The 7 best Costa Rican cigars 

Known for its Arabica coffee production, Costa Rica is also a major cigar-producing country. Situated between Nicaragua and Panama, its temperate climate and volcanic soil are ideal for growing tobacco. It is particularly famous for its puros. The tobaccos harvested in Costa Rica have a fine aromatic balance and are distinguished by their earthy, very natural flavors, which are instantly recognizable. We have selected for you the 10 Costa Rican cigars you should try at least once in your life.

1. Brun Del Ré Premium Corona

The Brun Del Ré Corona is a cigar with mild aromas and an ideal draw. Made from a blend of tobacco from Nicaragua, a Binder Sumatra from Indonesia and a magnificent Connecticut wrapper from Ecuador, it gives off notes of wood, cream and light pepper. On the second third, peppery and spicy flavors harmoniously complete the profile. Ideal for morning tasting or after a light lunch, this cigar made in the Heredia province of Costa Rica is perfect for beginners, but will also delight aficionados looking for a complex, subtle smoke. Note that the Brun Del Ré brand was voted "Best brand in Costa Rica" in 2014 and 2015 by Cigar Journal.

2. Tres Hermanos No.3 Robusto

The Tres Hermanos No.3 Robusto is a cigar with a rustic appearance that offers great aromatic richness from the moment it is lit. Made from a Maduro Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, a Binder from Nicaragua and a blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos, this blend releases earthy, cinnamon and caramel flavors. As the tasting progresses, notes of chocolate, wood and coffee also appear, eventually giving way to spicier aromas. With its dense smoke and medium strength, this cigar is guaranteed to last about half an hour.

3. Vegas de Santiago D8 566

Vegas de Santiago is the most important cigar manufacturer in Costa Rica. With the Vegas de Santiago D8 566 module, they have created one of their finest cigars. Made from an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, an Ecuadorian Binder and a blend of Nicaraguan and Rican Costa tobaccos, this cigar offers a fine structure and an easy draw. From the very first puff, notes of herbs, cocoa and roasted coffee fill the palate. Medium-bodied, it evolves into a beautifully complex and rounded cigar.

4. Legend of Eight Big Short

The first puro in our selection, Legend of Eight Big Short is made from a Colorado Claro wrapper from Costa Rica, and a Costa Rican Binder and tripe. Measuring 115 mm in length by 26.78 mm in diameter, it will last you between 40 and 60 minutes. Ideal for an evening smoke, this robust cigar offers earthy aromas as well as notes of coffee, leather and spices.

5. Skull 77 El Unico

With its capo 58 ring and "skull and crossbones with a red eye (a nod to Terminator) and cigar in the mouth" biker look, the Skull 77 El Unico will appeal to thrill-seekers. Rolled from an Ecuadorian H2000 wrapper, an Ecuadorian Binder and a blend of tobaccos from Peru, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, this Gordo gives off earthy, spicy aromas with a slight black pepper overtone. Its high volume of smoke gives it a long finish, making it a wonderful accompaniment to an aperitif or the end of the day.

6. Minautor No.1

The Minautor is a 175 mm long cigar with a diameter of 26.77 mm, offering great power and a rich, gourmand aromatic profile. Made entirely from Costa Rica tobaccos, this puro is wrapped in a dark, oily wrapper. Raw, it gives off floral and animal notes. Once lit, aromas of spices and roasted beans develop, accompanied by notes of dark chocolate, coffee, wood and earth.

7. Brun Del Ré 1787 Rainforest Short Robusto 

The Brun Del Ré 1787 Rainforest Short Robusto is a beautifully constructed cigar topped with an attractive pigtail. Made entirely from tobaccos grown in the Pérez Zeledon region in the south of Costa Rica, this puro offers great power and an easy draw. From the first third, vegetal and white pepper flavors emerge, before giving way to creamy, toasty notes. A generous cigar specially created to raise smokers' awareness of the need to protect the rainforest.