Cigar Notes

The Romeo y Julieta Tacos Cigar was released as another limited edition cigar at the 20th annual Festival del Habanos.  An excellent smoke with a lengthy 168 mm and a 49 ring gauge, this Cuban Cigars size is known as ‘Tacos Imperials’ and is a fine format taken from the ‘1970s. This medium-full bodied Cuban cigar produces a grand, earthly aroma that is quite enjoyable.

Vitola de Galera: Laguito No. 6

Ring Gauge: 56 (22.23 mm)

Length: 165 mm (6 1/2″)

Strength: Medium to Full

Jar Count: 25

Manufacture: Handmade

Origin: Cuba

Story of the Brand

In 1492, during Columbus’s first voyage to the “new world”, he visited the island of Cuba. His sailors were introduced to a bunch of dried leaves that were smoked in a pipe. The island natives called it “Cohíba.” In 1963, a cigar rolled by a “torcedor” (cigar roller) for his own use, was offered to Fidel Castro. It immediately became Fidel’s favorite. In 1964, a small factory was set up to make these cigars before being moved to its current location known as the El Laguito factory.

This original cigar was an unnamed and known as Laguito No.1, and in 1967, two additional sizes were added, Laguito No. 2 and Laguito No. 3. The cigar brand remained unnamed until 1966, when it was officially named Cohiba. In 1969 the brand and packaging were finalized for the three cigars. In 1982, three new Cohiba cigars were introduced to non-diplomats: Lanceros, Coronas Especiales, and Panetelas. Then in 1989, three more vitolas were added to the brand, which included Espléndidos, Robustos and Exquisitos, completing what is known as “La Línea Clásica.” In 1992, five more vitolas were added creating the “Linea 1492”: Siglo I, II, III, IV and V.