Fumas cigars are premium cigars manufactured from tobacco fillings that didn’t make it into the final product for the originally-intended sticks. It’s generally not the flavor that’s at fault, but rather because the remaining tobacco isn’t enough to make more cigars.

They carry an exceptional and original flavor as they are constructed with a mixture of tobacco from many premium cigars.

When looking to buy a premium cigar, choosing a fumas is an excellent option for those wanting to enjoy a smoke without breaking the bank.

Like most sticks, fumas cigars carry a history. Fumas means ‘to smoke’ and is made from leftover tobacco used to make premium long-filler cigars.

In the history of cigars, crafting and perfecting a premium cigar blend can take years of trial and error and never starts with mixed tobaccos. Tobacco leaves are individually smoked to gauge the strength, flavor profile, and burn quality. When the leaves have been explored and ranked, the blenders are ready to begin the combination process.

A fumas cigar originally started as the cigar of the torcedor (roller). In Cuba, the scraps used to be taken away by the rollers, and they would roll them into cigars to smoke for themselves at home.

These scraps are the remaining tobaccos, which can be rolled to create a mixed filler version that includes full-leaf and chopped remnants of the filler tobaccos, also known as a ‘Cuban sandwich.’

Fumas offer a similar flavor to the original premium cigar. However, fumas are offered to customers at a lower price, making them a good bargain if you’re a smoker on a budget.

The classic fuma was often sized to be a Lonsdale or Corona. The market has changed slightly throughout the years, and fumas aren’t bound by tradition when it comes to shape and size.

Fuma cigars are a fantastic choice for an enjoyable smoke. They are the perfect way to enjoy delicious tobacco fillings from your favorite brands without breaking the bank.

At JR Cigars, we’ve picked out some of the best fumas cigars to try, offering a delightful smoking experience and helping you stick to your smoking budget.

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: EMS

Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf

Filler: Nicaragua

Length: 6

Ring: 52

Strength: Medium-Full

Smoke Time: 15 minutes

Rocky Patel is a staple in any humidor, and when choosing a budget-friendly cigar, these are the perfect choice. Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 Fumas is a Cuban-style creation ideal for anyone who has enjoyed previous Rocky Patel Vintage lines and wants a cheaper alternative for everyday smoke. This excellent fumas cigar offers a smooth burn and delivers layers of sweet cocoa, savory leather, and a hint of caramel.

Country of Origin: Honduras

Wrapper: Honduras

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Honduras / Nicaragua

Length: 6

Ring: 52

Strength: Medium-full

Smoke Time: 45 minutes

Alec Bradley Prensado Fumas is a rich, satisfying, and exquisite line of ultra-premium handmade cigars. Budget-conscious cigar lovers can indulge in Prensado’s delightful full-bodied smoke for a fraction of the original cost. When lighting up this top-quality blend, you can expect tasty leather, chocolate, white pepper, and cinnamon flavors. These fumas cigars feature the same blend of top-quality Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers as their Presando cousins, but the stunningly oily, reddish-brown Honduran wrappers didn’t pass the strict company’s eyeball

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Habano

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Mixed Filler

Length: 6

Ring: 46

Strength: Medium – Full

Smoke Time: 90 minutes

The La Finca Fuma Larga is a bundle of 25 mixed filler blends of high-quality tobaccos. This cigar carries a tasty medium to full-bodied smoke. The mixed tobacco blend delivers a smooth draw and slow burn. Kick back to enjoy luscious notes of rich nuttiness, spiciness, and earthiness with every draw. The affordable price tag makes these beauties an essential addition to your humidor when trying out fumas cigars.

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Maduro

Binder: Honduras

Filler: Honduras / Nicaragua

Length: 6

Ring: 52

Strength: Medium-Full

Smoke Time: 90 minutes

The Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Fumas cigars celebrate excellence from the famous Rocky Patel brand. When picking up this fumas cigar, you can expect a captivating blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers to highlight the delicious cigar flavors. Expect to enjoy some delectable notes of cocoa, coffee, and leather with every puff.