Which country makes the best cigars and grows the best tobacco? That is like asking which country makes the best wines. Terroir and technique affect the taste and aroma of tobacco. Yes, there are specific quality standards premium cigars must meet. But, there are also subjective and personal preference issues involved. Although Cigar Country started by offering Dominican cigars, we now carry all the best cigar brands by country of origin. We only provide world-renowned brands that meet the strictest quality standards, so we can guarantee all our products. If you are not happy with your cigar purchase, send them back to us. We’ll smoke them!
Does the country of origin matter? Different countries grow different types of tobaccos with varying profiles of flavor, and they are all critical in the final blend of a cigar. Although cigar ratings are a good guide in picking a new cigar, the best way to determine which cigar origin is suitable for you is by trying out different cigars by country of origin.
Do cigars from one region all taste the same? No, they do not! Remember, there are over 50 varieties of tobacco with an array of flavor and strength profiles. Some types prosper better in particular countries, but they can be grown in most tobacco regions. There are a lot of generalizations when it comes to geographical areas and cigar making. One common one is, “Dominican cigars are all mild.” Two of the most full-bodied cigars globally are produced in the Dominican Republic: LFD Cigars and OpusX. A cigar’s strength is determined by the seed variety used, and the fermentation and aging process used to process the tobacco. Not country of origin.
Geography and climate can greatly affect tobacco and how they taste when they are fermented, aged, and rolled. Tobacco seeds are grown in different parts of the world end up taking on characteristics of the region in which they are grown. This is called terroir. The term terroir refers to soil composition, sun exposure, rain, and fluctuations in temperature. It is mostly referred to for its impact on winemaking, but the same can be said for tobacco.
What does “country of origin” mean in a globalized world? When a cigar is “made in” a specific country, it is rolled and produced in that country. The factory is located in that country, and while it will have tobacco from that particular country, that does not necessarily mean that all the tobacco comes from the same country. Except for Cuban Cigars, which are puro cigars, meaning all tobacco comes from one country (Cuba), most cigars you have the opportunity to purchase include tobacco from many different regions all over the world. That is what makes cigars from areas outside of Cuba great; they have an arsenal of tobaccos to vary a blend’s flavors and strengths.
Which country makes the best cigars? In our humble opinion: The Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Honduras make the best cigars. Choosing just one is like picking a favorite kid!
These three countries are the best because they have a passion for making cigars and a commitment to quality. The American marketplace demands a quality product, and they are consistently providing. All three of them are better than the old standard of Cuba in consistency and quality of production. You are getting great complexity and different levels of flavor and strength when selecting sticks from these countries.
In this section, you may browse our cigars by country. Enjoy the list of cigars we’ve curated by origin and brands. Explore all of our handmade cigars. You may also return to the homepage.
2547 Cigars
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VegaFina Nicaragua Robusto
Box of 25 | 50 x 5Original price was: $195.33.$175.80Current price is: $175.80.
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La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Capitulo I/Chapter 1
Box of 10 | 58 x 6 1/2Original price was: $140.00.$126.00Current price is: $126.00.
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La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Ligero L400 Cabinet Oscuro
Box of 24 | 54 x 5 3/4Original price was: $232.80.$209.52Current price is: $209.52.
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Montecristo Classic Series Especial No. 1
Multiple options | 44 x 6 5/8$251.80 – $314.75
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Montecristo Original No. 1
Box of 25 | 44 x 6 5/8Original price was: $373.04.$335.73Current price is: $335.73.
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Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46
Box of 25 | 46 x 5 5/8$399.99
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Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Double Robusto
Box of 25 | 52 x 5 3/4$313.75
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La Aurora Miniatures Tin
Multiple options | 21 1/2 x 3 16$9.90 – $99.00
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Davidoff Primeros Nicaragua
Tin of 6 | 34 x 4 1/8$36.00
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VegaFina Nicaragua Robusto Tube
Box of 20 | 50 x 5Original price was: $164.80.$148.32Current price is: $148.32.
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Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Torpedo
Box of 10 | 52 x 6 1/2Original price was: $155.40.$139.86Current price is: $139.86.
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Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7
Box of 25 | 52 x 6 1/4Original price was: $342.50.$308.25Current price is: $308.25.
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Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Doble
Multiple options | 54 x 7$210.90 – $421.80
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Liga Privada T52 Coronets
Multiple options | 32 x 4$19.95 – $94.99
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Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13
Box of 12 | 52 x 5 1/4Original price was: $222.00.$210.90Current price is: $210.90.
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Liga Privada Unico Serie Velvet Rat
Box of 10 | 46 x 6 1/4Original price was: $185.00.$175.75Current price is: $175.75.
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Undercrown Shade Coronets
Multiple options | 32 x 4$14.34 – $73.69
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Undercrown Sun Grown Toro Tubo
Pack of 25 | 50 x 6Original price was: $248.74.$203.96Current price is: $203.96.
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Liga Privada No. 9 Robusto
Multiple options | 54 x 5$176.70 – $353.40
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Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro
Multiple options | 52 x 6$96.00 – $199.88
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La Aurora Hors d’Age 2020 Toro
Box of 15 | 54 x 6$351.00
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Undercrown Connecticut Shade Flying Pig
Box of 12 | 60 x 3 15/16Original price was: $185.40.$152.03Current price is: $152.03.
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Padron Series 7000 Natural
Box of 26 | 60 x 6 1/4$271.70
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Padron Series 2000 Natural
Multiple options | 50 x 5$28.80 – $187.20
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Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Diplomatico Natural
Box of 25 | 50 x 7$402.50
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Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Monarca Natural
Box of 25 | 46 x 6 1/2$343.75
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Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Superior Natural
Box of 25 | 42 x 6 1/2$320.00
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Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Monarca Maduro
Box of 25 | 46 x 6 1/2$343.75
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Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Superior Maduro
Box of 25 | 42 x 6 1/2$320.00
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Oliva Connecticut Reserve Toro
Box of 20 | 50 x 6Original price was: $189.00.$170.10Current price is: $170.10.
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Oliva Connecticut Reserve Torpedo
Box of 20 | 52 x 6 1/2Original price was: $218.40.$196.56Current price is: $196.56.
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Oliva Connecticut Reserve Lonsdale
Box of 20 | 44 x 6 1/4Original price was: $153.30.$137.97Current price is: $137.97.
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Oliva Serie G Figurado
Box of 25 | 60 x 6 1/2Original price was: $193.20.$173.88Current price is: $173.88.
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Oliva Serie G Maduro Special G
Box of 48 | 48 x 3 3/4Original price was: $254.00.$228.60Current price is: $228.60.
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Oliva Serie G Maduro Robusto
Box of 24 | 50 x 4 1/2Original price was: $163.80.$147.42Current price is: $147.42.
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Oliva Serie G Maduro Belicoso
Box of 24 | 52 x 5Original price was: $172.20.$154.98Current price is: $154.98.