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Coffee and Cigars

For many people, waking up is synonymous with grabbing a fresh cup of coffee. For some, this is followed by the desire for a good cigar. When you walk into a cigar lounge or shop, it isn't uncommon to find coffee available as well.

According to research, nearly 65% of all Americans prefer to drink coffee during breakfast hours. This is also a great time to light up a cigar. If you're someone who enjoys lighting a cigar while drinking a cup of coffee, you should pick a cigar that is complimentary.

Here is a list of cigars that pair sublimely with coffee:


Oliva Serie V Melanio Robusto - 2016 #8 Cigar of the Year

Oliva Serie V Melanio Robusto cigars are the crowning achievement of the Oliva Cigar Company. Five years in the making, this 5" x 52 high-end Nicaraguan masterpiece is lovingly crafted by a select handful of some of the best torcedors the world has to offer, using aged ligero filler and binder tobacco from Nicaragua and a gorgeous Ecuadorian sun-grown wrapper. Ultra-refined, yet powerful and pleasurable. Melanio is a true showcase of the world-class blending expertise at Oliva Cigars.

Seamlessly rolled, dark brown, and gorgeous, Oliva Serie V Melanio Robusto cigars are expertly constructed with an easy draw. The first light gives off billows of blue smoke, slathering the palate with a massive dose of ligero spice. The earthy introduction soon turns sweet as hints of coffee and dark chocolate become apparent, and the spice further intensifies. The finish is heavy and smooth, draping the taste buds with kisses of nutmeg and cocoa. Deeply powerful, yet incomparably smooth.

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Coffee Country Tour Du Jour Cigar Sampler

Introducing the Coffee Country Tour Du Jour Cigar Sampler, a delightful collection designed specifically for coffee enthusiasts. In this Meet Your Maker (MYM) 10-cigar sampler, we've curated a selection of the finest coffee-flavored cigars that cater to your love for both coffee and premium tobacco.

Crafted by renowned manufacturers, the sampler features standout blends from the Isla del Sol and Tabak Especial lines by the esteemed Drew Estate team. Additionally, the innovative Nub Nuance entries from the Oliva Cigar Company add a unique touch to this exceptional assortment. While three of the cigars bear the Rocky Patel Java label, it's important to note that they are expertly crafted by the infused cigar maestros at Drew Estate under contract for Rocky Patel.

A standout in the collection is the Java Mint, an exquisite blend that combines the rich flavors of a York Peppermint Patty with the essence of your favorite coffee beverage.

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The Coffee Country Tour Du Jour Cigar Sampler includes the following cigars:

  1. Isla del Sol Toro
  2. Isla del Sol Maduro Robusto
  3. Nub Nuance Single Roast 460
  4. Nub Nuance Double Roast 354
  5. Nub Nuance Triple Roast 460
  6. Nub Nuance Double Roast 354
  7. Nub Nuance Triple Roast 460
  8. Rocky Patel Java Latte Toro
  9. Rocky Patel Java Maduro Toro
  10. Rocky Patel Java Mint Toro
  11. Tabak Especial Toro Dulce
  12. Tabak Especial Toro Negra

Indulge in the perfect fusion of coffee and cigars with this meticulously curated sampler, offering a journey through the rich and flavorful world of coffee-infused premium cigars.
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Macanudo Bourbon In Your Coffee Cigar Sampler

Everyone knows bourbon and coffee go great with cigars, but what happens when bourbon and coffee are IN your cigars? Well, we here at Cigar Place are always looking for ways to bring the newest and hottest treats to our beloved customers, and this time we have put together one heck of an innovative sampler. Let's face it; some people love flavored cigars; some hate them. In the cigar world, it's a fact of life. But these sticks here aren't your run-of-the-mill soupy and goopy cheapies. Quite the contrary as here we have some of the most elegantly built infused cigars on the market: M by Macanudo and M Bourbon by Macanudo, the first flavored cigars offered by the legendary Dominican-based cigar powerhouse. Even if you are sternly anti-flavor when it comes to cigars, these babies just might change your mind.

On the one side, we have M by Macanudo, a delectable coffee-infused treat made for the serious connoisseur that loves to enjoy a steamy cup o' Joe alongside a precision-rolled premium cigar. The other component of this lovely sampler is M Bourbon, which takes everything that was great and celebrated about the original M and replaces the coffee flavor with rich, boozy bourbon. Both offerings reside on the medium-bodied side and are easy choices for cigar snobs of all experience levels. After lighting up, feel free to grab the drink of your choice if you wish, but after a few puffs, it's easy to realize that with either of these incredible blends, your coffee and bourbon are already mixed in!

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M by Macanudo Espresso With Cream

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The M by Macanudo Espresso with Cream is a flavor-infused cigar that masterfully blends rich espresso and smooth cream notes with a high-quality Nicaraguan filler, Philippine binder, and a striking Indonesian barber pole wrapper. Medium-bodied and visually appealing, it delivers a smooth draw and a consistent burn. Smokers can expect creamy sweetness up front, followed by notes of espresso, cedar, leather, and a touch of cocoa as it develops.

Ideal for both new and seasoned smokers, this cigar pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or even a dark ale, enhancing its warm, dessert-like profile. Whether you're seeking a morning smoke or an after-dinner indulgence, the M by Macanudo Espresso with Cream offers a flavorful, aromatic experience without overwhelming the palate.
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Don Pepin Garcia Original Invictos

Are you a fan of Don Pepin, the great cigarmaker? Also known as José Garcia, he referred to this line as the 'Blue Label'. Don Pepin's is a brand that debuted back in the year 2003. Back then, the wrapper was Ecuadoran. But now it's a Corojo Oscuro from Nicaragua.

From first light, the smoker is greeted by the infamous "Pepin Pepper," a blast of intense spice across the entire palate. The smoke settles into a full-bodied array of nutty and spicy flavors with heavy pepper and sweetness on the finish. There is also a richness that is reminiscent of cocoa, which is why this cigar pairs perfectly with coffee.

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Alec Bradley Magic Toast Toro

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With the kind of name this cigar has, you could end up thinking that it tastes like toast. This cigar was in no way inspired by bread. It was a night spent in a field of tobacco that inspired Alan Rubin, the owner of this brand.
There is also a lot of tobacco that is Honduran as well. You'll also find leaves from Nicaragua in this cigar. They are present in the binder as well as the filler. A light and lovely scent of vanilla sugar cookie drifts from the foot like an assistant to the strong mineral aroma the 6" X 52 barrel exudes as it sits confidently beneath the intricate gold and purple band, waiting for the full reveal. Unlit, these wondrous cigars present a mouth-watering appeal impossible to deny, but applying a steady flame is where the wizardry begins. Along with the pleasant combination of spice, oak, and vanilla. This helps it pair well with coffee of all kinds.

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New World Connecticut Robusto

Do you enjoy coffee that is imbued with flavors of fruit? If you do, then you're very likely to enjoy this cigar as well. This is a cigar from A.J. Fernandez, a cigar maker from Nicaragua. The wrapper of this cigar is a Connecticut shade, grown in the US.

A lot of smokers dismiss the Connecticut shade leaf due to its mild body, but if they are looking past New World Connecticut, they are doing their palate a disservice. The true beauty of this cigar is the fact that the creamy nature of the wrapper leaf plays off the spicier filler tobacco perfectly and gives an amazing complexity to this smoke. While this may feature the traditional mild body one would expect from a Connecticut wrapped stogie, it still remains extremely flavorful.

They are grown beneath mesh netting. This helps to filter the Sun's rays. As a result, the cigar has a light and delicate taste. The initial taste of this cigar is fruity. After that, you can enjoy a combination of lemon peel, leather, and cedar.

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Montecristo White Court Tubo

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The Montecristo White Montecristo Court Tubo is an epic cigar you'll wish you had tried sooner. Created by a brand that sits at the highest of heights when it comes to tobacco and handmade in the Dominican Republic by skilled torcedors who have perfected the art of the roll, these elegant vitolas are masterpieces of smooth, rich flavor. Beneath the stark white double bands emblazoned with gold markings, you'll find a flawless Ecuadoran Connecticut wrapped like a warm blanket atop a Nicaraguan binder that expertly contains the premium Dominican and Nicaraguan longleaf filler at the core.

The smoke emanating from this cigar looks attractive, almost as if it won't be strong enough to pair with your coffee. However, this 5 and a 1/2 inches cigar comes with a ring gauge of 44. The corona of this cigar takes about the same time to finish as it would for you to finish your coffee.

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Rocky Patel Java Maduro Cigars

If you've ever experienced the magic that comes from pairing a fine cigar with a hot mug of coffee or a few pieces of high quality dark chocolate, or even better all three together, then you know why we're so excited about the Rocky Patel Java Maduro. If you are one of those unlucky few who haven't experienced the complimentary flavors of these three luxuries, now is the time to get amped up about the Rocky Patel Java Maduro. A tag-team effort between Patel's company and the flavor wizards at Drew Estate, the cigar contains a blend of marvelous Nicaraguan filler and binder beneath a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper all of which has soaked up the aroma and flavor of Mocha Java espresso and fine cocoa.

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Tabak Especial Cigars

While there are plenty of coffee-flavored cigars on today's market, one continues to stand head and shoulders above the rest: Tabak Especial Cigar. Made at the world famous La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua under the supervision of none other than the master of flavored cigars himself, Jonathan Drew, Tabak Especial is set apart from the rest in that the tobacco isn't simply flavored, but infused. Drew is best known for his flavor infusion process, mainly made popular by his ACID brand, and in this case he has made a dream come true for coffee-loving cigar smokers worldwide.

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From the Macanudo Bourbon in your coffee cigar to the New World Connecticut Robusto, this list of cigars pairs perfectly well with coffee.


Cigar Strength Pairing Guide

Cigar Strength Pairing Guide

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Guide to Cutting Your Cigars

We have all heard the saying, "there is more than one way to skin a cat." That is such a weird and stupid colloquialism. At Cigarplace.biz, we prefer to say "there is more than one way to cut a cigar." Not only does it apply to our business and make us not sound like a psychopath, it is also very true. Whether you are using a guillotine-style cutter or a punch or cigar scissors, there really is no wrong method for cutting your favorite stick. Heck, in a pinch you can even use your fingernail or, if you want to look extra rugged, just bite the end off.



Guide to Cutting Your Cigars

The key to getting a nice cut is to understand how a cigar is made. You thought smoking a cigar was just about sitting back and relaxing with a quality smoke, didn't you? Little did you know, there was a whole new world to learn. A cigar is made up of three components: the filler, binder, and wrapper. For the purpose of this lesson, the key components are the wrapper and the binder. When wrapping a cigar, the torceador finishes the stick with what is called a cap. This is a small leaf of the wrapper that is spun around the head multiple times. when looking at your smokes you can usually see a line that shows you where the cap ends. The key to any good snip of a cigar is to stay above this line, cut too much off a cigar and you run the risk of the wrapper leaf unraveling on you. While this is still smoke-able, it is much less enjoyable fighting with the cigar to stay together. The binder is the leaf that is used to hold the filler together and is the layer between the filler and the wrapper. When using a punch you need to make sure you not only get through the wrapper but the binder as well.


Cigar Cutter

Xikar made Pave X Cigar Cutter The most recognizable cutter is a guillotine. Not only was this perfect for beheading people in pre-Renaissance France, but it now is a wonderful design for snipping the back end of a cigar. There are many types of guillotines, from cheaper plastic single-bladed ones all the way to the Xikar made Pave X Cigar Cutter which is hand set with Cubic Zirconia stones (real diamonds are also available). Are the more expensive ones any better than the economical ones that your cigar shop will sometimes throw in your bag? The answer to that lies in the blade. The key to any good cutter is the sharpness of the blade and how quickly it can get through the wrapper and binder. Will the cheap ones work? Sure they will. Will the blade last for more than the 5-pack you just bought? The real question should be, do you want to chance tearing the wrapper on an awesome new Tatuaje to find out?



Punch Cutter

Another very popular method for cutting a cigar is a punch. There is a round blade made to make a circular cut in the end. If you were expecting the round blade to make a triangular cut, I would suggest you look up the Wikipedia entry on geometry. These are growing in popularity because the hole which is made really concentrates the smoke into your mouth and onto your palate. The trick to using a punch is not to simply push it into the end. This will cause cracking and splitting. You need to slowly turn the blade while applying a small amount of pressure. This may seem like a chore, but no one said smoking cigars was easy. The result is one of our favorite types of cuts. You can get punches in all different sizes and obviously the larger the ring gauge the larger the punch you may want. Xikar also makes lighters, such as the Element and the Versa, which have a punch built into the design.


V-cut Cigar Cutter

A style of cut that is becoming more and more popular is the V-cut. You can think of this as a genetic mutation crossing a guillotine with a punch. Shaped much like a guillotine, the cut is made with a blade that comes down on the tobacco. Unlike the standard guillotine cutter, this blade is shaped like a "V" and instead of taking the whole head off the stick, it leaves a channel for the smoke to pass through. The thought is that this opens the cigar up more than a punch, but the V-shaped channel really pushes the smoke to where you will taste the flavors most. Whether this is true or not, we really do not know, but the cut left behind sure does look cool. On larger 60-ring-gauge smokes, some even like to make a double V-cut and leave an X on the back of the cigar. Xikar just released a keychain version of their popular VX-V Cutter.


Cigar Scissors

On top of these there are other methods such as Cigar Scissors to cut the head of the cigar you want to enjoy, but they are all just variations of the same theme as the three listed above. These MTX Cigar Scissors are like the Swiss Army Knife of cigar tools. The key is always the sharpness of the blade and watching how far down you cut. One great thing about the more expensive cutters is not only the sharpness of the blades. But also the guarantees offered by the manufacturers, such as the fantastic Lifetime Guarantee on their products offered by both Xikar and Colibri. You want your smoke to be an enjoyment and not a chore, and the proper cut will certainly help propel you to that end result.

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