A lot of bang for your buck!

When I sign onto Cigar Thief each day as I’ve done for 2 years, I’m still amazed with all the new cigars coming to market. While boutique small batch companies continue introducing themselves and their offerings, the major manufacturers are doing all they can to keep their existing brands vibrant. If you’re like me, picking something new to try has gotten more confusing if not daunting. I’ve often said that your palate determines if a particular cigar is good or not……for you. Buying an expensive cigar solely based on anyones review, rating or recommendations seems to be a good reason until you find out you don’t like it. This is one of the reasons I keep most of my reviews short. Strength, body, draw, construction are the basics. When it comes to flavor notes, interpretation becomes personal.

What all of us can agree on is price. Unless you have your Ferrari in the garage of your mansion, what you pay for a cigar matters. Some of my favorite smokes range from $2-$6. I’ve had a lot of fun over the years giving an unbranded cigar to folks that smoke very, very expensive ones. “Wow, this is amazing!” is something I’ve heard many times. When I say it’s a 2,4 or $5 cigar,  they exclaim disbelief. While most smokers know that manufacturer offerings of bundled cigars traditionally mean the lowest priced entries, but maybe you’re not a bundle buyer. You could be pleasantly surprised at some of the amazing boxed/tubed brand styles available flying under the radar.

If you feel you’re not getting enough cigar for your hard earned bucks, check out some of what I feel are universally great cigars for more than a fair price. If I’m wrong, at least trying won’t cost you a fortune.

• AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon
• Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba boxes
• Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe
• Curivari Picadores
• Cusano
• Baccarat
• Davidoff Private Stock
• 3X3 Tubos by Davidoff
• El Reloj by JC Newman
• EP Carrillo Grand Prize
• Foundry Chillin’ Moose
• Helix Maduro
• Isla Del Sol
• La Aurora Maduro
• La Galera
• La Vieja Habana
• Las Estrella Cubana
• Nicaragua Rustica
• Punch Knuckle Buster
• PDR El Criollito A Flores Half Corona
• Rocky Patel Catch 22
• Castle Hall Dominican by Gurkha
• The Brick by Torano

Let me know what you think of these if and when you try them. We always like to hear any kind of feedback. As always, thanks for your business no matter how much or little you spend.

Cheers,

Richie