Cigars.com’s Cigar of the Month Club is back for the month of May! It’s time to dive deeper into the world of cigars.
Starting at $49.99 monthly, your Cigar of the Month membership will include five premium, hand-selected cigars, exclusive members-only offers, 10X loyalty points each month, and a fresh Boveda pack to keep your cigars fresh.
Now that the weather is warm, it’s the perfect time of year to enjoy a cigar outside. We’re excited to give you some cigars that are good for an outdoor smoke.
Now let’s check out the cigars we selected for May’s Cigars.com Cigar of the Month pack!
HVC Serie A
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Corojo '99
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 5.5
Ring: 54
Strength: Medium
Smoke Time: 55-60 Minutes
Up first we have the HVC Serie A Canones. This cigar is often ranked among the best in the HVC Cigars lineup. If you’re looking for a Cuban-style smoke with flavor that doesn’t overwhelm your palette, then this is the cigar for you.
HVC Serie A is rolled at TABSA in Nicaragua, and is made with the finest grade A Nicaraguan Cuban-seed tobaccos which are grown on Aganorsa farms. This blend is held together by a vintage Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 wrapper.
You might get some flavor notes of roasted nuts, leather, peppery spices, and tobacco sweetness within the first few puffs, with some notes of hickory as you progress further.
Rocky Patel Sixty
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: San Andrés Mexican
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 5.5
Ring: 50
Strength: Medium
Smoke Time: 50-55 Minutes
Next, we have the Rocky Patel Sixty Robusto. This premium cigar was made to celebrate the 60th birthday of famous brand owner and blender Rocky Patel.
Made in a popular 5.5x50 size, the Rocky Patel Sixty includes masterfully aged Nicaraguan tobaccos from Rocky’s estates in Esteli and Condega. These tobaccos are held together by a top-shelf San Andres Mexican wrapper leaf with a dark maduro color.
This cigar offers a complex yet well-balanced medium-full bodied smoke. You may detect flavor notes of leather, wood, coffee beans, nuts, and red pepper. There’s no better way to celebrate Rocky Patel’s birthday than puffing on this premium cigar.
League of Fat Bastards Serie L
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 6
Ring: 54
Strength: Medium
Smoke Time: 75 Minutes
Up next in the kit we have the League of Fat Bastards Serie L Toro. The mission of League of Fat Bastard is to call attention to the struggles of mental health, especially towards men. They want people to know that it’s okay to be vulnerable, and that there’s no shame in reaching out for help. It’s hard not to support a message like that.
The League of Fat Bastards Serie L was crafted in partnership with Joya de Nicaragua, with a blend that offers a medium-bodied smoke. It has an earthy and creamy flavor profile with some notes of coffee, cocoa, and black pepper. At 6 inches with a 54 ring gage, this cigar perfect for taking some personal time and enjoying a smoke outside on a spring day.
A cool fact about League of Fat Bastards is that 40% of their net profits are donated directly to mental health charities. So if you enjoy this cigar, you can continue to grab it to support the good cause of getting rid of the stigma that surrounds mental health.
Crux Epicure Habano
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 6.25
Ring: 52
Strength: Medium
Smoke Time: 80 Minutes
Now we have the Crux Epicure Hubano Toro. This 6.25x52 cigar is handcrafted by Plasencia Cigars S.A. in Nicaragua. Plasencia is known for their production of premium cigars with outstanding quality and craftsmanship.
The Crux Epicure Hubano includes an aged blend of Nicaraguan long fillers and a Nicaragaun binder, held together by a toothy and top-quality Nicaraguan Habano Seco wrapper. This cigar is great for those who wish to enjoy a smoke that is rich and flavorful but never overwhelming.
While puffing the Crux Epicure Hubano, you may detect notes of cocoa, peppery spices, wood, earth, roasted nuts, and tobacco sweetness. Overall, this cigar offers a surprisingly smooth medium-bodied smoke.
Montecristo Bardstown
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 6
Ring: 52
Strength: Medium
Smoke Time: 75 Minutes
Last but certainly not least, we have the limited-edition Montecristo Bardstown Toro. This cigar spawned from the partnership between Montecristo Cigars and Bardstown Bourbon Company. These two legends seek to bring together the world of cigars and spirits.
The Montecristo Bardstown offers 100% aged Nicaraguan puro encased in an oily, gorgeous wrapper. This 6x52 cigar provides a medium-bodied smoke with flavors of charred oaks and roasted coffee with sweetness throughout. You may even taste a peppery spice, which provides a great counterpoint.
This is a rare opportunity to experience the collaboration of two legends in their respective industries, and we decided to include it in this kit for you to try yourself! Now all you need is to get your hands on some Bardstown Bourbon to complete the perfect pairing.
