Diesel Vintage Series
Diesel
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- Diesel
- Country of Origin
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Factory
- AJ Fernandez Cigars
- Strength
- Medium-Full to Full
- Vitola / Size
- Robusto (5" x 56)
- MSRP
- —
- Competition Record
- 0-3
- Result
- Eliminated in Group Stage
- Final Placement
- Eliminated in Group Stage
Competition Performance
Diesel Vintage Series completed group play with an 0-3 record in one of the strongest divisions in the competition. Despite the results, the cigar demonstrated the bold character and rich profile that define the Diesel brand.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Dependable construction
- star Consistent burn
- star Balanced smoking experience
- star Smooth draw
- star Well-rounded profile
- star Official tournament quality
Diesel Vintage Series added depth and character to the 2026 competition with its consistent construction and approachable smoking profile. Its performance reflected the quality expected from an Official Tournament Selection while competing in a particularly demanding group.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Earth, cocoa, pepper and aged wood.
- First Third
- Dark earth, pepper, espresso and bittersweet chocolate establish a robust opening.
- Second Third
- Leather, oak and roasted nuts develop with a brief dark-fruit sweetness.
- Final Third
- Coffee, char and black pepper produce a forceful closing section.
- Construction
- Free draw and substantial smoke, with occasional burn attention required.
- Finish
- Strong, earthy and dry.
- Ashology Assessment
- A bold and satisfying cigar with a direct, muscular profile.
Final Verdict
The Diesel Vintage Series brought considerable strength and dark flavor to Group C. Its bold character was evident, but its transitions were less polished than those of the advancing cigars.
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.
