Cuban Cigars

The Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto is a smooth and refined Habano, 4" (102mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Más información

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. 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 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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

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. Más información

The Juan Lopez Seleccion Especial is a La Casa Del Habano exclusive, a 6.75” (170mm) by 52 ring gauge, and comes in a humidor-like box of 25 cigars. Released in 2020 to celebrate Juan Lopez’ 150th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of La Casa del Habano franchise network. This is why this cigar stands out, with its highly lacquered luxury box which stays shut thanks to magnets. The vitola used for this Seleccion Especial is the very rarely used Fortuna, similar to a Double Robusto. The cigar is rolled to perfection and is medium bodied, offering plenty of wood, spices and other Cuban flavors. It goes very well next to a light lunch or as an early evening smoke. This makes a great cigar to keep for special occasions or to keep aside and enjoy when the flavors get even rounder in a few years time. Más información

The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1 is a rich and tasty medium Habanos of Grand Corona format, 5.6” (143mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. The Juan Lopez brand is one the oldest founded in Cuba, in 1876. Released in 1990s, it is fully hand-made with Vuelta Abajo filler leaves. It can be sometimes hard to find, as the production can be interrupted at times, due to high quality standards. It is a Corona Gorda format, an extraordinary compromise between a Churchill, a Hermoso No.4 and a Corona. It is full of flavors; the aromas are well balanced between woodsy, earthy, sweet and peppery aromas and some creaminess to bind it all. The texture of the Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1 is amazing, generates lots of creamy smoke and an amazing taste. It can be both enjoyed young and fresh or with some more age and would delight both the beginner and the cigar aficionado. In short, a very impressive smoke by a lesson-known Cuban brand. Más información

The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 is a Cuban classic, a delightful medium Robusto, 4.9” (124mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 50 cigars cabinet. Más información

The La Flor de Cano Elegidos is a handrolled Robusto with shortfiller tobacco, 5” (127mm) by 50 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. It is a totally new size created by Habanos, its vitola de galera is called Lirios. It is a good everyday cigar, with its rustic look but great construction, which would be a great companion while fishing or mowing the lawn. Más información