Cuban Cigars

The Saint Luis Rey Pura Vida is a 2020 Costa Rica Exclusive Regional Edition cigar, a 4.72” (120 mm) by 54 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Only 6,000 boxes have been made in Cuba, so it is a cigar that will be hard to find very shortly. Similar in size as the previous Costa Rica and Nicaragua Regional Exclusive Habano in 2017 (the Ramon Allones Nuevo Mundo), it is of Magnum 54 vitola, a highly praised format in the region. Named Pura Vida after the popular local saying that is used to wish someone’s happiness at the end or at the beginning of a conversation. Entirely hand rolled with tobacco grown in the Vuelta Abajo region, this is a beautiful cigar, very comparable to the highly acclaimed and now discontinued Saint Luis Rey Serie A. The Pura Vida will certainly get even better after some aging, so do not miss your chance to get this little gem while available.

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The Bolivar New Gold Medal LCDH is a 2023 La Casa Del Habano exclusive release. A Grand Corona of 6½” (165mm) by 48 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars wrapped in gold foil. Sharing the same vitola as the Montecristo No.1 (Cervantes), the Bolivar Gold Medal was initially discontinued in 1992. However, it made a comeback in 2004 exclusively for La Casa Del Habano Germany, with only 1000 boxes produced. In 2007, it was re-released as a La Casa Del Habano exclusive but was later discontinued in 2011. In 2023, a new version was introduced—the New Gold Medal. While maintaining the same length as its predecessor, it now boasts a larger ring gauge, adopting the Partagas 15 vitola, similar to the Ramon Allones Imperiales. According to Habanos S.A., the Bolívar New Gold Medal is hailed as one of the finest Habanos in the current selection, renowned for its full flavor, strength, and body. Its distinctive earthy essence is a defining feature, complemented by spicy, fruity, and roasted tobacco notes. The amalgamation of these nuanced flavors has elevated it to the status of a new cult favorite among Habanos enthusiasts. Observations while smoking: Starts off light initially but gradually intensifies. Exhibits the robust strength characteristic of Bolivar cigars. Displays promising potential for aging.

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The San Cristobal Muralla, discontinued in 2011, is a powerful yet tasty Double Pyramid, 7.1” (180mm) long, of 54 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. En savoir plus

The San Cristobal Mercaderes, discontinued in 2011, is a bold yet creamy Pyramid, 6.6” (167mm) long, of 48 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. En savoir plus

The Romeo y Julieta Cazadores is a Cuban classic, a powerful and spicy Lonsdale, 6.4” (162mm) long, of 43 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. En savoir plus

The Quintero y Hermano Panetelas is a delicious creamy and powerful Short Panetela, 5’"(127mm) long, of 36 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. En savoir plus

The Quintero y Hermano Londres Extra is a tasteful and bold Petit Corona, 4.8” (123mm) long, of 40 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. This cigar starts very powerful and aggressive, which is very unique to this particular cigar. The tobacco flavor prevails; it is a true Cuban cigar. As it is a 30-minute smoke, you can enjoy it with the morning paper or during a short break. En savoir plus

The Partagas Super Partagas is an inexpensive classic Habanos, of Cremas format, 40 ring gauge, 5.5” (140mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. This is a long filler cigar, handmade with a new blend and a higher quality tobacco. A very rich cigar that has nice aromas of smoked wood, earth, cream and spices. The Super Partagas has a medium tobacco taste that is slightly sweet. Goes very well with a black coffee. Its wrapper is beautiful and oily. Even better when aged. Probably the best cigar for such a low price. En savoir plus

The Partagas Shorts is a full bodied masterpiece, of Petit Corona format, 42 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in a box of 50 cigars. It packs all the typical Partagas flavors, its flavor profile is somewhat similar to the Partagas Serie D No.4, with plenty of cedar, pepper and earthy tones. En savoir plus

The Partagas Shorts is Partagas’ small superstar, full body, of Petit Corona format, 42 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. It packs all the typical Partagas flavors, its flavor profile is somewhat similar to the Partagas Serie D No.4, with plenty of cedar, pepper and earthy tones. En savoir plus

The Partagas Serie D Especial 2010 Limited Edition is a rich and full Gordito, 5.6” (141mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. En savoir plus

The Partagas Serie Connaisseur No.2 is an accessible and not overpowerful Panetela, 6.5” (166mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

The Partagas Salomones is a full bodied Piramides, a beautiful Habano, 7.2” (184mm) long, of 57 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. En savoir plus

The Partagas Presidentes is a beautiful and strong figurado, of Taco format, 47 ring gauge, 6.2” (158mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. This figurado from Partagas is not very well known. This cigar is one of the rare competitors of the Cuabas. From its odd dimensions, close to a Julieta (same gauge but slightly shorter), it seems to be of strong flavor, and it is. It evolves on an earthy and woody register. It is nevertheless a bit smoother than a Julieta. The final is short. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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 pack of 5 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. En savoir plus

The Partagas Mille Fleurs is a generous, tasty short Habanos, of Petit Corona format, 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 5 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. En savoir plus