If you have the money to spend and you’re looking for a new cigar to try, then you may be interested in knowing what is the most expensive cigar in the world.
In this blog post, we’ll look at the most expensive cigars on the market and discuss what makes them so pricey.
Keep reading to learn more!
What is the Most Expensive Cigar?
What is the most expensive cigar? Here is a thorough and up-to-date list of the most expensive cigars.
1. Gurkha Royal Courtesan Cigar – $1 million
Gurkha Cigars‘ Royal Courtesan Cigar is the most expensive cigar currently.
Gurkha developed this tour de force with the utmost care and ingredients, and at $1 million per cigar, it tops our list of the world’s most expensive cigar.
Each of these hand rolled cigars are infused with the decadent Remy Martin Black Pearl Louis XIII, which costs $165,000 per bottle.
Only selected hand rollers can lever the cigars to assure flawless production quality.
Furthermore, all of the craftsmen are blinded to heighten their senses and allow for natural movements with few distractions.
The Royal Courtesan cigar is made with unique Himalayan tobacco that has only been soaked in Fiji water.
Each piece is coated in gold leaf, and the band is set with up to 5 carats of diamonds.
If you can afford it, this exquisite cigar will be individually delivered to your home by a courier wearing sparkling white gloves.
Take a seat and savor this regal cigar like a king for the price you paid.
If the Royal Courtesan isn’t in your budget, the Gurkha Royal Challenge is also a solid choice and is reviewed in the video below:
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2. Mayan Scars- $507,000
The finding of 800 pre-Columbian cigars in Guatemala in 2012 demonstrated that the ancient Mayans used tobacco.
The cigars were 600 years old, but they were still suitable for smoking.
The skilled diggers were astounded that the cigars were still in such good shape. The reason for this is that they were buried in sealed clay pots beneath the surface.
They were sold at auction for $507,000.
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3. Double Corona Regius Cigars Limited Edition – $54,000 Per Cigar
In 2013, Regius Cigars Ltd made this limited edition Double Corona cigar and sold it to a businessman named Callum Jones for $54,000.
In addition, for $54,000, the buyer received 1,000 custom-rolled cigarettes, as well as naming rights and boxes.
4. Gran Habano – $185,000 Per Cigar
The Gran Habano (also called El Gigante) is one of the world’s most unusual cigars, and its uniqueness lies not in its flavor profile or scarcity, but rather in its size.
This cigar is the world’s largest single cigar, measuring 19 feet long and weighing approximately 1,600 pounds.
It sold for $185,000 to a private buyer.
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5. Gurkha Black Dragon – $115,000 Per Box
The Gurkha Black Dragon cigar packs a powerful punch thanks to quality tobacco leaves produced in Honduras.
Each cigar is 8.5 inches long and has a ring gauge of 52. The cigars are packaged in 100-piece limited edition handcrafted camel bone boxes.
A single cigar costs a whopping $1,150.
The Gurkha Black Dragon has a distinct flavor and is extremely rare due to its scarcity. This is why this line of ultra-premium blended tobaccos is aimed at cigar enthusiasts.
The 5-year-old cigar is wrapped in a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro and has a blend of cured Dominican long filler and an aged Cameroonian binder.
It has a leathery smoke with a spicy undertone.
Read our related article, What is a Maduro Cigar Wrapper? to see what makes these wrappers one of the best.
6. Arturo Fuente Opus X Ltd – $30,000 Per Box
This brand was created by the Arturo Fuente Tobacco Company in 2003 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the original Opus X.
They made 100 Forbidden X humidors (10 with Macassar veneer, 40 with yellow eye maple veneer, and 50 with red madrona veneer).
There are 100 Opus X cigars in each humidor.
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7. Fuente Don Arturo Anniverxario – $7,500 Per Box
Fuente Don Arturo AnniverXario cigars are made with exceptional cigar wrappers from the Dominican Republic’s Chateau de la Fuente.
These cigars sell quickly, making it difficult to obtain them.
The famed Fuente family is known for manufacturing high-quality cigars with meticulous handcrafting and patience.
The finished products are pleasing, well-balanced, and flavorful (and $7,500 a box).
8. Cohiba Behike – $18,000 Per Box
These cigars are constructed with premium tobacco, and only 100 humidors, each holding 40 rolls, were produced.
Cohiba later created less-priced versions of this product due to its popularity.
Each piece has a ring size of 52 inches and a length of 7.5 inches. Several kinds from Cuba’s Vuelta and Pinar del Rio provinces are included in this brand.
A box of these exquisite rolls is estimated to have cost up to $18,000.
Elie Bleu, a French manufacturer, created the magnificent humidor of snakeskin, bone, and ebony.
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9. Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve – $15,000 Per Box
Another option from Gurkha on the list has been dubbed the “Rolls Royce” of the cigar market due to its distinctive blends of premium tobaccos made by master rollers.
His Majesty’s Reserve plays true to the brand’s reputation, with a filler tobacco blend wrapped in rare aged Dominican wrappers.
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