Cuban Cigars

Introducing the H. Upmann Magnum 52 Year of the Tiger 2022, a 5⅞” (180 mm) by 56 ring gauge, a special release from 2021 that commemorates the Chinese zodiac's Year of the Tiger. In honor of the auspicious occasion, the cigars are elegantly encased in glossy red, decorative boxes, symbolizing prosperity in Chinese culture. Similar to last year's Hoyo de Monterreys that celebrated the Year of the Ox, these exquisite boxes house 18 H. Upmann Magnum 52s, each adorned with a footband depicting a majestic tiger. The Magnum 52, a newly introduced vitola (Toro-sized cigar), embodies the brand's refined character with a mild to medium strength, offering a high-quality smoke with an unparalleled aroma. Meticulously crafted with carefully selected tobaccos from the prestigious Vuelta Abajo region, these cigars promise a robust and complex smoking experience that unleashes the adventurous spirit within. The presentation is nothing short of stunning, with the cigars beautifully showcased in a six-edged red lacquered box featuring an elegant oriental pattern, complemented by golden accents of the brand logo and the Year of the Tiger emblem. Nestled within the box are 18 splendid cigars, each adorned with not one but three bands, including the distinctive and exclusive cigar foot band. This triple banding enhances their allure and lends an air of exclusivity to these magnificent cigars. En savoir plus

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 is a top-notch smooth Robusto from Habanos SA, 4.9” (143mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 15 cigars box. En savoir plus

The Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco is a big cigar, a creamy and rich Robusto Extra shape, 56 by 5.5” (140mm) long and comes boxes of 25 cigars. En savoir plus

The Hoyo du Maire is part of Le Hoyo Series and is of Small Panetela/Entreactos format, 30 ring gauge and 3.9 inches (100mm) in length. This cigar is part of the Le Hoyo series, a special series made for a Swiss distributor in the years 1940's and, as the cigars from this series, is pretty different than other Hoyo de Monterrey. The Hoyo du Maire, is a medium to full flavored cigar, with tobacco and wood as main flavors. There are also lots of toasted aromas, and notes of leather, cream and a bit of tea notes. Despite being a pretty short smoke, not more than half an hour, but still manages to provide the typical Cuban "twang" with a lot of complexity, while never being over powerful. This is a very good choice for a first Cuban smoke. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 is a Robusto superstar, a tasty medium Habanos, 4.9” (124mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Especial No.2 is a well-balanced Habano, a medium Laguito No.2, 6" (152mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a cabinet of 25 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Joyitas is a delicious little Habano, a medium-full Laguito No.3, 4.5” (115mm) long, of 26 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo No.3 is a creamy and complex underrated cigar, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 5 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.. En savoir plus

The Montecristo No.5 is a medium to full and complex delicacy, of Perla format, of 40 ring gauge, 4" (102mm) long and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Habanos managed to pack all the typical Montecristo flavors in a perfectly constructed short cigar, which taste is reminiscent of those of its bigger brothers. En savoir plus

The Montecristo OPEN Junior is an accessible Habano, of Trabuco format, of 38 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in a box of 20 cigars. Being part of the OPEN series, it is also a cigar that would suit any aficionado that enjoys smoking a stogie during an outdoor activity. Being the shortest and perhaps the mildest of this series, it also appeals to first time Cuban smokers; it is an easy way to discover the unique Cuban flavors. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Open Regata is a perfect short medium cigar, of Forum format, of 46 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 20 cigars. Released in 2009 as part of the Open Series, intended for golf players, sailing or fishing aficionados, it is a beautiful cigar that is mellower than the regular cigars of the brand. Its mild tobacco flavor, the rich white pepper, its woodiness and savory woody cedar flavor make it an amazing pre-lunch smoke. Those cigars also benefit from at least 2 years of aging as they will mellow out and offer more complexity in terms of flavors. Perfect for a summer day. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Petit Edmundo is a short and a strong Habano, of Petit Robusto format, 52 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in box of 10 cigars. It is basically a shorter Edmundo, with a different flavor profile though, due to the different blend used for this cigar. Nevertheless, it keeps this unique Montecristo profile, and it is a powerful cigar. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Short is a machine-made cigarillo, of 26 ring gauge, 3 1/4” (83 mm) long and comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. A great short smoke for typical Montecristo flavors under 15 minutes. En savoir plus

The Partagas Club is a delicious mild cigarrito, of mini-panetela format, 3.77” (96mm) long, with a 22 ring gauge, and comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. En savoir plus

The Partagas Club is a delicious mild cigarrito, of mini-panetela format, 3.75” (96mm) long, with a 22 ring gauge, and comes in 5 packs of 20 cigars. En savoir plus

Launched in 2023 The Rafael González Coronas de Lonsdales, 5 inches (127mm) by 48 ring gauge, is a medium bodied Corona Extra. Its vitola is also known as Hermoso No.4 already used for acclaimed cigars such as the Vegas Robaina Famosos and the El Rey del Mundo Choix Suprême.

With over 90 years of history, this iconic brand continually reinvents itself to captivate aficionados. The Rafael González Coronas de Lonsdales is presented in a semi-boite nature box containing 10 Habanos, entirely handmade with long filler, following a meticulous selection of leaves sourced from the Vuelta Abajo region, renowned for producing the world's finest tobacco. Last year, the bands on the line underwent a makeover, enhancing their visual appeal.

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The Rafael Gonzalez Perlas is a Cuban beauty, a medium-full bodied Petit Corona, 4" (102mm) long, of 40 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. One of the most recent cigars of the Rafael Gonzalez lineup, (released in 2011), and is a pretty short smoke, perfect for a morning break. Its construction is great; it's perfectly rolled and feels nice between the fingers. It smokes beautifully, rather slowly and has a nice creamy profile but also develops some powerful woody aromas. There are also some creamy aromas, some coffee, some spices from pepper and some berries touches. The finish is long, with vanilla and some floral aftertaste. Overall, it is a great little smoke that can age very well and evolve into an even more mellow profile. En savoir plus