Best Bargain Cigars of 2012

(Cigar Aficionado) Shelling out big bucks for a premium cigar can yield some delicious results, but this year’s Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider tastings have proven that a great smoke doesn’t have to empty your wallet.

Our bargain buys list includes every cigar from the last year with scores of 88 points and up and suggested retail prices no greater than $6. Bargain debuts this year included choices from Brick House, C & C, CLE, not one but two Room 101 lines and Wicked Indie. And rounding out the list are familiar favorites such as Arturo Fuente, Cuba Aliados, Macanudo, Padrón and Tatuaje. Continued