The Best Cigars to Bring on Vacation

No vacation is complete without a cigar — or two. Many cigar lovers bring cigars on vacation, especially if they won’t be able to purchase cigars on their trip. Whether you’re planning a week-long holiday, a tropical vacation, or a quick road trip, these are the best cigars to bring on vacation.

Best Travel Cigar - Punch Knuckle Buster Shade (Stubby)

Pound for pound, there’s no better all-around travel cigar than Punch Knuckle Buster Shade Stubby. Here’s why:

• It was rated 90 by Cigar Aficionado

• It features a delightfully flavorful Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper

• Its Stubby (4.5 X 60) frontmark is ideal for an anytime, anywhere smoke!

Best Beach Cigar - San Cristobal Revelation

Lounging at the beach “hits different” than lounging anywhere else. As such, if you’re going to relax on a tropical vacation, you should bring along a unique, tropical-themed cigar like San Cristobal Revelation. This highly-rated Nicaraguan cigar features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper and delivers tasting notes of cocoa, cedar, and smoked almond. 

Best Cigar for Making Friends - Macanudo Café

A vacation is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and make friends. One easy way to ingratiate yourself with a new pal is to share a cigar with them! While you can’t go wrong here, we’d recommend always having a few Macanudo Cafés in your travel bag, just in case. Café is famously approachable and smooth, making it a great smoke to share with just about anyone!

Best Cigar for a Bachelor Party Trip - Rocky Patel Connecticut

When planning cigars for a bachelor party trip, you’ll want to bring something that everyone can enjoy. Enter: Rocky Patel Connecticut. Smooth and flavorful — and easy on the wallet — this is an excellent choice for a large group celebration. 

Best Cigar for Camping - Diesel Uncaged

When you’re out camping, you need a cigar that’s as rugged as the elements themselves. And no brand does badass cigars better than Diesel. One of their latest offerings — Uncaged — brings a ton of bold flavor to the party, thanks to its rich Habano Criollo wrapper. 

Best Road Trip Cigar - CAO Flathead

While lighting up a few CAO Flatheads on a road trip may not help you get to your destination any faster, it will definitely help you enjoy the journey more. This iconic, 95-rated blend offers a medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience strong enough for any seasoned cigar lover. 

Best Budget Vacation Cigar - Perdomo Lot 23

Look, we get it. Vacations are expensive! Thankfully, you can still have a fabulous cigar for around $8. Perdomo Lot 23 is just one such example of an excellent “value” cigar. Pick one up for your next trip — you won’t be disappointed!

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