Top 7 Most Expensive Cigars In The World

Cigars have transcended mere tobacco consumption; they’ve become symbols of prestige, craftsmanship, and indulgence. Over the past few decades, their prices have skyrocketed, and collectors seek rare and exceptional blends to add to their prized collections.

The tobacco leaves are the primary component that influences the cigars' quality. Cuba is known to have the best tobacco leaves. After that, these whole tobacco leaves are manually rolled, which takes practice and expertise to become proficient.

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Here we would like to share with you the top 7 most expensive cigars in the world.

7. Cohiba Behike ($18,000)

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The Cohiba Behike range is often hailed as the pinnacle of Cuban cigars. Cohiba Behikes are handcrafted with an exquisite blend of top-quality Cuban tobacco. These medium-bodied cigars hail from the tobacco-rich province of Pinar del Rio, where the sun-kissed leaves mature to perfection.

Not every tobacco plant produces these leaves. It takes skill, patience, and a touch of magic to coax a plant into yielding Medio Tiempo. As such, Cohiba Behikes are limited in availability.

The flavour profile is described as a smooth leathery smoke with a scent of coffee beans and hints of dried fruit and sweet spice. The Behike is retailed anywhere between $500 to $750 per cigar and $18,000 per box.

6. Arturo Fuente Opus X Ltd ($30,000)

This Opus X line was developed by Arturo Fuente Ltd in 2003 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the original Opus X. Cigars of the highest caliber are the Opus X, which is made in the Dominican Republic at Chateau de la Fuente. It has the unique essence of vanilla, cedar, and raisins.

With the limited production of only 100 cigars ever made, this further adds to its exclusivity and rarity. The Opus X is consistently ranked as the single most sought-after cigar globally by Cigar Aficionado. With such a high price tag, many consider it the greatest cigar in history to date.

5. Regius Double Corona ($51,634)

For the price of £40,000, you will get an exclusive trip to the brand's headquarters in Nicaragua where the CEO himself will accompany the visitors and tour inside their massive factory while immersing in an unparallel smoking experience.

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Picture yourself walking through aromatic rooms, witnessing artisans at work, and perhaps sharing a nod with the Regius CEO himself. At the end of the day, you will be able to customize your own cigars with various different flavors for the best experience possible.

4. Gurkha Black Dragon ($115,000)

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Steeped in legend and history, the Gurkha Cigar was originally created over a century ago and was reborn in 1989. Since then, Gurkha has consistently produced meticulously handcrafted cigars, epitomizing luxury.

The Black Dragon stands out as one of their rarest and most unique offerings. This exclusive cigar comes in an orange box with a unique carving of the camel bone.

Inside will be a one-of-a-kind experience of 10 flavourful cigars that change from sour to sweet as one gets to indulge in notes of cocoa, earth and spiciness. The smoking time is approximately 65 minutes, making it a leisurely choice for aficionados.

3. Gran Habano No. 5 "El Gigante" ($185,000)

Not only is the Gran Habano one of the most expensive cigars but it is also the world's largest cigar measuring 19 feet long and contains around 1,600 pounds of tobacco. You can imagine 25,000 regular cigars combined together.

This colossal cigar was actually a display item - a conversation starter at trade shows. It was initially priced at $200,000 but in 2013, an anonymous buyer bought for a slightly reduced price of $185,000.

The huge cigar is carried around using a circular wooden crate weighing 900 pounds. The buyer may never run out of smoke with this massive cigar.

2. Mayan Cigars ($507,000)

Around the 12th century, the Mayans crafted some cigars using special techniques passed down through generations. These Mayan Cigars were later found in 2012 in a Guatemalan village buried underground in what appear to be a time capsule.

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There were 800 cigars inside still preserved by the cool earth and the secrets of time. Those cigars can still be smoked with a unique spicy and peppery taste on top of being recognized by an imperial power - Christoper Columbus.

A collector by the name of Gary Liotta bought the whole collection at an auction in New York for a staggering $507,000 making it the most expensive cigar to ever be bought.

1. Gurkha Royal Courtesan ($1.36 Million/Cigar)

Gurkha Cigars, renowned for their premium and rare offerings, birthed the Royal Courtesan. Their manufacturing facilities span Honduras and the Dominican Republic, where tobacco-growing conditions are nothing short of ideal.

The Gurkha Royal Courtesan is medium to full-bodied, with a symphony of earthy sweetness and a touch of spiciness. It’s like sipping the $165,000 Remy Martin’s Louis XIII cognac while stargazing on a moonlit terrace.

Not only do you have to be lucky to smoke one but each cigar costs a whopping $1.36 million.

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