Torpedo Cigars

A torpedo is a figurado, a shaped cigar that tapers to a pointed head rather than a rounded cap. It usually runs about 6 to 6.5 inches by a 52 ring gauge at its widest, narrowing at the top. That point does more than look sharp: it funnels the smoke toward your palate and lets you fine-tune the draw with how you cut it. Torpedoes take more skill to roll than a straight-sided cigar, and the shape often concentrates and sharpens a blend’s flavors. Browse the torpedoes below for a figurado with a bit of extra character.