7 Reasons Why You Should Try Smoking Cigarillos

Perfect for beginners to the cigar world or cigar lovers looking for a slightly more convenient smoke, cigarillos are like the baby brother of cigars. Offering a range of benefits for cigar fans, we take a look at seven reasons why you should try smoking a cigarillo.

What are cigarillos?

Literally meaning ‘little cigar’, cigarillos are simply a shorter and narrower version of a regular cigar. They are a bit bigger than a cigarette, but a lot smaller than a standard stogie, yet despite this, they will contain many of the same characteristics as the cigars you know and love. Wrapped in a tobacco leaf, or in some cases brown tobacco-based paper, cigarillos look and smell almost identical to their larger counterparts. Like a cigar, they smoke with a bold flavour, and you are not meant to inhale when you take a puff!

Cigarillos Offer a Quicker Smoke

A problem faced by many cigar lovers is that sometimes you fancy a smoke, but just don’t have the time to sit and enjoy it fully, especially when it can take as long as an hour or two to finish! Cigarillos are a great solution to this problem, offering a cigar-like smoke in a fraction of the time. They are particularly good for the winter months when you probably don’t want to be stood outside in the cold for an hour!

Cigarillos Are Compact

Another reason that cigarillos are smoked is due to their size. Not only does this mean that they take a shorter time to smoke, but it makes them more compact for travelling. It’s not always practical to bring a humidor, or even a few tubos, with you on a journey, but cigarillos are small enough that they can be transported in something similar to a cigar case, making them a better portable option.

Cigarillos Are Just as Luxurious as Cigars

While cigars are probably the first thing you’ll think of when considering luxury smoking, many cigarillos are produced by exactly the same top brands as cigars. Big players in the cigar industry, such as Davidoff, Romeo y Julieta, Cohiba and Montecristo all have cigarillo offerings, showing that you can get this luxury and class associated with these brands, but for a smaller smoke!

Cigarillos Can Be More Convenient Than Cigars

In addition to its size benefits, there are a number of other ways in which cigarillos are more convenient than cigars. For one, they tend to be sold in tins that ensure the cigarillos stay fresh, prolonging their shelf life, meaning that they can survive much longer outside of a humidor. This is ideal for those regularly on the go or for those not ready to purchase a humidor yet. Cigarillos also usually come ready to smoke, with the cap already cut, so you will usually only need a lighter to hand to enjoy one.

Cigarillos Provide a Lot of Variety

While you may presume that cigarillos are merely miniature versions of classic cigars, this is not the case – cigarillos provide a vast selection of flavours and styles. In addition to the classic notes of a traditional cigar, machine-made cigarillos can be made in an almost infinite range of flavours, from the fruity flavours of peach or banana to the more sophisticated wine or cognac infused aromas. These flavours can provide a nice change for cigar lovers, allowing you to experiment with a wide range of more exotic aromas.

Cigarillos Are Cheaper Than Cigars

While premium smokes are available in the cigarillo world, for the most part, they will be far less expensive than full-sized cigars. This is good for people unsure of where to start with cigars or those scared of jumping in and making a change when it comes to brand or style. These relatively cheaper smoking options are also, therefore, great for cigar lovers on a budget.

Cigarillos Taste Like Cigars

With the same wrapper type as a cigar, and being equally packed full of tobacco, cigarillos often taste much the same as a cigar. Despite their size they manage to pack in the same punch, offering flavours as robust and bold as a standard stogie.

What are your thoughts on cigarillos? Let us know in the comments below! Here at Havana House, we have a wide range of cigars, including cigarillos, available both online and in our stores!