Short smokes for when you haven’t got an hour spare.
Cigarillos and small cigars from the names people ask for by name — Hamlet, Café Crème and Villiger among them. A sensible place to start if you’ve never bought a cigar before and don’t fancy something that takes an evening.
Sold in packs, and priced so you can keep a few in without thinking about it.
What’s the difference between a cigarillo and a cigar?
Size, mainly. A cigarillo is shorter and thinner, so it takes minutes rather than the best part of an hour.
Are they a good place to start?
Yes — they’re smaller, cheaper and quicker than a full cigar, so there’s less to commit to.
Do they need storing carefully?
Less than full cigars, but they’ll still dry out if left open. A humidity pack keeps them right.
