Best Cigars for Beginners in Australia (2026)

Choosing your first cigar is easy once you know what to look for. The best cigars for beginners in Australia are mild to medium, smooth and forgiving to light. Here are our top picks, all in stock and shipped Australia-wide.

What makes a good beginner cigar?

Start mild. A smooth Connecticut-style wrapper in a Robusto or Corona size (around 45 minutes) is the sweet spot. Avoid full-bodied cigars until your palate adjusts.

Our top beginner picks

Montecristo No. 4 — the classic Cuban Petit Corona; balanced, smooth and iconic. Romeo y Julieta — gentle, nutty and easy-going. Arturo Fuente — reliable New World cigars with mild, creamy blends. A sampler pack is the smartest start of all — try several before choosing a favourite.

How to enjoy your first cigar

Cut just above the cap with a sharp guillotine, toast the foot with a butane flame, and draw gently. Don't inhale — cigars are savoured, not smoked like cigarettes.

Storing your cigars

Keep cigars at 68–72% humidity in a seasoned humidor. See our guide on seasoning a humidor in Australia's climate.

Ready to start? Browse cigar sampler packs or explore Cuban cigars. You must be 18+ to purchase.