JOSÉ L. PIEDRA

Flavour profile: Medium to full

José L. Piedra is a particularly noteworthy Havana not only because its blend is composed of filler tobaccos grown exclusively in the Remedios tobacco region, but also because it is made using the ‘totalmente a mano, tripa corta’, or ‘totally hand made, short filler’ technique.

The Piedra family came to Cuba in the 1880s from the Spanish province of Asturias. They settled near the town of Santa Clara, which lies at the heart of the Remedios region where tobacco has been grown since the 16th Century, and started to make cigars.

The family’s second generation led by José Lamadrid Piedra, whose name is commemorated today, founded and developed the brand.

All of the José L. Piedra sizes are made from Remedios tobaccos using the traditional ‘tripa corta, totalmente a mano’ – short filler, totally handmade technique.

The Range

Cazadores

Immediately you will notice the distinct, somewhat rustic, medium to full taste of the Remedios tobaccos in these cigars. A cigar for the great outdoors.

Conservas

Another country-style cigar offering excellent value for what is virtually a Corona size. An earthy authentic cigar.

Brevas

Made with brand’s signature medium to full blend of short filler tobaccos. A fine afternoon smoke available in Mazos of 25 cigars or small packages of 5.

Petit Cazadores

The diminutive Petit Cazadores is an ideal way to sample the distinct flavours of Remedios tobacco. Ideal to have on the go when on the go outside, like the vegueros of Cuba.

Petit Caballero

The widest ring gauge within the range, this stout cigar provides around half an hour of authentic countryside Cuban tobacco aromas. It is available in Mazos of twelve or small packs of three. A contemporary vitola with an agrarian heart. Don’t forget www.cigarnights.co.uk always have in stock José L. Piedra Cigars.