Whether you are a new Habano cigar aficionado or you already have a lot of experience, it is important to know the different strengths of Habanos for greater enjoyment.
Our advice is that if you are new to the world of Habanos, start by trying brands such as Hoyo de Monterrey, Quai D’orsay, H.Upmann. Little by little, as time goes by, your palate will ask for stronger cigars. Generally, it is in the larger and thicker cigars where you will find more richness of aromas and flavors. Normally, the cigar’s strength goes in ascending mode, although there are vitolas that start with a great explosion of flavors and a great strength, as is the case of the Cohiba Behike.
Here you can find the complete list by brand:
– FULL STRENGTH:
COHIBA BEHIKE
PARTAGAS
BOLIVAR
SAINT LUIS REY
RAMON ALLONES
VEGUEROS
– MEDIUM TO FULL STRENGTH:
COHIBA MADURO LINEA 5
COHIBA LINEA CLASICA
MONTECRISTO
JOSE L. PIEDRA
CUABA
VEGAS ROBAINA
JUAN LÓPEZ
DIPLOMATICOS
– MEDIUM STRENGTH:
COHIBA LINE 1492
MONTECRISTO LINEA OPEN
ROMEO Y JULIETA
TRINIDAD
PUNCH
QUINTERO
LA GLORIA CUBANA
SANCHO PANZA
LA FLOR DE CANO
– LIGHT TO MEDIUM STRENGHT:
UPMANN
SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA HABANA
POR LARRAÑAGA
REY DEL MUNDO
– LIGHT STRENGHT:
HOYO DE MONTERREY
FONSECA
RAFAEL GONZALEZ
QUAI D’ORSAY
Each Habano brand has its own characteristics and flavor styles. So much so that within the same brand you can find cigars with different aromas. The bigger the Habano, the more variety of flavors you will find.
Double-figurado cigars offer a unique experience from start to finish. When you reach the larger-caliber part of the cigar, you will appreciate the true richness of the cigar.
In smaller caliber cigars, the “ligero” leaf, which is what gives the tobacco its strength, is usually omitted.
We hope this short post will help you to understand in a brief and simple way the different strengths and flavors of Habanos. See you soon!
