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La Gloria Cubana (Non Cuban) - Artesanos De Obelisco - Pyramid

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USD$ 7.36
Rating
90.3%
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The original non-Cuban La Gloria Cubana blend was created in Miami in 1972 at the El Credito cigar factory, but wasn't the focus until cigarmaker Ernesto Perez-Carrillo took over the company in 1980. It gained a cult following and, by the 1990s, eventually grew into a national brand causing Perez-Carrillo
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to move his production to the Dominican Republic in order to meet demand. La Gloria Cubana got the attention of General Cigar, which purchased the brand in 1999 and offered Perez-Carrillo a job. He accepted, and stayed with General for 10 years, before leaving 2009 to start his own company. In 2017, General and Perez-Carrillo collaborated on a line called La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva.
La Gloria Cubana cigars date back to well before the Cigar Boom era with a big brand name that boasts a loyal legion of connoisseurs who became fans years ago. La Gloria Cubana now produces a number of Dominican and Nicaraguan blends that have gone on to become bestsellers. A solid collection of flavor and strength profiles has made the brand a seminal classic. La Gloria Cubana cigars continue to impress a wide variety of cigar lovers to this day.
The original non-Cuban La Gloria Cubana blend was created in Miami in 1972 at the El Credito cigar factory, but wasn't the focus until cigarmaker Ernesto Perez-Carrillo took over the company in 1980. It gained a cult following and, by the 1990s, eventually grew into a national brand causing Perez-Carrillo
Origin
Dominican Republic
Manufacturer
General Cigars/ ST Group
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder
USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Vitola
Torpedo / Piramide
Box-Pressed
Yes
Strength
Flavors
Earth (1), Raisin (1), Roasted Nuts (1)
Length
5" (127mm)
Ring Gauge
57
Color
Colorado Claro / Natural
Amount of Reviews
3
Average Specialized Ratings
90.3%
Specialized Ratings
91.0%
Year2013
Cigar Aficionado
90.0%
Year2012
Cigar Aficionado
90.0%
Year2011
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