Quai D’orsay No. 54 – Cuban Elegance in Every Draw
If Cuban cigars were a symphony orchestra, the Quai D’Orsay No. 54 would be the first violin — not the loudest instrument, but the…
The Habanos Journal
Cuban Cigars, Explained
Box prices, tasting notes and straight answers from people who have been sourcing Havana's cigars since 1999 — written for the smoker deciding what to light next.
102 articles
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Montecristo 80 Aniversario Cigar Review & Experience
Eight decades of rolling some of Cuba’s most recognizable cigars. The Montecristo 80 Aniversario is not just a cigar — it is a milestone…
Diplomaticos No.2 Cuban Torpedo – Refined, Classic, Patient Smoke
The Diplomaticos No. 2 might be the single most underrated torpedo in the Cuban portfolio. While the world chases Montecristo and Cohiba torpedos at…
Montecristo Petit No. 2 Review – Cuban Excellence in Every Draw
Can a cigar half the size of its legendary sibling deliver the same depth of character? The Montecristo Petit No. 2 sets out to…
Bolívar Belicosos Finos – Bold Cuban Cigar Experience
Pepper hits the palate before the flame fully touches the foot. Dark earth follows immediately. This is the Bolivar Belicosos Finos — no gentle…
Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro – Legendary Cuban Double Corona
Alejandro Robaina was the only tobacco grower in Cuban history to have a cigar brand named in his honor. While Habanos S.A. typically names…
H. Upmann Magnum 54 – Refined Cuban Elegance
If you’ve been searching for a Cuban cigar that combines a generous ring gauge with genuine sophistication — not just raw power — your…
Bolivar Belicosos Finos Cabinet Box – Full Cuban Experience
The cabinet arrived double-boxed, sealed in cellophane, with the Habanos warranty stamp intact across the opening. Sliding the outer cardboard away revealed the semi-boite…
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Río Seco Review
Late evening. A glass of aged rum catches amber light on the side table. Outside, the noise of the day has finally burned itself…
H Upmann No.2 – Smooth Cuban Torpedo Experience
Cuban torpedo lovers face a choice between power and grace. Where the Montecristo No. 2 leans muscular and the Diplomaticos No. 2 plays the…
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan Review
There are corners of the Cuban cigar world that even seasoned aficionados walk right past. Not out of disinterest, but because the spotlight so…
Cohiba Sublimes LE 2004 VINTAGE Review & Experience
Released in 2004. Limited production. Over twenty years of natural aging. The Cohiba Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2004 stopped being a cigar somewhere around year…