BOLIVAR CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Named in honor of Simon Bolivar, great Revolutionary Hero who liberated all or part of what is today Columbia, Venezuela, Bolivia and Peru. This cuban cigar brand was founded in 1901 by Jose F. Rocha and registered in Havana-Cuba until 1921. During all this time this cuban cigar factory produced the world smallest cuban cigar (petit cigars) and after 1954 the cigar factory was sold to Cifuentes y Cia. During this time, Bolívar cuban cigars gained popularity in the world cuban cigar market and became a major exporter of Havana Cigars.
The Bolivar cuban cigars has a reputation among cigar aficionados of being one of the strongest and most full-bodied Cuban cigars, with its Coronas Junior cuban cigars, Petit Coronas cuban cigars, and Bolivar Belicosos Finos cuban cigars being famous examples.
COHIBA CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
The name “Cohiba” derives from the Taino - word used by pre-Colombian inhabitants in the Caribbean to describe Tobacco.
Cohiba was a private cuban cigar brand originally used exclusively for Fidel Castro and the other high-level officials of Cuban Government. During many years this cigar was used as a diplomatic gift and gradually developed as a “cult” status.
Cohiba cuban cigars were not widely distributed until 1982 when 3 cigar sizes were launched: Panetelas cuban cigars, Coronas Especiales cuban cigars and Lanceros cuban cigars and immediately became #1 Top Seller cuban cigar.
In 1989 - 3 more Vitolas were added to the cuban cigar brand: Robustos cuban cigars, Esplendidos cuban cigars and Exquisitos cuban cigars.
Cuban Cohiba cigars are known to use some of the finest cigar tobacco available in Cuba.
CUABA CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Cuaba is the name of an indigenous tree on the island - in reference to its excellent burning properties - that is still grown in the country.
Cuaba cuban cigars were officially launched by Habanos on November 19th, 1996 in London, United Kingdom. The cuban cigar brand was launched in an attempt to revive Figurados cigars, which had initially been very popular cuban cigars in the early twentieth century but had declined since about the 1960's. Cuaba Cuban cigars have medium-to-full flavor and are rolled with tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo region.
In our cigar shop you will be able to find various Cuaba cuban cigars such as Cuaba Diademas cuban cigars and the recently released Cuaba Piramides 2008 Limited Edition cuban cigars.
DIPLOMATICOS CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
This cuban cigar sizes mirror the Montecristo cigars line, with old aroma and Havana flavors. The Diplomaticos cigars were introduced with an special blending of tobacco in 1966. This particulary cuban cigar brand was originally introduced as a ``less expensive`` cigar of the Montecristo cuban cigars family. However all Diplomaticos cuban cigars are hand made with whole leaves, and due to this particullary... these cuban cigar has become one of the most respected cigars. Rolled with long filler tobacco leaves, the Diplomaticos cuban cigars will give a you the most enjoyable experience.
EL REY DEL MUNDO CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Started in 1848 by Antonio Allones, El Rey del Mundo cuban cigar or “The King of the World” cuban cigar, due his name to his silky wrapper wich was one of the most expensive during those days. Owing this cuban cigars big succes the company was renamed as El Rey del Mundo. This is a classic, medley of selected tobacco, rich flavors and exquisit floral aroma. Is a duty to honor your palate with this selected cuban cigar.
H.UPMANN CUBAN CIGARS
Originated in Cuba in 1884 by the brothers August and Hermann Upmann, Herman a cigar fan and banker invested in a cigar factory. After the company failed, a British company took over the cuban cigar factory untill 1935. This cuban cigar offers submissive, mild to medium-bodied taste. Between 1862 and 1893 this cuban cigar brand was rewarded with seven gold medals in seven diferent exhibitions.This solid cuban cigar brand became one of the favorite cigar brands for all cuban cigar smokers around the world. Be confident about tasting the pleassure that H.Upmann cuban cigars can provide.
HOYO DE MONTERREY CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
This cuban cigar brand was founded by a tobacco grower and Spanish nationality Jose Gener. The climate of the Vuelta Abajo zone were the Hoyo de Monterrey cuban cigars are harvested, grants and guarantees to enjoy their unique characteristics. Some people think that the secret of this valley relies on the fact that “in the crowna” the concentration of nitrate in the leaves provides a powerful and stronger taste that finally gives well armed structure to the cigar. With its wooden delicious tones Hoyo de Monterrey cuban cigars will guide you to the window of pleasure and satisfaction.
JUAN LOPEZ CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Created in 1880 by Juan Lopez Dias, very similar to Montecristo Nº 4 cuban cigars, when you refer to cuban cigar quality, Juan Lopez cuban cigar is one of the few cigar brands that offers handmade styles, its cigar flavor is considered slighty medium strong with aromatic overtones. However if you allowed this cuban cigar to age from 10-15 years the flavors become quite extraordinary.If you are new into the tabbaco World this cuban cigar could be the beginning of a long term relationship.
MONTECRISTO CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Started in 1935 as a new cigar brand from Menendez, Garcia y Cia., for the same owners of the H. Upmann, Montecristo cuban cigar brand is the most famous of the many Havana cigar brands. Cuba is recongnized all over the world because of this cigar brand as the best producers of tabacco. Approximately half of the country is dedicated to his production. Montecristo cuban cigar brand created a standart of high quality that now all the cigars produced in La Havana are judged by. The cigar name was inspired for the novel Le Comte de Monte Cristo by Alfred Dumas. The rich medum-bodied cigar fragrance and incomparable flavor from Montecristo cuban cigars will give you an unforgettable experience that will make you become a big fan of this cuban cigar brand.
PARTAGAS CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Named in honor of his founder, Jaime Partagas who started manufacturing cuban cigars in 1827. As the legendary frase recalls “Making cigars its an art” , this statement also became a ritual for those who chose this particular cuban cigar production. The Partagas cuban cigars feature a full-bodied, bitter and strong flavor that leaves a remarkable and unforgettable taste in your palate.The Partagas are strongly recommended for the hardocore cuban cigar smokers.
POR LARAÑAGA CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Founded by Spaniard named Ignacio Larrañaga in 1834. This cuban cigar is the result of combinations of several elements like weather and all the experience of agricultural workers and cigar torcedores who make from Cuba the world best tabacco and cuban cigar producer. So if finally you decided to get your hands into the greatest and selected group of people who like cubans cigars, we are glad that you let us give you a life time experience through our cuban cigar shop. Enjoy!
PUNCH CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Introduced in 1840 by Don Manuel Lopez, Punch cuban cigars are the third oldest trademark in Havana, it was nationalized in 1959. The cigar name was worldwide known due to Punch and Judy puppet shows and mainly for the character Mr.Punch. The Punch cuban cigars became very famous specially in the United Kingdom. Punch cuban cigars are clasics, flavoured and medium-bodied characteristics makes you remind that everytime you try this cuban cigar ...YOU ARE SOMOKING HISTORY!!
QUAI D’ORSAI CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
This cuban cigar brand was created in the 70`s after the D`Orsay Avenue in Paris where nowdays the heardquarters are located and founded by the French multinational enterprise SEITA. Quai D'Orsay cuban cigars are considered as a good option for “beginners” in regards the cuban cigar culture. Its from Vuelta Abajo, one of the biggest zone that produces tobacco in Cuba. With its light color and mid strength, this cuban cigar will make you never want to let it go, common result for a cuban cigar of its quality.
RAFAEL GONZALEZ CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Initially named as La Flor de Marquez by Frank Warwick and George Samuel; until the Spanish cigar brand was relaunched in style it later on changed the name to Rafael Gonzalez cuban cigars. Iniciated around 1928, nowdays this cuban cigar brand is considered like a premium cuban cigar, presented in beatiful wrapper colours and mid-stregth with sweet spices that will leave you a mark on you palate and mind forever!
RAMON ALLONES CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
This cuban cigar brand was introduced way back in 1837 by Ramon Allones. Prior to nationalization was owned by Cinfuentes, Pego y Cía. Ramon Allones never wanted to compete with other cigars such as Monterrey cuban cigars, Punch cuban cigars or Lusitanias cuban cigar brands; instead he created his own cuban cigar crowd which until these days features a wide range of vitolas that continuously keep growing and are passed from generation to generation. This is a traditional cuban cigar, complete, deep, medium-bodied and with unforgetable flavors and aroma. Rated as one of the best cuban cigars for the followers of this cuban cigar movement.
ROMEO Y JULIETA CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Named in honor to the famous tragedy of William Shakespeare, this cuban cigar brand was iniciated in 1875 by Mannin Garcia and Inocencio Alvarez. Since the very beginning this cuban cigar brand shows its quality, it has won several gold medals between 1885 and 1900 in four universal expositions. After Jose Rodiguez known as “Pepin” aquired this cuban cigar brand, the cigar brand reached its real breakthrough in the cuban cigar market. Today our cuban cigar shop features nearly 40 cuban cigar sizes and shapes made by hand or machine. Keep in mind that they are the top selling cuban cigars around the world so enjoy their magnificent balance betwen aromas and flavors.
SAINT LUIS REY CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
This particular cuban cigar was initially registered under the name “Zamora y Guerra”. Introduced in 1940 this cuban cigar described himself as flavored, mild to medium, perfect combination of soil, honey and distinct aroma.The young cuban cigars have grassy flavor but as the ageing improves its flavor becomes more mature and complex. Enjoy the R y J cuban cigars magnificent balance!!
SAN CRISTOBAL CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Named in honor to Conquistador D.Panfilo de Narvaez.. this cuban cigars are rich in aromas and flavors.San Cristobal cuban cigars are the latest and might be the last productions from Habanos SA. This cigars were introduced in 1999 due to 480th aniversary fountation of the city Habana. This cuban cigar brand features flavors and aroma that are recognized around the world.
SANCHO PANZA CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Created in 1852 and due to the famous novel of Miguel De Cervantes and his inseparable follower Sancho Panza. This unique and incomparable cuban cigar is very delicate in regards flavors and aroma. For a long time has been cosidered one of the most well elaborated cuban cigar. Some people consider this cuban cigar as a good beginner for flavor developing. With his distinguished long filler, this cigar offers charming smoth tobacco.
TRINIDAD CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Named after the most beatiful place in Cuba, the city of Trinidad. This cuban cigar brand was released to the public consumer in 1998, however some people said that the first production was in 1969. Only one cuban cigar size was available at the begining. The Fundador cuban cigar later on was introduced, followed by the Robusto Extra cuban cigars, Coloniales cuban cigars and the Reyes cuban cigars. This cigas is well known as clase “A”. It is a delightful experience for your palate.
VEGAS ROBAINA CUBAN CIGARS HISTORY
Vegas Robaina cuban cigar brand was named after Alejandro Robaina, the best Cuban tobacco grower in Vuelta Abajo, the best area to produce tobacco. Around 30% of the total exports are coming from the Robaina Tobacco plantations. They are insuperable elaborated, rich when talking about flavors and aromas; hand rolled, full bodied and dark wrapper are all characteristics of this magnificent cuban cigar. There is nothing else that a cuban cigar smoker can request.
CUBAN LIMITED EDITIONS
The Cuban Limited edition is the classic style of cuban cigars. Its first appeareance was in 2001 as a reward to all cigar smokers. This exclusive branch is well recognized for the inclusion of the new range whit a particular and distinguished manufacturing procedure, like the two year aged wrapper, wich is also fermented for 25 days –wich also gives more strenght to the cigar- at higher temperatures in order to obtain a darker wrapp. This cuban cigar is built in small quantities. Due to this kind of process it is well respected within the cuban cigar smokers.
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LIMITED EDITIONS CUBAN CIGARS
The Limited Edition cuban cigars; originally made their first appearance in 2001 with the launch of the Partagas Piramides cuban cigars - still regarded by some as one of the best cuban cigars to date.
Characterized by a specially prepared and aged dark Maduro wrapper the cuban cigars sported a unique gold and black cuban cigar band with the year of production.
The fermentation for the partagas piramide limited edition cuban cigars also serves to impart approximately 10% more strength to the cuban cigar as indicated by the "toasted" taste of the cuban cigar tobacco.
The process that complete the flavor of any limited edition cuban cigar is very much an ongoing experiment conducted by agronomists expecialized - the agricultural production division responsible for the cultivation of cuban cigar tobacco leaf in Cuba. Each year since 2001 Limited Edition cuban cigars have been produced in selected marques. Once these prestigious and rare cuban cigars have been distributed and sold Worldwide they pass into the annals of cuban cigar history.
Inevitably the more popular cuban cigars specially created within this format will appreciate in value by virtue of scarcity alone.
