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Summers are best enjoyed in classic style — sunglasses by the poolside, ice cold lemonades, and timeless smokes that always hit the spot on the hottest days. Pick up any of these tried and true summertime stogies to enjoy sunny weather pleasure of the highest order.
Let’s just get it out of the way – the aptly-named AVO Classic No. 2 might be the ultimate choice for mellow and subtly-sweet summer smoking. This charming 6 x 50 vessel of aromatic excellence has long been a go-to for those who appreciate laidback woody flavor with a sophisticated lip-smacking silkiness.
The original La Gloria Cubana blend in the ideal tasting size, the Wavell Natural is the definitive La Gloria cigar. These trend-setting smokes wrapped in smooth Sumatra dared to be rich when most popular smokes were meek and mild. Big flavor is the standard now, but the La Gloria Cubana Wavell Natural‘s loud tones of wood, cocoa, leather, and spices still stand as a symbol of powerful taste that burns beautifully with the blazing sun as a backdrop.
A cool Corona with unmatched iconic creaminess, the Macanudo Duke of Devon Cafe is a no-brainer for effortless relaxation. Kick back on the porch or deck, light up one of these easygoing smokes, and find yourself awash in a sea of smooth and nutty-sweet luxury.
One of the strongest offerings on this list, the Oliva Master Blends 3 is also the most profusely full-flavored. A lush and potent smoke offering generous impressions of earth, coffee, and hints of brown sugar, the mighty MB3 goes down particularly well on summer evenings with a cold beverage in hand and Journey’s “Any Way You Want It” blaring in the background.
With a wrapper leaf endowed with the palate-pleasing power of the sun itself, the Padron Anniversario Serie 1926 adds full-bodied finesse to your fair-weather festivities. These much-celebrated puros hold a reputation for one-of-a-kind Nicaraguan character that cigar makers have been scrambling to imitate for decades. Last I checked, nobody else has acheived the silky, nutty, and chocolatey punch of these 97-rated gems, and the 6¾ x 54 #1 vitola delivers it with a cool, open draw that lets you in on all the juicy details. Fire this one up for a taste of cigar royalty to enhance any summery special occasion.