Think of the list of the best cigar brands as an awards show.
There are some that come out strong and on top while others are supporting actors who have good qualities but don't quite make it to the big screen.
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When you're looking for the best cigar, you want to consider the appearance, the filler, the aroma, and the taste.
Smoke em ya got em! Legoo!
- Jack
The Best Cigar Brands Worldwide:
Here is our list of the top cigar brands on the market today.
#1. Arturo Fuente
At the top of the list are the Dominican Arturo Fuente cigars that features a medium-brown Connecticut wrapper.
Arturo Fuente cigars are an affordable option, especially if you're just getting into smoking cigars and don't want to spend a lot of money on something that you might not enjoy.
It offers a medium strength when it comes to taste as there are notes of spices and herbs that combine with each draw.
According to Cigar Aficionado, you may enjoy it anywhere.
#2 Davidoff Signature Series
This is a consistent label that seems to offer new handmade cigars on a frequent basis.
Davidoff cigars are handmade in the Dominican and are designed with natural color.
You'll experience a mellow taste with the cigar, making it one that can be enjoyed any time during the day.
It's also a cigar that can be enjoyed at special events because of the calmer notes that the aroma offers.
To match the outside cigar industry standards, the filler has a creamy flavor that's similar to vanilla ice cream or a sweet cake.
#3 Cohiba
If you were to ask a cigar enthusiast about a label that comes to mind, then this is one of the medium bodied cigars that would likely be at the top of the list.
Cameroon wrappers are used to protect the delicate filler from the Dominican, making the cigar a bit more desired compared to some that are in the same price bracket.
The exterior is medium brown to match the cream, black, and red details of the wrapper.
Flavors of these cuban cigars are carefully balanced with creamy notes that are present right away along with a few spicier notes once you get about halfway through the cigar.
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#4 Padron
Be mindful of this brand as it's one that's often replicated.
You'll be mesmerized by the dark color of the exterior and the Habano wrapper that keeps the Nicaragua filler protected.
The tobacco that you'll find inside this perfect cigar is rolled for a minimum of two years before it's prepared for the infusions that give it its delicate flavor.
You'll receive your cigars box-pressed to keep them as fresh as possible and in the best condition.
Being a cigar enthusiast, if you don't like the darker look of the exterior, there is a natural option available as well.
#5 Acid
There's no mistaking this high quality cigar with its bright blue Sumatra wrapper.
It's a shorter cigar but still gives the beautiful balance of flavors that you would get from one that's longer.
This is an option for when you're craving the flavors but don't have a lot of time to indulge in several draws from your favorite cigar.
This is perhaps one of the most popular brands for the cigar enthusiasts because of the infused tobacco that's inside.
Over 140 different infusions are available from the brand that are used in the cigars that are carefully crafted so that you get only the smoothest and well-balanced flavors possible.
Essential oils are commonly used to enhance the flavors of the herbs and botanicals that are used.
A product from Nicaragua, the label features some of the most unique blends among best cigars in the world while maintaining its affordability.
#6 Macanudo Cafe
A cigar that has a mellow flavor, you might not realize that you're smoking it at all.
Since it's so mellow, it's a good option for those who don't smoke on a regular basis or those who want to offer cigars to guests at a special event so that everyone has the same product.
It's handcrafted from the Dominican with a medium brown paper and Connecticut Shade wrapper.
Due to its careful balance of flavors and notes that aren't overpowering, it's considered expensive and one of the most requested cigars across the world.
This means that the label has been noted as a gold standard.
#7 Perdomo Champagne
The cultivation tobacco plant process is what makes this label stand out as only the best tobacco is used from Nicaragua.
Several techniques from the old world are still used when crafting the cigars from this label along with new science in order to infuse the best flavors and to get as many cigars rolled out and in the hands of customers as possible.
The natural surrounding for the filler is adorned with a Connecticut Shade wrapper that is a bit larger than some other wrappers on the market.
However, it clearly depicts details about the company and some of the history involved to represent the class that's wrapped up inside with the tobacco.
When you're drawing on the cigar, you'll note creamy flavors of vanilla with a finish that's smooth and that has a few nutty notes.
#8 La Gloria Cubana
A Dominican cigar with a paper that's darker brown and a Sumatra wrapper, this is an option that's made using many of the traditions that are popular in Cuba.
There are different types of tobaccos that are used when making cigars, giving a variety of flavors ranging from herbal to sweet.
There are different wrapper options aside from the darker color that's the most popular.
You can get a natural color that blends well with the sweeter flavor notes of tobacco.
#9 Montecristo
Whether you've smoked cuban cigars or not, you've probably heard this label as it's among the most popular in the world.
The long cigar is natural in color and slender in size and shape, offering a carefully balanced draw each time while allowing you to enjoy the product throughout the day or for a few hours while spending time with friends.
The label is often known as the basis of what other cigars are compared to because of the process of harvesting the tobacco and infusing it with flavors.
Because of the way that the cigars are crafted, it's a label that's earned respect from smokers who are quite picky about their selections.
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#10 Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro
The dark Maduro wrapper of this cigar matches the spicy Honduran tobacco inside.
It's a mysterious flavor that leaves you guessing as to what flavors are really inside and what you'll notice with the next draw that you take.
There's almost an oily consistency to the tobacco inside the maduro wrappers, making it an elegant product that is ideal for special events.
There are diverse flavors that are used when making this full bodied cigar, giving the brand an upper edge when it comes to distributing them across the world.
#11 Cao Brazilia
Using many of the unique leaves from Brazil to craft the best cigars from this label, you'll find that the flavors are bold and vibrant.
There are spicy notes as well as those that are herbal and a few that are sweet.
It's a bowl that's full of delight each time you take a draw as you really don't know which note you're going to hit.
The Maduro wrapper is an Arapiraca and is darker in color, almost with a purple hue.
This is a cigar that has a full-strength, so you should keep this in mind if you're not a seasoned smoker.
#12 H. Upmann 1844 Reserve
Delivering cedar and earthy flavor notes, this is one of the cigars brand that is known in the industry as being savory.
The aroma pulls you in before the cigar reaches your lips and you take that first draw.
Old-world flavors are wrapped in a natural Habano paper.
One detail to keep in mind by the cigar smokers is that the cigar isn't exactly as rounded as others.
However, this doesn't impact the taste and sometimes results in multiple flavor notes at once instead of detecting only one at a time.
#13 Punch
In these full bodied cigars, the tobacco that's used is from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Honduras.
This means that you're going to get an assortment of flavors that are infused in only the best tobaccos from each location.
The curing process is one that's masterful and is known as one of the best cigars around the world.
The Sumatra wrapper is natural in color and is one of the classic cigar accessories with the shape of the cigar known for its classic appearance as well.
#14 Oliva Serie G
This is a brand that offers a cigar that's rounded from one end to the other.
The label is known to have a cigar for every palette with each product carefully infused to deliver the best flavors possible.
It's an affordable option and is a bit shorter, making it easier to enjoy smoking when you're in a time crunch or if you're a novice smoker.
#15 Romeo Y Julieta 1875
You're going to get possibly the best combination of flavor, size, shape, and affordability in this unique cuban cigar label, named Romeo Y Julieta.
Take note of the citrus flavors that can be smelled when you light the cigar before a salty flavor takes over with the first few draws.
Romeo Y Julieta taste goes away with a creamy flavor taking over that has a pepper punch.