Top Creamy Cigars
Discovering Creamy Cigars
Though my palate now leans toward spicy, darker cigars, I always return to my first love: lighter shade cigars. These cigars often have a creamy flavor, reminiscent of enjoying a cup of coffee or a piece of cheesecake. Creamy cigars are making a resurgence for a good reason. This week, we highlight some of the most intriguing cigars that leave those delicious creamy flavors on your palate. Make sure to check out our latest sampler for a taste of these delights.
Sobremesa Brulee
The Sobremesa Brulee from Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust is a standout. This cigar offers a sweetness and complexity that is truly unique. The Double Corona 2020 size, with its Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper, Mexican binder, and Nicaraguan filler, delivers notes of cream, pepper, cinnamon, leather, and brown sugar. This medium-bodied smoke will give you a new appreciation for lighter-bodied cigars.
Ashton
Robert Levin, founder of Ashton Cigars, consistently delivers magical blends. The Ashton Corona, cloaked in a Connecticut shade wrapper with aged Dominican binder and filler tobaccos, is both bold and light, providing creamy goodness throughout the smoke. Perfect with a morning coffee or evening scotch, this medium-bodied cigar is consistently delicious.
Diamond Crown
The Diamond Crown Torpedo No. 8, created by Carlos Fuente Sr. and Stanford Newman, is another gem. This Connecticut Shade-wrapped cigar, with Dominican binder and filler tobaccos, offers notes of sweet spice, cocoa, white pepper, and toasted almonds. This 5 x 58 pyramid-shaped smoke is perfect for a summertime lunch.
Davidoff Signature Series
The Davidoff Signature Series 6000 is a staple in humidors around the world. Wrapped in an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper with Dominican binder and filler tobaccos, this medium-strength cigar is full of flavors like spice, wood, earth, coffee, and creamy notes throughout. This luxurious 5 x 48 smoke offers a balanced experience for both new and seasoned smokers.
Caldwell Eastern Standard
Hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic at the Ventura cigar factory, the Caldwell Eastern Standard Cakewalk is a medium-bodied smoke with a Natural shade color and a pigtail wrapper. Though the exact blend is a “Manufacturer’s Secret,” the aroma and flavor are outstanding. With notes of spice, leather, cocoa, and a sweet cream finish, the Cakewalk is one of Caldwell’s most enjoyable smokes.
Conclusion
These creamy cigars offer a delightful smoking experience, whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer. Each cigar provides a unique blend of flavors that will leave your palate satisfied and craving more. Enjoy these top picks and elevate your smoking sessions.
