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Cigar World’s Definitive List of the Best Cigarillos
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Cigars 101
Cigarillos are a popular choice for fans of premium cigars. After all, many established brands like Drew Estate, Hoyo de Monterrey, and Joya De Nicaragua (among many others) offer products in the cigarillo size. The appeal is easy to see: cigarillos are flavorful and satisfying, but they’re also super convenient, quick to smoke, and typically cost less than a traditional premium cigar. But just what are cigarillos? Which brands make the best cigarillos? And what’s the difference between cigarillos and short cigars? We’ll answer all that — PLUS, we’ll provide a few recommendations too. Check it out!
Cigars & Luxury: A Look at High-End Cigars & Accessories
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Cigars 101
Cigars and luxury go hand-in-hand. For centuries, cigars have been associated with opulence, wealth, and “the good life.” Indeed, some of the finest cigars and accessories on the market are crafted with the luxury lifestyle in mind. And today, that’s what we’re going to cover. Check out some of our favorite luxury cigars, pairings, and accessories that are worth indulging in.
Top Rated Mellow Cigars For 2025
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Cigars 101
While mellow cigars are occasionally classed as “beginner cigars,” the truth is that cigars with lighter wrappers and mellower bodies can still impart tons of flavor and produce extraordinary smoking experiences. So whether you’re a newbie or a long-time cigar lover, you’ll find some excellent recommendations on our list of the top-rated mellow cigars for 2025.
Best Cigars with Nicaraguan Tobacco
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You could make a strong argument that Nicaragua is the epicenter of modern cigar production. Indeed, brands like Padrón, Oliva, Plasencia, Rocky Patel, and My Father all base their operations in Estelí. At the same time, J.C. Newman, Scandinavian Tobacco Group, Drew Estate, and Perdomo all have factories in Nicaragua. Not only are Nicaraguan cigars (and cigars with Nicaraguan tobacco) some of the highest-rated cigars on the market, but their popularity has skyrocketed over the past few decades.
Cigar World’s Top Special Occasion Cigars — Fall 2024 Edition
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Cigars 101
Given the many high-quality cigars available today, it’s always a challenge to identify a few “special occasion cigars” that stand out from the crowd. Indeed, this list could easily include 50 cigars and still not cover every smoke that would make an excellent addition to a wedding, birthday, or anniversary celebration. Still, for the sake of brevity, here are our top five special occasion cigars you can count on to deliver at your next big event.
