Top 5 Cigars to Enjoy During Fall

September 28, 2022

Top 5 Cigars to Enjoy for Fall 2023

As we head into fall, after a long hot summer, most people’s attention turns to the refreshing feeling of finally having some cool weather. For those of us in regions where the climate actually changes, we all welcome putting on our favorite fluffy wool sweater and taking a long walk, simply admiring the leaves changing colors.

Fall or autumn, you pick it, is the last few months when folks in the soon-to-be frigid Northeast can get our last relaxing stogie time outdoors. Before you know it, we will be donning seven layers of Sherpa gear, gloves, and boots for the arduous task of removing 12” of partly cloudy off our cars.

So to kick fall into high gear, here are our Top 5 Cigars for the Fall. Don’t forget to get the limited-time sampler in the link below.

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Oliva Melanio JR 50th Anniversary

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Length: 6

Ring: 50

Strength: Medium-Full

Smoke Time: 90 Minutes

Leading off our Top 5 Cigars for Fall is a reinvention like none other! The Oliva Melanio JR 50th Anniversary cigar was created for our 50th celebration throughout 2021. It was one of 12 luxurious cigars we collaborated on and created for you, the consumer, to enjoy!

With the rich history Oliva has, the Melanio JR 50th is the brand’s very first round press shape under the Melanio name. Being significantly different from Melanio’s classic box press, these celebratory sticks, come in a 6 x 50 Toro with medium to full-bodied strength.

Made at the famed Oliva Nicaraguan factory, the Melanio JR 50th utilizes an Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf for the wrapper, while being bound and filled with rich, delicious Nicaraguan tobacco.  Once lit, you’ll detect flavor notes of black pepper, toast, leather, and cinnamon on the backend.

The Melanio comes in one size and is delivered in an eye-popping box of 10. If you find yourself in the backyard on a beautiful fall day with time to spare, then I recommend lighting up this limited-edition cigar with the cool breeze and a hot cup of joe!

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Umbagog

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Length: 6

Ring: 56

Strength: Medium-Full

Smoke Time: 105 Minutes

Next on our Top 5 Cigars for the Fall is the ever-so-beloved Umbagog from Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Co. Named after Umbagog Lake, Steve Saka, a New Hampshire native, created this 6 x 56 Gordo Gordo for those long days of fishing throughout the summer and into early fall.

This budget-friendly line from Steve Saka uses the same Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper found on his highly sought-after Mi Querida line. For the binder and filler, Saka turned to the rich Nicaraguan tobacco he also uses for other core lines under the Dunbarton brand.

While smoking this medium to full-bodied cigar, you’ll taste flavor notes of pepper, cocoa, earth, and leather. Other than the 6 x 56 smoke featured in our sampler, the Umbagog Toro Toro, Robusto Plus, and Corona Gorda come in a bundle of 10.

For any outdoor activity you find yourself doing this fall, I’d bring the Umbagog in any size along with you on your adventure and enjoy!

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New World Dorado by AJ Fernandez

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Sun-grown Habano

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Length: 5.50

Ring: 52

Strength: Medium

Smoke Time: 85 Minutes

Next up on our Top 5 Cigars for Fall is the New World Dorado by AJ Fernandez. This latest release is the newest line in AJ’s New World line and is just one of many delicious blends AJ has created to pay homage to the discovery of tobacco in 1492.

This blend consists of very rich and fertile tobacco that was grown on his Dorado farm in Nicaragua. Cloaked in a Sun-Grown Habano wrapper, the New World Dorado has Nicaraguan tobacco to make up the binder and filler.

Once you light up the 5.50 x 52 medium-bodied smoke, you’ll get an abundance of the right flavors such as wood, pepper, earth, chocolate, and dried fruit. Other than the Robusto featured in this top list, the Dorado comes in a 6 x 54 Toro, 6 x 56 Figurado, and a 5.50 x 60 Gordito. Plenty of options for you to pick from if you enjoyed smoking this gem from AJ.

If you find yourself heading to a winery, or brewery, or just hanging around a fire pit with some friends, the New World Dorado is the perfect cigar for that occasion.

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Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Length: 6

Ring: 56

Strength: Mellow-Medium

Smoke Time: 105 Minutes

Another cigar that really needs no introduction and we’re glad to have it on our list is the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Dojo Toro Limited Edition. The original Perdomo 10th Anniversary line was created to celebrate Nick Perdomo’s famous original La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve line. However, the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Dojo L.E. was to celebrate the popular cigar publication Cigar Dojo and its 10 years in the business. Cigar Dojo turned to Nick Perdomo to create this mellow to medium-bodied gem to celebrate the occasion.

Cloaked in an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, the Dojoo L.E. size sports a different wrapper from the original Connecticut champagne wrapper that’s featured on the other sizes in the line. The Dojo L.E. however still features the same Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos that are in the original core line.

Flavor notes you’ll detect while smoking this 6 x 56 Toro are cedar, vanilla, cream, and cocoa on the backend. If you enjoyed smoking the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Dojo Toro L.E., then you’ll enjoy the nine other sizes that are available in a box of 8, 12, or 25!

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Southern Draw Rose of Sharon

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Sun Grown

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Length: 6

Ring: 52

Strength: Mellow – Medium

Smoke Time: 100 Minutes

Last but not least, we have the Southern Draw Rose of Sharon as our last cigar to be featured on our Top 5 Cigars for the Fall. Robert Holt created this line for his wife, which is a fitting tribute! This Mellow to Medium-Bodied cigar is cloaked in an Ecuadorian Connecticut Sun Grown wrapper, while sporting Nicaraguan tobaccos for the binder and filler.

This 6 x 52 cigar has scrumptious flavor notes of wood, leather, caramel, and roasted peanuts, which would pair perfectly with a glass of whiskey next to a fire pit to warm you up for those brisk fall evenings.

The Rose of Sharon by Southern Draw comes in five other sizes that are in a gorgeous-looking box of 20. So for a fall treat, add this gem from Southern Draw to your collection today!

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Top 5 Cigars for Fall 2022

As fall blows back on a swift, blustering wind, so do our seasonal comforts. From sipping hot coffee while watching the leaves fall to toasting marshmallows around the fire, fall is the time for cozy indulgences to warm the body and soul.

And what better way to warm up on a brisk fall day than with the slow burn of a cigar?

While we’re not suggesting you can’t enjoy cigars throughout the year (in fact, we actively encourage it), many cigar smokers are more inclined to richer flavors in fall.

You might enjoy fruit and citrus notes in summer yet be more inclined to spices like clove and cinnamon or musky notes of wood and leather in fall.

To help you narrow down your cigar search this fall, we’ve selected smokes perfect for puffing throughout the season.

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Oscar Valladares Wild Hunter

Wrapper Type – Honduras

Binder – Honduras

Filler – Honduras

Origin – Honduras

Strength – Medium-Full

Size – 6 x 52

Smoke Time – 100 minutes

Wrapper Shade – Maduro

When preparing for fall, no other cigar comes to my mind immediately than the Oscar Valladares Wild Hunter. With the camouflage box and band next to that eye-popping orange, it is meant to be enjoyed after a hike or while hunting. Oscar Valladares wanted to create a cigar for the industry’s demographic, and this is the perfect example of paying homage to the wonderful cigar smokers around the world.

The tobaccos that make up this 6 x 52 Honduran puro hail from the fertile Copan region. When creating this medium to full-bodied smoke, Oscar wanted to give each customer the full-on experience of what delicious Honduran tobaccos taste like.

While smoking the Wild Hunter, you’ll detect notes of earth, leather, espresso, nuts, and chocolate. I’d pair this alongside a hot cup of cocoa or a morning coffee! 

Available in the one size that comes in a box of 20, now available on jrcigar.com

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Alec Bradley Prensado

Wrapper Type – Honduras

Binder – Nicaragua

Filler – Honduras/Nicaragua

Origin – Honduras

Strength – Medium-Full

Size – 7 x 48

Smoke Time – 110-120 minutes

Wrapper Shade – EMS

Next up on our Top 5 Cigars for the Fall is the 7 x 48 scrumptious cigar from Alec Bradley. The Prensado is handcrafted in Honduras and expertly blended with Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos for the wrapper, binder, and filler.

The complex flavor notes you’ll taste in each and every puff are coffee, chocolate, and spice on the backend. With the delicious flavor notes and captivating tobaccos, the Alec Bradley Prensado has been named the best cigar of 2011 with a 96 rating in Cigar Aficionado.

What makes this a great fall cigar is the Churchill size and strength of the cigar. With the briskness in the air, this strong cigar will keep you warm for the 110 to 120-minute smoke time.

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Umbagog

Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf

Binder – Nicaragua

Filler – Nicaragua

Origin – Nicaragua

Strength – Medium-Full

Size – 6 x 48

Smoke Time – 110 minutes

Wrapper Shade – Maduro

When thinking about the fall time, I think this specific cigar was made to be enjoyed in the fall. Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust created this cigar to pay homage to a lake in his hometown he fishes all the time. Fishing is so popular in the summertime, but there’s nothing quite like fishing while the seasons are changing.

The Umbagog uses the same Connecticut Broadleaf wrappers found on the Mi Querida line for Dunbarton. Steve Saka also utilizes delicious dark Nicaraguan leaves for the binder and filler. This medium to full-bodied cigar has mouthwatering flavor notes of pepper, cocoa, earth, and leather on the backend. 

Whether you are fishing on a lake, pond, or river, this 6 x 48 smoke will take you under two hours to enjoy and should be paired with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Arrived in a bundle of 10, for $80-$110, you can get the Umbagog now on JR Cigars.

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Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary

Wrapper Type – Ecuador Connecticut

Binder – Nicaragua

Filler – Nicaragua

Origin – Nicaragua

Strength – Medium

Size – 6 x 56

Smoke Time – 90-100 minutes

Wrapper Shade – EMS

The next cigar to smoke during the Fall is the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Dojo Toro Limited Edition. This delicious 6 x 56 medium-bodied smoke was created for Cigar Dojo celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Both Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne and Cigar Dojo turned ten years old in the same decade. Each saw it fitting to bring out a limited amount of these cigars in a special size.

Hand rolled in Nicaragua, The Perdomo 10th Anniversary uses aged Nicaraguan tobaccos that make up the binder and filler, all while being cloaked with an elegant Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper.

This medium-bodied smoke is filled to the brim with delicious notes of cedar, cream, and vanilla. The flavor notes will pair perfectly with that morning or evening cup of coffee enjoyed on the deck in the cool fall weather. 

To get this limited-time cigar in a box of 8, go to JR Cigars today to experience the luscious Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary.

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Oliva Master Blends 3

Wrapper Type – Broadleaf Sungrown

Binder – Nicaraguan Habano

Filler – Nicaraguan Ligero

Origin – Nicaragua

Strength – Full

Wrapper Shade – Maduro

We’re rounding up our list of the best cigars for fall with the Oliva Master Blends 3. The Oliva family cultivates limited-edition tobaccos every year so they can roll some of the most premium cigars on the market. An artisanal series, smokers can expect something special each time they pluck one of these cigars from their humidor.

The Oliva family created the Master Blends 3 with experienced smokers in mind. The Nicaraguan Habano binder and Nicaraguan Ligero long fillers are wrapped neatly in a sun-grown Maduro wrapper that is instantly recognizable from its mahogany shade.

From the very first drag, expect a full-bodied smoke that fills the mouth with a burst of flavors.  Creamy earth textures first hit the palate, followed by a delectable taste of coffee. The aftertaste, however, is something sweeter, with lingering notes of maple and brown sugar.

It’s the perfect blend of musk and sweet that creates images of a crisp walk across a fall forest floor blanketed with leaves before heading home for an evening sweet treat.

Top 5 Cigars for Fall 2021

Since the Top 5 cigars above are dedicated to a limited-time sampler, we wanted to add a few more cigars for the fall for yo to enjoy. They aren’t included in the sampler above, yet if you come across these four at your local brick and mortar, or online, it’s worth grabbing them for your next time at a bonfire. Enjoy!

Alec Bradley Black Market

Wrapper Type – Nicaragua

Binder – Ecuador Sumatra

Filler – Honduras/Panama

Origin – Honduras

Strength – Medium-Full

Wrapper Shade – Maduro

We had to include the Alec Bradley Black Market cigars on this list, if only because, at least aesthetically, it’s perfect for the spooky season. These cigars are encased in a dark Maduro wrapper that has as much depth in taste as it does color.

Something that makes this line unique is the four-country blend. These cigars offer global fusion with a Nicaraguan wrapper, an Ecuador Sumatran binder, the Honduras/Panama filler, and a wrapper from Mexico. The flavors are also an exciting mix of cocoa, peppery spice, cedar, and a hint of citrus. Expect a medium-full-bodied smoke that offers a little bit of everything with each drag.

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My Father Flor de Las Antillas

Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan Sun Grown

Binder – Nicaragua

Filler – Nicaragua

Origin – Nicaragua

Strength – Medium-Full

Size – 6.50 x 56

Smoke Time – 95 minutes

Wrapper Shade – EMS

The My Father Flor de Las Antillas line is as warm on the eyes as it is on the palate. This brand’s cigars are beautifully wrapped with a reddish-brown Corojo/Criollo blend wrapper and feature a shiny red band that evokes the hues of fall. It’s a pure Nicaraguan brand of medium-full-bodied cigars with Nicaragua binders and fillers. Just as you might enjoy sipping hot cocoa in the fall, you can enjoy an indulgent chocolatey smoke with this cigar. Throw in the sprinkling of nutmeg and undertones of leather, and you’ve got yourself a seasonal wonder. 

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Ashton Aged Maduro

Wrapper Type – Connecticut Broadleaf

Binder – Dominican Republic

Filler – Dominican Republic

Origin – Dominican Republic

Strength – Medium

Size – 7 x 48

Smoke Time – 110-120 minutes

Wrapper Shade – Maduro

Robert Levin is the creator behind Ashton cigars and a true talent within the industry. While we’d be confident to recommend any Ashton cigar throughout the year, there’s something about the Ashton Aged Maduro that works perfectly for fall.

The line boasts an impressive array of cigar shapes and sizes, appealing to every type of aficionado. No matter the size, however, they each deliver an impact of flavor.

The beautifully dark Maduro wrapper encases three-year-aged binder and filler tobaccos. The wait is well worth it, resulting in a delicious blend of sweet yet earthy notes of chocolate, coffee, and maple with a subtle hint of spice.

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Rocky Patel Grand Reserve

Wrapper Type – Manufacturer’s Secret

Binder – Manufacturer’s Secret

Filler – Manufacturer’s Secret

Origin – Nicaragua

Strength – Medium-Full

Size – 5.50 x 50

Smoke Time – 80 minutes

Wrapper Shade – Maduro

Rocky Patel is known for their premium cigars, and the Rocky Patel Grand Reserve plays a significant role within its impressive portfolio.

We know this line of cigars stems from Nicaragua, but the wrapper, binder, and filler type are a company secret. What isn’t a secret, however, is that it delivers strong hits of wood and cocoa with a blend of roasted peanuts. The taste then develops to strong notes of toasted bread and sweet spice the more you smoke, making it the perfect cigar for fall.

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