There are cigars that show up quietly, and then there are cigars that kick the door open with a painted grin and something to prove. Pagliacci Di Sigari from Cigar Clowns falls into that second category.
Cigar Clowns has always had a different kind of energy. The brand leans into dark humor, bold artwork, and that misfit cigar culture vibe that feels right at home with smokers who do not want the same old clean-cut marketing pitch. Cigar Clowns was built by a group of childhood friends from Brooklyn, inspired by the twisted grin of the “Tilly Clown,” chasing cigars with attitude, flavor, and personality.
With Pagliacci Di Sigari, they bring that attitude into a pair of box-pressed 6 x 54 toros: the Viloa and the Azzurri. Both are packaged in 5-count packs, with the amazing retail price of $40. I had the pleasure of sm0king both of these cigars with a good friend over the weekend, so lets dive into the two cigars and see what I thought.
Pagliacci Di Sigari Viola
The Viola is full-flavored medium profile cigar hands down. Notes of nuts, leather, cinnamon, baking spice, and creamy sweetness.
Hints of cinnamon and leather are the dominant flavors to me in this smoke. In the background you get flavors of nuts, and creamy sweetness with effortless draw. This is the one I would reach for when I want flavor, but I still want balance. The Viola to me is the perfect morning coffee, early afternoon smoke, a good relaxation cigar.
The Viola is definitely the lighter side of Pagliacci Di Sigari, but not in a bad way. This cigar still carries that Cigar Clowns attitude, just with a little more finesse. To me this cigar is for the smoker who wants complexity, spice, and a smoother ride. Not mild. Not weak. Just more controlled.
Pagliacci Di Sigari Azzurri
The Azzurri is the cigar that packs a punch, with notes of black pepper, charred wood, earth, chocolate, and coffee.
This cigar was for sure richer and heavier of the two blends, making it my favorite. Where the Viola brings spice, nuttiness, and some sweeter balance, the Azzurri leans into darker flavor. With note of coffee, earth, chocolate, wood, make a cigar feel deeper and more satisfying.
This is the one I would fire up at night, after dinner, or when I want a cigar that feels like it belongs in a smoky room with good conversation and no rush.
My final impressions of both cigars are that both of these are must try cigars. The price point alone makes them a must-buy. At $40 for a five-pack, there’s no reason not to get both cigars and see which one suits your palate better. With their effortless draw, massive smoke output, and complex flavors, I predict these cigars will be a hit and one of the best budget stick purchases of the year. I’ll put either one of these cigars side by side next to a $15 plus cigar without bands, and I guarantee you that you won’t be able to tell which one is the $8 one.
Jason Antee – Founder
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