Cuban Cigars

The Hoyo de San Juan from Hoyo de Monterrey is a tasty Habano, of Geniales format, of 54 ring gauge and 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a 10 cigars cabinet. Released at the 2014 Habanos Festival, this big ring gauge cigar is reminiscent of the old brand, but with a modern twist that appeal to many big ring gauges aficionados. It sports a new band which reads “Serie Le Hoyo” but as any Hoyo de Monterrey, it is hand rolled only using tobacco from San Juan y Martínez district, where the brand was born in 1865. It is of light to medium flavor, very aromatic and rich smoke. One of the best Hoyo out there. Has a great potential for aging, which would make it even smoother. Más información

The Hoyo de San Juan from Hoyo de Monterrey is a flavorful geniales, with 54 ring gauge and 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a box of 15 aluminum tubes. Released at the 2014 Habanos Festival, this big ring gauge cigar is reminiscent of the old brand, but with a modern twist that appeal to many big ring gauges aficionados. It sports a new band which reads “Serie Le Hoyo” but as any Hoyo de Monterrey, it is hand rolled only using tobacco from San Juan y Martínez district, where the brand was born in 1865. It is of light to medium flavor, very aromatic and rich smoke. One of the best Hoyo out there. Has a great potential for aging, which would make it even smoother. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo des Dieux is a sweet mild-medium Long Corona, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. This particular batch is vintage and it has the box code MAY 03 - MPC. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra is a delicious and affordable medium Habano, with a 40 ring gauge, 5.5” (140mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. A very nice Corona, that has a strong woodsy flavor, coupled with a subtle spiciness. Never too strong, nor too complex, this vitola appeals to all Cuban aficionados, that are looking for an everyday smoke easy on the wallet. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto is a jewel from the Hoyo brand, a delicate smoke, 4" (102mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 15 cigars box. Más información

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. Más información

The La Gloria Cubana Medaille D'Or No.2 is a spicy and tasty medium bodied Lonsdale, 6.7” (170mm) long, of 43 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Más información

The Montecristo 520 Limited Edition 2012 is a creamy & medium-full Maravilla No.3, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 55 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Más información

The Montecristo Media Corona is a medium-full short Habano, a Half-Corona, 3.5” (90mm) long, of 44 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. As other newer cigars, Habanos released this very short vitola (the shortest hand rolled cigar along with the H Upmann Half Corona), that fits perfectly the need for customers to enjoy a Cuban cigar in a short time. This vitola is totally hand made with long filler, using leaves from Vuelta Abajo, known for producing the best tobacco leaves in the world, in the region of Pinar del Rio. As expected from Montecristo, the Media Corona is perfectly rolled, a great draw and smokes beautifully. It is a bit more powerful than other Montecristos, because of its shorter length, so expect a body ranging from a medium to a medium-to-full. The flavor profile is typical of Montecristo, sweetness, cream, cedar, nuts, floral notes and coffee. It is a beautiful cigar that should be a hit among Cuban cigar aficionados. Más información

The Montecristo No.3 is a rich Habanos that deserves more attention, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in a box 15 cigars. It is slightly bigger than the Montecristo No.4 but smaller than the No.1, two very famous cigars. Therefore, it creates a bridge between the two, it has the same ring gauge as the No.4 but slightly longer. It benefits from the usual Montecristo quality and flavor profile, lots of coffee, earthiness and wood. It is a beautiful Corona that can both appeal to experimented smokers and to the beginners. Más información

The Montecristo Petit No.2 is a powerful Petit Pyramid, 4.7” (120mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in packs of 15 cigars. Más información

The Montecristo Petit No.2 is a well-balanced Habano, medium-full Petit Pyramid, 4.7” (120mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Más información

The Montecristo Petit Tubos is an affordable and tasty Mareva, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in box of 15 cigars in aluminum tubes. While sharing the same dimensions as the Montecristo No.4, it remains somewhat different, a little bit more elegant and with its own flavor profile. Its perfect construction and its medium body let the aficionado enjoy the beautiful flavors of earth, coffee, cream, leather, and some herbal freshness. This cigar is a great pick for a quick smoke on the go, or for a first Cuban experience. Más información

The Partagas Aristocrats is a rich, powerful and a great value cigar, of Petit Cetro format, 40 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Being a full bodied cigar, it is better to smoke this beauty after a meal and with a drink. The construction on this Habano is amazing, it requires no attention, it is just waiting for you to enjoy. Más información

The Partagas Habaneros is an affordable and beautiful everyday cigar of Belvedere format, 39 ring gauge, 4.9” (125mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Its construction is great and has lots of complexity with aromas of wood, coffee, leather and pepper. The balance of flavor is spot on thanks to sweet notes of caramel and vanilla. The cigar is mild and never too harsh, between a medium body and a medium to strong body. A great everyday cigar. Más información

The Partagas Mille Fleurs is a generous, tasty short Habanos, of Petit Corona format, 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Comparable to the Partagas Shorts or the famous Montecristo No. 4, it is a stick that should not be missed by any Cuban cigar connoisseur. Más información

The Partagas Petit Coronas Especiales is a short and medium delicacy, of Mareva format, 42 ring gauge, 5.2” (132mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. What used to be a machine made cigar until 2002 (slightly bigger in diameter), is now fully hand-rolled and it comes in between the Mille Fleur and the Petit Corona in term of classification. It packs lots of strength and flavor is relative short smoke (approx. 45 mins). There are the vigorous typical Partagas flavors, with lots of cedar, earth, salt, black coffee and some creamy notes as well. There is for sure lots of spice from pepper and cinnamon. Overall the cigar is a solid medium, which would pair beautifully with a smoky whiskey. And it can get even better after 2 or 3 years of aging where the complexity of the Petit Corona Especiales can express itself fully. Más información

The Partagas Seleccion Privada 2014 is a rich medium-full bodied Double Robusto, 6.3” (160mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. This new release comes with a Seleccion Privada golden ribbon wrapped around the 10 cigars and a Limited Edition 2014 band around each cigar. It is reminiscent of the Partagas Serie D No.4, maybe a bit stronger than it; a true full body cigar. The tobacco used is from the Vuelta Abajo and is aged at least two years. It is a beautiful cigar, with a flawless construction, perfect draw and a sharp burn line throughout the whole cigar. There is a lot of wood, rich coffee and a beautiful floral quality to it. There are also hints of pepper, leather, oak, cocoa and some nice fruity cake flavor. A truly delicious creamy smoke, which will become even better after 3 to 5 years of ageing. Más información

The Partagas Serie Connaisseur No.1 is a classic Partagas, a strong Delicado, 7.6” (192mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Más información