Whether you're a cigar aficionado looking to develop your palate or a beginner wanting to start your journey with sweeter flavor profiles, trying new cigars is an exciting adventure. From subtle natural sweetness to the sweetest cigars on the market, a new variety might just become your next favorite. For some, a sweet-tasting cigar is an occasional treat, like a dessert on a special occasion. Sweet cigars can pair perfectly with a certain beverage, food or mood. For others, cigars with a sweet profile are part of a daily routine, as important as a morning coffee.

Open your mind and prepare your senses to explore the world of cigars with a touch of sweetness. This guide will take you through 12 unique cigar varieties with varying degrees of sweetness and many interesting flavors.

Types of Sweet-Tasting Cigars

Sweet tobacco has impressed smoking enthusiasts for centuries. In 1614, Ralph Hamor, a secretary of the Colony, described the pleasant, sweet and strong taste of tobacco and his opinion that England would appreciate these qualities. Over the years, the popularity of sweet-tasting cigars has grown, and innovations have expanded the available selection. Some of the best sweet cigars are naturally sweet, and others are enhanced. The different types of sweet cigars include:

• Naturally sweet cigars: A cigar can taste slightly sweet because of the type of tobacco used to construct it. In addition to type and origin, natural curing, aging and the fermentation processes of cigar tobacco leaves can enhance sweeter notes.
• Infused cigars: Cigar tobacco leaves can be infused with natural and synthetic flavors. Natural flavors can be derived from herbs, spices, fruits or essential oils. Usually, the infusion process involves hanging tobacco in a room with natural aromatics for varying periods of time so the flavors are imparted to the leaves. Coffee, cocoa and spices are particularly popular components used to infuse cigars. They increase tobacco's sweetness and flavor richness, enhancing the sensory experience of smoking.
• Flavored sweet cigars: Delicious flavor enhancers can give cigars every taste and aroma imaginable. Various methods, such as soaking or spraying, allow cigar makers to elevate the taste of tobacco with countless delicious flavors.
• Sweet-tip cigars: A cigar's tip, head, or cap is the part you smoke from and affects the airflow and flavor. Sweet-tip cigars have been sweetened at the cap with sugar or other sweeteners to add an initial note of sweetness to the overall flavor profile.

What Makes a Good Sweet Cigar?

Many factors can determine a good-quality cigar, including the following:

• Taste and flavor
• Tobacco quality
• Consistency
• Good construction
• Storage conditions
• Perceived value

However, while there are technical ways to determine the quality of a sweet cigar, what matters most is your enjoyment of it. Everyone's taste buds are different, and whether you prefer your tobacco to taste earthy and woody or sweet and cherry-flavored, what you like matters most. Just remember, you'll never know if you don't try. So, if you've never had a sweet cigar, now's the time.

Debunking Myths About Sweet Cigars

Don't let myths stop you from exploring new varieties. You may find the perfect sweet-tasting cigar for your palate if you ignore fallacies like:

• Sweet cigars are only for beginners: Experienced cigar smokers also enjoy cigars with sweet profiles. Sweeter varieties offer opportunities to experience new flavor profiles and nuances that can excite any smoker.
• All sweet cigars are sweetened or flavored: Many sweet-tasting cigars are free of sweeteners and flavors.
• Sweetness overpowers the tobacco flavor: Some of the most well-renowned and respected cigar makers create balanced, sweet cigars that allow all the flavors to shine.

Continue reading to explore 12 sweet-tasting cigars — your next favorite smoke might be on this list!

Naturally Sweet Cigars to Taste

When choosing nonflavored sweet cigars, consider different elements like body, strength and flavor profile to match your preferences. Here are some top pics for a naturally sweeter smoke.

1. Ashton Aged Maduro

The Ashton Aged Maduro is an exceptionally balanced cigar with a subtle honeyed sweetness, distinguished by its hand-selected Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Cigar maker Carlos Fuente Jr. carefully chooses wrapper leaves from a wide selection to ensure premium quality. The wrapper undergoes slow natural fermentation to enhance its natural sweetness.

• Flavor profile: Initial caramelized sugar taste from the wrapper, followed by rich, nutty and complex flavors, reminiscent of Tawny Port and Madeira wine.
• Strength: Mild to medium.
• Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro.
• Binder: Dominican.
• Filler: Dominican.
• Origin: Dominican Republic.

2. Perdomo Habano Barrel-Aged Connecticut

The release of Perdomo Habano Barrel-Aged Connecticut cigars from Tabacalera Perdomo was highly anticipated. These long-awaited cigars are innately sweet and well-balanced, an ideal entry point if you're curious about natural sweetness. Each cigar includes four-year-aged aromatic seco leaves from the Condega Valley, five-year-aged sweet viso leaves from the Jalapa Valley, and bold, full-flavored six-year-aged ligero leaves from the Estelí Valley. The hand-selected wrappers are aged six years and bourbon barrel-aged for an additional six months.

• Flavor profile: Complex with honeyed notes, a rich and creamy smoke, and a buttery smooth finish.
• Strength: Mild to medium.
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut.
• Binder: Nicaraguan.
• Filler: Nicaraguan.
• Origin: Nicaragua.

3. Deadwood Sweet Jane Cigars

The Deadwood Tobacco Company is renowned for its unique, exceptional products. Deadwood Sweet Jane Cigars are handmade in Estelí, Nicaragua, by Drew Estate Tobacco Company. Expert cigar makers wrap premium Nicaraguan binder and filler in a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, creating a deliciously dark and oily exterior.

• Flavor profile: Distinctive syrupy sweetness from the wrapper mixed with smooth notes of earth, mocha and spice.
• Strength: Medium.
• Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf.
• Binder: Nicaraguan.
• Filler: Nicaraguan.
• Origin: Nicaragua.

4. Island Jim by Oscar #2 Torpedo Maduro

Are you ready to try a powerful, rich and sweet cigar? The Island Jim by Oscar #2 Torpedo Maduro is the kind of unique cigar that must be experienced to be understood. The "#2" in the name refers to the pencil shape of the cigar, which creates varying flavor experiences at different stages in the smoke.

• Flavor profile: Powerfully rich tobacco reminiscent of leather, cream and nuts mixed with strong chocolate flavors and sweet cinnamon notes.
• Strength: Medium to full.
• Wrapper: San Andres (Nicaraguan Jalapa).
• Binder: Honduran.
• Filler: Honduran.
• Origin: Honduras.

Sweet Infused Cigars to Sample

Infused cigars take you on a sensory adventure. The tobacco in infused cigars has been exposed to natural flavors for extended periods for deep, balanced absorption. Here are some outstanding and sweet-tasting infused cigars to try.

5. Java Claro Corona

Are you a coffee lover looking for a cigar that's a cut above the rest? Java Claro Coronas are premium coffee-infused cigars born of a particularly successful collaboration between Rocky Patel and Drew Estate. Javo Claro's are the ultimate sweet treat, perfect for replacing or accompanying dessert. The wrapper leaves are hand-selected, so only the highest-quality leaves are used. While fermenting, the wrappers are infused with mocha java and cocoa extract and then aged in Spanish cedar, imparting a subtle woody aroma. The production of the java begins in the mountains of Estelí, Nicaragua, and the final product is smooth and silky when smoked.  

• Flavor profile: Dark chocolate, creamy coffee and spicy, woody notes combined in a complex flavor with hints of brown sugar.
• Strength: Medium.
• Wrapper: Connecticut.
• Binder: Nicaraguan.
• Filler: Nicaraguan.
• Origin: Nicaragua.

6. Gurkha Cognac Maduro Churchill

Interested in tasting delectable cognac in a puff of smoke? Gurkha Cognac Maduro Churchills are handmade in the Dominican Republic and infused with some of the best cognac in the world. Each cigar is wax-sealed inside a clear tube for ultimate flavor and freshness. Gurkha is a respected and popular boutique brand known for quality products and innovation. 

• Flavor profile: Sweet, spicy, woody and creamy with the delicious taste and aroma of fine French cognac.
• Strength: Mild to medium.
• Wrapper: Maduro.
• Binder: Dominican.
• Filler: Dominican.
• Origin: Dominican Republic.

7. Acid Remi Blue Blondie Cameroon

Acid cigars are created in the legendary Acid Tower, which few people have been lucky enough to enter. The tower contains curing areas called aroma rooms, or cuartos aromáticos, with walls lined with numerous herbs and essential oils. Tobacco leaves are cured for several months before being rolled into sweet, sensational Acid Remi Blue Blondie Cameroon cigars that are in a league of their own. The Cameroon wrapper adds a delicate, slightly sweet flavor to the beginning, and the full flavor is a knockout.

• Flavor profile: Honeyed and herbal with hints of floral botanicals and subtle notes of vanilla, cinnamon and other spices.
• Strength: Medium.
• Wrapper: Cameroon.
• Binder: Nicaraguan.
• Filler: Nicaraguan.
• Origin: Nicaragua.

Flavored Sweet Cigars to Try

If you usually enjoy the smell and taste of a certain flavor, why not try it in a cigar? Here are some flavored sweet cigars to excite your senses. 

8. Tatiana Sweet Euphoria Classic

Tatiana is an industry leader in flavored cigars. Tatiana Sweet Euphoria Classics are hand-rolled and contain a special blend of long-filler tobacco from the Dominican Republic. Try Sweet Euphorias for a smooth and mellow smoke and a balanced, flavorful experience.

• Flavor profile: German chocolate, honey and exotic fruit.
• Strength: Mild to medium.
• Wrapper: Indonesian.
• Binder: Dominican.
• Filler: Dominican.
• Origin: Dominican Republic.

9. Tatiana Rum Classic

Enjoy a Tatiana Rum Classic cigar to transport yourself to the Caribbean. The rum flavor is prominent and balanced with a natural taste. This one-of-a-kind cigar contains a special blend of long-filler tobacco and is perfect with coffee, dark chocolate desserts and fine rum.

• Flavor profile: Molasses-infused rum with hints of spice and mellow tobacco.
• Strength: Mild to medium.
• Wrapper: Indonesian.
• Binder: Dominican.
• Filler: Dominican.
• Origin: Dominican Republic.

10. Tatiana Cherry Classic

Tatiana Cherry Classic cigars are enjoyed by connoisseurs worldwide because of their enticing aroma, delicious taste and quality hand-rolled construction. These cigars are a must if you're seeking to explore and love the taste of cherry. 

• Flavor profile: Sweet, smooth, ripe cherry flavor with earthy undertones.
• Strength: Mild to medium.
• Wrapper: Indonesian.
• Binder: Dominican.
• Filler: Dominican.
• Origin: Dominican Republic.

Sweet-Tip Cigars to Try

Cigars with sweetened tips provide a contrasting, complementary combination of earthy tobacco flavors and a touch of sweetness. The sweetened cap enhances natural, infused or flavored aromas and tastes for a more vibrant experience. Try these sweet-tipped cigars for something that may be a little different from your normal smoke.

11. Isla del Sol Maduro by Drew Estate Toro

It's easy to love a coffee-infused cigar with a sugared tip. These unique Isla del Sol Maduro Toro cigars are handmade in Estelí, Nicaragua, by Drew Estate and infused with Sumatra coffee bean flavors. Drew Estate artfully creates these exquisite cigars with a rare triple Nicaraguan-leaf mix. The sweetness from the sugar-coated tip contrasts the bold Maduro wrapper, delivering a smooth mix of earthy tobacco and sweetened black coffee.

• Flavor profile: Caramel cream, earthy mocha and coffee bean.
• Strength: Mild to medium.
• Wrapper: Maduro.
• Binder: Nicaraguan.
• Filler: Nicaraguan.
• Origin: Nicaragua.

12. Asylum Insidious Robusto

While the name may imply otherwise, the Asylum Insidious Robusto was made by Tom Lazuka to appeal to any cigar smoker. If you want to test out cigars with a sweetened cap, these deliver a smooth and creamy smoke, suitable for all experience levels. Many enthusiasts recommend this as a morning cigar, ideally enjoyed with a cup of coffee.

• Flavor profile: Rich, sweet cream with delicious notes of nuts, earth, cedar and pepper.
• Strength: Mild.
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut.
• Binder: Honduran.
• Filler: Honduran.
• Origin: Honduras.

Tips for Enjoying Sweet Cigars

If you want to introduce someone new to cigar smoking or are new to cigars yourself, some useful tips can enhance your smoking experience. Remember these points when enjoying a sweet cigar:

• Focus on smoking technique: To experience the full flavor, try to avoid common cigar mistakes like focusing on inhaling rather than holding the smoke in your mouth. Instead of inhaling, swirl the smoke in your mouth to fully appreciate the flavors.
• Explore different wrappers: The wrapper is the cigar's outer layer, and it contributes significantly to the taste and sweetness. Maduro wrappers are rich and naturally sweet, Claro wrappers are mild and slightly sweet, and Connecticut Shade wrappers are typically less sweet than other varieties. Trying different wrappers can be a subtle entry into sweeter flavor profiles.
• Be mindful of pairings: Cigars can be paired with savory food, desserts or drinks. Understanding how to pair cigars with drinks and food is important because a good pairing can transform your smoke and unlock flavors you may otherwise have missed. For example, if you're smoking a full-bodied Maduro, perhaps try it with steak, dark chocolate or bourbon. If you're smoking a lighter cigar, try pairing it with a seafood dish, fruit dessert or cocktail.

Browse Cigars From Corona Cigar Co.

The best sweet cigar is the one you enjoy the most. The more you explore, the more likely you are to discover delicious flavor profiles and new favorites. Try the cigars we've listed above to unlock a world of complex tastes and aromas elevated with a touch of sweetness. 

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