Top 5 Boutique Cigars

[@tp5401]

He's in a leather chair in a nice room dressed to the 9's smoking a boutique cigar. I'm sitting on the deck in a pair of sweats, a hunting camo sweatshirt, watching my kids play while smoking a Churchill la aroma de Cuba mi amor. Cigars are a great equalizer and a splendid luxury even the lower middle class man can enjoy! Love the videos!

[@holtscigars]

Well said, thank you for joining us for this video! 👊

[@Dstrbrdgrnd]

And I’m sitting on my couch in my travel trailer with my pj’s on smoking an Oliva series E, life is good👍👍🤠

[@YousirArdume]

@@Dstrbrdgrnd never tried the E's, but I enjoy the O's, and the G's are pretty good as well. I'm definitely looking forward to trying the V Melanio's!

[@tayday424]

I went through a good Mi Amore phase. Do you find they still hit the way you like? Or have you moved in a different direction? Also, everyone loves a good dad. Cheers man.

[@tayday424]

​@@Dstrbrdgrndnever had a serie E! I loved the serie O for a while and I currently smoke Serie V as my everyday cigar. Do you have any comparisons or recommendations? Cheers man.

[@snail415]

At the time of this video, I’m a month away from meeting Ernesto Carrillo, and buying my first box of cigars ever. Hoping he’ll sign the box. Love his cigars, and his life story.

[@EdiMeanG]

How does one meet Ernesto

[@snail415]

@@EdiMeanG He’s visiting a reputable cigar establishment in our city. Big event with other brands.

[@borage7122]

@@snail415 Did you meet him? Did he sign the box?

[@snail415]

@ Yep! Great conversation as well. If anything I felt bad after because I barely let him talk. Just wanted to ensure he knew how much I appreciated his work and approach to all he’s done. On top of it all, I realized a week prior that my cigar-box guitar at home…was made from the box of a La Historia! Ain’t that nuts? Had that thing for the longest and never once noticed. So, I brought it, and he signed it as well with a gold permanent marker to match the box design. All in all, a bucket-list day.

[@YousirArdume]

Yeah, I guess I can agree with that assessment and definition of boutique. The one thing is that you have family's that have been around 3 or 4 generations, but they haven't grown beyond a small, boutique business. Nestor plascencia has had that tobacco business for I think three or 4 generations. Sometimes, you have family's that were either irrelevant for a couple decade's or the heir's didn't want to continue the tradition. Luckily, alot of these companies come back through being bought by a larger companies, or some descendant decides to take a company on the brink or old capital and resources to bring it back to relevance! Thus, continuing the tradition we all enjoy!!! Cheer's Mazz!!! Smoking a la aroma de Cuba now! One of my favorites!!!

[@neckbonemcgrizzle719]

I just had my first E.P. Carrillo Allegiance sidekick the other day and was blown away! I’m trying to get away from infused smokes and this has opened my eyes. Thanks Anthony

[@the_abundancechannel]

Me, too! It's such a killer cigar!

[@dozer7752]

This cannot have came at a better time .. it’s like you read my mind and saw what cigars I’ve been looking at 😅

[@the_abundancechannel]

This is a great list!

[@SmokeIfYouGotEm]

I just picked up my first Placensia and cannot wait to light it this weekend

[@holtscigars]

Hope you enjoy 🔥💨

[@Im_Old_Gregg]

I absolutely love the LFD double ligero. I feel like its underrated

[@CigarsnWhiskey]

Love the pledge. Never had any of the others. Gotta try them now.

[@the_abundancechannel]

Tabernacle first. You won't be sorry!

[@freg1959]

All superb cigars , im enjoying a Pledge prequel now. My Superbowl smoke lineup: Cuban Hoyo , Placencia Alma Fuerte and an EPC La Historia E-lll...whatever your smoking enjoy what should be an epic game !

[@TheOmega4ever]

Good afternoon and as always, great commentary! This definitely opens up the definition of Boutique cigars! Have a great and smoke filled day!

[@LooseEyes]

Tatuaje and RoMa Craft have become my go to smokes. I love their profiles. I stumbled upon RoMa by accident and I am so happy I didn't have my glasses that day! Great Vid

[@holtscigars]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👊

[@orthodoxreuben1974]

The Tabernacle has become one of my new favorites from Foundation! Beautiful branding as well

[@project50s81]

I have tried 4 of these and they are amazing

[@holtscigars]

Glad you agree 🙌🔥

[@hippiedwellness9459]

I’m just now getting into foundation with the charter oak CT that I’m smoking this weekend. Look to try the Metapa and Olmec soon

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

I’m glad you explained what a boutique cigar is to you, because based on the thumbnail I was very confused haha. From these, the Alma Fuerte and tabernacle are my favorites. The pledge didn’t really do it for me.

[@holtscigars]

At the end of the day everyone can have their own criteria and perception of what a boutique cigar is and that's perfectly fine. We're glad you heard us out before commenting 😂 Cheers!

[@the_abundancechannel]

Now that's my kind of list! Great cigars and great video!

[@holtscigars]

🙌

[@jimh3500]

Excellent video discussion of cigars I’ve tried, cigars resting in storage that I can’t wait to try, and cigars (Tabernacle) that I’m definitely going to purchase and after a nice long rest…I will try. These videos are adding to my enjoyment of cigars because I’m learning more. I can really appreciate a mild cigar now if it has body and character. I don’t need to seek out the strongest cigar to think it will give me a “fuller” experience. Think about the tobacco, taste the smoke, notice the room note, sit still and ponder that specific moment of reality…that’s what it’s about for me.

[@holtscigars]

👏👏👏

[@dcfire2222]

Hello Anthony, just joined the cigar of the month. I am new to cigars, but I tried the punch, strong but a good smoke. Keep on making the videos, Great! Keith.

[@YousirArdume]

I bought a box of the punch classicos last month, and a couple sampler's of punch diablo!!! Punch are a very good cigar!!!

[@dcfire2222]

Yes, I liked it, but I am just getting started. need some advice. @@YousirArdume

[@holtscigars]

Welcome aboard, thank you for the support, Keith 🙏 As a newer smoker you can never go wrong with making sure you eat something beforehand, and have something with sugar to ingest if a cigar starts to strong arm you. A soda to sip on or some hard candy can do wonders to turn you around. Hope this helps, cheers!

[@dcfire2222]

Thank you. @@holtscigars

[@johndibo]

Thanks for sharing Anthony! great video always learning something new😊

[@kahuhipajae4088]

Enjoying a LFD while watch this great video.

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Evening 😊 Thanks for sharing your top Five 👌🏽👏🏼 Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@nathanhawee5373]

South Africa huh way kewl. What kind of cigars do you smoke over there!!??

[@yusufsayed1583]

@@nathanhawee5373 we have all the cigars from around the world , my favorite is A.J Fenendez Enclave for its strong pepper notes , Cohiba will do and then Olivia O

[@yusufsayed1583]

@@nathanhawee5373 we have all the cigars from around the world , enjoy them all

[@kelmd1030]

Watching your videos has showed me so much on cigars I enjoy the learning experience since I’ve be subscribed to your channel I’ve been trying so many different brands across the board thanks

[@holtscigars]

Glad to hear it, thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@SoCaliCal]

Nick definitely does all the blending for foundation. The cigars are made out of AJ’s factory but nick is the blender.

[@holtscigars]

Correct 👍

[@joshuawilson7044]

I don’t disagree with any of the aforementioned cigars being great, but I’m always surprised how little love Nelson Alfonso gets on lists like this. The Byron 1850 Grand Bouquet is the best cigar I’ve ever smoked, and the Bandolero Audaces is one of my favorite daily smokes.

[@anthonymazzola4470]

We don’t carry that brand. We only review & talk about cigars that we have in our arsenal.

[@revolvermaster4939]

That Tabernacle is my favorite of those!

[@CigarsUnleashed]

Need to have Dunbarton on the list Steve Saka makes amazing blends

[@adanjr666]

I like Highclere Castle Senetjer by foundation.

[@chrisbennett260]

Anthony - Would you consider doing a review of the Kristoff Original Maduro? It’s a favorite of mine, but I seldom see any reviews or comments on it. Love your videos & appreciate your thoughts & insights.

[@holtscigars]

Definitely another great boutique blend, we'll see if we can add it to our list. Thanks for watching, Chris!

[@Sparky513]

That tabernacle is my favorite cigar, first time i had one half way home i turned my car around and headed back to the cigar shop to buy more lol. Got it off the recommendation of one of the workers, turns out me and him have dang near identical taste for cigars, im pretty new so everytime i go in i buy my few regular cigars and always ask him for a recommendation on something to try out. He hasnt lead me to a bad stick yet, i tip him everytime i go. He helped me out alot with finding new cigars and what to stay away from, he knows i like quality but at a good price

[@scottp8475]

New to cigars, but your videos are amazing! App[reciate you sharing your knowledge

[@holtscigars]

Welcome aboard!

[@DubG9]

Black Works Studio Green Hornet is my favorite boutique cigar!

[@dafjr380woke8]

That placensia is such a great cigar just recently had it

[@bigmantech2671]

The Tatuaje is the only one of these I am not sure that I have had. I have 2 of the LFDs and a Tabernacle in then humidor now.

[@holtscigars]

👏👏

[@dontgettoknowm9864]

Fun video. Very enjoyable.

[@holtscigars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shraick]

Pledge is 🔥

[@elicrews1469]

You should try "war machine " by Platoon Cigars. A great marine i served with and a dear friend of mine owns the company. San Andreas wrapper, Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, Nicaraguan filler. Definitely full body but well rounded. Highly recommend.

[@tylerchmielewski8299]

I'm glad some people like the EP Carrillo pledge. To me the retro hale is reminiscent of puking liquor the first time you got too drunk in highschool.

[@holtscigars]

Taste is personal

[@tylerchmielewski8299]

@@holtscigars Yea thats why i put "To me" at the start of the sentence.

[@holtscigars]

👊👍

[@MrLabanimal]

Anthony, great choices and certainly not mainstream. Curious as to what lighter and cutter you use in these videos. I’m looking to upgrade. Thanks.

[@holtscigars]

In this video, Savoy Steel Cutter and ST Dupont Defi Extreme

[@timstort8223]

EP Carrillo such good cigars, top three brand in my opinion

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

First time I have disagreed with mazz. IMO these brands and cigars aren't boutique. Brands like DBL and smaller factories are boutique for me. Awesome video though, and I've learned the difference in the "Boutique" realm. Cheers!

[@holtscigars]

Cheers Tommy 👊

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

​@@holtscigarsyou always teach me something new and I appreciate it so much.

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

Mazz, what is your weekly dry cleaning bill????

[@anthonymazzola4470]

High 😅

[@michaelfuller9792]

Question, my humidor always held at 70-72° and 65-67%. Recently the temp has dipped as low as 59° and doesn't get ant higher than 62. Any suggestions on how to get the temp back up??

[@whbjr2528]

E.P.Carillo, to me, tastes just like mi amor!!!

[@bobgugliotta8385]

Great Video. If you could specify the sizes you are talking about, that would be most appreciated.

[@mohandasmartin4253]

Great video Brother

[@holtscigars]

Much appreciated 👊

[@flyboymcgee8059]

Pledge is a certified slapper

[@vj4130]

Is the tatuaje original still available at holts ? I can't find it unless the band is an updated look

[@holtscigars]

Absolutely it is!

[@Im_Old_Gregg]

Ive had terrible luck with foundation cigars. I hear a lot of positive things about them but ive had 4 or 5 of them and every one was rolled so tight i couldnt smoke it. The last couple i even tried using a perfect draw on them and still couldnt get them opened up. I know it can happen with any cigar but its been too consistent of a problem for me to spend any more money on them.

[@dshevack1]

What is a boutique cigar? What makes it boutique? can you age them? How can I tell the difference between a premium and a boutique

[@holtscigars]

The definition of boutique differs depending on who you ask. We explain our perspective in the first section of the video. You can age any cigar but generally speaking, fuller bodied blends stand up to age better.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

One of your best to date Anthony. However, I think rhat applies to all your videos.

[@holtscigars]

Wow, thank you for the kind words! Much appreciated 👊

[@KindaCool843]

Is the Amazon Basin considered?

[@jeffherdz]

The LFD Double Ligero is a great cigar. But I would say that the LFD Factory Press is more of a boutique cigar than the DL's. From what I have heard that only three people in the world roll the LFD Andalusian bulls.

[@anthonymazzola4470]

LFD as a factory is way smaller than it’s perceived. Considering how many cigars they produce it fits our criteria. Just because it’s been around for a while & it’s well know doesn’t change our opinion.

[@kckrye]

Mazz I gotta ask...Why do people blow the exhaled smoke on the burnt end of their cigar?

[@holtscigars]

They do that to check how the cigar is burning. Blowing on the foot of the cigar lets you see the ember get red and if it's uneven then you know to correct it!

[@kckrye]

@holtscigars Makes sense. Its a dual purpose move...check the burn and look like you have a legit cigar game.

[@jaredrifenbury2110]

My favorite is Caldwell the industrialist

[@billthebutcher118]

This guy must have an amazing wardrobe! Nice suits!

[@kendalsaulsberry2180]

why do not have your own sampler based on your post?

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

💯💯✊🏽✊🏽💯💯

[@mwhitcraft]

No love for southern draw?

[@holtscigars]

Great pick 🙌

[@vfigueroa62]

🙌🏼🔥🔥🙌🏼

[@rushy22]

Cigar Recommendations for a beginner anyone ??

[@holtscigars]

Check out our video titled Top 10 Cigars for Beginners!

[@rushy22]

@@holtscigars thankyou

[@unionmoney5601]

🔥

[@mikechampagne4457]

Id love to see the Perdomo 12 yr double aged on the list. Just ordered my 3rd box today.

[@andrebeauchamp6160]

The only boutique in your list is Fondation

[@krisadams4561]

I’ve always found the cigars in my home country of Poland are far superior to anything found in Cuba

[@leewatts1570]

YOU ARE WRONG. What you are talking about is called rare cigars or limited edition cigars

[@tonysampson7003]

Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, your opinion, man.

[@holtscigars]

The cigars on this list aren't necessarily rare, although they might be limited production which, for us, fits one of the criteria for being qualified as boutique.

[@samlyons3552]

What a Life You Dog !

[@PickJimi]

Q1 Sponsor agreements needed you to mention these brands in a video and this is the idea you came up with? Okay 👍

[@kenp1013]

Omg! Joe Rogan smokes them!!! Oh let me buy a box! 🙄what your thoughts?… don’t care about joe Rogan.

[@rayoverstreet9254]

I normally love your content but that episode was crap! Not once did you list any actual boutique cigars. Every one of those cigars is available in every single cigar shop across the country. Everyone I've ever been in contains those cigars as a staple. Yes they are nice cigars, ones that everyone enjoys having but they're not a boutique cigar. If you were creating a list of boutique wines, they wouldn't be a wine that is available at every liquor store you go to.

[@anthonymazzola4470]

Everyone’s definition of “boutique” is different. It’s really that simple.

[@cyledavis4982]

I agree no true boutiques in this video. I've been really into boutique cigars lately. Just ordered some last night and they only made 285 of them. Extremely limited.

[@SDub-sy9cp]

So the only things that makes a cigar boutique in your book is that it's hard to get and made in such small quantities no ones heard of them?

[@jasonseiter3323]

Ease up dude. Just ask him to do others and explain why. He loves cigars and probably won't mind.

[@anthonymazzola4470]

@@cyledavis4982 ask yourself how is that a business model? Who grew the tobacco? Who rolled the tobacco? Not all, but many ultra limited production from unknown factories are a marketing campaign. Always trust your taste. Again, everyone has a different definition of what a boutique cigar should be. I’ll leave it at that.