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The Best Cigars to Smoke While Grilling Out

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The Best Cigars to Smoke While Grilling Out

Whether you plan on chilling, grilling, or some combination of the two this summer, a backyard cookout is a great occasion to light up a few cigars. Smoking outdoors can be a wonderful way to pass the time. However, you should probably select cigars that boast bold flavor profiles if you plan to smoke at a BBQ. Cigars with subtle nuances aren’t ideal for these settings because you could miss some of the flavors due to factors like wind, other aromas, etc. To that point, here are our picks for the best cigars to smoke while grilling out.

Can You Smoke While Grilling?

Yes. Just be careful, and don’t ash on your food.

The Best Cigars to Smoke While Grilling

Cigars and Grilling Top Choice: Mr. Punch’s Wieners

Well, this is a no-brainer. The latest limited-edition from Punch was practically made for grilling. Shaped like a hot dog and capped at both ends, this funny-looking cigar contains a seriously awesome blend led by a Dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper and complemented by rare Dominican Andullo tobacco in one half. Best of all? You can smoke it from either end for two different smoking experiences!

BBQ & Cigars Top Choice: Diesel Backyard BBQ Pulled Pork

Hot dogs not your thing? Give the new Diesel Backyard BBQ Pulled Pork a spin. The spiritual successor to the Sunday Gravy line, Pulled Pork delivers an ideal smoking experience for grilling with its full-bodied profile and tasting notes of hazelnut, charred wood, and earth.

Foundation Charter Oak CT Habano

If you’re in the market for something a little lighter — both in body and on the pocketbook — then you could do much worse than Foundation Charter Oak CT Habano. Rated 92 by Cigar Aficionado and sold for around $6 a stick, this is a fantastic cigar to enjoy over a long weekend of grilling.

My Father Le Bijou 1922

My Father Cigars are renowned for their quality and depth of flavor. Plus, you can’t beat Le Bijou 1922 for relaxing with your old man. (Even if he still doesn’t let you man the grill.) This Nicaraguan-heavy cigar is a solid choice for any occasion, but its robust flavor profile can stand up to even the smokiest BBQ.

Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro

While you may have heard of Perdomo’s Lot 23 cigars, today we’d recommend the Maduro version of this magnificent line. We love how the oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper imparts a thick and creamy smoke, which is perfect for enjoying at the grill (or next to it, at least).