Onyx Cigars

Brand History

Originally hitting the market as a standout dark smoke, Onyx has built a lasting legacy as a go-to brand for lovers of maduro-style wrappers and precise box-pressed shapes. Handcrafted under the watchful eye of industry veterans at Altadis U.S.A., production spans across top-tier factories in both the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. Over the years, the brand has continually adapted, working with celebrated master blenders to source the finest Onyx cigars tobacco available, cementing its reputation as a serious contender in the competitive premium market.

The general flavor profile of this brand leans toward the bolder side, consistently offering medium-to-full and full-bodied strength profiles that satisfy seasoned palates. By carefully blending aged Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian filler tobaccos, these cigars produce deep, rich tasting notes of dark chocolate, robust espresso, damp earth, and a subtle, lingering spice on the retrohale. A meticulously applied wrapper ensures that the heavier filler leaves are perfectly balanced by the milder seco, creating a complex but incredibly smooth draw that avoids any harshness.

A fascinating detail about the brand is that its signature box-pressed shape isn’t just for aesthetics; pressing the cigars actually compacts the filler tobaccos, which slows down the burn rate and concentrates those rich, dark flavors. When you order your favorite vitola from Cigar Country, you are guaranteed peak freshness. We store every single box in our state-of-the-art aging room under strict 70/70 climate control, meaning your cigars are perfectly humidified and ready to enjoy the moment they arrive at your door.

Featured Blends & Ratings

Onyx Reserve: This classic medium-to-full-bodied blend features a strikingly dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and a complex filler mix of Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian tobaccos. This box-pressed favorite delivers a smooth draw with rich tasting notes of espresso, semi-sweet chocolate, and earthy spice. This blend has received ratings exceeding 83 points from Cigar Aficionado. It is available in Robusto, Churchill, Belicoso, Corona, and Toro sizes, making it a staple for anyone looking to secure premium onyx cigars for sale.

Onyx Bold Nicaragua: This full-bodied powerhouse was crafted in collaboration with renowned Master Blender AJ Fernandez, serving as the perfect Onyx Esteli Cigar for fans of heavy, punchy tobacco. It features a dark, toothy Mexican San Andres wrapper tightly rolled over a Nicaraguan binder and a robust core of Nicaraguan filler leaves straight from the nutrient-rich terroir of Esteli. You can expect a razor-sharp burn yielding intense tasting notes of black pepper, dark cocoa, and leather. They are available in Toro and Robusto vitolas.