A special occasion calls for a special cigar. It's time to celebrate this 4th of July with the perfect smoke!
Few things say summer like lighting up a premium cigar while burgers and hot dogs sizzle on the grill.
We'll help make your choice easier this year with five expert picks we love on Independence Day.
Let's find your match for a memorable celebration!
Our Expert Recommendations of Five Cigars for 4th of July 2024
1. Padrón Limited Editions 50th Anniversary The Hammer Natural
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Shape: Toro Extra
Size: 6 1/2 x 52
Strength: Medium - Full
Grade: Hand Rolled / Long Filler
Color: Natural
Binder / Filler: Nicaragua / Nicaragua
Wrapper Type: Nicaraguan Maduro
Personally, we prefer robust and aromatic cigars while at a BBQ. Our first cigar is made for moments when you want to treat yourself.
Released to honor Padrón's half-century milestone, the Padrón 50th anniversary is one of the most memorable smokes you'll ever have.
This limited edition, small-batch cigar delivers medium-full strength that evolves with complexity as you continue smoking.
Padrón's signature notes of chocolate, pepper, and wood are joined by a delicate sweetness from the Maduro wrapper.
These intricate flavors make the Padrón Limited Editions 50th Anniversary one of our favorite July 4th cigars.
2. Tatuaje Reserva Miami K222
Country of Origin: USA
Shape: Toro
Size: 5 7/8 x 52
Strength: Full
Grade: Hand Rolled / Long Filler
Color: Colorado Maduro
Binder / Filler: Nicaragua / Nicaragua
Wrapper Type: Ecuadorian Habano
Feeling extra patriotic this 4th of July? Try the Tatuaje Miami K222, a true American-made cigar.
For fillers, it uses 1st Generation Cuban seed tobacco grown in Nicaragua and is rolled by master torcedors at the My Father Miami Factory.
The construction is superb and features a beautiful triple-seam cap in Cuban tradition.
Enjoy rich flavors of coffee, red pepper, and molasses, with plenty of spice from the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.
Ranked 13th in Cigar Aficionado's top 25 in 2021, you're sure to enjoy this bold, flavorful creation.
3. CAO America Potomac
Country of Origin: Honduras
Shape: Robusto
Size: 5 x 56
Strength: Full
Grade: Hand Rolled / Long Filler
Color: Maduro / Colordo Claro
Binder / Filler: Brazil / Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Italy, USA
Wrapper Type: Connecticut Broadleaf / Connecticut Shade
Next up, another patriotic cigar, but this time there's a twist (no pun intended).
The CAO America Potomac is a unique cigar with a dual-wrapper design. The combination of two American wrappers—a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro and a Connecticut Shade wrapper—gives it a distinctive barber-pole look.
Experience the 4th with a cigar that captures the essence of America's rich cultural blend. Made in Honduras, it uses a blend of premium tobaccos from four countries: a Brazilian binder and long-fillers from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Italy, and the USA.
This mix creates a refreshingly rich medium-full-bodied smoke with chocolate and cedar flavors, along with hints of spice and sweetness.
4. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Shape: Perfecto
Size: 6 x 47
Strength: Medium
Grade: Hand Rolled / Long Filler
Color: Colorado
Binder / Filler: Dominican Republic / Dominican Republic
Wrapper Type: Cameroon
Handmade in the Dominican Republic, the Hemingway Signature is a medium-bodied cigar that offers delicious flavors of cedar, toasted earth, and finishes nicely with light spice.
From the delicate African Cameroon wrapper, you might even taste a subtle sweetness.
Another limited edition option, it was named after the American novelist Ernest Hemingway.
Its flawless construction ensures an even burn and easy draw, making it a reliable option to savor this July 4th.
5. Alec Bradley American Classic Toro
Country of Origin: Honduras
Shape: Toro
Size: 6 x 50
Strength: Mild - Medium
Grade: Hand Rolled / Long Filler
Color: Claro
Binder / Filler: Nicaragua / Nicaragua
Wrapper Type: Honduran Connecticut Seed
What better way to celebrate our independence than with an "American Classic" cigar?
Handmade in Honduras, it features a shade-grown Connecticut Seed wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder from Jalapa, and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos from Esteli and Condega.
This light-medium-bodied cigar offers balanced, complex, and rich flavors.
With smooth and creamy notes of nuts and cedar, the Alec Bradley American Classic delivers a satisfying smoke at an exceptional price.
As the lightest cigar on our list, it's ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed, flavorful experience while celebrating the 4th of July in style.
