Group B Top 16 Top 16

Warped Corto

Warped Cigars

Product Information

Manufacturer
Warped Cigars
Country of Origin
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera La iSLA
Strength
Medium-Full
Vitola / Size
X46 (4 3/4" x 46)
MSRP
Competition Record
2-1
Result
Top 16
Final Placement
Top 16
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Competition 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 #10 overall.

Competition Matchups

M7 group stage Loss
M10 group stage Win
M11 group stage Win
M49 top 16 Loss
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Ashology™ Assessment

Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.

Construction
star star star star star_half (Outstanding)
Draw
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Burn
star star star star star_half (Outstanding)
Flavor Complexity
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Balance
star star star star star_half (Outstanding)
Finish
star star star star star_half (Outstanding)
Ashology™ Score
28.0 / 30
Excellent
Overall Classification
Elite Tournament Grade
Competition Achievement
2026 Top 16 Qualifier
Ashology™ Highlights
  • star Refined craftsmanship
  • star Excellent flavor progression
  • star Smooth draw
  • star Balanced profile
  • star Consistent performance
  • star Premium boutique quality
Editorial Assessment

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.

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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.
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Final Verdict

The Warped Corto distinguished itself with brightness, flavor definition and a refreshing boutique character. Its balance and individuality earned it advancement from Group B.

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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.

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