Tax cuts have been promised, but so have tariffs. Either way, prices are still in the stratosphere, so here are six highly rated smokes that won’t break the bank. We dove back three years to find cigars rated 92, updated their prices to today’s MSRP, then grouped them; under $10, $10 to $13, and $13 to $16.
Cigars Under $10
Aladino Classic
Honduras
MSRP: $7.50 Rating: 92
Wrapper: Honduras; Binder: Honduras; Filler: Honduras
Vitola: Corona; Length: 5; Ring: 44
Impeccably balanced with a combination of cedar, nuts, and sweet cream complemented by a touch of spice. This mild to medium strength short corona is covered with a thin, light brown wrapper showing slight veins.
La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor
Nicaragua
MSRP: $9.50 Rating: 92
Wrapper: Mexico; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Magnifico; Length: 6; Ring: 52
An ultra-flavorful, box-pressed toro covered with a medium to dark brown wrapper with excellent oils. Delivers a medium strength core of pepper, oak, and earth accompanied by a hint of vanilla on the finish. Consistently draws and burns exceptionally well.
Plasencia Reserva Original
Honduras
MSRP: $9.60 Rating: 92
Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Corona; Length: 6 1/4; Ring: 44
Impeccably blended and consistently well-constructed, this medium strength corona delivers a profile of sweet cedar, pepper, and marzipan complemented by a touch of tanned leather and a floral note. Draws perfectly and leaves behind a solid, compact ash.
Cigars $10 to $13
Umbagog
Nicaragua
MSRP: $10.25 Rating: 92
Wrapper: USA; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Robusto Plus; Length: 5; Ring: 52
Beautifully pressed and finished with a flawless, milk chocolate colored wrapper, this medium plus toro delivers a well-balanced core of roasted nuts, cinnamon, and smooth pepper accompanied by subtle touches of caramel and sweet cream.
Romeo y Julieta Res. Real Nica
Nicaragua
MSRP: $12.05 Rating: 92
Wrapper:Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Magnum; Length: 6; Ring: 60
A beautifully balanced blend with notes of pepper, roasted almonds, cocoa powder, and cinnamon accompanied by hints of sweet spice and earth. Impeccably constructed and covered with a clean, medium brown wrapper. Draws and burns perfectly while leaving behind a solid, compact ash.
Black Label Trading Last Rites
Nicaragua
MSRP: $12.80 Rating: 92
Wrapper:Ecuador; Binder: Honduras; Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua
Vitola: Robusto; Length: 5; Ring: 54
A neatly pressed robusto covered with a dark, oily wrapper with a velvet feel. This medium plus strength blend is smooth and flavorful with a core of roasted nuts, mocha, caramel, and soft pepper complemented by a subtle earth note in the background and a creamy textured finish.
Cigars $13 to $16
Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Res. Mad
Nicaragua
MSRP: $14.75 Rating: 92
Wrapper:Mexico; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Toro; Length: 6; Ring: 54
Firmly packed and covered with a dark, evenly colored, oily wrapper with a toothy feel. This balanced and complex blend builds to full strength along a firm draw and slow burn producing notes of sweet pepper, cedar, molasses, and mocha cream.
Rocky Patel A.L.R Second Edition
Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexico; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Robusto; Length: 5 1/2; Ring: 50
Flawlessly box-pressed and covered with a dark, reddish brown wrapper with minimal veins. This firmly packed robusto produces an excellent smoke output loaded with flavors of cocoa, deep pepper, and oak complemented by notes of roasted almonds, caramel, and a hint of cream.
Villiger Miami
Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuador; Binder: Dominican Republic; Filler: Dominican Republic
Vitola: Laguito No.1; Length: 7 1/2; Ring: 38
