Top 5 Big Game Cigars

January 31, 2018

Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2023

The stage is set! On Sunday, February 12th, the Big Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. When it comes to attending a party for the big game, there are so many treats you can enjoy! I usually have a plethora of snacks such as Nachos, Wings, and Finger Foods, all while washing it down with ice-cold beers.

When the Big Game rolls around, it is usually too cold for me to enjoy a cigar outside. So for the ones who aren’t fighting off winter conditions every week, you could set the party outside in the beautiful weather.

With beautiful weather comes a chance to smoke some phenomenal smokes. Below are five of our favorite smokes we will be enjoying during this year’s Big Game. From AJ Fernandez to Cohiba, here are our Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2022. Leave in the comments below what some of your favorite cigars to enjoy during the Big Game!

Don’t forget to get this limited-time sampler at the link below!

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New World Dorado by AJ Fernandez

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Ring: 60

Length: 5.50

Strength: Medium

Smoke Time: 90 Minutes

First up on our Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game is the new smoke from AJ Fernandez “New World Dorado”. Landing in a few Top 5 lists on several publications in 2022, the New World Dorado is the latest installment in the New World series he’s worked on over the last few years. This series pays homage to the discovery of tobacco in 1492, which was inspired by one of the world’s most fertile tobacco-growing regions, AJ Fernandez’s Dorado farm.

We chose this cigar to smoke during the Big Game because we’re entering a new age or “new world” of young quarterbacks succeeding extremely early in their careers. We have two young QBs who had stellar MVP-like seasons this past year, so we figured smoking the New World Dorado is a great start to show these guys some love.

While smoking this medium-bodied gem, you’ll detect notes of pepper, earth, wood, chocolate, and hints of dried fruit throughout your smoke session. With four different sizes that come in a box of 10, you can snag the new vintage smoke from AJ Fernandez today at JRCigar.

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Warped Eagles Descent

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Nicaragua Corojo ‘99

Binder: Nicaragua Criollo ‘98

Filler: Nicaragua

Ring: 52

Length: 5.62

Strength: Full

Smoke Time: 85 Minutes

Next up on our Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game is one we’ve been wanting to light up in hopes the Philadelphia Eagles lost. However, they steamed-rolled over the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles the last two weeks. So we’re hoping the night of the Big Game, we light up the Eagles Descent from Warped as we see the Cheifs holding up the trophy. That makes us Giants fans so happy to see!

When it comes to this elegant cigar from Kyle Gellis and Warped, the Eagles Descent was originally released as a retailer exclusive in 2019 for R Field Wine Company based out of Honolulu, Hawaii. With a tweaked blend, Gellis decided to release the Eagles Descent as a full production line. Utilizing tobaccos from Aganorsa Farm in Nicaragua, this Nicaraguan puro is one of the best full-bodied cigars on the market today.

While smoking this 5.62 x 50 Toro, you’ll get delicious notes of earth, white pepper, coffee, and hints of caramel sweetness on the finish. Available in one size that comes in a box of 25, you can get the Warped Eagles Descent and the time to light it up is once the Chiefs (hopefully) dismantle the Birds from Philly!

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Cohiba Royale

Country of Origin: Honduras

Wrapper: Nicaragua

Binder: Dominican Republic

Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic

Ring: 54

Length: 5.50

Strength: Full

Smoke Time: 85-95 Minutes

Next up on our Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game is one of the most iconic cigars to ever grace the industry. We chose the Cohiba Royale due to the royalty this cigar brings as well as how the big game falls under football royalty. If Mahomes wins his second big game, then he’ll be in football royalty as we know. However, if the Eagles win their second big game in the last six years, they’ll be cemented in the city of Philadelphia as royalty to their fanbase.

This full-bodied smoke is one of the most expensive cigars in the industry, but it’s totally worth the price of each puff. Tobaccos that hail from Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic make up the wrapper, binder, and filler of this gem.

Some notes you’ll detect in this 5.50 x 54 smoke are black pepper, earth, cinnamon, and cocoa on the backend. With being a full-bodied smoke, I suggest smoking this after you’ve finished eating for the evening. If one of your teams is playing in the big game, then this is the cigar to celebrate with.

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Foundation The Wise Man Maduro

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Mexican San Andres

Binder: Nicaragua Corojo 99

Filler: Nicaragua

Ring: 52

Length: 6.25

Strength: Medium-Full

Smoke Time: 105 Minutes

Our next cigar on the Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game is the Foundation Wise Man Maduro in the 6.25 by 52 size. Other than this cigar being a delicious, popular smoke from Nick Melillo, we dedicate this smoke to the legendary Coach Andy Reid. Some people are calling this year’s Big Game the Andy Reid Bowl, due to the fact he coached for 14 years in Philadelphia and 10 years in Kansas City. Although he didn’t win in Philadelphia, he led them to a Super Bowl in 2005, and four straight NFC Championship games in the early 2000s. He’s one of the smartest offensive minds football has ever seen, so we figured he’d have to be a wise man to be successful for two different teams in his 24 years of head coaching.

Now back to this Medium to Full-Bodied goodness from Foundation cigars. Cloaked in a Mexican San Andres wrapper, the Wise Man Maduro utilizes vintage Nicaraguan tobacco for the binder and the filler. The mixture of these tobaccos leaves delicious flavor notes of pepper, leather, espresso, chocolate, cashews, and sweet honey on the backend.

With six different sizes that come in boxes of 25, adding the Foundation Wise Man Maduro to your collection would be the wisest choice one could make, pun intended.

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JR Pure Origin Gran Vulcano

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Habano Jalapa

Binder: Habano Ometepe

Filler: Nicaragua

Ring: 52

Length: 6.25

Strength: Medium-Full

Smoke Time: 105 Minutes

Our final cigar on the Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2023 is the new highly rated private label smoke from yours truly, the JR Pure Origin Gran Vulcano. The 6.25 x 52 Robusto is the one that’s in this delicious sampler. This Nicaraguan puro utilizes Habano tobaccos from Ometepe and Jalapa. These regions of Nicaragua have the richest soil in all of the lands due to these regions are on the side of a Volcano. Hence, this is why the Gran Vulcano has its name!

Some delicious notes you’ll detect while lighting up this medium to full-bodied gem are earth, sweet spice, leather, and hints of chocolate on the backend. Available in three different sizes in a box of 10, these limited-edition smokes are here for a short time! So add the Gran Vulcano to your collection today and enjoy one of the three sizes during the Big Game in two weeks!

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Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2022

The stage is set! On Sunday, February 13th, the Big Game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams will take place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. When it comes to attending a party for the big game, there are so many treats you can enjoy! I usually have a plethora of snacks such as Nachos, Wings, and Finger Foods, all while washing it down with ice-cold beers.

When the Big Game rolls around, it is usually too cold for me to enjoy a cigar outside. So for the ones who aren’t fighting off winter conditions every week, you could set the party outside in the beautiful weather.

With beautiful weather comes a chance to smoke some phenomenal smokes. Below are five of our favorite smokes we will be enjoying during this year’s Big Game. From AJ Fernandez to Crowned Heads, here are our Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2022. Leave in the comments below what are some of your favorite cigars to enjoy during the Big Game!

Don’t forget to get this limited-time sampler at the link below!

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AJ Fernandez Last Call

First up on our Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2022 is a pure football-related cigar. The AJ Fernandez Last Call was first inspired by AJ himself when he would share this blend with special friends and guests who would visit him at this and his factory and fields.

Later on, this became a staple for cigar lovers all over to enjoy this at the start of the fourth quarter of the big game. Much like last calls at bars, the AJ Fernandez Last Call is the smoke you light up to enjoy at the end of the night.

This 6 x 46 Flaquitas is cloaked in a gorgeous-looking Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper while being bound and filled with Nicaraguan tobaccos. Flavor notes you may detect in this medium to full-bodied smoke are molasses, black pepper, leather, cedar, and hints of citrus on the backend.

With six different sizes, that come in a box of 25, head over to JR Cigars now and pick up the AJ Fernandez Last Call to enjoy at the end of the football game. The way the playoffs have been going this year, the fourth quarter is bound to be an intense one.

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H. Upmann 175 Anniversary

Next up on our Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2022 is a cigar that is made for celebration. The H. Upmann 175 Anniversary commemorates the brand’s existence when this line was released in 2019. So whether you’re a Bengals fan or a Rams fan, this is a smoke you want to enjoy to kick the big game off, or for when one of your teams hoists the trophy at the end of the game. Coming in one, 7 x 50 Churchill size is the perfect size to start the game off with a bang!

This Nicaraguan puro that utilizes Medio Tiempo leaves in its blend comes from the hands and minds of AJ Fernandez. Covered by one of the oiliest wrappers ever wrapped around a premium cigar, you’ll experience delicious flavor notes throughout this medium to full-bodied smoke. I’ve smoked this cigar a handful of times, and each time I keep pinpointing flavor notes of leather, white pepper, cashews, and vanilla.

A box of 10 of the H. Upmann 175th comes in high demand, so it’s wise of you to grab yours today and enjoy it for the big game with you and your pals!

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Las Calaveras 2020

The remaining cigars on our Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2022 were smokes that were picked due to certain teams we thought would be playing on the big game on Sunday, February 13th. The Las Calaveras 2020 Limited Edition hails from the famed Crowned Heads. Crowned Heads is based in Nashville, Tennessee, which happens to be the home of the Tennesee Titans. Both powerhouse franchises in their own right, we figured we’d be seeing Derrick Henry and the Tennesee Titans in Los Angeles for the Big Game, but alas, they were stunned at home by Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.

As far as the Las Calaveras 2020 goes, it is one of our favorite cigars to smoke here at JR. The Las Calaveras cigar line is one of celebration and paying homage to the ones we’ve lost over the past year. So with taking the more positive route, we figured another cigar birthed out of celebration would be fitting for this list. This 5 x 52 medium to full-bodied smoke has an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper while being bound and filled by tobaccos that hail from Nicaragua.

Flavor notes you may detect from the Las Calaveras 2020 are molasses, black pepper, oak, and leather on the backend. Available in two different sizes, that come in a box of 24, the Las Calaveras 2020 is a limited and rare smoke that won’t be around forever! So make sure to stop by our website today and get a piece of the celebration!

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Diamond Crown

Next up on our Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2022 is a cigar from the famed JC Newman Cigar Company that’s located in Tampa Bay, Florida. Although Tom Brady retired less than twenty-four hours ago, his brief stint in Tampa Bay was a memorable one. His first year in Tampa he brought a championship to their city. So it isn’t that farfetched for us to think the Greatest Quarterback of All Time would have been back in the Big Game this year, and that’s why we chose the Diamond Crown as our pick in this Top 5 sampler!

When it comes to the Diamond Crown Robusto No. 3, you’re getting a complex cigar at its finest. With tobaccos from the Dominican Republic that make up the binder and filler, a stunning golden Connecticut shade wrapper drenches over this medium-bodied gem. This handmade stick, that has the perfect Fuente touch on it has delicious flavor notes of cocoa, vanilla, cream, leather, and fresh-cut grass.

Available in eight different sizes, with some of the same sizes utilizing different wrappers, the Diamond Crown comes in a box of 15 for a reasonable price! So for the Tampa Bay fans out there, your team may not be in the Big Game in two weeks. But that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying a piece of Tampa on the day of the Big Game!

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Umbagog

Last but not least on our Top 5 Cigars to enjoy during the Big Game in 2022 is the Umbagog from Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust. With Steve Saka hailing from the New England area, we figured we’d add one of his more popular lines to the list due to the fact that you can never EVER count the Patriots out. Although they lost in the first round to the Buffalo Bills by 30 points, there is always hope for them to make it to the Big Game, whether they have Tom Brady or not.

Coming in the 6 x 48 Corona Gorda size, the Umbagog features an oily, silk Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper while being bound and filled with tobaccos from Nicaragua. Some flavor notes you may detect while smoking this medium to full-bodied smoke are pepper, cocoa, earth, leather, and sweet spice on the backend.

Available in six different sizes, that come in a bundle of 10, you can now snag the Umbagog on our website just in time for the big game that we hope you all enjoy!

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Top 5 Cigars for the Big Game in 2018

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