Warped Corto
Warped Cigars
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- Warped Cigars
- Country of Origin
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Shade-Grown Jalapa Corojo ’99
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 and Criollo ’98
- Factory
- TABSA, Estelí, Nicaragua
- Strength
- Full
- Vitola / Size
- X46 — 4½ × 46, box-pressed
- Group-Stage Record
- 2-1
- Overall Tournament Record
- 2-2
- Result
- Top 16 Finisher
- Final Placement
- Top 16 Finisher
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arrow_back Group B: Boutique Power arrow_back 32-Cigar Field arrow_back Main CompetitionCompetition Performance
Warped Corto finished group play with a 2–1 record, earning victories over Rocky Patel Sixty and Blackened S84 Shade to Black before advancing to the Top 16. The cigar ultimately fell to eventual champion Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto, finishing the tournament as a Top 16 Finisher with an overall record of 2–2.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Refined craftsmanship
- star Excellent flavor progression
- star Smooth draw
- star Balanced profile
- star Consistent performance
- star Premium boutique quality
Warped Corto advanced from one of the strongest groups in the competition through its refined construction and consistently enjoyable smoking experience. Its distinctive character and balanced profile made it a standout performer throughout the Group Stage.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Cedar, hay, citrus peel and sweet tobacco.
- First Third
- Bright cedar and white pepper are followed by cream, toasted bread and subtle citrus.
- Second Third
- Almond, earth and light coffee become more prominent, accompanied by honey-like sweetness.
- Final Third
- Pepper strengthens while cedar, roasted nuts and espresso create a satisfying conclusion.
- Construction
- Controlled draw, consistent smoke and dependable combustion.
- Finish
- Clean, lively and medium in length.
- Ashology Assessment
- A boutique cigar with excellent clarity, energy and personality.
Final Verdict
Ashology™ recognized Warped Corto as one of the most balanced boutique cigars in the field and a deserving Top 16 Finisher.
Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.
