Top 5 Cigars with Honduran Tobacco

Honduras is one of the leading producers of premier tobacco and fine cigars in the world. Indeed, some of the most acclaimed cigars in the industry are Honduran puros (meaning they only feature Honduran tobacco). True, some other countries and growing regions may get more attention from the cigar community, but this list will prove that Honduran smokes can still deliver the goods — and then some! Check this out if you’ve been sleeping on Honduran cigars. 

Punch Gran Puro

Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado and beloved by fans, Punch Gran Puro is an excellent example of just how nuanced and rewarding Honduran cigars can be. With a Honduran Havana Seed wrapper and layers of rich Honduran tobacco beneath it, Gran Puro delivers a spicy and sweet smoking experience that you just have to try for yourself to appreciate fully. 

Aladino Toro

Decades ago, Honduras gained fame thanks to a unique variety of tobacco called “Corojo.” This rare, sought-after tobacco offers incredible flavor, and Aladino Toro is a fantastic expression of Corojo tobacco. Crafted by Julio Eiroa, Aladino Toro is a no-nonsense cigar with incredible tasting notes and construction.

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Selección

Hoyo de Monterrey is a legendary brand with a long history of producing exquisite Honduran cigars. Epicure Selección is one of the latest cigars made in this grand tradition. Loaded with rich Honduran Habano tobacco, Epicure Selección contains luxurious tasting notes of earth and nuts along with a hint of Amaretto. 

El Rey del Mundo Shade Grown

If you thought that Shade Grown cigars only came from Connecticut or Ecuador, then please allow us to direct your attention toward El Rey del Mundo’s Shade Grown. Rated 90, Shade Grown produces a lush, creamy smoking experience unique to Honduran cigars thanks to its Honduran-grown Connecticut Shade wrapper. Still on the fence? It was also named to Cigar Aficionado’s Best Buys List of 2024.

We’ll end our list with another Honduran puro, the Camacho Corojo. Unlike some other entries, this leathery and spicy smoke offers a ton of peppery flavor and significant strength. We recommend this firecracker of a cigar for those looking to expand their palette or try something new.

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