I still remember smoking my very first Arturo Fuente cigar many moons ago, and boy, was this handmade premium cigar a game changer! Like most newbies, I started cheap and worked my way up, but the moment I lit my first 8-5-8, I found my new favorite brand. Today, with so many top-quality line extensions, finding the perfect Arturo Fuente can be quite a challenge, especially considering that they are all incredibly delicious! However, if you’re like me, you may never find your perfect blend and will just keep smoking every one that you can get your hands on. And, after many long hours of stogie smoking bliss, you may want to reach the top of the summit and experience the amazing Opus X, Hemingway, Don Carlos, Añejo, and God of Fire. However, if you are looking for just one to call your own, Arturo Fuente comes to you in a dazzling array of wrapper colors, strengths, sizes, shapes, and blends, so let the journey begin!

Before the days of Robert Caldwell or RoMa Craft, there was one major name in boutique cigars. That name was CAO. The brand’s humble roots are in Nashville, Tennessee, where it was founded in the late 1960s. It has flourished into one of the most loved cigar brands in the world. CAO cigars gained national recognition for its signature Gold series, and broke the mold with its world collection featuring unique tobaccos from around the globe. CAO has received top marks and critical acclaim for the CAO Flathead line, and offers a full range of products for every palate with some of the most delicious and unique blends you will ever find. Try all of the great CAOs today.

I know I’m not the only aficionado who adores Cohiba cigars. These popular premium selections can be spotted in any humidor, because smokers know that Cohiba means luxury-affordable luxury! My personal favorite is the zesty, full-bodied Cohiba Black blend, but on days where I want something smooth to kick back with, Cohiba Dominican is a top go-to. Cohiba is pretty tough to beat!

Davidoff is known around the world as the creator of the finest cigars in the world. More than just a manufacturer, Davidoff is a high-end purveyor of the most elegant tobacco products in the industry, boasting some of the best-made cigars you will ever see, along with luxurious accessories and pipes. When saying the name Davidoff, you immediately think of Rolex and Rolls-Royce—yes, it is that high-end. Whether you want a mellow, low-key Dominican or a Nicaraguan smoke with some kick, Davidoff has it all. Warning: these are not your everyday, working-outside cigars…you don’t take a Lamborghini off road, do you? Just smoke one and you will know exactly what I mean.

Founded in 1996 at the height of the cigar boom, Drew Estate Cigars have since grown into a famous brand with a vast portfolio of popular, top-rated blends. From their La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, they produce millions of handmade premium cigars for smokers all over the world, and each stick is made with top-notch construction by some of the best artisans in the industry. Their portfolio of brands is just as varied as it is vast, stretching from the unique and ever-popular ACID line of infused smokes to the luxury and small batch Liga Privada series, and everything in between. They are also responsible for the Undercrown and Joya de Nicaragua brands, top-shelf offerings that provide a good smoking experience no matter the blend. Virtually all aficionados have at least one Drew Estate blend resting in their humidors. Available in boxes, 5-packs, and affordable singles, add Drew Estate Cigars to your collection by placing your online order with Cigars.com.

Macanudo Cigars are one of the most popular cigar brands on the market today and can be found in the humidors of aficionados across the globe. Founded in 1968 in Jamaica, Macanudo is now owned by the famous General Cigar Company and has grown immensely to have a sizeable portfolio of handmade premium cigars. A classic good smoke from their portfolio is the original Macanudo, made with a top-quality Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Mexican San Andres binder and aged Dominican and Mexican long fillers. Their offerings have grown significantly in recent years with the introduction of the top selling Inspirado Series. Offered in several different blends denoted by various colors, these top-notch smokes are certain to appeal to just about any connoisseur’s palate preferences. Macanudo Inspirado Black is one of my favorites, providing me with a good full-bodied smoke with notes of dark chocolate, spice, nuts, and coffee. Available in several different sizes and packaging quantities, including affordable 5-packs and singles, order your favorite Macanudo blends online at Cigars.com today.

With a rich history dating back to 1935 Havana, Cuba, Montecristo cigars are among the most popular in the world; if you have never smoked one, you’re either very new to the stogie world or you come from another planet! Everything on this extensive roster of top-rated smokes is flawlessly constructed with the very best aged tobaccos from around the world to provide the smoker with the outstanding taste they have come to expect from a premium handmade cigar. In addition, whatever your strength preference, Montecristo has the perfect smoke for you, with its own unique character and style. Personally, I have a separate humidor filled to the brim with many of my favorite Montecristo blends and they never cease to amaze me!

Oliva is without a doubt one of the best Nicaraguan cigar brands made. With an array of blends that range from mellow and sweet to powerful and bold, Oliva cigars have your whole (smoking) day deliciously covered!

What can I possibly say about the famous Padrón cigar brand that hasn’t already been said? It is the epitome of luxury when it comes to premium handmade cigars and, throughout the years, the company has amassed a tremendous lineup of brand extensions that redefine the art of cigar smoking. All of these top-rated smokes are prepared with the utmost of care with the finest aged Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos topped with a variety of gorgeous wrappers in various shades. Tackling this brand can be a bit overwhelming at first. However, considering that they are all medium- to full-bodied in strength, unique in taste, and incredibly smooth and delicious, you simply cannot go wrong.

Introduced to the scene in 1996 at the height of the handmade premium cigar boom, Rocky Patel Cigars have since grown to have an immense portfolio of top-rated blends in their search for the perfect cigar. Now boasting two factories, El Paraiso in Danli, Honduras, and TaviCusa in Esteli, Nicaragua, Rocky Patel produces millions of top-notch cigars each year to reach the humidors of loyal customers, with each stick boasting top-notch construction allowing for a smooth draw and even burn from one smoke to the next. From the shockingly affordable Edge Series to the famous Vintage Series, to the coffee-infused Java Series, there is a top-quality Rocky Patel to suit any aficionado’s palate and budgetary needs. One of my favorite offerings from Rocky Patel is the ALR Second Edition, a top-shelf smoke blended with Nicaraguan long filler and binder tobaccos under a dark and oily San Andres Mexican wrapper, then aged an additional two years after rolling to bring out the best flavors the tobaccos have to offer. Whichever blend you prefer from the Rocky Patel Cigars lineup, order them online at Cigars.com!

There’s no greater love story than that between a cigar smoker and a great cigar. The Romeo y Julieta artisans know that, which is why RyJ one of the most legendary brands in the business. With their meticulous care and masterful construction, Romeo y Julieta’s crafters have consistently created top-of-the-line smokes like the best-selling Romeo y Julieta 1875, the bold Reserve Maduro, the delectable Reserva Real, and many more. Though their extensive collection is diverse, you can expect the same quality construction and complexity in any size or flavor profile. To put it simply, there’s a reason Romeo y Julieta has reigned since 1875.