Guantanamera Cuban Cigars

Introduction

The Guantanamera Cuban cigars brand is one of the latest entrants to the Habanos family. Launched in 2002, these machine-made cigars are made with Vuelta Arriba tobacco instead of the usual, higher quality leaves from Vuelta Abajo.

Named after the song "Guajira Guantanamera", in addition to being very competitively priced they are the ideal Havana cigars for the beginner or for any cigar lover searching for a mild and light-bodied smoke.

Guantanamera cigars are also unique in that its quite unusual to find a Cuban brand that is entirely machine-made. Wrapped individually in cellophane for better preservation, their caps are pre-cut to make lighting easier.

The Flavors of Guantanamera Cigars

Mild and light-bodied, Guantanamera cigars can even be described as delicate and subtle. Slightly harsh with a solid woody taste, they still deliver the distinct Cuban flavor for which Havanas are famous.

The short filler provides an easy, mostly consistent draw. The light-brown wrappers are finer than that on some of the older machine-made cigars - smooth with no lumps, bruises or thick veins.

Guantanamera Cigars Range

With their mild taste, Guantanamera Cuban cigars are an excellent choice for a beginner or an experienced smoker desiring a light-bodied midday smoke.

Some of the more popular cigars from Guantanamera include:

Guantanamera Cristals are simply good choice cigars for those looking wanting a light-bodied smoke. Light, subtle and well made, but not astounding in any way. Unlike other Guantanamera cigars, Cristals are individually packaged in clear plastic tubes.

Guantanamera Decimos cigars are a little smaller than the Cristales, but are still nice and easy on the palate. Sweeter than the traditional Cuban cigars, their spicy flavor may be a little too subtle for more seasoned smokers to enjoy.

Guantanamera Compay cigars are the perfect choice for the uninitiated Habanos smoker. Very mild and refined, they deliver a muted Cuban spiciness, with notes of cedar and mellow tobacco. Their colorado-claro wrappers add to their smoothness.