I was originally going to put together a list of the cigars I have in my daily-driver rotation. But “daily-driver” implies budget sticks, and I realized that what I reach for regularly aren’t necessarily budget sticks. Plus, the sticks I regularly smoke change. So I thought I’d put together a list of the smokes I’m currently smoking the most often. This list will change over time.
Active
These are my active smokes. If one gets replaced, it goes into the reserve table below.
| Cigar Name | My Thoughts | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Draw Manzanita | This is a cigar that I actually have to control myself smoking too much. They’re so good, and such an easy smoke, that I find myself reaching for one at least a few times a week. | Buy here |
| H. Upmann 1844 Añejo | The AJ versions of the 1844 line seem to get all the love. But to me, this is the most balanced of the bunch. Full body and medium-plus in strength, this pairs great with a high-proof spirit or dark coffee. | Buy here |
| Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 | As much as I like the CAO Brazilia, this Brazilian-wrapped beauty has some serious character, and it’s insanely complex for such an approachable stick. | Buy here |
| La Gloria Cubana Intención | Like the Manzanita, this is a cigar I have to control myself from smoking too often. I originally gave it a 92, but it has just gotten better and better with time. | Buy here |
| Cayman Mariner Toro | This is my absolute favorite from Cayman Cigars. To me, it is one of the best expressions of a Dominican on the market right now. | Buy here |
| Pospiech Smoke This Trust Me | This entry actually counts as three: Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro. I’ve smoked all three and love them! The manufacturer program of buy 3 get 1 free, or buy 10 get 4 free makes buying these a no-brainer. Add to that a fantastic flavor profile, and we’ve got a winner! | Buy here* |
| Paul Stulac Post Script | This is a stick that I make sure to have on hand at all times. It’s bold and complex. It’s a $5 stick that smokes like a super-premium. | Buy here |
| San Lotano Requiem Habano | Here’s another stick that I always have on hand. When I don’t want a heavy stick, or something that’s super-complex, this is what I’ll reach for. | Buy here |
| El Titan de Bronze Black Swan | This is a beautiful cigar and Cigar Page has really knocked it out of the park with the Black Swan program. My other favorite is the Joya de Nicaragua Black Swan. I have a bunch of both, but have been hitting the ETDB a lot as of late. | Buy here |
| Megilla MSA Salamone | This was a toss-up between this and the Megilla Miami. Both of those sticks have been go-tos as of late. But since I’m out of the Miami, I’ve been turning to these. Both the Miami and the MSA are special cigars. | Buy here |
*When ordering at Cigar Hustler, the free cigar choices will be in your cart. Choose any combination of the three or ten you want. When you go your cart, you’ll see a section underneath your items where you can choose your free cigars.
In Reserve
These are cigars that were in my Active list but were replaced by something else. They may return back to the active list in the future. This doesn’t mean I’ll stop smoking them. They just won’t get as much attention as the ones in the Active list.
| Cigar Name | My Thoughts | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Partagas Valle Verde | If ever there was a sleeper cigar, the Valle Verde is it. This is a cigar that hits everything I like in a cigar. | Buy here* |
| La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Diamond | When I want sweet, Connecticut Broadleaf goodness – which is pretty often – this is my default. | Buy here |
*That link points to JR Cigars which tends to be pricey. But I scored a couple of boxes when they had one of their outrageous stackable coupon sales. When they do, you won’t find better prices.
