The Perfect Travel Companion: My Top 3 Cigars for Your Next Vacation

Going on vacation is about relaxing, being present, and enjoying time away from everyday stress and anxiety of our busy schedules.

A vacation without cigars is like a cinema without popcorn. It’s far more enjoyable when we delight ourselves with a tasty treat while being submerged in the moment. Cigars encourage us to slow down, relax, converse, and be present. This is a great way to get the most out of our vacation, rather than being distracted by our phone or running from place to place, missing the joy and power of being still.

1. Padron 1964 Anniversary Series

This cigar is particularly great after a carb-heavy dinner, and I find it pairs great with a dry and fruity red Italian wine. This full-bodied masterpiece is smooth like cream cheese on a bagel. Its spicy notes and aroma, combined with wood and leather hints, make your pallet burst with flavor. This cigar isn’t cheap, but you get what you pay for…and you will be glad you did.

2. Rocky Patel #6

Nothing is better than consistency, and when it comes to a good-quality cigar, this statement holds. This cigar is exquisite every time I try it, and in many places and contexts has never failed to make me smile. With a unique honey note, overtop layers of vanilla, coffee, earth, and bread, this cigar is paving the way for new avenues of flavor profiles in the tobacco industry. I’ve personally found this cigar to be great around lunch and dinner time, especially next to the pool, and paired with a Macallan 18 Scotch whisky.

3. Drew Estate Liga Privada T52

From start to finish, expect nothing but the absolute best out of this one. Bold, flavor-forward and jam-packed with notes of coffee, leather, earth, and black pepper, the T52 is guaranteed to make you happy. I usually pair this with a 12 or 18 year Flor De Caña Nicaraguan rum, but I have also found that a dark Italian roast is an excellent pairing as well.

What's your go-to smoke on vacation?