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 Especial LCDH - 25 cigars
1 449,00 $USThe 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