Are there any sweeter words in the english language than three-day weekend? That extra day gives you just the right amount of time to truly unwind with good food, good friends, good drinks, and of course, some good smokes.
With Labor Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on some new sticks to savor over the long weekend. Whether you’re a true connoisseur looking to try something new or a social smoker looking for a good cigar to enjoy at the cook-out, Stogies has you covered with these top 5 cigars for the perfect Labor Day weekend.
1) Henry Clay Warhawk Robusto
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Flor de Copán S.A. (Honduras)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Honduran
Length: 5 Inches
Ring Gauge: 54
History buffs may know Henry Clay as the Great Compromiser, but to cigar lovers, the name Henry Clay calls to mind the opposite impression. Henry Clay cigars are known for reliable quality at a fair price — no compromise required — and the War Hawk Robusto is no exception.
The War Hawk is the perfect companion for a mellow afternoon of grilling. The friendly flavor profile features amix of hazelnut, cream, and cedar with some molasses sweetness for the first two-thirds of the cigar. The War Hawk finishes stronger than it starts, as the sweeter notes give way to some pleasant spice. Overall, this light/medium-bodied cigar It’s an easy-going, sessionable smoke that works as well with a creamy coffee or espresso as it does with a lighter beer.
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Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano Short Corona Gorda
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Flor de Copán S.A. (Honduras)
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Nicaraguan
Length: 5.25 Inches
Ring Gauge: 46
Looking for a cuban feel in a non-Cuban cigar? The Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano Short Corona Gorda offers classic Cuban looks and flavors in a much more obtainable package.
Packed with complex, enjoyable flavors, The Herrera Esteli Habano Short Corona Gorda is an excellent choice to share with your cigar-loving friends over a long weekend when you really have time to savor the experience. The cigar opens on agreeable nutty, cedar notes, evolving to incorporate well-defined notes of cinnamon and cardamom. On the finish, everything comes together with big brown sugar flavors that should please just about any lover of the leaf.
The complex flavors lend themselves to complex drinks; we recommend pairing the Herrera Esteli Habano Short Corona Gorda with your favorite single malt scotch, or a bourbon old fashioned for the holiday weekend.
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3) Joya De Nicaragua Connecticut Toro
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Joya de Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Length: 6 Inches
Ring Gauge: 50
Sometimes the best way to make the most of a long weekend is to find some quiet time to do nothing at all. For those moments of quiet relaxation, we prefer a more full-bodied smoke with big flavors that reward you taking your time, and that’s exactly what you get with the Joya De Nicaragua Connecticut Toro.
From the first draw, this stick offers up a bouquet of diverse flavors including wood, black pepper, leather, cream, and lemon-lime citrus. It takes a moment for a dominant flavor to emerge, but by the middle of the first-third, the friendlier side of this cigar wins out as the citrus and creamy traits take over. By the second third, the earthier notes promised up front return to the forefront, rounding out the floral characteristics of the first third, setting the stage for a robust, peppery finish.
The Joya De Nicaragua Connecticut Toro may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but for seasoned smokers who like to take their time and let flavors open up on the palette, this cigar has a lot to offer.
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4) Perdomo Reserve Epicure Sun Grown
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Perdomo
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Habano, Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Length: 6 Inches
Ring Gauge: 54
Looking for a celebratory cigar to commemorate the long Labor Day weekend? Look no further. Made to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the beloved Perdomo Reserve brand, the Perdomo Reserve Epicure Sun Grown is one of our new go-to sticks for good times worth remembering.
Visually, the cigar sets a nice tone with its eye catching red/gold band that perfectly compliments the gorgeous Cuban seed wrapper. But the wrapper isn’t just a pretty sight — this sun grown wrapper was carefully aged for 6 years and then mellowed in bourbon barrels for an additional 10 months, imparting rich, earthy flavors with just the right amount of sweetness and spice. It’s a decadent smoke perfect for special occasions or holiday weekend celebrations.
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5) Crux Epicure Maduro Gordo
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
Wrapper: San Andres Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Length: 6 Inches
Ring Gauge: 60
If you like to pull out all the stops and live large on your three-day weekends, we recommend the Crux Epicure Maduro Gordo as a perfect Labor Day weekend smoke. From the distinct aesthetic and unorthodox pastel colors on the box and the band, the Epicure Maduro Gordo makes it clear that it’s far from “just another stick” before it’s even out of the cellophane.
The Epicure Maduro Gordo’s cold draw is worth savoring, with noteworthy flavors of cocoa and dried fruit that carry over once lit. The cocoa and dried fruit mix nicely for a luxurious first third, rounded out by subtle earthy tones on the back. As you approach the second-third, the cocoa gradually takes over and morphs into a coffee flavor with the dried fruit notes taking on a more secondary role before everything comes together in symphony in the back third.
This is a unique smoke that will make a relaxing day off all the more memorable whether smoked alone or in the company of fellow cigar lovers.
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