Rigoletto Cigars: Compare Prices from 18 Retailers

Quick answer: Rigoletto is a classic American cigar brand dating back to 1905. Today it is produced at J.C. Newman's El Reloj factory in Tampa, Florida, on antique cigar-rolling machines. Compare current Rigoletto prices across our retailers above. The line typically sits in the under-$2 per stick tier in bundles or boxes.

Rigoletto is a hand-bunched, machine-finished bundle cigar that delivers the look and slow burn of a premium without the premium price. It is the kind of cigar your grandfather might have kept in a desk drawer.

The story behind Rigoletto

Rigoletto first appeared in the early 1900s and became a fixture of Tampa's Ybor City cigar trade. After the Cuban embargo, production moved to the Dominican Republic for several decades. Today, much of the line is made at J.C. Newman Cigar Company's El Reloj factory in Tampa, Florida, using antique hand-operated rolling machines that have been in service for more than 50 years.

The brand is now part of the Villiger family, the Swiss cigar company founded in 1888.

The lines explained

• Rigoletto Black Jack. The flagship. Maduro wrapper, sweet and dark, full-bodied for the price tier.
• Rigoletto Natural Cuban. Cuban-style natural wrapper, mellow and traditional.
• Rigoletto Londonaire. Larger ring gauge format. Slow burn, mild profile.
• Rigoletto Royal Cigarillos. Small-format cigarillos for shorter smokes.

What to expect

Rigoletto is a value bundle line, not a high-end premium. Construction is consistent thanks to the antique machines, but the leaf used is not the same grade as a hand-rolled premium. The Black Jack maduro is the standout for flavor at the price.

Expect a 30 to 45 minute smoke. Pairs well with coffee or a simple beer.

How to buy Rigoletto

Rigoletto is widely stocked at the larger online cigar retailers in bundle and box format. Use the product list above for current pricing. For active discount codes, see our verified coupons page.