Thanks to its soils, its climate, the experience of its producers, its torcedores and the variety of tobacco cultivated, Cuba is recognized for producing the best handmade cigars in the world. So here is the list of the some best Cuban cigars.
The criteria influencing this classification are the quality of the harvest, the mastery and know-how of the producers and torcedores.
Cohiba Behike BHK 52
Cigar of the Year for 2010, Cohiba Behike has been called the cigar of our time.It is made with a portion of medio-tempo, a type of filler tobacco that grows on top of the plant, grown in the sun.
Montecristo No. 2
In 2013, the Monte No.2 was rated the Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado magazine, garnering a 96 point score. Very mellow and medium when you light it up it slowly evolves to a full body cigar, without ever compromising the flavor. This cigar you love it or you hate it
Partagas Serie D No.4
They are among the most flavorful, well-constructed, and reliable Cuban cigars ever created. Probably the best-selling cigar of the entire Habanos portfolio. Take your time while smoking this cigar because it truly deserves it.
Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona
It is a cigar that should be smoked in a calm environment and not in a rush. Yery appreciated in the cigar community. A few years on the humidor will be very beneficial.
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial (Tubo)
Still a young cigar, but offering serious aging potential, this cigar will be slightly more powerful than many of the other Hoyo’s. The cigar is very rich, with varied notes that include coffee, earth. It’s complex, but not too strong.
H. Upmann Magnum 50
For some, this cigar is a solid competitor to the mighty Cohiba Siglo VI, for half the price. It is a big cigar for those of you that like bigger sizes.
Cohiba Esplendido
A level of power and complexity that is hard to find anywhere else. Recent production Cohiba Esplendidos show off rich, full-bodied flavors, such as salted caramel, black cherry and baked apple.
Bolivar Belicoso Fino
Behind the Montecristo No.2, this is the one of the world’s most popular torpedo shaped smoke, It is known the strongest Cuban cigars but its strength is exceptionally well balanced
H. Upmann Magnum 54
Because of its balance and complexity, it is recommended for those who are used to smoke a cigar on a regular basis.
Romeo Y Julieta Short Churchill
It has a wonderfully complex profile, consisting of notes of apple, toffee, leather, and nuts. 3 times we have seen this cigar in the Top 25 of the year and has one of the most reasonable prices amongst any Cuban cigar.
Cohiba Siglo VI
The Cohiba Siglo VI is one of Cuba’s finest cigars. It’s the fattest cigar of Cohiba’s portfolio. Cohiba claims that the best tobacco in Cuba is reserved for the brand and this cigar is a proud flagship of that.
