José L. Piedra: Modernizing Cuba's Remedios Heritage Cigars

José L. Piedra: Modernizing Cuba's Remedios Heritage Cigars

Founded in the late 19th century in the town of Remedios, José L. Piedra is one of the few Cuban heritage brands utilizing tobacco grown in the historic Vuelta Arriba region.

Habanos S.A. modernized the brand’s iconic band with gold foil stamping and refined embossed typography while maintaining its authentic Totalmente a Mano Tripa Corta (totally handmade short filler) recipe.

OriginRemedios, Cuba
MethodTotalmente a Mano Tripa Corta
StrengthMedium to Full
Popular VitolasCazadores, Caballeros, Conservas

Flavor Profile

Known for robust, rustic Cuban flavors: earthy leather, roasted wood, dark black coffee, and rustic spice, offering exceptional everyday value.

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Inspected by certified Habanos and New World cigar specialists. Every vitola shipped from Finland, in climate-controlled, humidified packaging.

Frequently asked questions

Where is tobacco for José L. Piedra grown?

José L. Piedra cigars are made exclusively using tobacco from the Vuelta Arriba (Remedios) region in central Cuba, the oldest tobacco-producing region on the island.

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