Top 7 Best Budget Cigars in the UK Under £15
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Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial Petit Corona |
Joya de Nicaragua Clasico Selección B
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Top Budget Cigars (Under £15)
Cigars carry the reputation of being a rich mans/womans/they/them’s game, however you don’t need to break the bank for a quality smoke.
We stock cigars with the same (if not better) premium tobacco as big-name cigars, but in shorter vitolas that cost far less. You get the full cigar experience (rich flavour, thick smoke) in about a 45 minute smoke time, without spending £40–£50.
Most of these budget-friendly cigars are compact In short, these affordable cigars deliver premium taste on a budget, proving that good UK cigars online can be cheap without being “cheap quality.”
1. Leon Jimenes Prestige Corona Tubos
A 12.7 cm (5 inch) x 38 Ring Gauge (1.5cm) robusto in a tube. This Dominican cigar with a Connecticut shade wrapper is very smooth and mild. It excels in woody and nutty tastes with a touch of cocoa. The body is gentle, delivering an even, mellow smoke – ideal for beginners. Even the blender notes highlight classic cedar and leather, with sweet cocoa/nut nuances on the finish.
Smoke time: 45 minutes
Price: £13.87
Size: 12.7 cm (5 inch); 1.5cm (Ring Gauge 38)
Vitola: Corona Tubo (long robusto)
Flavours: Smooth woody (cedar) and nutty character with a hint of cocoa. Mild and balanced – a very “safe” creamy smoke.
Buy now for £13.87
2. Alec Bradley Black Market Punk (Original)
A 10.8 cm (4¼ inches) x 42 Ring Gauge (1.7cm) Nicaraguan-puro petit corona. This medium-full cigar wears a dark Honduran wrapper and is famed for its complex spice blend. Reviewers describe it as an “interesting combination of herb and spice”, notes of saffron, clove, cinnamon and mint all rounded out by a woody core. It’s peppery and savoury but never harsh, making it a flavour bomb in a small package.
Smoke time: 45 minutes
Price: £14.13
Size: 10.8 cm (4¼ inch); 1.7 cm (Ring Gauge 42)
Vitola: Petit Corona
Flavours: Complex spice profile – saffron, clove, cinnamon, mint – backed by a woody core. Medium-full strength.
Buy now for £14.13
3. Alec Bradley Black Market Punk Estelí
A 11.5 cm (4½ inch) x 42 Ring Gauge (1.6cm) similar format, but made entirely with Nicaraguan filler. Strength and body are mid-level. Flavour-wise, it’s very close to the original Punk, but connoisseurs point out higher intensity. Tasting notes are leather, pepper and cocoa, giving a robust, earthy richness.
Smoke time: 45 minutes
Price: £14.00
Size: 11.5 cm (4½″); 1.6 cm (Ring Gauge 42)
Vitola: Short Robusto (Estelí)
Flavours: Deep leather, black pepper and cocoa notes, the same savoury core as the Punk, with slightly higher spice.
Buy now for £14.00
4. La Aurora Príncipes (Claro Robusto & Maduro)
Affordable Dominican long-fillers (Clarο “natural” & Maduro wrappers). The Claro (natural wrapper) is very mild and smooth; the Maduro is medium-bodied and sweeter. The Maduro Robusto is described as having an earthy sweetness – smooth and creamy on the finish – all thanks to its imported Indonesian wrapper and filler blend.
Smoke time: 45 minutes
Price: £13.57
Size: 12.7 cm (5 inch); 2cm (Ring Gauge 50)
Vitola: Robusto (Classic flavor & Maduro flavor available)
Flavours: Claro: very mild and creamy. Maduro: earthy with a hint of sweetness and a smooth finish. Built with premium leaf despite being machine-rolled.
Buy the Claro now for £13.57
Buy the Maduro now for £13.57
5. Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial Petit Corona
A 11.5 cm (4½ inch) x 46 Ring Guage (1.8cm) hand-rolled Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. This is the short version of Joya’s acclaimed Cuatro Cinco blend. It’s full-bodied and rich, showcasing the brand’s signature flavors. Reviewers note strong wood and sweet notes with a velvety finish, even in this small format. Despite its size, it delivers the bold, spicy flavor of a much larger cigar.
Smoke time: 45 minutes
Price: £14.60
Size: 11.5 cm (4½ inch); 1.8cm (Ring Gauge 46)
Vitola: Petit Corona (Box-pressed)
Flavours: Woody, sweet flavors – full-bodied Nicaraguan complexity with a smooth, velvety finish.
Buy now for £14.60
6. Caldwell King Is Dead Manzanita
This 10.8 cm (4¼ inch) x 46 Ring Guage (1.6cm) Dominican petit corona is part of Caldwell’s boutique, small-batch line using rare tobaccos. The standout here is the Negrito Dominicano wrapper, a dark, oily leaf that gives the cigar a bold, earthy edge. Inside, the blend is complex and slightly rustic, with notes of cedar, dried fruit, and toasted nuts, followed by a faint sweetness and a touch of cocoa. It's medium-bodied, nuanced, and very satisfying for its size.
Smoke time: 35 minutes
Price: £11.94
Size: 10.8 cm (4¼ inch); 1.6cm (Ring Gauge 42)
Vitola: Petit Corona
Flavours: Rich cedar, dried fruit, toasted nuts, subtle sweet spice, and a hint of cocoa on the finish
Buy now for £11.94
7. Joya de Nicaragua Clasico Selección B
This 11.4 cm (4½ inch) x 38 Ring Gauge (1.5cm) petit corona is part of the Joya Clasico range — one of Nicaragua’s first export blends. Wrapped in a smooth Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade leaf over all-Nicaraguan fillers, it delivers a mild-to-medium experience with creamy coffee, light wood, and gentle spice. While subtler than Joya’s stronger lines, Selección B is ideal for daytime or novice smokers looking for smoothness without sacrificing flavour.
Smoke time: 55 minutes
Price: £12.88
Size: 11.4 cm (4½ inch); 1.5 cm (Ring Gauge 38)
Vitola: Petit Corona
Flavours: Creamy coffee, light cedar, and a touch of white pepper on the retrohale
Buy now for £12.88
Conclusion
Each of the cigars above proves you can get genuine cigar quality on a budget. All use quality leaves so you’re not sacrificing the “cigar experience,” just the size.
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