Top Selling Nicaraguan Cigars You Should Be Smoking
The Ten Nicaraguan Cigars to Try Next
Nicaragua has emerged as the heart of the cigar world, driven by a growing preference for darker, stronger, and fuller-flavored cigars. The country's diverse tobacco-growing regions have risen to meet this demand, each producing distinct varieties that contribute to Nicaragua's reputation for premium cigars.
Nicaragua boasts four primary growing regions, each yielding unique tobacco characteristics:
- Estelí: Known for its dark, mineral-rich soil, Estelí produces bold, thick leaves higher in nicotine content, and delivering significant spice.
- Ometepe: This island in Lake Nicaragua, flanked by two volcanoes, offers a unique terroir. Its soil yields medium-bodied, earthy tobaccos that add complexity to blends.
- Jalapa Valley: Renowned for its sweet leaves, ideal for both filler and wrapper.
- Condega Valley: Producing slightly thinner leaves with a subtle strength, Condega tobacco is often used for binder material.
Basically, it’s the blackened, mineral-rich soil found throughout Nicaragua provides ideal conditions for growing premium cigar tobacco. This unique combination of diverse growing regions and fertile soil has positioned Nicaragua as a leading producer of high-quality, premium cigars, more than capable of satisfying the tastes of cigar enthusiasts worldwide.
To help you decide which Nicaraguan cigar to smoke next, we crunched the numbers and created a list of the best-selling Nicaraguan cigars so far in 2024, as chosen by you, the people.
Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas
This compact 4.5 x 44 Liga Privada delivers significant flavor in a short format. The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Brazilian Mata Fina binder, and Nicaraguan-Honduran filler blend create a medium to full-bodied experience with rich notes of cocoa and molasses, complemented by hints of black pepper and toasted marshmallows. As Papas Fritas progresses, it develops earthy and leathery tones, finishing with a touch of sweetness. Perfect for cigar enthusiasts seeking a quick yet satisfying smoke.
Oliva Connecticut Reserve
Featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, Oliva Connecticut Reserve is golden-brown in appearance with minimal veins and a mellow flavor profile. Opening notes of hay, buttered toast, and cashew, with a subtle hint of spice sets the stage. As Connecticut Reserve progresses, flavors of cedar and a touch of sweetness emerge. Its smooth character and excellent construction, including a perfect burn and easy draw, make it an ideal choice for morning smokes or newcomers to premium cigars.
Perdomo Champagne
Featuring a Connecticut shade wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, Perdomo Champagne delivers a creamy profile with flavors of cashew, butter, light spice, cedar, and honey. Known for its consistency and smooth character, Champagne is suitable for special occasions and pairs exceptionally well with morning coffee. With a mellow to medium-bodied experience, this Perdomo masterpiece appeals to both novice and experienced alike.
AJ Fernandez New World
This AJ Fernandez gem is medium to full-bodied, offering exceptional value for its price point. New World features a dark Nicaraguan wrapper over carefully selected binder and filler tobaccos. Prepare to be taken on a journey with a complex array of flavors, including notes of earth, wood, black pepper, cocoa, and espresso, with a subtle sweetness reminiscent of Mexican hot chocolate.
Drew Estate Tabak Especial Dulce
The coffee-forward Tabak Especial is known as the infused blend for traditionalists. It’s a unique, mellow to medium-bodied experience with prominent notes of coffee and cream, complemented by cocoa and subtle spice. The infusion process enhances the natural tobacco flavors without overpowering them - creating a balanced and aromatic smoke that appeals to both cigar enthusiasts and those who enjoy coffee-based flavors.
CAO Flathead
CAO Flathead is a full-bodied, box-pressed cigar with a distinctive flat cap that pays homage to classic American muscle cars. Offering rich flavors of cocoa, espresso, leather, spice, and molasses, Flathead appeals to those looking for a robust profile. With a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and a carefully blended mix of premium tobaccos, CAO Flathead delivers plenty of horsepower while yielding an exceptionally smooth smoke.
La Aroma de Cuba
With a rich, Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over carefully selected Nicaraguan binder and top-grade long filler tobaccos, La Aroma de Cuba awakens a harmonious blend of flavors. Notes of cocoa, cedar, leather, coffee, and earth both delight and captivate the senses. Well-balanced and flavorful, this Don Pepin classic is deserving of its many legions of fans.
Romeo y Julieta House of Montague
A standout among Famous Smoke Shop’s renowned Romeo y Julieta House Series, Montague has been a fan favorite from day one. On the fuller side and delivering a satisfying array of flavors including earth, leather, cocoa, and subtle sweetness, House of Montague won’t fail to impress…especially after seeing its affordable price point.
Montecristo Relentless
Relentless is a medium-bodied blend upholding the heritage of Montecristo cigars. Featuring a complex flavor profile including notes of cedar, coffee, spice, and cream. Relentless showcases the nuance and sophistication that made Montecristo a household name.
My Father Flor de las Antillas
A Nicaraguan puro from My Father Cigars, the box-pressed Flor de las Antillas boasts a slew of high ratings—including a Cigar of the Year win—and remains a best seller over a decade after its initial release. Full-bodied and full-flavored, expect perfectly balanced notes of cocoa, cedar, leather, and earth to stand out among an expanding range of flavors.