Cigar World’s Guide to Fall Cigar Blends: What to Look Out for This Autumn

Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy a cigar. Whether you’re planning a tailgate, a wedding, or a Halloween party, there are plenty of delicious smokes that will enhance any autumnal occasion. Here, we’ll list some fantastic cigars best suited for enjoying on a crisp fall day — along with some new releases to put on your radar.

The Best Halloween-Themed Cigars

• Alec Bradley Filthy Ghooligan. This limited-edition barber pole does for Halloween what the original Filthy Hooligan did for St. Patrick’s Day. Check it out for a spooky treat!

• Diesel Sideshow Sampler. The Diesel Sideshow Sampler features not one but seven (or eight, depending on how you count) premium cigars featuring Ecuadorian Habano and Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper tobaccos. Come for the eye-catching haunted-circus branding; stay for the incredible smoking experiences.

• Tatuaje Wolfman Redux. Tatuaje is exhuming the Wolfman Cigar this October from its fan-favorite Monster Series. Light one up at the next full moon — if you dare. 

Best Aged Releases for Fall 2024 

Both the Macanudo Estate Reserve No. 3 and the Weller by Cohiba 2024 are exceptional cigars crafted with aged tobacco.

Estate Reserve No. 3 includes tobacco aged in the same prestigious French Oak barrels as Flint Knoll Winery’s 2021 Royal Appointment Cabernet Sauvignon for a smooth, creamy, and oaky smoking experience. 

Meanwhile, Weller by Cohiba boasts a USA Broadleaf binder aged in Weller Full Proof Bourbon barrels. This is the fourth collaboration between Cohiba and Weller, and the 2024 edition boasts an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. The cigar offers a unique, indulgent flavor profile — ideal for any special occasion. 

Best Cigars With Fall Flavor Profiles

While you’re unlikely to find too many pumpkin-spiced flavors in the premium cigar market, there are a few cigars that provide fall flavors like cinnamon and earth. Two such excellent choices include CAO Fasa Sol — one-half of a recent double release from CAO — and the Crowned Heads Mil Dias — a 91-rated classic with notes of caramel, leather, and cinnamon. It may also be worth picking up the new release from El Rey Del Mundo King of the World that delivers a timeless smoking experience filled with notes of citrus, cedar, light spice, and cream. Consider adding one (or all) to your smoking rotation this autumn!

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