Cuban Cigars

The Hoyo de Monterrey Primaveras is a 2021 special release Habano, a 6.62” (167mm) by 48 ring gauge, and comes in a luxury box of 18 cigars. It is celebrating the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2021 being the year of the Ox, which brings prosperity and wellness. The number 8 is considered a lucky number in the Chinese culture and it is pronounced ‘Fa’ which can be translated to ‘well off’ and ‘getting rich in a short time’. Presented virtually by the Habanos distributor for the Southeast Asia region, the 18 cigars come in an elegant enameled red and gold box, with the words “Year of the Ox” printed on the lid. The cigar is a Grand Corona, or more precisely a vitola de galera called Hermosos No. 1, which was previously used for the Montecristo Dantés Edición Limitada 2016, the Romeo y Julieta Hermosos No. 1 Edición Limitada 2003 and a La Casa del Habano exclusive release, the San Cristobal Mercaderes. Like all Hoyo de Monterrey cigars, it is medium in strength, so it shouldn’t be paired with something too strong, but is a great morning cigar which should only get better with some ageing. Learn More

The Hoyo de Monterrey Regalos LE 2007 is a smooth medium-full Corona Extra, 5.4” (137mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More

The Hoyo de Monterrey Short Hoyo Piramides EL 2011 is a light-medium Figurado, 5.3” (135mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in a 10 cigars box. This new vitola packs all the typical Hoyo de Monterrey complex flavors, which have a soft aroma. This Edición Limitada seems to be made purposely for Hoyo de Monterrey fans and lighter flavors cigars aficionados. It is a very smooth cigar, ideal for newcomers who want to discover what a Habano is about. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Brevas is a tasty medium-bodied cigar, of Corona format, 5.2”(133mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in a bundle of 12 cigars. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Brevas is a tasty medium-bodied cigar, of Corona format, 5.2”(133mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Cazadores is an affordable and tasty Cuban cigar, of Cazador format, 43 ring gauge, 6" (152mm) long and comes in box of 12 cigars. Never too strong and full of typical Cuban flavors, it is really a great Habano which quality price ratio cannot be easily beaten. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Cazadores is an affordable and tasty Cuban cigar, of Cazador format, 43 ring gauge, 6" (152mm) long and comes in box of 25 cigars. Never too strong and full of typical Cuban flavors, it is really a great Habano which quality price ratio cannot be easily beaten. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Cazadores is a cheap and medium Habano cigar, of Cazador format, 43 ring gauge, 6" (152mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. Never too strong and full of typical Cuban flavors, it is really a great Habano which quality price ratio cannot be easily beaten. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Conservas is a rich and powerful medium Long Corona, 5.5”(140mm) long, of 44 ring gauge, and comes in a 12 cigars pack. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Conservas is a rich and powerful medium Long Corona, 5.5”(140mm) long, of 44 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Cremas is a subtle medium-bodied cigar, of Corona format, 5.2”(136mm) long, of 40 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Nacionales is a delicious and rich medium-bodied Corona, 5.3”(134mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Petit Caballeros is an amazing Corona Extra, 4.75” by 48, rolled with short-filler and comes in a bundle of 12 cigars. Released in 2020, it is the latest release from the Jose L. Piedra brand before the planned makeover of the brand by Habanos. Among a redesign of the logo and the band, Habanos is also moving away from the 25 cigars bundle in preference to a 12 cigars bundle. The vitola used for this cigar is called Hermoso Especial, only used before for the 2017 Punch Regios de Punch Edición Limitada. Its rather simple flavor profile is dominated by cedar, pepper and peanuts, and its perfect construction makes it the ideal cigar for an outdoor activity or when you cannot focus too much on the flavors. At this price-point, this is a must-have in your humidor. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Petit Caballeros is an amazing Corona Extra, 4.75” by 48, rolled with short-filler and comes in a pack of 15 cigars. Released in 2020, it is the latest release from the Jose L. Piedra brand before the planned makeover of the brand by Habanos. The vitola used for this cigar is called Hermoso Especial, only used before for the 2017 Punch Regios de Punch Edición Limitada. Its rather simple flavor profile is dominated by cedar, pepper and peanuts, and its perfect construction makes it the ideal cigar for an outdoor activity or when you cannot focus too much on the flavors. At this price-point, this is a must-have in your humidor. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Petit Cazadores is a enjoyable and tasty Petit Corona, 4.1”(105mm) long, of 43 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. A pleasant medium flavored smoke for a good price. Ideal for a casual smoke such as a game of golf or some other outdoor activity. The Petit Cazadores is a good cigar, not too strong, that burns fine. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Petit Cetros is a flavorful medium-bodied Short Panetela, 5" (105mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. It is a great everyday smoke, being cheap and of very good quality. Hand-rolled with short filler tobacco leaves that are only from the Vuelta Abajo region, the best tobacco growing region in Cuba, its construction is great, with an easy draw, an even burn and beautiful solid ash. It tastes of wood, earth, pretty robust. Perfect cigar for an outdoor activity. Learn More

The Jose L. Piedra Petit Cetros is a tasty medium-bodied Short Panetela, 5" (105mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. It is a great everyday smoke, being cheap and of very good quality. Hand-rolled with short filler tobacco leaves that are only from the Vuelta Abajo region, the best tobacco growing region in Cuba, its construction is great, with an easy draw, an even burn and beautiful solid ash. It tastes of wood, earth, pretty robust. Perfect cigar for an outdoor activity. Learn More

The Juan Lopez Patricias, discontinued in 2002, is a tasty and creamy Petit Corona, 4.6” (116mm) long, of 40 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More

The Juan Lopez Petit Coronas is a rich and smooth medium Habanos of Petit Corona format, 5.1” (129mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. It’s neither the most famous Petit Coronas from Habanos SA for sure, nor the prettiest looking. However, it is a very affordable stogie that is very pleasant to smoke. It is a smoke that offers typical Cuban flavors, wood, tobacco, strong leather, earthy tones, coupled with lots of soft spices and notes of cocoa, honey, nuts and hay. Thanks to its amazing construction, the draw is perfect all along; the burn line is sharp and generates a good amount of smoke. Great first smoke for any beginner, but will also please experienced smokers. Ageing recommended of 2 to 3 years. Learn More