The Best Cigars to Smoke While Grilling Out

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

BBQ & Cigars Top Choice: Diesel Backyard BBQ Burnt Ends

No one goes to a BBQ for potato salad — they’re coming for the burnt ends. So it only makes sense to smoke a cigar named after everyone’s favorite BBQ treat. Diesel Burnt Ends (a follow-up to another BBQ-themed cigar, “Pulled Pork”) is a limited-edition powerhouse packed with Nicaraguan tobacco and sheathed in a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper.

Cigars and Grilling Top Choice: Punch Diablo

Like things hot? Like, really hot? Then go with a cigar that’s spicy and bold — like the Punch Diablo. Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado, Diablo has been a long-time favorite of folks who love to grill, chill, and kick back with a few cold ones. Do yourself a favor and pick up some to share; they go fast!

More Great Cigars for Grilling

Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers

We simply couldn’t write an article featuring the best cigars for grilling without including Red Meat Lovers. Don’t just take it from us, though. Dunbarton themselves recommend having one “after enjoying a heavy meal of steak or prime rib.” But don’t be fooled — this isn’t just a cigar with a fun name. It also boasts a premium blend of tobaccos full of rich and dark tasting notes.

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).

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