Winter presents unique challenges and opportunities for cigar enthusiasts. The colder weather often means shorter smoking sessions, as few of us want to linger too long in the chill. To make the most of your winter smoking experience, consider cigars that are shorter in length and have a smaller ring gauge. These cigars provide a satisfying smoking experience without requiring an extended commitment. Here are some excellent options for winter smoking:

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Tips for Winter Cigar Smoking

• - Choose a Warm Spot: Find a sheltered area or use a patio heater to stay comfortable while smoking.
• - Pair with Warm Drinks: Hot coffee, tea, or mulled wine complements the cigar and keeps you warm.
• - Plan Your Smoke Time: Opt for cigars with a smoking time of 20-40 minutes to avoid prolonged exposure to the cold.

Winter smoking doesn’t mean compromising on quality or flavor. By selecting shorter cigars with smaller ring gauges, you can enjoy your passion for cigars even during the chilliest months. Bundle up, light up, and savor the moment!

Our Top Winter Cigar Picks:

Nub Connecticut Cigars

Nub Connecticut cigars are an excellent choice for a cold evening, offering a unique combination of compact size and satisfying smoking experience. Measuring just 4 inches long with a thick 60-ring gauge, these cigars are designed to deliver their full flavor profile right from the first puff. The Connecticut wrapper adds a creamy, mild-to-medium strength, while the Nicaraguan binder and fillers provide rich undertones of cedar, nuts, and subtle sweetness. This blend creates a smooth, well-balanced cigar that is perfect for shorter smoking sessions, making it ideal for winter when you may not want to linger outdoors for too long.

One of the standout features of Nub Connecticut cigars is their consistent burn and rich smoke output, ensuring an enjoyable experience even in colder temperatures. Their short, wide format allows them to heat up quickly and maintain an even burn, minimizing relighting interruptions in the chilly air. Pairing one with a warm cup of coffee or tea enhances the creamy and nutty notes, creating a cozy, comforting experience. Whether you’re braving the winter chill on your patio or relaxing by an outdoor fire pit, the Nub Connecticut offers the perfect combination of convenience, quality, and flavor for a winter night. SHOP NOW

Oliva Serie V Melanio Petit Corona Cigars

The Oliva Serie V Melanio Petit Corona is a remarkable choice for cigar enthusiasts who value sophistication and depth in a compact format. Measuring 4.5 inches with a 46-ring gauge, this cigar packs a wealth of complex flavors into its modest size. Wrapped in a luxurious Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, the Petit Corona delivers a rich and balanced profile of dark chocolate, leather, and a touch of spice. Its premium Nicaraguan filler ensures a smooth smoking experience with impeccable construction, making it an ideal option for those cold evenings when a shorter, flavorful cigar is preferable.

What sets the Melanio Petit Corona apart is its ability to maintain complexity and refinement throughout the smoking session, despite its size. The smaller format heats up quickly, producing a full-bodied experience right from the first puff. Its medium-plus strength makes it a perfect companion for a glass of aged whiskey or spiced rum, adding warmth and enhancing the cigar’s bold flavors. Whether enjoyed by an outdoor fire pit or in a cozy nook, the Oliva Serie V Melanio Petit Corona offers a top-tier smoking experience tailored for winter’s brisk pace. SHOP NOW

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Natural Short Story Cigars

The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Natural Short Story is an exceptional choice for a cold winter night, offering a quick yet deeply satisfying smoking experience. At just 4 inches long with a 48-ring gauge, this perfecto-shaped cigar is designed for those who want to enjoy premium flavors without committing to a lengthy session in the cold. Its Dominican filler and binder, wrapped in a rich Cameroon leaf, deliver a medium-bodied profile with notes of cedar, sweet spice, and a touch of nuttiness. The expertly crafted perfecto shape ensures an even burn and a concentrated flavor profile, perfect for those short moments of indulgence on a chilly evening.

What makes the Short Story particularly suited for winter is its ability to deliver a complex, high-quality smoke in a compact format. The cigar's small size allows it to heat up quickly, producing flavorful, aromatic smoke from the very first puff. This efficiency is ideal for colder weather, where extended outdoor smoking sessions may not be practical. Pairing the Short Story with a hot beverage like coffee, mulled wine, or hot cocoa enhances its warm, spicy undertones, creating a cozy and comforting experience. For aficionados seeking a blend of convenience and premium craftsmanship, the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Natural Short Story is a perfect winter companion. SHOP NOW

Cain F Nub 460 Cigars

The Cain F Nub 460 is a powerhouse cigar, perfectly suited for enthusiasts who appreciate bold flavors and a shorter smoking session. Measuring just 4 inches long with a hefty 60-ring gauge, this cigar embodies the "nub" philosophy of delivering a rich, full-flavored experience from start to finish. It features a blend of robust Nicaraguan ligero tobaccos that offer intense notes of earth, pepper, and espresso, complemented by a slightly sweet undertone. The Habano wrapper adds a layer of complexity, enhancing the overall depth of the smoke. This combination makes the Cain F Nub 460 an excellent choice for those cold winter evenings when you want a quick yet robust smoking experience.

What sets the Cain F Nub 460 apart is its ability to maintain a consistent and powerful flavor profile despite its compact size. The thicker ring gauge ensures a slower burn, allowing you to savor the rich, bold flavors without feeling rushed, even in colder temperatures. Its short length makes it ideal for winter smoking, as it provides the warmth and satisfaction of a full-bodied cigar without requiring an extended outdoor session. Pair this cigar with a strong, dark coffee or a peaty Scotch to accentuate its earthy and spicy notes, creating a robust and warming experience that’s perfect for the season. SHOP NOW

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It is getting frigid here in Florida. You know, 48-58 degrees and only 70% humidity. That there is sweater weather down here. We know a lot of the country is dealing with a lot worse and there was a blizzard that went through the Mid-Atlantic this past weekend, making smoking a large cigar much harder these days. The question you need to ask yourself is do you suffer in silence, anger the family by taking your cigar inside, or adapt with a shorter smoke?

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If you are in the adapt to the cold camp, there are plenty of great options for you. If you are like me, I normally stick with cigars at least over a 50 ring gauge. My go-to smoke is a toro-sized cigar around 6 inches long and a 52-56 ring. Standing outside for the hour and a half that it takes me to smoke this size really dampens my enjoyment of the cigar. I also hate to smoke only half a cigar and re-light it later. I needed to find something smaller, and luckily I have found a couple of different choices to fit my needs.

The first option is to change your ring gauge. I used to turn my nose up at anything less than a 50-ring. It just didn't have the right "mouth feel" for me. Almost all cigars have the same blend in them no matter the size. The only difference is the ratios used in order to achieve the same taste in the smaller sizes. One of the few exceptions to this is my choice when I am going for a smaller ring-sized cigar…the Liga Undercrown Corona Viva. This 5 5/8 x 46 cigar changes the ratios of ligero used from all the other sizes in the line. What this means to you as a smoker is a much fuller and richer smoke with the Corona Viva over let's say, the Gordito for example.

The next option for all those that don’t want a skinnier cigar, is to look at the length of the cigars you are smoking. One of the most famous of the shorter, stubbier cigars is the Nub line out of Oliva and Studio Tabac. When Sam Leccia came to the heads of Oliva with his idea for the Nub line, a lot of them thought he was nuts. Who would want to smoke a 3 1/2 or 4 inch cigar, but the idea stuck and it is a great seller for them. The concept is that a lot of people really enjoy that final third of a cigar. What if the whole cigar was that final “nub” experience. My personal favorite is the Nub Habano 358. This cigar is a full-bodied and spicy stick measuring at 3 3/4 x 58 and provides the perfect 45 minute to an hour smoke.

The final option for those looking to maximize your smoking enjoyment during the cold winter months is to reduce both the ring and the length of your cigar. This is usually my plan C as it seems like I am compromising a lot to change both, but then again I am not a fan of change in almost everything in my life. There are a couple of different options in this category. First is the very small tinned cigars. There are a number of choices here, no matter what strength of cigar you like. Most of the big names in cigars make these smaller sticks, like Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta.

The other choice in these much smaller cigars are boxed smokes that are just slightly larger than their tinned cigar brethren. There are many times where I have found that I do not want a larger cigar, either due to the weather or simply time constraints, that this group of cigars has helped me. One of my favorite brand of smaller cigars is Liga Privada Unico. These cigars are short-filled and the blend consists scraps of tobacco remaining from making the much larger Liga Privada No. 9 and T52.

Whichever option you choose, you can see that there are plenty of choices for when you want to enjoy a great cigar in the colder weather. Go get your favorite hot beverage, grab a seat by a heater, and a great cigar, and enjoy your winter wonderland.

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