Stogie Guys

With its pigtail head, natural Habano tip, and dark, ultra-shiny oscuro wrapper, the Mysterio by La Flor Dominicana is as much a work of art as it is a cigar. But don't dismiss this seven inch by 54 ring gauge perfecto as a gimmick--because it's also a joy to smoke. (more)

When it comes to cigars bearing the famous Romeo y Julieta label, Americans are more familiar with the Dominican-made brand that’s produced by Altadis USA and widely available in cigar shops across the U.S. The authentic Cuban version is harder to come by because of the longstanding Cuban embargo. (more)

Made by Cuban Crafters, a Miami-based boutique manufacturer, the Cubano Claro is a unique cigar. Its reddish-yellow Connecticut wrapper is made from desflorado tobacco—a leaf that’s especially difficult to grow because it requires its buds to be plucked before they flower to give the tobacco a rich, smooth taste. (more)

Handmade in Estelí, Nicaragua, the La Fuerza (loosely translated as “the force”) is a large robusto (5.5 x 54) made by Don Pepin Garcia, who less that a decade ago was a master roller of Cuban cigars and a driving force behind the famous Cuban Cohiba brand. Now, one of his many projects includes making the 601 "Green" for EO Brands. (more)

Davidoff is best known for its elegant, mild smokes. That makes the Davidoff Millennium blend a bit of a change of pace for the famed line. Billed as Davidoff's most full-flavored blend, it features a seamless chocolate brown wrapper and pre-light notes of rich earth and deep mocha. (more)