Juan Lopez
Year of foundation: 1876
Tobacco Country: Cuba
Tobacco Procedence: Vuelta Abajo
Factory: El Habanero
Established in 1876 in Havana, Cuba, Juan López get its name from his founder Juan López Diaz. The production of only handmade cigars continued until the Cuba Revolution, which has then been transferred to La Habana factory in Havana. Juan López cigars are generally to be considered to be medium to strong in flavor and the best selling vitolas are the Juan López Seleccion No.1 and the Juan López Seleccion No.2.
There is also a Hondurian Juan Lopez cigar brand that was started after the Cuban revolution. However, the original brand is CubanJuan Lopez that is mentioned here.
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Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 SLB - 25 cigars
499,00 $USThe 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 -
Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 SLB CAB - 50 cigars
999,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1 SLB - 25 cigars
529,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Juan Lopez Seleccion Especial LCDH - 25 cigars
1 449,00 $USÉpuisé
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 -
Juan Lopez Petit Coronas - 25 cigars
129,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus
