Best Mild Cigars for Beginners
This is Neil with Mardo Cigars on another episode of Mondays with Mardo. Here's a question: do you ever walk into a humidor and have no idea what to pick? You're not alone, and that's exactly what this guide fixes. Our family has been at this for over 30 years. We've traveled the world, blended cigars, and sold them for decades. So put our experience to work and grab one of these five mild cigars for beginners that will not disappoint.
What Makes a Great Mild Cigar?
A mild cigar is all about a smooth, easy, creamy smoke. Many of the best ones use a light Connecticut or Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Done right, they taste buttery and smooth from start to finish. Done wrong, a mild cigar can have a grassy, hay-like vibe that throws beginners off. The five picks below are blended by people who truly know their craft, so you get all of the creaminess and none of the grass. Mild does not mean boring, either. A well-made mild cigar still delivers real flavor, it just arrives smooth and approachable instead of strong. That balance is what makes these mild cigars for beginners so easy to recommend.
Quick Picks Top overall: Jake Wyatt Appendix II Best value: Davidoff Back2Back Hardest to find: Sobremesa Brulee Smoothest: Casdagli Club Mareva
The 5 Best Mild Cigars for Beginners
1Jake Wyatt Appendix II
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Strength: Mild Profile: Creamy & buttery Number one on the list is the Jake Wyatt Appendix II. The craftsmanship and the artistry on this thing are off the charts. It wears an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and it is unbelievably creamy, smooth, and buttery from start to finish. Once you get into the first third, you will not believe how good it is. There is none of that hay-like, grassy character that ruins a lot of mild cigars. When this episode aired, the Appendix II was just dropping (late August into early September) after months of work. It earns the top spot.
2Dapper Cubo Claro
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Strength: Mild to medium Profile: Earthy & nutty Number two is the Cubo Claro by Dapper Cigars. The band is exquisite, but the flavor is the real story. We met the owner, Ian Reith, at the 2019 IPCPR show in Las Vegas, and he is one of the humblest, most genuine people in the cigar space. He gave us samples, and this stick became an instant favorite. It is a mild to medium cigar with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and a wonderful earthy, nutty vibe. The retrohale brings all of that back up through your nose. This is a company worth rooting for, and the cigar backs it up.
3Dunbarton Sobremesa Brulee
Maker: Dunbarton Strength: Mild Profile: Creme brulee, toasty & sweet Third is the Sobremesa Brulee by Dunbarton. The maker usually crafts medium to full-bodied sticks, then made this mild one for all of us who love a lighter shade. The name is perfect, because it tastes like creme brulee. You get a touch of toastiness on the end paired with sweet, creamy notes, and again, none of that grassy hay character. From start to finish you will not want to put it down. It is a rare find that does not stay on shelves long, so grab it when you see it.
4Davidoff Back2Back
Maker: Davidoff (URNY) Strength: Mild Sizes: 5x50, 6x60, 7x70 Value: Affordable Fourth is the Back2Back by Davidoff. A couple of street artists out of New York City came on board with Davidoff to revamp some of the Zino Platinum lines, and Davidoff gave them their own line called Back2Back by URNY, which stands for "you are New York." The boxes are instant collectibles. It comes in three sizes: 5 x 50, 6 x 60, and the big 7 x 70. It is mild throughout, creamy, and buttery the way Davidoffs are, and best of all it does not break the bank, which is rare for a Davidoff-made stick.
5Casdagli Club Mareva
Maker: Casdagli (Hendrik Kelner Jr.) Size: Corona only Profile: Earthy & creamy Number five is the Club Mareva by Casdagli, and it is as smooth as one can imagine. "Mareva" means corona in Spanish, and this cigar only comes in a corona size. After their master blender retired in the mid nineties, everything moved over to Hendrik Kelner Jr., who has blended Bespoke and Casdagli cigars for quite some time. It carries an earthy, creamy vibe from start to finish, with the kind of notes you come to expect from a Hendrik Kelner stick. You will love it.
The 5 Mild Cigars at a Glance
Here is how these five mild cigars for beginners compare side by side, so you can pick the one that fits your mood:
CigarStrengthFlavorBest for Jake Wyatt Appendix IIMildCreamy, butteryTop overall pick Dapper Cubo ClaroMild to mediumEarthy, nuttyStepping up a notch Sobremesa BruleeMildCreme brulee, sweetA sweet treat Davidoff Back2BackMildCreamy, butteryBest value Casdagli Club MarevaMildEarthy, creamySmoothest of the five
Love smooth, easy smokes like these? Many of them lean on Connecticut wrappers, so take a look at our roundup of Connecticut cigars you are going to love. A couple of these makers also shine in our guide to Dominican cigar brands you need to try.
Watch: 5 Mild Cigars for Beginners
See all five in action straight from the episode on Mondays with Mardo:
Final Thoughts
You no longer have to be a deer in the headlights at the humidor. These five mild cigars for beginners are smooth, creamy, and easy to love, and you can find them all at Mardo Cigars. We travel the world to bring you the best sticks possible, from small boutique makers to the big names. Pick one, take your time, and enjoy the ride.
Mardo Cigars sells premium tobacco products intended for adults 21 and older. Please enjoy responsibly.
