Strong Cigars: The Strongest Cigars in the World!

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Intense, robust, strong cigars – they may be less suited for beginners. But for aficionados who have embraced this passion for years, smoking a strong cigar is an incomparable pleasure. Certainly, as always, it’s primarily about taste, but experience also plays a role.

This special smoking experience often lasts at least an hour, sometimes longer. During this time, the cigar's base flavor expands into additional nuances, with spicy and aromatic being just one of many possible descriptors. This is something to savor and appreciate.

What Defines a Strong Cigar?

Fans of strong cigars often rave about the intricate details in the flavor composition. This speaks more to the variety of flavors than to their intensity. While flavor perception is subjective, a high nicotine content is objectively a defining factor of strength.

Thus, in addition to the origin of the tobaccos used, the degree of fermentation greatly influences whether a cigar is strong or mild. When shopping for cigars, you’ll notice that stronger cigars tend to be darker, while lighter ones are typically a paler shade.

What Is the Strongest Cigar?

Whether a cigar is perceived as mild, medium, or strong is ultimately a matter of individual perception, not least because personal tolerance plays a role. Answering the question of the strongest cigar is therefore challenging.

However, certain cigars are notable examples, such as the Le Cigar Arapiraca Fumo de Corda Limited Edition. This rare long-filler undergoes a unique process: the tobaccos are micro-fermented for two years, resulting in an extraordinarily intense flavor.

Strong Cigar Brands

While it’s hard to make definitive statements about the strongest or mildest cigars, some brands are more consistently strong. For example, Davidoff rarely offers strong cigars (although there are some robust options), while brands like Montecristo and Cohiba specialize in stronger cigars. Of course, country of origin also matters.

Strong Cigars from Cuba

Cuban cigars are as famous as they are notorious. The Habano, known in Germany as the Havana, has become synonymous with quality cigars through film and television. Full-bodied, spicy, rich, and dominant – many such descriptors come to mind when enjoying Cuban cigars.

Among the top 10 Cuban cigars, in addition to the popular Montecristo, are:

Quintero Breva
Trinidad Media Luna
Cohiba Robusto
Bolivar Belicoso
Cohiba Esplendido

Strong Cigars from the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s impressive variety and selection make it a popular cigar origin. Most Dominican cigars are mild to medium, but there are some strong long-fillers.

Top 10 Dominican Republic cigars include:

Arturo Fuente Opus X Fuente Fuente
VegaFina VF 1998 VF50
Davidoff Yamasa Robusto
Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto
Balmoral Anejo XO Oscuro Rothschild Masivo

Strong Cigars from Nicaragua

While Nicaragua’s cigar-making tradition is relatively young, cigars from this Central American country have rapidly gained recognition, now standing alongside those from Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Some believe Nicaragua has even taken the place of Honduras. Known for medium to strong tobaccos, Nicaragua’s ideal sunny growing conditions contribute to its distinctive flavor profiles.

Top 10 Nicaraguan cigars include:

Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo
Brick House Mighty Mighty Maduro
Brick House Robusto Maduro
Casa de Nicaragua Robusto
Padron Classic Maduro 3000

Strong Cigars from Brazil

For seasoned aficionados, Brazilian cigars may still be something of a secret. While Cuban and Dominican cigars dominate the market, Brazil is producing more cigar brands, impressing with both exotic and classic characters. While strong Brazilian cigars are still relatively rare, the growing experimentation promises an ever-expanding variety.

Top 10 Brazilian cigars as stronger options include:

Villiger Do Brasil Claro Robusto
Villiger Do Brasil Claro Toro
Dona Flor Mata Fina Puro Robusto
Dona Flor Mata Fina Seleção Robusto
Don Tomas Brazil Rothschild

Tips for Smoking Strong Cigars

What a seasoned cigar smoker finds spicy and aromatic may be too intense for a novice. As mentioned, tolerance for stronger cigars builds gradually with each cigar enjoyed.

To acclimate to high nicotine content, start small. Beginners or moderately experienced smokers should try mild to medium cigars. Cigar enjoyment should never be rushed, and a strong Havana does come with a price tag.

When the time comes, the key is mindfulness and patience. A fine wine, pleasant company, a summer evening on the porch – all of these enhance the experience, allowing the unique flavors to unfold over the next 60 to 90 minutes.

How Much Should a Good Cigar Cost?

Cigars are a luxury item, like wine or chocolate. Price alone doesn’t determine quality; it’s about the taste – yours and the cigar’s. When these harmonize, it’s hard to find a bad cigar.

In objective terms:

Long-filler cigars start at around 3 euros per cigar.
The Davidoff Oro Blanco costs over 400 euros – also per cigar.

Is a cigar under 20 euros good? Absolutely. One advantage of affordable cigars is that you can try a wide variety without spending a fortune.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Should Strong Cigars Be Stored?

Storage in a humidor is recommended. At around 20 °C, humidity should be kept between 68 and 70 percent. Properly stored cigars will retain their aroma for years.

What Are the Strongest Cigars at Cigarworld?

Our shop offers many brands from various countries of origin. Among the top 10 strong cigars are classic Cuban brands like Montecristo and Cohiba.

How Can I Tell if a Cigar Is High Quality?

The country of origin is a good initial indicator of quality. Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua are known for premium cigars. The cigar should be free of damage and evenly rolled. Ideally, it should feel firm but not hard, with a slight elasticity.

Which Cigars Taste Best?

Flavor is highly individual. Those unfamiliar with cigars may prefer a mild one, while seasoned smokers can appreciate the complex nuances of a strong cigar.