Cigar Reviews
Best Cigars Of 2026 – Top Picks
Flavor. Feel. And the chase.
Best cigars 2026: Some cigars are good. Some are unforgettable. And some? You’re lucky if you ever see them again. Rarity doesn’t make a cigar better — but it absolutely changes the way you smoke it.
Don Benigno Reserva
This cigar feels personal.
The Don Benigno Reserva doesn’t come from hype or massive marketing pushes. Born in Costa Rica and hand made with Cuban tobacco leaf, it leans hard into tradition — the kind of flavor profile that reminds people why they fell in love with cigars in the first place. Construction top notch, consistency next level. Creamy smoke. Earth. Cocoa. That old-world smoothness you don’t rush. It’s the type of cigar someone blended because they loved cigars — not because they wanted to win awards. And when you smoke it, you can tell. It’s calm. Confident. Unapologetically classic.
This isn’t about trends.
It’s about heritage.
- Size: Toro (approx. 6 x 52)
- Wrapper: Cuban tobacco leaf
- Binder: Cuban-seed tobacco
- Filler: Cuban tobacco blend
- Strength: Medium to Full
- Smoking Time: ~75–90 minutes
- Price Range: $12- $15
Tasting Notes: Creamy smoke. Earth. Cocoa. Soft sweetness. Old-world feel.
Rating: 93/100
Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Padron 1926 Serie No. 9 Natural
This cigar exists because of legacy. Cigar of the Year in 2007
The Padron 1926 Serie was created to honor José Orlando Padron, born in 1926. But over time, it became something bigger — a standard. A measuring stick. The No. 9 Natural doesn’t try to surprise you. It doesn’t need to. Every draw reminds you that patience, aging, and consistency still matter. Coffee. Earth. Nuts. Perfect balance. It’s the cigar people hand to someone and say, “This is what a great cigar tastes like.” And year after year, it still holds that title. Some cigars chase history. This one is history.
- Size: 5.25 x 56 (Toro)
- Wrapper: Nicaraguan Natural
- Binder: Nicaraguan
- Filler: Nicaraguan (aged 5+ years)
- Strength: Full
- Smoking Time: ~75 minutes
- Price Range: $25 – $30
Tasting Notes: Coffee. Earth. Roasted nuts. Perfectly balanced.
Rating: 97/100
Rarity: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5)
My Father Blue Toro Gordo
This cigar represents a turning point.
For My Father Cigars, the Blue line wasn’t just another release — it was a statement. The first major line produced entirely in Honduras, using tobacco grown by the Garcia family themselves.
That matters. It’s proof of control. Of confidence. Of a family saying, we can do this our way. The Blue Toro Gordo is bold. Pepper-forward. Rich. It has weight, both physically and in flavor. But underneath that strength is discipline — nothing sloppy, nothing rushed. This cigar wasn’t made to be subtle. It was made to be noticed.
- Size: 6 x 60 (Toro Gordo)
- Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado
- Binder: Honduran
- Filler: Honduran (Garcia family grown)
- Strength: Medium-Full
- Smoking Time: ~90–110 minutes
Tasting Notes: Pepper up front. Chocolate and wood later.
Rating: 95/100
Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5)
Padron PB Black 99
This one feels like a quiet celebration.
The PB Black 99 was released to honor what would have been José Orlando Padron’s 99th birthday. And instead of going flashy, Padron went deep. Dark wrapper. Big format. Serious flavor. Espresso. Pepper. Leather. A slow, deliberate burn that demands time and respect. This isn’t a cigar you casually light. It’s one you choose when the moment feels right. Limited. Intentional. Powerful. It’s not about showing off. It’s about sitting back and appreciating how far something has come.
- Size: 6.75 x 60 (Gordo)
- Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Natural or Maduro)
- Binder: Nicaraguan
- Filler: Nicaraguan
- Strength: Full
- Smoking Time: ~100–120 minutes
Tasting Notes: Espresso. Pepper. Leather. Slow burn.
Rating: 96/100
Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
My Father & Tatuaje La Union Red
Two houses. One smooth blend.
This cigar is about relationships. Before Tatuaje became what it is today, Pete Johnson worked closely with Pepín García. That collaboration shaped both brands. The La Union Red feels like a full-circle moment. Creamy. Spicy. Balanced. Nothing fighting for attention. It doesn’t try to overpower — it tries to work together. And it does. This cigar exists because of trust.
Because of shared history. And when it’s gone, it’s gone. Which somehow makes it taste even better.
Tatuaje La Union Cigar Stats
- Vitola: Churchill (7.25″ x 50)
- Strength: Full
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler/Binder: Nicaraguan
- Packaged: Box of 20
- Strength: Medium-Full
- Smoking Time: ~80–95 minutes
My Father La Union Cigar Stats
- Vitola: Churchill (7.25″ x 50)
- Strength: Full
- Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler/Binder: Nicaraguan
- Packaged: Box of 20
- Strength: Medium-Full
- Smoking Time: ~80–95 minutes
Rating: 94/100
Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Final Thought Best Cigars 2026
Rarity changes how you smoke.
Flavor decides if you come back.
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