There’s something deeply satisfying about finding a cigar that smokes like royalty but costs less than lunch. You light it up, take that first draw, and wonder how it’s not more expensive.
That’s the kind of magic we’re talking about here. Premium cigars with real name recognition, handcrafted quality, and rich flavor profiles, all without crossing the ten-dollar line. Thes…
La Aroma de Cuba has something most cigar brands don’t: a backstory with swagger. Originally a Cuban brand from the late 1800s, it once found favor with Winston Churchill. Fast forward a century or so, and Ashton Cigars decided to breathe new life into it. They handed blending duties to none other than Don Pepin Garcia, and that’s when things got interesting.
Today, La Aroma de Cuba ci…
The average price of a good cigar in 2025 is about $13.34.
When people ask how much a good cigar should cost, it’s tough to give a straight answer. For most, a good cigar means something premium, though the definition varies from person to person.
So, you might be wondering how we can confidently say that a good cigar is only about $13.34? We'll share exactly how we came up with this number…
The table below shows cigar taxes by state, including both excise tax rates on large premium cigars and state sales tax rates. Large premium cigars are hand-rolled, long-filler cigars like the ones you'll find here at Atlantic Cigar Co.
In many states, small cigars with filters, flavored cigars, and cigarillos are taxed at different rates than large premium cigars.
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When shopping for cigars online, taxes are required to be paid based on the state where the order is being shipped. The seller should collect these taxes. If they do not, you as the consumer may still be responsible for paying them.
What makes things even more complicated is that tax rules vary dramatically across the country. Some states do not tax cigars at all, while others impose rates as high…
Don’t be that guy. Learn what to do before you light up.
Smoking a cigar seems easy. Cut. Light. Puff. Relax. But the truth is, there are plenty of ways to mess it up.
New smokers make these mistakes all the time. Some are small. Others can ruin a cigar entirely. The good news? They’re all easy to fix once you know what to look for.
So if you’re new to cigars or just want to stop…