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.
2580 Cigars
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Leon Jimenes Prestige Assortment
Box of 12 | Assorted$135.00
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Macanudo Cafe Crystal Tube
Box of 8 | 50 x 5 1/2$66.41
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Macanudo Cafe Miniatures
Multiple options | 24 x 3 3/4$13.19 – $107.92
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Macanudo Cafe Hampton Court Tube
Multiple options | 43 x 5 3/4$80.45 – $182.83
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Macanudo Cafe Thames Tube
Multiple options | 50 x 6$82.71 – $165.42
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Macanudo Cafe Portofino Tube
Box of 10 | 34 x 7$75.38
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Macanudo Cafe Hyde Park
Multiple options | 49 x 5 1/2$94.34 – $188.68
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Macanudo Maduro Crystal Tube
Box of 8 | 50 x 5 1/2$66.41
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Macanudo Maduro Hampton Court Tube
Box of 10 | 43 x 5 3/4$80.22
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Santa Damiana Classic Coronas Glass Tube
Box of 10 | 44 x 5 1/2$79.06
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Partagas Black Label Crystal
Box of 8 | 50 x 5 1/2$73.27
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Partagas Sabroso Tube
Box of 10 | 44 x 5 7/8$76.41
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Partagas Miniatures
Box of 40 | 26 x 3 1/4$65.21
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Oliva Serie V Double Robusto Tubos
Box of 12 | 54 x 5$138.60
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Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado
Box of 10 | 52 x 6 1/2$172.80
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Oliva Connecticut Reserve Toro Tube
Box of 10 | 50 x 6$113.40
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Oliva Serie G Toro Tubo
Box of 10 | 50 x 6$79.20
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Oliva Serie O Toro Tubo
Box of 10 | 50 x 6$90.00
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Oliva Serie V 5 Cigar Sampler
Box of 5 | Assorted$61.20
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NUB Cameroon 460 Tubos
Box of 12 | 60 x 4$102.60
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NUB Connecticut 460 Tubos
Box of 12 | 60 x 4$118.80
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Nub Habano Sun Grown 460 Tubos
Box of 12 | 60 x 4$118.80
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NUB Maduro 460 Tubos
Box of 12 | 60 x 4$127.80
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Ashton Classic Crystal No. 1
Box of 10 | 44 x 6 1/2$131.85
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Ashton Classic Monarch Tube
Box of 24 | 50 x 6$311.04
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Ashton 10 Cigar Sampler
Box of 10 | Assorted$99.77
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Ashton 5 Cigar Assortment
Box of 5 | 50 x Assorted$50.67
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Ashton Aged Maduro No. 10
Box of 25 | 50 x 5$258.75
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Eclipse Tube
Box of 24 | 52 x 6$356.40
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Robusto
Multiple options | 52 x 5 1/2$119.25 – $286.20
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Sampler
Box of 5 | Assorted$67.46
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Don Lucas Classic Belicoso
Box of 25 | 54 x 6$193.50
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Don Lucas H.S. Series Belicoso
Box of 25 | 54 x 6$193.50
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Don Lucas A.L. Series Toro A.L.F. Dominican Puro
Box of 15 | 54 x 6$162.00
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Don Lucas Family Reserve Doble Robusto Natural
Box of 10 | 54 x 5 1/2$162.00
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Don Diego Classic Grandes
Box of 25 | 52 x 6$132.66
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La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Reserva Especial El Jocko
Box of 24 | 54 x 4 1/2$185.76
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Henry Clay Rothchilde
Box of 25 | 50 x 5$119.39
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VegaFina 1998 VF 54
Box of 10 | 54 x 6$94.44
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VegaFina 1998 VF 52
Box of 10 | 52 x 5 1/3$91.49