Top 8 Mild Cigars in 2025

The world of cigars is wide, and however experienced you are, there can often seem to be too many options out there for you to choose your next cigar. However, there are ways you can narrow down what you want from your next cigar, from its size or shape to its origin or ingredients.

One common way that cigar smokers decide on what type of cigar they'd like to smoke next is based on its strength. This can be a particularly useful factor to consider for inexperienced smokers who may enjoy a mild cigar.

So, to help you decide which mild cigars you may want to try, we've put together a list of the best mild cigars in 2025.

What Is a Mild Cigar?

A cigar has many characteristics and features that help aficionados describe it. Two of these factors can use the term "mild" as a descriptor — the cigar's strength and its body.

A cigar's body refers to its depth of flavor. Its strength describes how much nicotine it contains, and it's this aspect that is referred to when a cigar is considered mild. Mild cigars also tend to have a smoother flavor, but a mild cigar doesn't necessarily mean a bland cigar. These cigars can provide various flavors, from smooth and creamy to rich and complex.

Why Choose a Mild Cigar?

For inexperienced smokers, mild cigars can provide an easy and enjoyable entry into the world of cigars. Their low nicotine content makes them much less likely to create an unwanted physical reaction, and their smoother flavors mean they can be more palatable than overpoweringly flavored cigars.

It's not just new smokers who can enjoy a mild cigar — experienced aficionados will find many reasons to enjoy them, too. Thanks to their mellower flavors and reduced nicotine content, mild cigars deliver a more relaxed and subtle experience.

Mild cigars also offer experiences that stronger cigars can't provide as effectively. Mild cigars are often paired with drinks such as light wines, coffee and rum, with their smoother flavor profiles complementing the drink wonderfully without overpowering them. For times when smokers don't want the cigar to be a stand-alone experience, a mild cigar can be a great choice. 

What Are the Top 8 Mild Cigars in 2025?

Every aficionado has their own favorites and preferences, so it's not easy to create an absolute list of the best mild cigars. However, here are eight mild cigars that are widely enjoyed and highly regarded.

1. CAO Gold Natural Churchill

The mildest of the CAO cigars, the CAO Gold Natural Churchill hails from Nicaragua, where it's handmade to deliver an excellent finish. With a golden-brown wrapper made from tobacco leaves grown in Ecuador and binder and filler created using Nicaragua-grown Cuban seeds, these cigars are made with some of the finest ingredients.

Many aficionados rate the CAO Gold as one of the best cigars to come out of Nicaragua. 

• Wrapper: Connecticut
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Point Rating: 86

2. Macanudo Café Hyde Park

The Macanudo Café Hyde Park is a cigar that delivers a mellow flavor that contains hints of cedar, nuts and sweet spice. Despite almost a million Macanudo Café Hyde Parks being made every year, they're known to reliably deliver an even burn and consistent draw. With all of this in mind, it's no surprise that the Macanudo Café Hyde Park is often seen as the epitome of mild cigars. 

The Macanudo Café Hyde Park is the perfect companion to a coffee or even a dark brown ale. 

• Wrapper: Connecticut
• Binder: Dominican
• Filler: Dominican and Mexican
• Origin: Dominican Republic
• Point Rating: 90

3. Ashton Classic Monarch

Since its debut in 1985, the Ashton Classic Monarch has been a favorite of many aficionados. Created with a three- to four-year-old Dominican filler and binder tobaccos grown on the Fuente Family's estate, this cigar delivers a consistently high-quality experience.

Those who enjoy the Ashton Classic Monarch will note its nutty flavor, specifically cashew and almond. They'll also experience a creamy flavor with hints of coffee bean and cedar. All of these ingredients combine wonderfully to deliver a rich and complex cigar that any cigar smoker will enjoy.

• Wrapper: Connecticut
• Binder: Dominican
• Filler: Dominican 
• Origin: Dominican Republic
• Point Rating: 88

4. Davidoff Signature Series Petit Corona

Often considered to be the best mild cigar on the market, the Davidoff Signature Series delivers a creamy flavor of undeniable quality. This cigar was originally called the Davidoff Classic Series since it's made with Zino Davidoff's original blend, and is the mildest of all the Davidoff creations. 

At 4.5 inches long, the Davidoff Signature Series Petit Corona's size may make it particularly appealing to new smokers who are daunted by the prospect of a larger cigar. The creamy flavor is enhanced by hints of cinnamon and orange zest to deliver a rich and enjoyable smoking experience. 

The Davidoff Signature Series is sold around the world. The bestselling Dominican Cigar in Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom, it's highly popular and clearly deserves its spot on the list of best mild cigars. The earthy aromas of coffee and leather make this a great cigar to smoke indoors.

• Wrapper: Connecticut
• Binder: Dominican
• Filler: Dominican
• Origin: Dominican Republic
• Point Rating: 88

5. Brick House Connecticut Churchill 

Founded in 1937, Brick House has a rich history of crafting premium cigars. Their stellar reputation has reached new heights in recent years with the Brick House Connecticut Churchill, one of their best more recent creations. Released in 2017, this cigar is often described as sweet thanks to the vanilla, butterscotch and caramel flavors. It's also one of the more mellow cigars and features flavors of toast and cedar. 

Although mild, this Brick House Connecticut Churchill offers plenty of flavor to savor. Their flavors, coupled with their respectable price tags, make them a good introduction for those who want to dip their toes into the world of cigars.

• Wrapper: Connecticut
• Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Point Rating: 92

6. Oliva Connecticut Reserve Lonsdale

Widely regarded as one of their best cigars, the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Lonsdale delivers the creamy flavor found in many good mild cigars, but hints of fruit and rum lead to a unique flavor. With a wonderfully consistent construction, this beautifully presented cigar delivers a slow and even burn that produces a toasty smoke.

The Oliva Connecticut Reserve Lonsdale doesn't just promise to be one of the most flavorful mild cigars available — it does so at an affordable price for its fans.

• Wrapper: Connecticut
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Point Rating: 91

7. Romeo y Julieta Vintage V

While the brand is synonymous with a smooth smoke, the Romeo y Julieta Vintage V is a particularly smooth cigar for beginners. This additional silkiness is thanks to the three-year-old Dominican tobaccos used along with the premium Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. 

At 7.5 inches, the Vintage V is a relatively long cigar, which may daunt some inexperienced smokers. However, the lemon and almond flavors create a rich and enjoyable smoke to the last puff. All these features can allow newer smokers to try out more complex tastes without compromising on the smooth flavors that make mild cigars so enjoyable. For those who enjoy a vintage blend, this cigar has to be one of the best options.

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Origin: Dominican Republic
• Point Rating: 90

8. Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne Torpedo

The Perdomo Reserve Champagne Torpedo was released in 2004 to mark the 10th anniversary of Perdomo's founding, and it marked the occasion in style. With delicious cream and honey flavors, this medium-bodied cigar also contains oaky and floral undertones with a touch of spice for a rich finish. 

The Perdomo Reserve Champagne uses double-aged Cuban seeds and a Connecticut wrapper aged over six years to deliver the best possible experience. This limited commodity was named among the best of the best by The Robb Report soon after its release, and cigar of the year by the Cigar Journal in 2021. 

To enjoy the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne to its fullest extent, pair it with bourbon or scotch. 

• Wrapper: Connecticut
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Point Rating: 89

How to Choose Your Perfect Mild Cigar

It's no small task to find the perfect mild cigar for you, with plenty of experimentation likely to be needed. However, these are some factors you can consider to help you narrow down your search more quickly.

Size

A cigar's size can affect the entire experience, so you should consider what size is best for you.

You can buy cigars in varying lengths, with most cigars measuring between 4.5 and 7.5 inches. If you prefer intense flavors that you can enjoy soon after lighting your cigar, a shorter cigar might be best for you. Longer cigars deliver more subtle and complex flavors that take more time to materialize after you light the cigar. 

The length and, in particular, the thickness of your cigar will also impact how long it lasts, with longer and thicker cigars generally lasting longer. Thicker cigars burn cooler and slower than thinner cigars, and longer cigars have more filler compared to shorter cigars of the same thickness.

Wrapper

Mild cigars often feature light colored wrappers, although this isn't always the case. Thanks to their thin and smooth nature and mild taste, Connecticut wrappers are commonly used in top mild cigars. Whether it's Connecticut Shade or Connecticut Broadleaf, these wrappers excel at combining the flavors of the filler and binder to deliver a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Other types of cigar wrapper include:

• Habano: Reddish-brown in color, Habano wrappers deliver a spicy, peppery flavor with a hint of sweetness.
• Maduro: With flavors that include coffee and chocolate, the Maduro wrapper is named after its extended fermentation process.
• Candela: The Candela's fast drying process retains the leaf's chlorophyll, which leads to a green hue and a grassy flavor.
• Oscuro: A dark wrapper, the Oscuro delivers strong flavors that include dark chocolate, leather and coffee.

Construction

It can be tempting to go for a cheaper cigar, particularly if you're an inexperienced smoker who's unsure about whether cigars are for you. However, if you choose a cheaper cigar with poor construction, you won't have the best opportunity to sample a good cigar.

That's because a cigar's construction can affect how well it smokes, the quality of the flavors and more. Signs of a well-constructed mild cigar include a clean and sturdy wrapper and filler that isn't packed too tightly or too loosely. The filler should also be packed consistently throughout. To determine if this is the case, roll it between your thumb and index finger. If there are any irregularities, this could be a sign that it hasn't been packed well.

Occasion

There are many ways to enhance the experience of smoking a cigar, and one of these is to match the cigar to the occasion. 

First, you want to consider whether a cigar that you can smoke slowly and savor is more appropriate, or whether the occasion may call for a cigar you can enjoy quickly. 

You'll also want to think about what you're pairing your cigar with. Since cigars have varying flavors, you can pair your cigar with your drink so that one enhances the other. This is often where mild cigars can excel, since their milder flavors don't overpower the flavors of the beverage.

Reputation

If you're new to cigars, it can be overwhelming to decide which cigars to try. Beyond finding ones that suit your taste, it can be difficult to identify the great cigars from the mediocre. 

If you're not confident in your ability to find a great cigar, one of the safest bets is to stick with brands that are reputable. These brands will be widely sold, have great reviews, and have a history of creating highly rated cigars. This advice can also apply to aficionados who want to explore cigars outside of their usual tastes.

Learn Your Preferences

While reputations can steer you in the right direction, the very best way to figure out what your favorite cigars are is to experiment. Even if you choose to stick to mild cigars, there are plenty of options available, each of which delivers its own combination of flavor and construction to create a unique experience. 

Find Your Next Favorite Mild Cigar

Mild cigars have plenty to offer inexperienced smokers and cigar aficionados alike. From their mellow flavors to their lower nicotine content, they offer many benefits that make them stand out from other cigars. 

At Corona Cigar Co., we have a range of premium-quality mild cigars to suit any taste. From sweet to spicy, leathery to chocolatey, you can experience many flavors with our collection. 

Discover your next favorite cigar and browse our mild cigars today.