Exploring the Best Premium Cigars You Should Try
For cigar lovers in Australia looking to elevate their smoking experience, the world of premium cigars offers a level of craftsmanship, complexity, and indulgence that’s hard to beat. Whether you're a newcomer seeking guidance or an aficionado on the hunt for your next favourite stick, this guide explores some of the best non-Cuban cigars that deserve a place in your humidor.
What Defines a Premium Cigar?
A premium cigar isn’t just a smoke — it’s a story rolled in tobacco.
These cigars are 100% handmade using long-filler tobacco leaves (no chopped scraps), often aged for several years to develop rich, nuanced flavours. Unlike machine-made cigars, which are churned out in factories using homogenised binders and paper-like wrappers, premium cigars are crafted by skilled torcedores — cigar rollers who’ve spent years mastering their art.
What sets them apart?
- Long-filler construction: Premium cigars use whole tobacco leaves that run the full length of the cigar, creating a smooth, even burn.
- Aged tobaccos: Many premium cigars contain tobacco aged 3–7 years or more, unlocking deep flavours like cedar, leather, spice, cocoa, and espresso.
- Hand-rolled craftsmanship: Each cigar is individually constructed, tested for draw quality, and wrapped in high-grade leaf
- Non-injected, all-natural: No artificial additives, flavour sprays, or machine compaction — just pure, fermented tobacco.
- Brand heritage: Many top-tier cigars come from generational brands that treat tobacco blending like fine winemaking — mixing regions, primings, and curing methods to produce a “vintage-worthy” smoke.
Nicaraguan Cigars: The Gold Standard of Modern Premium Smokes
It’s no secret that Nicaraguan cigars have dominated the premium cigar scene in recent years. Thanks to their volcanic soil, diverse growing regions, and top-tier rolling houses, Nicaragua consistently delivers full-flavoured cigars with complex character.
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Must-Try Premium Cigars
1. Oliva Cigars
One of the most respected names in Nicaraguan cigars, Oliva is known for its exceptional quality and consistency. The Oliva Serie V Melanio is a bold, full-bodied smoke with notes of dark chocolate, spice, and leather — a go-to for many aficionados.
2. My Father Cigars
Crafted by the Garcia family, My Father Cigars combine Cuban heritage with Nicaraguan innovation. The Le Bijou 1922 and Flor de Las Antillas are both award-winning blends that showcase the brand’s elegance and strength in flavour.
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3. Rocky Patel Cigars
Known for their bold branding and reliable construction, Rocky Patel cigars balance power and smoothness. The White Label Churchill and Rocky Patel Sixty Robusto are two lines that are favourites worldwide.
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4. Other Standouts to Consider
- Tatuaje Fausto FT153 Toro — bold, spicy, intense and expertly crafted for seasoned palates that love a ‘powerful’ smoke
- Nub Cameroon 358 Gordo — short, stout, and packed with smooth, medium-bodied flavour
- Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 — 93 point full-bodied and unapologetically bold
These blends demonstrate just how far non-Cuban cigars have come in recent decades.
Buying Premium Cigars in Australia
At CigarBox Australia, we make it easy to explore and order premium cigars from Nicaragua and beyond. Our range is carefully curated for quality, age, flavour variety and construction integrity — and shipped fast, Australia-wide.
Whether you're building your humidor or gifting a mate something memorable, we've got premium blends to suit every budget and taste.
Your Next Favourite Cigar Is Waiting
Exploring premium cigars isn’t about chasing status — it’s about discovering flavour, craftsmanship, and moments that matter. With iconic brands like Oliva, My Father, and Rocky Patel, to name just a few, there’s never been a better time to explore the best the cigar world has to offer.
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