13 Long Cigars For Long Summer Days
Shorter, thicker cigars are now even named after him. These are cigars that are ideal for making the most of the long days of summer. They are also ideal for those who like to unwind over an extended period, perhaps enjoying a smoke with friends while looking over the water by the beach, your favorite cocktail in hand, or during a Friday night poker game.
We combed through the past 12 months of our extensive database of cigar ratings to find 13 elongated cigars that also delivered big on flavor. All the prominent cigar producing countries (Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Honduras) are represented here, along with one made in the United States. The prices run the gamut but bargains are also to be found as seven of these lengthy cigars retail for less than $15 (before taxes), so you don’t have to stretch a dollar further when it comes to extending your smoking pleasure. No matter what cigar (or cigars) you choose on this list, we believe you’ll end up with some serious smoking time, and wonderful flavor.
Fuente Fuente OpusX Reserva d’Chateau (94 points, $19.15)
Since its debut in 1995, the See full tasting note.
Aladino Patton (93 points, $20)
Made in the larger than life dimensions of the rare “A” size (in this case 9 inches by 48 ring gauge) this Honduran puro is made by JRE Tobacco Co., using only tobaccos grown on the Eiroas farms in the See full tasting note.
Olmec Maduro Double Corona (93 points, $16)
The Olmec brand was created by See full tasting note.
Juan Lopez Selección Especial (92 points, £52.60)
Rolled in the 6 3/4-by-52 size known as Fortunas in Cuban cigar factories, this Churchill was See full tasting note.
New World Oscuro Double Corona (92 points, $9)
This thick double corona is from See full tasting note.
Ramon Allones Gigantes (92 points, £42.40)
Though not the biggest name in the Cuban cigar portfolio, See full tasting note.
Don Pepin Garcia Original Exclusivos (91 points, $10.50)
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Henry Clay War Hawk Churchill (91 points, $9)
Named after an early nineteenth century politician, the Henry Clay cigar brand dates back to Cuba in the 1800s. The War Hawks, such as Clay, were a group of politicians known for the aggressive political stance, but despite the name this cigar is not a power bomb. Cedar, gingersnap and orange peel come through clearly before the peanut finish. The Churchill is the See full tasting note.
Illusione 4/2g Slam (91 points, $13.25)
This softly pressed double corona is from brand owner See full tasting note.
Tatuaje Broadleaf Reserva Tainos (91 points, $13)
While the Miami-made version of Tatuaje’s Reserva brand has an Ecuador wrapper, the Nicaraguan-made version comes cloaked in See full tasting note.
Diamond Crown Robusto No. 1 (90 points, $21.45)
While quite imposing at its 8 1/2-by-54 dimensions, this “A” from See full tasting note.
E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Wingman (90 points, $13.50)
While this box-pressed Churchill bears E.P. Carrillo’s name, this cigar is not made at See full tasting note.
La Palina Classic Natural Double Corona (90 points, $8.75)
Once made in the Dominican Republic by PDR Cigars the See full tasting note.
