To the novice cigar enthusiast, our list of top-rated cigars for sale can be intimidating. We have countless of the top cigar brands in the industry well represented in our catalog, and tons of top lines from those cigar makers.

It’s hard to narrow down a list to the best of the best, but we believe that these are some of the best cigar brands in the industry. If someone offers you a cigar with one of these wrappers on it give it a try and see for yourself.

1.Romeo Y Julieta

Doubtless, the RYJ 1875 is one of the most popular cigars of all time, and it’s more than likely that it’s been a “first cigar” for many smokers out there. It doesn’t stand alone but rests on the excellence of Romeo Y Julieta cigars.

Romeo Y Julieta or RYJ cigars was founded in Cuba in 1875, and in the years since, has produced hand-rolled cigars made from choice tobaccos grown in the Dominican Republic and Indonesia, which are available to the tastes of American smokers. Most of their cigars are mellow and well balanced, offering up notes of earth, hay, oak, cedar, and coffee - although this will depend on the line.

2.Padrón

Padrón’s history is the history of trial and triumph. The company was founded in 1964 in Miami by Cuban born José Orlando Padrón, with funds he acquired through hard work and the use of a hammer given to him by his friend. The hammer holds special significance for the company still, symbolizing “tenacity, integrity, perseverance, loyalty, commitment to quality” and more.

That ethic is reflected in the excellence of the brand. Padrón has earned three Cigar of the Year titles from Cigar Aficionado, more than any other producer. Known for its use of exquisitely aged Nicaraguan tobaccos, some of the best highlights in the Padrón lineup come from the 1926 Series, the 1964 Anniversary Series, and the Padrón Family Reserve.

3.Oliva

Oliva cigars are well known for their excellent construction, smoothness, even draw, and of course, for their artful blending of tobaccos. They consistently deliver cigars that score exceptionally well according to Cigar Aficionado’s experts, earning the title of 2014 Cigar of the Year with the Serie V Melanio. Many other cigars have come close to the top spot, earning commendable scores from tasters.

The Oliva Serie V itself is a joy from cold draw through the final third, with mellow, unctuous notes of nuts and earth. It is smooth and well-balanced with an unforgettable toastiness. Other excellent picks from Oliva’s collection are the Oliva Serie O Maduro, Oliva Monticello, and the Oliva Serie G Maduro Belicoso.

4.Arturo Fuente

Arturo Fuente stands on generations of excellence, with a history in cigar making that is family run and has been since its inception in 19th century Cuba.

Calito Fuente today continues the tradition of growing choice tobaccos and hand-rolling premium cigars in the Dominican republic. Arturo Fuente’s cigars for sale represent exceptional quality and a commitment to the experience of smoking both in their high end lines and in their more affordable options. Top picks include the Arturo Fuente Hemingway and Anejo lines, as well as the highly-acclaimed Fuente Opus X, which proved to the world that a top-quality premium cigar could be created using Dominican tobaccos.

5.Partagas

Perhaps known best for their artful use of rich, dark, spicy Cameroon wrappers, Partagas cigars are highly rated and fan-attested. Noteworthy for their rich flavor, their savor profiles are peaked with spiciness and thoroughly enjoyable. Try one of their 150 Aniversario or 8-9-8 cigars.

6.Cohiba

Cohibas are famous, or perhaps infamous, for two reasons. One is that they hold the distinction of being Fidel Castro’s choice of a cigar. The other is because they produce cigars of objectively peerless quality.

American-sold Cohibas are produced with tobaccos grown in the Dominican Republic, but they are noteworthy for their use of Cameroon wrappers as well. Typically medium-bodied and richly flavored, Cohibas are replete with sweet, mellow, even slightly spicy notes.

7.Montecristo

Montecristo Cigars are so named because the torcedores, or cigar rollers, that produced them were once read from the pages of the Count of Montecristo by Alexandre Dumas. Considered by cigar connoisseurs to feature peerless, perfect construction and artful blends, Montecristos are world class and in a class of their own. They are among some of the best-selling cigars ever. Try a Montecristo No. 2 or No. 4, or a Classic Churchill or a White Court.

8.ACID

You might consider it unorthodox for us to include ACID on this list of top cigar brands, but ACID Cigars are bold in ways that few other cigar producers are. They straddle the middle ground between tradition and novelty, infusing premium tobaccos with unique blends of essential oils and botanicals for a sensory experience that is, to say the least, unforgettable.

Don’t miss a chance to try out some of these cigars for sale, because we carry lines from all of them in our online store. Check them out in our collection of premium cigar brands, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at