As we approach the end of 2022 there will be an abundance of “Cigar Buying Guides” for the holidays.  Centered around different attributes like level of experience, shade or color of the cigar wrapper, strength, length, etc of a cigar.  I wanted to create a buyers guide with a pragmatic approach for everyone that centered around basic rules/precautions.

The rules of the buyers guide are as follows:

1. Cigars have to be available in markets across the world.
2. Cigars have to have an MSRP under $10 per cigar.
3. Cigars have to be available in multiple sizes and recommendable in at least two different sizes.
4. Cigars have to be box worthy buys or at the least worthy of a 5-Pack purchase.

For the first cigar I would recommend the Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez:

Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez

This cigar is priced with amazing value behind it and delivers a phenomenal experience for the novice all the way to the aficionado smoker. It is a gem of a cigar that can be found through the world in various shops and is undervalued by many of “Top” cigar websites and journals/magazines.

#2 The Oliva Serie V Cigar Line:

Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary Cigar & Bumbu The Original Rum Pairing

The line is one of the most awarded cigar lines ever created for great reason.  It spans the full lists of expressions between the V, V Melanio lines in all vitola sizes and contains both standard and limited editions throughout the line.  Ranging in MSRP from $5-$25 a stick, there is a cigar in the lineup for every cigar smoker.

The final recommendation in the holiday buyer’s guide for 2022, Alec Bradley Project 40:

Alec Bradley Project 40 Cigar Review

Starting as an experimental blend, Project 40 is based on the concept that 50% percent of your happiness comes from genetics, 10% is based on circumstance, and the remaining 40% all depends on your outlook and mindset.  That a cigar could assist in decreasing stress and that remaining 40% that you have control of.

I find that beautiful in its own way, I hope you have a fantastic holiday season and enjoy creating your 40%!

Michael Przydzial – Host – Master Your Ash