Expanding on the previous list, here are additional top cigars from more countries known for cigar production or notable contributions to the industry. Each is selected for its reputation and quality, reflecting the unique characteristics of its origin. Since taste is subjective, these are highlights based on widespread acclaim.
Mexico: Tatuaje Mexican Experiment II Belicoso⨠- This cigar showcases Mexican San AndrĂŠs tobacco with a dark, oily wrapper, delivering a medium-to-full-bodied smoke with chocolate, pepper, and earthy notes. Mexicoâs tobacco often adds a distinctive sweetness and spice.
Costa Rica: Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill⨠- While primarily a Honduran cigar, it incorporates Costa Rican tobacco in its blend, offering a rich, full-bodied profile with cocoa, leather, and sweet spice. Costa Ricaâs tobacco adds depth to many premium cigars.
Brazil: CAO Brazilia Gol!⨠- Featuring a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper, this medium-to-full-bodied cigar bursts with earthy, nutty, and slightly sweet flavours. Brazilâs tobacco is prized for its bold, rustic character.
United States: J.C. Newman The American Toro⨠- A rare all-American cigar, made in Florida with U.S.-grown tobacco, it offers a medium-bodied smoke with cedar, cream, and spice. Itâs a nod to traditional American cigar-making heritage.
Peru: My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro⨠- While crafted in Nicaragua, this cigar uses Peruvian tobacco in its filler, contributing to its complex, full-bodied profile with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and pepper. Peruâs tobacco adds a unique intensity.
Colombia: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro - â¨This cigar, while Nicaraguan-made, occasionally incorporates Colombian tobacco in blends, offering a vibrant, medium-bodied smoke with citrus, wood, and spice. Colombiaâs tobacco is less common but adds brightness.
These cigars highlight each countryâs role in the global cigar industry, whether through cultivation or blending. For instance, Brazil and Mexico excel in wrapper leaves, while countries like Peru and Colombia contribute filler tobaccos that enhance complexity. If youâre diving deeper, experimenting with these will reveal how each region shapes flavor. Let me know if you want more specifics or pairing suggestions!
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