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The Best Ballgame Cigars

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With baseball season in full swing, there’s certainly no shortage of cigar-worthy occasions on the calendar. Check out these top cigar brands honoring America’s favorite pastime, and discover smokes that are sure to hit a home run at your next tailgate or watch party.

J.C. Newman Tampa Smokers

The oldest family-owned premium cigar company in the USA, J.C. Newman, has a history of releasing cigars tied to American traditions. And, this fall, they’re launching a baseball-centric cigar. Dubbed the Tampa Smokers, the line pays tribute to the Florida city’s historic minor league team and namesake, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary.

Oh, and the best part? Tampa Smokers should be available in stores and smoke shops by late October — just in time for playoff baseball.

Big Papi by David Ortiz

How could we exclude a cigar made in collaboration with Red Sox legend and Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz? If cigars could go to bat, we’re sure this one would have a record as impressive as its creator. The Ecuadorian Habano Claro wrapper adds notes of chestnut and pepper, rounded out with an earthy and leathery finish.

Punch Rare Corojo Aristocrat

Rest assured: you’re seeing things perfectly clear (unlike the umpire). The Punch Rare Corojo Aristocrat does look like a Louisville Slugger. But we wouldn’t recommend trying to bat with it when you’re down in the bottom of the ninth with two outs and the bases loaded. Luckily, you can't strike out smoking this cigar, which boasts a rich blend of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican tobacco.

Nub Habano by Oliva

Remember, there are nine very long innings in baseball. You probably won’t miss much if you show up by the third. But if you’re the kind of person who needs to be in your seat with a beer and hot dog before the National Anthem starts, Nub Habano is the tailgate cigar for you. This short and sweet smoke will leave you more than enough time to catch the first pitch. Good luck beating all that stadium traffic on the way home, though.

Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja

A “merely good” cigar just won’t cut when you have a division, league, or World Series championship to celebrate. For those extra special postseason celebrations, reach for something like Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja, a truly luxurious cigar. Crafted in partnership with El Titan de Bronze, this Nicaraguan-Corojo-heavy cigar is fit for a champion.

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