Top Holiday Cigar Gift Ideas
Sometimes, holidays are just what you need: some well-earned time off work, a gathering of family, and a delicious, relaxing cigar are all on deck. But what should you smoke? Check out our list of the best sticks to enjoy on holidays.
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Macanudo Inspirado White
Description
Ready to help your cigar pals step up to a more flavorful smoke? A box of Macanudo Inspirado White goes a long way, wrapping aged Nicaraguan & Mexican San Andres leaf up in an edgier, Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. The bow on top: notes of earth and spice, plus an enticing aroma.
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Rating
4
Country
Dominican
Strength
Medium
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Color
Natural
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H. Upmann Banker
Description
H. Upmann cigars got their start in 1844 as gifts from Havana's Upmann Bros. Bank; H. Upmann Banker cigars continue the holiday cigar gifting tradition, issuing full-flavored notes of earth, pepper, and leather on a smoky-malty finish - all without breaking the bank.
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Rating
4
Country
Dominican
Strength
Medium
Wrapper
Habano
Color
Dark Natural
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Diamond Crown Maximus
Description
For that someone special on your gift list: JC Newman's Diamond Crown Maximus cigars, rolled by Fuente under a "handshake" agreement with some of the Dominican Republic's most robust tobaccos. Finished in a dark, Ecuadorian Sungrown wrapper for a rich, complex experience.
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Rating
4
Country
Dominican
Strength
Full
Wrapper
Sun Grown
Color
Dark Natural
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E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut
Description
E. P. Carrillo New Wave cigars are expertly rolled in savory Ecuador Connecticut wrappers, capping a well-balanced blend of Nicaraguan & Dominican longfillers; a mild smoke with modest spice and nutty-sweet flavors, it's a great cigar gift for beginners.
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Rating
3.5
Country
Dominican
Strength
Mild
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Color
Natural
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Inferno 3rd Degree
Description
Your Secret Santa recipient smokes the heavy, 4-alarm stuff? Win the holiday with Inferno 3rd Degree from Oliva: this puro lands rich Nicaraguan flavor squarely and firmly on the palate, thanks to Oliva's premium triple-fermented tobaccos encased in a spicy Habano wrapper.
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Rating
4.5
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
Full
Wrapper
Habano
Color
Natural
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Joya De Nicaragua Joya Red
Description
Not sure what your giftee smokes, but know that they love Nicaraguan cigars? Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red can't miss - with their flavorful pedigree and reputation for quality, this Nicaraguan puro blend carries notes of nuts and pepper that will ensure a Thank You note.
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Rating
3.5
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
Medium
Wrapper
Habano
Color
Natural
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La Aroma De Cuba
Description
If the cigar lover on your list is a history buff, we recommend La Aroma de Cuba - a delicious reincarnation of a 19th century Cuban brand,boasting a chocolaty Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper surrounding a spicy blend of the Garcia family's most prime Nicaraguan tobaccos.
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Rating
4
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
Medium
Wrapper
Broadleaf
Color
Dark Natural
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La Gloria Cubana Serie RF
Description
La Gloria Cubana Serie RF represents the best Dominican & Nicaraguan Ligeros in La Gloria's tobacco stock, blended in perfect proportion. A spicy-sweet gift cigar with a brand name any cigar lover will appreciate - and affordable enough to gift yourself a box, too.
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Rating
4
Country
Dominican
Strength
Full
Wrapper
Habano
Color
Natural
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Nub Habano
Description
As cigar gifts go, it's proof that big things come in small packages: Nub Habano cuts right to the chase and lands right on the cigar's "sweet spot," and even the shortest of Nub's fat ring gauges smoke for over an hour. A robust smoke someone will love to unwrap.
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Rating
4.5
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
Full
Wrapper
Habano
Color
Natural
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Montecristo Epic Craft
Description
Montecristo Epic cigars make the perfect holiday gift. Montecristo has knocked it out of the park with it's update to one of the world's favorite cigars. Using select 2007-aged Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos, this blend is much fuller than the original, offering a truly remarkable smoke
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Rating
4
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
Medium
Wrapper
Habano
Color
Natural