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    Cuban cigar brands

    Cuban cigar brands are among the most fascinating cultural assets in the world of cigars. In this category you will discover the great names and their history - from legendary traditional houses to rare brands that can only be found in archives. Each brand has a unique heritage, characterised by manufactories, torcedores, family stories and historical events that still shape the character of their Habanos today.

    This category is constantly being expanded with new articles. Here you will discover regularly updated brand profiles, new research, historical documents and in-depth insights into the world of Habanos. Whether you dive in as a collector, aficionado or interested reader - the world of brands continues to grow and offers you new perspectives every time.

    Immerse yourself in the Origin Of Cigar brand archive and follow the ongoing documentation of the heritage, traditions and future of Cuban cigar brands.

    La Gloria Cubana Cigars: The Underrated Luxury Brand with a Cuban Soul

    La Gloria Cubana History/ La Gloria Cubana cigars were founded in 1885 by „Sociedad de Cabañas y Castro“ in Havana. The brand thus belongs to…

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    Claudia Puszkar 22 May 2026

    Punch History Revealed: The British-Influenced Success Story from Cuba

    Punch History / Punch is a traditional Habanos brand with origins around 1840 and a strong connection to the British market. A Punch Petit Coronations in a tube; before…

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    Claudia Puszkar 30 April 2026

    Bolívar History – A Powerful Icon of the Habanos World with an Exciting Story

    Bolívar cigars are among the strongest and most aromatic Habanos and symbolise freedom and strength. Limited Editions from the Bolívar brand have it...

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    Claudia Puszkar 27 April 2026

    Cuaba's Unique History: Double-Tipped Cigars

    The Cuaba story is captivating due to a striking feature that immediately catches the eye: the cigars have two tips. The Cuaba brand is known for its double figuarados…

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    Claudia Puszkar 21 April 2026

    José L. Piedra Cigars – The authentic short-filler brand from Remedios

    José L. Piedra cigars are handmade short-fillers from Remedios and are among the most traditional brands outside of Havana. The cigars of the José L. Piedra brand were enjoyed…

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    Claudia Puszkar 21 April 2026

    Diplomáticos history - The young Habanos brand of the revolutionaries

    The Diplomáticos story does not begin in the 19th century like that of many other Habanos brands. It starts right after the end of the Cuban Revolution - and it...

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    Claudia Puszkar 14 March 2026

    H.Upmann history - an innocent victim of world politics

    H.Upmann's history begins with a track record of success that is unrivalled. The Upmann family has done everything right - with foresight, discipline and passion. But sometimes...

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    Claudia Puszkar 5 March 2026

    Rafael González story - Mysterious origins of a British icon

    Rafael González's story - it begins opaquely, almost deliberately veiled, but develops over time into a narrative of the highest quality, profound knowledge...

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    Claudia Puszkar 3 March 2026

    Veguero's history - fascinatingly connected to the land

    Veguero's history is still a fairly recent one, and like Cohiba and Trinidad, it belongs to the post-revolutionary cigars. Before the victory of the revolution, these...

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    Claudia Puszkar 6 February 2026

    Henry Clay history: fascinating from Cuba in 1850 to the return in the 1980s 

    Henry Clay history: a brand that was once one of the biggest names, with its roots in Cuba around 1850 - and which made the leap...

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    Claudia Puszkar 30 January 2026
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    Vegueroe's story: a brand that honours the self-sacrificing work of Cuba's tobacco farmers.
    Vegueroe's story: a brand that honours the self-sacrificing work of Cuba's tobacco farmers.
    In 2014, a new era begins for the Vegueros story: a complete reboot with three new formats.
    In 2014, a new era begins for the Vegueros story: a complete reboot with three new formats.
    In keeping with the zeitgeist of the 2000s, the new formats of the Vegueros brand are shorter and larger in ring gauge than the original cigars.
    In keeping with the zeitgeist of the 2000s, the new formats of the Vegueros brand are shorter and larger in ring gauge than the original cigars.
    One of the most famous vegueros in the world: Alejandro Robaina, who smoked cigars from the age of 10, as he said, and lived to be over 90.
    One of the most famous vegueros in the world: Alejandro Robaina, who smoked cigars from the age of 10, as he said, and lived to be over 90.
    Maria Luisa Alvarez is a very well-known veguera. Both men and women work on the vegas, the tobacco plantations.
    Maria Luisa Alvarez is a very well-known veguera. Both men and women work on the vegas, the tobacco plantations.
    Pancho Cuba is also one of the famous vegueros in Cuba, and the brand is also dedicated to him.
    Pancho Cuba is also one of the famous vegueros in Cuba, and the brand is also dedicated to him.
    On average, a veguero „picks up“ each tobacco plant 150 times, starting with the seed and ending with the dried leaves.
    On average, a veguero „picks up“ each tobacco plant 150 times, starting with the seed and ending with the dried leaves.
    Each tobacco leaf is harvested from the stem with a distinctive „crack“.
    Each tobacco leaf is harvested from the stem with a distinctive „crack“.
    Tobacco plants as far as the eye can see. From sowing in October/November to harvesting in March, you can enjoy this sight in the Vuelta Abajo.
    Tobacco plants as far as the eye can see. From sowing in October/November to harvesting in March, you can enjoy this sight in the Vuelta Abajo.
    The Vegueros factory in Pinar del Rio, in the centre of the city.
    The Vegueros factory in Pinar del Rio, in the centre of the city.
    The official name of the Vegueros factory is „Fabrica de Tabacos Francisco Donatien“. This is also where the Trinidad brand cigars are made.
    The official name of the Vegueros factory is „Fabrica de Tabacos Francisco Donatien“. This is also where the Trinidad brand cigars are made.
    The building that now houses the Vegueros factory in the centre of the city was originally a hospital and later a prison. For a short time, it is also said to have housed an art school.
    The building that now houses the Vegueros factory in the centre of the city was originally a hospital and later a prison. For a short time, it is also said to have housed an art school.
    The Galera in the Vegueros factory in Pinar del Rio.
    The Galera in the Vegueros factory in Pinar del Rio.
    Full of pride: The Vegueros brand logo is clearly visible on the Vegueros factory.
    Full of pride: The Vegueros brand logo is clearly visible on the Vegueros factory.
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