You might assume that full-bodied cigars are preferred by enthusiasts over medium-bodied cigars, but that’s not necessarily true. Surprisingly, it’s the medium-strength cigars that bear the most intricacy. Maria Morales, our Cigar Connoisseur, can attest to that. In pursuit of top-quality cigars around the world, she has come to know what a great cigar has to offer.
When looking for a medium-bodied cigar to enjoy, it is essential to consider how it was constructed. An alluring wrapper with the finest fillers and binder are the sort of qualities we all deserve in a cigar. More so, our palates are made for the best blend of flavors a cigar could ever have.
Though we have this connotation that bolder cigars make us a badass smoker, you might want to change your mind and try some mind-blowing medium-bodied cigars deserving a place in your humidor.
Hence, we’ve compiled the best medium cigars that could win your hearts immediately after trying them. From the high-caliber tobacco producers, these carefully crafted masterpieces will surely give you a phenomenal experience.
Top 10 Medium-Bodied Cigars
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#1 Davidoff Winston Churchill Churchill
From its classy white box featuring a logo of the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to the dark, oily, and smooth cigar itself, the Davidoff Winston Churchill—a much more powerful follow-up to the 2007 edition—is a conversation piece. A glistening Ecuadorian wrapper conceals a rich and consistent blend of medium-bodied core fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. This churchill size Davidoff Winston Churchill cigar is loaded with character. It starts off with an easygoing profile of toasted almond and mingles with flavors of mild oak, coffee, and earth with approachable spices and a touch of creaminess around the edges. This cigar has taken the #5 spot on our best cigars of 2021 list. Whether you are a novice transitioning from mellow to bolder cigars, or you have the seasoned palate of a connoisseur, Davidoff Winston Churchill is cigar that goes extra mile in flavor. Don’t be surprised if this blend gets you smoking more often!
6.875 × 47
Wrapper type: Ecuador Habano
Length: 6.875
Ring: 47
Shape: Parejo
Binder: Mexico
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Medium
Wrapper Shade: EMS
#2 La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Churchill
La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Churchill is a wonderfully balanced medium-full bodied cigar packaged in 25-count boxes. This cigar also comes in at #3 on our best cigars for beginners list. It comes dressed in a gorgeous, dark, and oily Mexican wrapper that cloaks a sumptuous blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos. Hand-rolled and hand-grown, each draw delivers elegant and balanced notes of spice, espresso, cocoa, and earth. The smooth and silky flavors of this cigar are effortlessly delectable regardless of your strength preference. Try one and you’ll soon find yourself reaching for them more often because there’s just nothing else quite like it.
7 × 50
Wrapper type: Mexico
Length: 7
Ring: 50
Shape: Parejo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper Shade: EMS
#3 Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature
Arturo Fuente is a brand never left out in the conversation of top premium cigars, mastering a trifecta that is much easier conceptualized than produced: affordability, rich flavors, and meticulous craftsmanship.
The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature uses mellow to medium-bodied tobacco from the Dominican Republic, and this line is a stunning example of the perfect balance where taste meets consistency. Notes of sweet chocolate, cream, cashews, and subtle notes of coconut blends very well throughout the cigar getting smoother and smoother while the complexity intensifies and finishes off with a mild thrash of pepper. This cigar offers a top-quality smoking experience.
6 × 47
Wrapper type: Cameroon
Length: 6
Ring: 47
Shape: Perfecto
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Mellow-Medium
Wrapper Shade: EMS
#4 Cohiba Royale Robusto
The Cohiba Royale Robusto is a cigar that hails from Honduras which is easily loved by just about anyone who’s tried it. Why? Because it gives just enough kick to satisfy the full-bodied crowd without overpowering the newbies. As for flavors, think cedar, leather, earth, and even a hint of sweetness at times. All of this makes Cohiba Royale a great transitional cigar for beginners and an occasional enjoyable smoke for seasoned enthusiasts. How much do we love this medium-bodied cigar? Maria put it at #8 on our best cigars of 2021.
5.50 × 54
Wrapper type: Nicaragua
Length: 5.50
Ring: 54
Shape: Parejo
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic/Honduras/Nicaragua
Origin: Honduras
Strength: Full
Wrapper Shade: Maduro
#5 San Cristobal Revelation Leviathan
A chewy, reddish-brown Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper hugs a vigorous interior of Nicaraguan tobacco fillers, meticulously constructed to have the perfect draw and burn. The result is a rich medium-bodied cigar that is powerful, yet smooth as silk, and just loaded with the right flavorful complexity. This is a great tasting cigar at a great price. We ranked this cigar as the #5 cigar on our top 10 cigars under $10 list.
San Cristobal Revelation Leviathan features a Nicaraguan core under an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper to provide notes of tea-like flavors with spicy and sweet notes, accented with cinnamon and chocolate hints, making it a great entry point for anyone new to premium cigars at an excellent value.
6.5 × 64
Wrapper type: Ecuador Sumatra
Length: 6.5
Ring: 64
Shape: Toro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium
Wrapper Shade: EMS
#6 H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Churchill
From the very first puff, and without hesitation, the 1844 Reserve, offers a plethora of tastes that include leather, salted peanuts, vanilla, and sweet cedar. This cigar remains remarkably flavorful right down to the nub, thanks to its seamlessly rolled Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and well-balanced blend of perfectly aged long-fillers from Dominican Republic. The H. Upmann, 1844 Reserve Churchill burns very slowly and holds its balance and complexity right down to the last puff. For those venturing into the world of medium-full bodied cigars, this cigar is sure to get you hooked.
7 × 50
Wrapper type: Ecuador Habano
Length: 7
Ring: 50
Shape: Parejo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Republic / Nicaragua
Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper Shade: EMS
#7 Punch Diablo Scamp
This cigar rounded out our top 25 cigars of 2021, coming in at #25. The Punch Diablo Scamp perks you up with strong flavors as soon as the first puff, and later delivers an enticing enjoyable blend of flavors. A medium profile of robust, yet sweet leathery cedar, roasted nuts, and black cherry, dwell on the palate from the second third to the end all while giving off plentiful volumes of thick aromatic smoke. A precise slow and even burn remains throughout as a second wave of black licorice, black pepper, and hickory notes present themselves. This cigar is rich, vivacious, and smooth — a true triple threat that is extremely approachable for both cigar novices and experts alike.
6.125 × 50
Wrapper type: Ecuador Sumatra
Length: 6.125
Ring: 50
Shape: Toro
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Honduran / Nicaraguan Ligero
Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Full
Wrapper Shade: Oscuro
#8 Montecristo White Churchill
This is a special cigar. It’s one of Glyn’s favorite cigars, but the price makes it a special occasion cigar for him. This is one of the prime examples that show a medium-strength cigar isn’t just for beginners. Cigar smokers of all kinds appreciate this one. I haven’t given it to someone who wasn’t absolutely impressed by it. The Montecristo White Churchill is an approachable, balanced, and affordable cigar with pristine construction. Its Ecuador Connecticut wrapper, sporting little to no veins covers an intricate recipe of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers. The cold draw offers notes of dried grass, nuts, and honeysuckle. Upon lighting, a profile of chalky spices mesmerizes the palate with effortless draws. This cigar is a prime example of the pleasant nuance of a Connecticut wrapper — a perfect pairing with a cup of coffee.
7 × 54
Wrapper type: Ecuador Connecticut Shade
Length: 7
Ring: 54
Shape: Parejo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Republic/ Nicaragua
Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Medium
Wrapper Shade: Natural
#9 Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Robusto
The Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne is a special blend that celebrates its founding after a decade of producing some of the most sought-after blends in the market. This cigar is a mellow-medium strength robusto that is handmade in Nicaragua. Irresistibly delicious, this Nicaraguan cigar sports a veiny, oily Connecticut Champagne wrapper placed over a Nicaraguan binder, which houses a filler composed of Nicaraguan Cuban Seed. This special blend offers up creamy, rich, and earthy flavors that know no equal. When you celebrate, you break out the good stuff – and in Perdomo’s case, it’s a very special Nicaraguan Connecticut crop that had been set aside 6 years ago expressly for this celebration. Celebration cigars like the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne are celebratory in more ways than one, which can be made even better if you enjoy it for a special occasion of your own.
5 × 54
Wrapper type: Connecticut Champagne
Length: 5
Ring: 54
Shape: Parejo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed
Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Mellow-Medium
Wrapper Shade: Natural
#10 La Antiguedad Toro Gordo
The La Antiguedad Toro Gordo is a perfect example of a large cigar done right. Characterized by its 60-ring gauge, you will be able to find sweet and toasty notes of raisins, toffee, and honey underlined by a consistent taste of crushed walnuts, providing an impeccable and sophisticated smoking experience. If you’re in search of not only a great medium-full bodied smoke but a deal, look no further than the La Antiguedad Toro Gordo. It was awarded by Cigar Aficionado as one of the Top 25 Cigars in the world and our #21 cigar in 2020 for a reason, so why not indulge yourself and give it a go? You will not be disappointed.
6 × 60
Wrapper type: Habano Ecuador; Rosado Oscuro
Length: 6
Ring: 60
Shape: Parejo
Binder: Criollo/Corojo
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper Shade: Maduro
