When it comes to cigar tasting notes, “spice” can mean a number of things. Some cigars contain spicy tasting notes, i.e., pepper or even something hotter like cayenne. Cigars with Habano wrappers have a reputation for this kind of spice.
On the other hand, some cigars may be “spicy” in a different way and contain notes of cinnamon, clove, or cumin. Note that spices tend to play a supporting role in the overall flavor profile of these cigars.
Cigars with heavy spice notes are usually darker and possess more nicotine strength. (Though, as with the case with all things, exceptions do exist.) One interesting factor to consider is that cigars with lots of hot spice may also contain sweet notes like chocolate or coffee.
Check out a selection of our favorite cigars with spice tasting notes below.
CohibaSpectre 2025
Like its predecessors, Cohiba Spectre 2025 is built to stand out. A 7-year-aged Havana Connecticut 2017 wrapper highlights this cigar, surrounding an…
La Gloria CubanaLos Gloriosos
Inspired by La Gloria Cubana and the Perez-Carrillo family’s shared heritage, Los Gloriosos is a timeless smoke that both celebrates and builds upon o…
CohibaWeller By Cohiba 2024
A continuation of our partnership with the artisans at Weller Bourbon, Weller by Cohiba 2024 pushes the boundaries of rarity to deliver an unparallele…
Alec BradleySafe Keepings
The life of a cigar maker is akin to that of a chef, toiling around day in and day out, trying to achieve the creation of a perfect recipe. Cigar blen…
PunchDad's Home Movies
Punch is once again celebrating everybody’s favorite guy: Dad (maybe not your dad, but somebody’s dad) with the new Dad's Home Movies packaged in…
Sancho PanzaExtra Chido
The Sancho Panza Extra Chido is a bold statement in our lineup. Wrapped in an Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf, this cigar is bound with a Nicaraguan binder an…
CohibaSerie M 2024 Reserva Roja
Handcrafted here in the USA by Certified Level 9 Rollers, Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja is the latest chapter in the critically acclaimed Cohiba Serie M…
El Mago CigarsSolstice
The El Mago Solstice is a “thin toro” that departs from the brand’s normal portfolio of releasing mostly toro-sized cigars. It six inch length allows…
DieselVintage Series Natural
A collaboration between Justin Andrews and AJ Fernandez, the Vintage Series provides exceptional quality, flavor, and value while staying true to the…
Room101Hit & Run
It was in the bar of the Intercontinental Hotel in Tegucigalpa that my path crossed with Robert Caldwell – a vile individual that cannot be trusted. T…
El Mago CigarsLotus
The Lotus cigar brand was inspired by a painting of a lotus flower that was painted by Maria Torre. She was the grandmother of Nicholas Fusco who is t…
CohibaWeller by Cohiba 2023
A continuation of our partnership with the artisans at Weller Bourbon, Weller by Cohiba 2023 pushes the boundaries of rarity to deliver an unparallele…
Room101Johnny Tobacconaut
Get lifted. One small puff for man, one giant cascade of flavor for mankind is what our dear friend and comrade in arms Johnny Tobacconaut seeks to de…
El Rey del MundoShade Grown
The king is back with an all new blend for 2023. This Honduran Puro features a mild yet complex Honduran grown Connecticut shade wrapper that envelops…
El Mago CigarsPepe
El Mago Cigars founder Nicholas Fusco named the Pepe cigar after his grandfather Gonzalo “Pepe” Torre. Pepe taught Nicholas everything he knows about…
CohibaSpectre 2022
Cohiba Spectre 2022 features a dynamic 5 country blend highlighted by Cohiba’s first ever Brazilian wrapper rendered from a 2008 Vintage complimented…
CohibaSerie M 2023
Handcrafted here in the USA by master rollers, Cohiba Serie M is a testament to the passion, commitment and artistry that drives the cigar community.…
El Mago CigarsEl Cubano
The El Mago El Cubano cigar line was created to honor Cuban and Miami-Cuban history and culture, and of course cigars. In addition, the cigar brand wa…
CohibaWeller by Cohiba 2022
Developed in partnership with Weller Bourbon, the 2022 Weller by Cohiba blend features a Connecticut-grown Broadleaf binder leaf that has been aged in…
Los Statos DeluxeLos Statos Deluxe
Los Statos Deluxe features proprietary Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, a Nicaraguan binder and is crowned with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. The bl…
Sancho PanzaExtra Fuerte
Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte is made with a rich Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a USA Connecticut Broadleaf binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler tobac…
La Gloria CubanaSerie S
From the brand renowned for its beefy ring gauges and full-flavored taste comes La Gloria Cubana Serie S. This blend uses a San Andrés wrapper from th…
CohibaSerie M 2022
Handcrafted here in the USA by master rollers, Cohiba Serie M is a testament to the passion, commitment and artistry that drives the cigar community.…
BolivarCofradia Lost & Found Maduro
Bolivar Cofradia Lost & Found is a limited edition collection created in collaboration with Robert Caldwell and his tradition of bringing “forgott…
El Mago CigarsRenegade
The El Mago Renegade cigar brand invites cigar lovers to “find your freedom.” It is for smokers who want to break free from the status quo in pursuit…