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.
2581 Cigars
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Crowned Heads Le Patissier No. 50
Box of 20 | 50 x 4 3/8$189.00
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Crowned Heads Le Patissier No. 54
Box of 20 | 54 x 5 3/8$270.00
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Crowned Heads Ozgener Bosphorus B52
Box of 20 | 52 x 5$229.68
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Crowned Heads Ozgener Bosphorus B54
Box of 20 | 54 x 6 1/2$256.68
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Crowned Heads Ozgener Bosphorus B55
Box of 20 | 55 x 5 1/2$243.00
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EP Carrillo Allegiance Sidekick
Box of 20 | 50 x 5$216.00
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EP Carrillo Triumph Trilogy 3-Cigar Sampler
Box of 3 | Assorted$35.55
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EP Carrillo Allegiance Confidant
Box of 20 | 52 x 6$235.80
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EP Carrillo Allegiance Wingman
Box of 20 | 54 x 6 7/8$243.00
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EP Carrillo Allegiance Chaperone
Box of 20 | 58 x 6 1/4$252.00
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Leaf by Oscar Valladares Maduro Robusto
Box of 20 | 50 x 5$172.80
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Leaf by Oscar Valladares Corojo Robusto
Box of 20 | 50 x 5$172.80
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Leaf by Oscar Valladares Sumatra Robusto
Box of 20 | 50 x 5$172.80
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Leaf by Oscar Valladares Connecticut Robusto
Box of 20 | 50 x 5$172.80
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Leaf by Oscar Valladares Connecticut Lancero
Box of 20 | 48 x 7$178.20
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Leaf by Oscar Valladares Maduro Lancero
Box of 20 | 48 x 7$178.20
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Leaf by Oscar Valladares Corojo Lancero
Box of 20 | 48 x 7$178.20
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Leaf by Oscar Valladares Sumatra Lancero
Box of 20 | 48 x 7$178.20
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2012 by Oscar Valladares Connecticut Toro
Box of 20 | 52 x 6$167.40
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2012 by Oscar Valladares Connecticut Sixty
Box of 20 | 60 x 6$183.60
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Rocky Patel DBS Robusto
Box of 20 | 50 x 5 1/2$400.00
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2012 by Oscar Valladares Maduro Toro
Box of 20 | 52 x 6$167.40
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2012 by Oscar Valladares Maduro Sixty
Box of 20 | 60 x 6$183.60
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2012 by Oscar Valladares Corojo Toro
Box of 20 | 52 x 6$167.40
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2012 by Oscar Valladares Corojo Sixty
Box of 20 | 60 x 6$183.60
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Rocky Patel The Edge Corojo Short Robusto
Box of 20 | 50 x 4$135.00
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Rocky Patel The Edge Lite Connecticut Short Robusto
Box of 20 | 50 x 4$139.50
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Rocky Patel The Edge Lite Connecticut Corona
Box of 20 | 45 x 5 1/2$138.60
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La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Reserva Especial Super Corona
Box of 24 | 60 x 7$250.56
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Rocky Patel The Edge Nicaragua Habano Robusto
Box of 20 | 50 x 5 1/2$136.80
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Rocky Patel The Edge Nicaragua Habano Short Robusto
Box of 20 | 54 x 4$135.00
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Rocky Patel The Edge Candela Toro
Box of 20 | 52 x 6$163.80
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Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro Short Robusto
Box of 20 | 50 x 4$135.00
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Customizable La Aurora Original Blend Cameroon 1903 Toro
Box of 20 | 54 x 5 3/4$150.00
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Customizable La Aurora Original Blend Cameroon 1903 Corona
Box of 20 | 37 x 5$126.00
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Customizable La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Reserva Especial Toro
Box of 24 | 54 x 6$252.00
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Customizable La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Reserva Especial Robusto
Box of 24 | 48 x 5$235.20
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AVO Seasons Summer Limited Edition 2023
Box of 10 | 50 x 6 5/8$180.00
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Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe Natural
Box of 25 | 44 x 6 1/2$132.48