No single cigar suits every moment. There is a right cigar for a mild morning smoke, another for a long evening, and another for the night you got the promotion. Here is how we pick, from what is actually in our Yuma humidor.
A first cigar
Ashton Classic or Padrón Dámaso. Mild, well made and forgiving.
A short smoke
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story, about thirty minutes, or a Nub 460, which lasts longer than four inches suggests.
An everyday cigar
Padrón Series 2000 or 4000. Consistent, Nicaraguan, and priced to smoke regularly.
Medium-bodied
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos under its Cameroon wrapper, or Diamond Crown Julius Caeser.
Full-bodied
Liga Privada No. 9 or Padrón 1926 No. 9.
Maduro
Padrón 1964 Maduro, or Camacho Triple Maduro if you want it dialed up.
With whiskey
A cocoa-forward maduro with a sherried Scotch, or a peppery Nicaraguan with a sweet bourbon. Full method in our pairing guide.
A special occasion
Fuente Fuente Opus X, Añejo or Padrón Family Reserve. All allocated — see the Ultra Rare collection for what is in stock today.
A gift
A factory-packed assortment or a set in a collectible travel humidor, like the Opus6.
Not sure?
Call 928-276-3500 or walk the humidor on FaceTime with a tobacconist. Most cigars online are sold as a single, so trying four costs less than guessing at a box.
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