About the Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas
Saint Luis Rey is one of Havana’s quieter aristocrats, a marca registered in 1940 under Zamora y Guerra and long reserved for discerning British smokers before reaching the wider world. The Double Coronas, presented in the classic Prominente format, captures everything that made the brand a connoisseur favorite: tobacco grown in the prized Vuelta Abajo region, rolled into a generous frame that rewards patience. This is a cigar built around the brand’s signature character, rich and layered, with the kind of presence that fills a room without ever shouting.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third is gentle and inviting, easing in with soft notes of cedar, light coffee, and a whisper of honeyed sweetness. By the second third the smoke gathers weight, unfolding into cocoa, roasted nuts, and the warm earthiness that defines the Vuelta Abajo leaf, with a faint floral lift threading through. The final third is the most expressive, leaning into spice and a deeper, almost creamy richness that lingers on a long, mellow finish.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose molasses sweetness mirrors the cigar’s honey and cocoa tones.
- A lightly peated single malt Scotch, adding smoke and oak without overwhelming the medium body.
- A strong, freshly brewed espresso to echo the roasted coffee notes in the second third.
Aging and storage
Keep your Double Coronas at a steady 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 18 degrees Celsius in a well seasoned humidor. This is a vitola that ages gracefully, with its earthy and spicy edges softening into something rounder and sweeter over a few years of patient rest. If you have the discipline, lay a few aside and revisit them annually to follow how the profile matures.
Who it is for
This cigar suits the experienced smoker who values heritage and flavor complexity over sheer power. The medium body makes it approachable, yet there is enough depth and evolution across the thirds to keep a seasoned palate engaged from light to nub. With a relaxed hour or more needed to enjoy it properly, the Double Coronas is best saved for an unhurried evening rather than a quick break.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas?
It is a Prominente, the classic Double Corona format, measuring 7.6 inches (194 mm) with a 49 ring gauge, giving you well over an hour of smoking time.
How strong is this cigar?
It sits in the medium range, leaning toward medium full in the later thirds. It offers plenty of flavor without the heavy intensity of a full bodied cigar, making it friendly for most palates.
What does it taste like?
Expect cedar and light coffee at the start, building into cocoa, roasted nuts, and warm earth, with a honeyed sweetness and gentle spice carrying through to the finish.
Explore more
Browse all Saint Luis Rey cigars, or try the Saint Luis Rey Churchill and Saint Luis Rey Regios. Store yours in a seasoned humidor and see our guide on how long cigars last. Learn more from the official Habanos S.A. site.
Joshua Clark –
Great cigar! Cuban Cigar Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of leather and wood throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Marie Reynolds –
Solid corona from Cuban Cigar. The Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas has nice flavors of cedar and spice and good construction. Enjoyed about 51 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Cuban Cigar.
Richard Howard –
Very pleased with this Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas. Cuban Cigar quality shines through with cocoa and pepper flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Eugene Simpson –
Top-tier quality from Cuban Cigar. The Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of leather and wood. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Virginia Howard –
Great smoke for the price. This Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas offers excellent value for a premium Cuban Cigar cigar. Good flavor with notes of leather and wood, even burn, and consistent quality. Perfect for a weekend smoke. Happy with this purchase!
Gary Wood –
Great cigar! Cuban Cigar Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of nuts and earth throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Henry Gardner –
Great cigar! Cuban Cigar Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of cocoa and pepper throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Kathleen Cooper –
The Cuban Cigar Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the leather and wood notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Cheryl Chapman –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 67 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – honey and tobacco. Will definitely order more!
Julia Holmes –
The Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas is a respectable corona. Nice notes of leather and wood, decent construction. However, I found it a bit one-dimensional compared to other Cuban Cigar offerings. Not bad, but there are better options in this price range.
Roger Webb –
Exceptional cigar from Cuban Cigar. The Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of cocoa and pepper throughout the 70 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Donald Long –
Top-tier quality from Cuban Cigar. The Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of cedar and spice. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Raymond Morgan –
Really enjoyed this Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas. Cuban Cigar consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of leather and wood. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Doris Spencer –
The Cuban Cigar Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the honey and tobacco notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Christine Hayes –
Excellent corona from Cuban Cigar. The Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas has a refined flavor profile – lots of cocoa and pepper. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 51 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Lisa Barnes –
Great cigar! Cuban Cigar Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of cedar and spice throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Michael Anderson –
A true masterpiece from Cuban Cigar. This Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of cocoa and pepper, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Gregory Murphy –
Very good cigar. The Cuban Cigar Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted nuts and earth with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Walter Sanders –
Decent corona but not my favorite from Cuban Cigar. The Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas has good flavor – leather and wood – but didn’t wow me like other Cubans I’ve had. Construction was fine, burn was mostly even. It’s good, just not exceptional. Worth trying though.
Brian Parker –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 65 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – cedar and spice. Will definitely order more!
Laura Bell –
Incredible cigar! The Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas from Cuban Cigar is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of cocoa and pepper throughout the smoke. Lasted about 84 minutes. Already ordering another box!