Juan Lopez Cuban Cigars

Introduction

A Habanos make available in a few international markets, Juan Lopez Cuban cigars are among the rare brands that are totally handmade. Made up of only six vitolas, these Cuban cigars are balanced, of very good construction, and deliciously satisfying.

Established in the early 1870s, La Flor de Juan Lopez (full name) is one of the oldest cigar brands still in production. Recognized by their distinct woody flavors, Juan Lopez cigars can be described as being between Punch and Hoyo de Monterrey.

The Flavors of Juan Lopez Cigars

In terms of flavors and quality, Juan Lopez deliver all the best elements one would expect from a Habanos. Considered mild by Cuban standards, the complete range offers a consistent flavor based on a rich blend of long-filler tobacco from Vuelta Abajo.

Starting out mostly smooth and creamy, light aromatic overtones of coffee and cocoa emerge with every draw, taking the smoker to a nutty finish. Enhanced by a pleasant woody aftertaste, Juan Lopez cigars are attractive to many cigar connoiseurs.

Said to be one of the best handmade Havana cigars produced, they especially appeal to European palates. In 1998, the Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 1 was selected as Havana of the Year in Spain and France.

Juan Lopez Cigars Range

In spite of being produced in small quantities, Juan Lopez continues to produce cigars of outstanding quality. Not very well known outside of cigar circles, these Havanas have nevertheless attracted quite a following.

Some of the more popular cigarsin the range are:

Juan Lopez Coronas
Gauge: 42  |  Length: 142mm (5 5/8”)  |  Style: Medium-to-Full

Made with dark, silky smooth wrappers, Juan Lopez Coronas cigars taste of woods, herbal, grassy and mild tobacco. Medium-to-full bodied, smooth consistent flavors and an excellent construction make them a treat for Cuban cigar lovers. These are excellent cigars for the beginner.

Juan Lopez Petit Coronas
Gauge: 42  |  Length: 129mm (5”)  |  Style: Medium-to-Full

Excellent daytime cigars, they are very similar to the Montecristo No. 4. In terms of quality, Juan Lopez Petit Coronas cigars do not meet the standards of the Seleccion series. Yet, they achieve a nice balance between typical spicy Cuban flavors and a sweetness from traces of chocolate, espresso, and vanilla.

Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 1
Gauge: 46  |  Length: 142mm (5 5/8”)  |  Style: Medium

These rich, medium-bodied cigars are well made cigars and very appealing. With their oily, chocolate-colored wrappers, Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 1 cigars embody woody aromas that are very distinctive. Hints of caramel, roasted nuts, amber take the smoker to creamy leather finish. Very easy to smoke.

Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 2
Gauge: 50  |  Length: 142mm (4 7/8”)  |  Style: Medium

These cigars were responsible for placing Juan Lopez from mere cigar maker to the elite club of great brands. Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 2 cigars have amazing flavors with hints of toast and wood apparent from the very first draw.