Ten boutique sticks with personality—small‑batch blends, distinct voices, zero filler. Light any of these and you’ll get why nerds won’t shut up about “boutique.”

Aladino Corojo Reserva — Robusto
Honduran Corojo 99 turned up: caramelized sugar, roasted peanut, leather, and a lively red‑pepper retrohale.

Avowed “The New Dawn” — Robusto Grande (5×54)
Creamy power. Floral BOMB. Cocoa powder, toasted oak, vanilla bean, and a warm baking‑spice finish.

Black Label Trading Co. Royalty — Corona (5½×42)
Dark chocolate, espresso, earth, and a touch of floral sweetness. Oily texture, long finish.

Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S — 5⅛×44
Bittersweet Chocolate, black pepper, and charred cedar. Compact format, big flavor.

HVC La Rosa 520 — 10th Anniversary
Café cubano, caramel, dried fruit, and cinnamon. Elegant, syrupy finish without heaviness.

Hermanos de Armas Cataclysm — Toro
Muscular and savory: espresso roast, paprika, leather, and smoky oak. Great with high‑proof pours.

Jeremy Jack JJ15 — Corona Gorda
Brown sugar, baking spice, cedar, and a clean mineral edge. Balanced.

Principle Straphanger
Boutique artistry: pastry spice, nougat, citrus peel, and a silky, evolving mid‑palate.

Rodriguez Vintage 1925 — Panetela
Old‑world charm. Shortbread, pepper, hay, light cinnamon, and floral sweetness; razor burn.

Serino Taino — Corona Gorda
Graham cracker, almond, honeyed cedar, and white pepper. Polished and friendly.