Ranking the best cigars in the world by country today

If you're hunting for the best cigars in the world by country, you probably already know that geography is basically destiny when it comes to tobacco. Just like a Pinot Noir from Burgundy tastes nothing like one from California, a leaf grown in the volcanic soil of Estelí is going to hit your palate very differently than one from the Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. It's all about the "terroir"—that fancy French word for soil, climate, and tradition—and how it shapes the smoke in your hand. ...

April 29, 2026 · 6 min · Nystrom Espinosa