a traditional Toro size with a twist. This cigar features what is called a “109-style cap.” The 109 cap is a hybrid cap that combines the round finish of a normal parejo and a pointed belicoso head. It was popularized in the early 1900s in Cuba, when they released the original Patagás Lusitanias.

I look forward to this cigar every year, as it is my favorite semi-regular release that Aganorsa does. For this review, I smoked 2 of the Aganorsa Supreme Leaf 109.

Pre-Light Draw: I went with a traditional straight cut on both cigars, my preferred cutting method. The pre-light draw featured notes of hay, toasted bread, milk chocolate, and a slight red pepper note.

Initial Light-Up: I should note that this was the first cigar I smoked after about a week and a half hiatus thanks to a cold I picked up down in Disney (kids are gross). Aganorsa, and this cigar in particular, is known to be on the stronger side of things, so when I say that I was blasted with a red pepper note on the retrohale right away, it may be an understatement. However, after the initial shock, the palate offered notes of toasted bread, leather, cocoa, and a touch of earth. The retrohale had notes of hay, a toasted grain (think Rice Crispies), and a little bit of citrus that was unexpected.

First 3rd: The pepper started to settle down after about the first quarter inch (thankfully). As it backed off, a custardy-like creaminess started to develop on the palate. This is one of my favorite tasting notes that Aganorsa’s cigars can have and reminded me of the original La Colonia blend that we did with them back in the day. It is not overly sweet, and was complemented by a toasty-like bread note. The cocoa that was present on the light up is presenting as more of a milk chocolate note. There is leather in the background, but the leather note is more prominent on the retrohale. I was impressed with the construction of the entire cigar, but I started noticing how the draw was near perfect. Open, but with a slight resistance to it. The burn line wasn’t razor sharp, but was not in need of any corrections. Strength is a solid medium-full. As I started approaching the second 3rd, a dark fruit note started to dance around both on the palate and retro.

Second Third: The leather and cocoa have come to the forefront of the palate, while the custardy-like note has all but disappeared. The earthiness has turned into a mineral-like chalkiness, which sounds gross. However, in this case, it isn’t. It is adding a nice texture to the smoke of the cigar, keeping things interesting and my attention on the cigar. The chocolate is presenting as more of a dark chocolate at this point. The burn line is still slightly uneven, but it has yet to require a touch up. Strength is still medium-full.'

Final Third: The final 3rd is more of the same, with the only difference being the toasty bread note being in the forefront now. One thing I haven’t mentioned is that the black pepper note has stayed consistent on the retrohale throughout the entire smoking experience. The strength at this point has ticked up to a solid full. Neither cigar I smoked required a touch up, which is incredibly impressive. Final smoking time averaged 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Final Thoughts: As I mentioned previously, I love the Supreme Leaf. It is my favorite Aganorsa release, and I look forward to what the new size will offer every year. Up until this point, the Petite Robusto was my favorite size they had ever released. This has taken the crown, though. If you can’t tell from my review, I was thoroughly impressed by the cigar. I knew that the flavor would be there, but how good it would be and how the construction would be remained up in the air. I am happy to report that not only was the flavor at the top of its game, but the construction was almost flawless. It showcased perfectly why Aganorsa’s Leaf is Supreme.

Final Score: 9.0 Incredible, an all-time favorite