Buying cigars online in India is straightforward once you know what the process actually looks like, from checking eligibility to what happens when the box lands on your doorstep. If you are still deciding which dealer to trust, our complete buying guide covers that in detail. This post walks through the steps of the order itself.
Step 1: Age Verification
Cigars are a tobacco product, and India’s Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) restricts their sale to buyers aged 18 and above. Any legitimate online cigar seller, including Best Cigar Studio, will ask you to confirm your age before you can browse the shop or check out. Keep this in mind if you are ordering as a gift for someone else – the order still needs to go through an adult.
Step 2: Deciding What to Buy
Once you are in, the shop can be filtered a few different ways:
- Brand – from familiar names like Romeo y Julieta and Montecristo to fuller-bodied marcas like Padron and Camacho.
- Strength – mild, medium or full-bodied, depending on how much flavour and nicotine you want.
- Vitola (size and shape) – a Robusto is short and thick, around 5 inches with a 50 ring gauge; a Toro runs closer to 6 inches; a Churchill is longer still, around 7 inches; a Torpedo has a tapered, pointed tip instead of a flat one.
- Wrapper – a Natural or Connecticut/Shade wrapper tends to be milder, while a Maduro wrapper is darker, longer-fermented and usually sweeter and fuller.
If you are new to cigars, starting mild or medium in a Robusto or Corona size is usually the easiest introduction. Here are a few well-known picks across that range to get a feel for what is out there:
Step 3: Placing Your Order
There are two ways to actually order: add what you want to the cart and check out through the website like any other online store, or message us directly on WhatsApp at +91 99876 23653 and describe what you are looking for. The WhatsApp route is useful if you want a recommendation first, or if you are ordering something like a gifting box and want to confirm details before it is packed.
Step 4: Payment
Orders are currently settled through Cash on Delivery – you pay when the box actually reaches you, rather than prepaying online. This is worth knowing upfront if you were expecting a card or UPI option at checkout.
Step 5: Packaging and Delivery
Orders ship from Best Cigar Studio in Jogeshwari West, Mumbai, with delivery across India. Cigars need stable humidity to stay in good condition, so boxes are packed to hold that humidity and survive transit rather than just being wrapped for looks.
Step 6: What to Check When Your Cigars Arrive
Before you light one up, it is worth a quick check:
- The band and any seals on the box should be intact, not tampered with.
- The wrapper should feel slightly oily to the touch, never dry, cracked or flaking – that usually points to a storage problem.
- If you do not own a humidor yet, keep cigars in a cool, closed drawer away from direct sunlight and air conditioning vents until you are ready to smoke them.
Ready to order? Browse the full range in our cigars category, take a look at our premium cigars if you want something special, or message us on WhatsApp at +91 99876 23653 if you would rather talk it through first.
