Exceptional Cigars that Won't Break the Bank
Because it is a considered a niche player in the tobacco industry
, it can be difficult to get an accurate picture of cigar smokers in the U.S. The most recent survey was taken by the Centers for Disease Control and it found that there were about 13.1 million cigar smokers in America in 2008. But even that is a bit misleading. You see, the survey included people who smoke cigars, cigarillos, and clove cigarettes. The actual number of people who smoke real cigars that are over 4 inches long is only around one percent of the U.S. population, or three million people, according to the survey.
But in that shrinking group of cigar users, there are several different types of smokers. Those are those who enjoy a cigar every now and then and there are others who smoke every day. Since cigar smoke is not inhaled, they are not as addictive as cigarettes. Now, don't get us wrong, they are definitely bad for you. However, few cigar users smoke more than one stogie a day because they are not as chemically addicted as people who smoke cigarettes.
For those who do smoke more than one, even several cigars each day, price often becomes a major concern. The cost of a premium or hand-rolled cigar ranges from two to twenty-five dollars. Just as with wine, many experts and connoisseurs are quick to note that enjoyable products can be found at lower prices.
What to look for?
To begin with, we do not recommend machine-rolled cigars. No, we aren't snobs. But even a tyro can tell the difference between a hand-rolled cigar and one that is produced mechanically. It all starts with the filler, which contributes about sixty percent of the flavor of the cigar. Machine-made stogies use short filler, which is basically just dried up scraps of tobacco leaf. This short filler burns much faster.
By comparison, a handmade cigar uses long filler, which contains up to five different kinds of tobacco leaves. Not only is this filler far more flavorful and aromatic than the short version, but it also burns much slower and lasts about twice as long. Believe it or not, buying low-priced premium cigars is often less expensive than purchasing machine-rolled brands when we factor in the longer smoking times.
Cheap Cigars
What follows is a short list with descriptions of a few of the most widely available and affordable stogies on the market today. Price may vary slightly among vendors.
Saint Luis Rey Rothchilde
At a little over two dollars per stick, these Honduran cigars have consistently tested better than far more expensive brands. Assembled in Honduras with Peruvian, Honduran and Nicaraguan filler and wrappers from Nicaragua, these cigars are far more complex than their price tag suggests. In fact, they are medium-to-full-bodied cigars and recommended for veteran smokers.
Private Stock #2
It came as no surprise to us that Private Stock is produced by the same factory in the Dominican Republic that makes high-end cigars like Griffin and Avo. At an average price of around $2.50 per cigar, you get a fragrant natural Connecticut Shade wrapper, a sophisticated filler from the Dominican Republic, and a binder from Ecuador. Private Stock is a mild-to-medium cigar, which makes it a tasty choice for new smokers.
Mr. B Lonsdale Maduro
Hand-rolled in Nicaragua with pure tobacco, Mr. B Lonsdale Maduro may just be the most affordable premium brand cigar on the market. As unbelievable as it sounds, they are sold in most cigar stores for under a dollar each! But the price alone is not what makes them a great value. They are actually good cigars. Sure, their appearance is a bit underwhelming and they have a slightly uneven burn, but their taste is first rate and they have an even draw. If you buy them by the box, they are probably the single best value for the serious smoker. Though the Mr. B Lonsdale Maduro has a mild-to-medium flavor, it is complex enough to satisfy both experienced smokers.
Helix Blue Tubular
Frequently compared to the far more popular and expensive Macanudo, the Helix Blue Tubular is another affordable cigar that was designed for the novice smoker. Made in Honduras by the revered General Cigar Company, this stogie contains filler tobacco from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras. The Mexican binder and the Connecticut shade wrap result in a mild cigar that can be enjoyed at any time of day for a little over two dollars a stick.
Gispert Corona
The Gispert is customarily included on lists of top cigars for new smokers. There are two very good reasons for this. First, they are sold at most cigar shops for less than two dollars each. Second, the Honduran and Nicaraguan filler combines to create a stogie with a nice woodsy flavor and an invigorating aroma.
Exceptional Cigars that Won't Break the Bank
By: Joshua Correia
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