The Top 5 Everyday Cigars

The Top 5 Everyday Cigars

A great cigar is a great cigar all the time, right? Well, not necessarily. Some cigars are simply too expensive, too big, or too rare to enjoy on a regular basis. Such cigars will make quality special occasion smokes, but they’re unlikely to be a wise choice for enjoying Monday through Friday. Instead, today, we’ll focus on a few sticks that are excellent everyday carry candidates. Here are our favorite everyday cigars.

What Makes a Great Everyday Cigar?

There are a few factors we’re considering for this list. First, an everyday cigar should be easy to get. So no limited-production smokes here. Second, everyday cigars should — ideally — come at a reasonable price point. Third, the best everyday cigars need to be versatile. Thus, all of the cigars we’ll talk about today come in a range of sizes, including frontmarks that are on the smaller side for when you’re short on time.

What are the Best Everyday Cigars?

Punch Knuckle Buster Shade Stubby

Punch Knuckle Buster Shade isn’t your “average” Connecticut Shade cigar. Packed with signature Punch tasting notes of nuts, toast, and earth, Knuckle Buster Shade goes great with lagers and BBQ. Oh, and it was rated 90 by Cigar Aficionado. What else could you want from an everyday cigar? Pick up a few in the Stubby frontmark for extra convenience.

CAO Flathead Spark Plug

Longtime cigar lovers already know about Flathead. From its distinctive shape to its bold, powerful blend to its 95 rating from Cigar Aficionado, Flathead is one of the most iconic smokes on the market. Grab a few of the Flathead Spark Plugs (4.5 X 50) and rev things up.

Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Rothschild

Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Rothschild is one of the finest smokes you can reliably get for under $8. Loaded with notes of cocoa and leather, this smooth yet flavorful cigar is both a tremendous smoke for chilling on a weekday and also an excellent introduction to Maduros in general.

Macanudo Inspirado White Robusto

If any brand knows how to deliver a smooth, dependable everyday smoke, it’s Macanudo. While we could’ve gone with a few different cigars here, our pick (for today at least) is the Inspirado White. Sheathed in a lustrous Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, Inspirado White offers a classic creamy and spicy smoking experience that’s perfect for any occasion. Or no occasion at all!

Gran Habano No. 1 Lunch Break

The folks at Gran Habano knew what they were doing when they named this 4.5 X 40 cigar “Lunch Break.” Of course, Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 Lunch Break is indeed a compelling option to enjoy during your lunch hour, but we like it any time of the day, to be honest. Highly rated and loved by fans, this winner from Gran Habano is certainly box-worthy.

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