Current Featured Cigars - February 2026

In the shifting landscape of the global cigar market, even once-celebrated brands can fade quickly. Gispert, founded in Cuba in the 19th century, was historically respected and enjoyed strong domestic popularity prior to the Cuban Revolution, though it was never among the most widely exported Cuban marques. Following Fidel Castro’s rise to power and the U.S. trade embargo, the brand declined under state control, with quality and visibility...

Few historical figures are as closely associated with cigars as Mark Twain, who famously remarked, “If smoking is not allowed in heaven, I shall not go.” Twain was rarely seen without a cigar and was known to smoke dozens daily, making him an enduring icon of cigar culture. The Mark Twain brand honors that legacy with accessible, flavorful blends designed for everyday enjoyment. The Memoir No. 3 is handcrafted with Nicaraguan long-fillers...

Handcrafted in Nicaragua, Nica Libre offers exceptional value for fans of bold, modern cigars. The Torpedo is box-pressed and wrapped in a thick, toothy Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, secured with a Nicaraguan Habano binder and filled with aged Nicaraguan Cuban-seed long-fillers. Construction is excellent, delivering a slow, even burn and a concentrated, cool draw. Medium to medium-full in body, the profile showcases coffee, earth...

The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Epicure is a premium, non-Cuban expression crafted for balance and complexity. It features a blend of long-leaf fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic, bound by Connecticut Broadleaf and finished with a smooth Connecticut Shade wrapper. The cigar begins with spice and earth, transitioning into smoky notes, coffee, and caramel as it develops. Medium-bodied and impeccably constructed, it...

One of the best-selling cigar brands in the United States, Baccarat is known for its mild, approachable profile and broad appeal. Rolled at the Camacho factory in Honduras, Baccarat Luchadores feature Honduran Havana-seed long-fillers, a Mexican binder, and a smooth Connecticut wrapper. A signature element is the use of sweet gum to seal the cap, adding a gentle sweetness without overpowering the blend. Mellow and aromatic, the cigar...

The Gurkha Crest, also known as Le Grande, stands among the brand’s most respected offerings. Handcrafted in Nicaragua, the Crest Torpedo is built with a blend of Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers, secured by a Nicaraguan binder, and finished with a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper that has been extensively aged to enhance depth and smoothness. Medium-to-full in body, the cigar delivers rich roasted flavors, including toast...

The Media Noche Robusto represents a darker, more robust expression of Romeo y Julieta’s traditional style. It features a naturally fermented Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder and Dominican long-filler tobaccos. Medium-to-full bodied, the cigar opens with spice and black pepper, followed by layers of coffee, toasted nuts, earth, and a subtle honeyed sweetness. Rich yet refined, it delivers depth without...

Medium-to-full bodied, the profile opens with cedar, roasted nuts, and gentle spice, evolving into espresso, cocoa, and leather, with a touch of pepper on the finish. Smooth, balanced, and expertly constructed, it pairs seamlessly with a Cabernet Sauvignon, whose firm tannins and dark fruit mirror the cigar’s depth while enhancing its savory and roasted notes.

Medium-bodied and richly textured, the cigar delivers earthy and herbal notes, layered with cocoa, roasted nuts, dried fruit, cedar, and subtle spice, finishing creamy and complex. Its exotic profile pairs exceptionally well with a Tequila Espresso Martini, where roasted coffee bitterness, agave sweetness, and alcohol warmth amplify the cigar’s cocoa and earthy depth while keeping the pairing bold yet balanced.