Tubed Havanas Singles

FULL FLAVOUR


Simon Bolivar, one of the great romantic figures of the 19th century, liberated much of South America from Spanish rule. In 1901, seventy one years after his death, the Rocha company in Havana commemorated him on their cigars. It is perhaps not surprising that a brand named after such a powerful figure is blended to match his might.

MEDIUM TO FULL FLAVOURED


Cohiba was created in 1966 as Havana's premier marque for diplomatic use only. From 1982 it was offered to the public in three sizes; Lanceros, Especiales and Panatella. Three more sizes - Esplendidos, Robustos and Exquitos were added in 1989 to complete La Lina Clasica. Then in 1992 the five sizes of La Lina 1492 were announced : Siglo I, II, III, IV and V.

LIGHT TO MEDIUM FLAVOUR


H. Upmann was a banker. He became so besotted with the cigars he received from Cuba that he moved to Havana in 1844 and set up both as a banker and cigar maker. his bank soon closed but his cigars, each box of which still bears his signature, remain a fine example of an elegant light flavoured Havana.

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Don Manuel Lopez of J. Valle and Co founded Punch in the 1840's, with the British market in mind where the humorous magazine of the same name was much in vogue. A contented Mr Punch, cigar in hand, remains a feature on the labels of each box of these long - appreciated medium strength cigars.

MEDIUM TO FULL FLAVOUR


Introduced in 1935 by the H. Upmann factory, Montecristo appeared first in five sizes discribed by numbers not names. The other sizes like the 'A' and Especiales were added in the early 1970's. Montecristo's distinct flavour delighted cigar smokers so much that it has reigned as the most popular Havana for over two decades.

MEDIUM FLAVOUR


Founded by Alvarez y Garcia in 1875 Romeo y Julieta came into its own in 1903 when it was purchased by "Pepin", Ferandez Rodriguez. He travelled widely, raced his horse Julieta all over Europe and produced the widest selection of personalised cigar brands for the celebrities of his day