Juan Lopez

Founded in Havana in 1876, Juan Lopez cigars were long admired for their Cuban complexity, but never been recognized in the U.S. The latest Juan Lopez Seleccion Especial 6.75x52 line aims to bring the brand into the spotlight. This new Dominican-made release captures the magic of their original. Only it’s tweaked for the modern smoker. Crafted at Tabacalera La Isla by Hostos Fernandez, this remarkable cigar is an old-school classic in the making. It starts with an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper, offering notes of leather and sweetness. Beneath it is an Ecuadorian Habano binder that hugs the Dominican Corojo, Piloto Cubano, and HVA (Habano Vuelta Abajo). If you’re familiar with HVA tobacco, you’ll know this prized leaf adds a faint sweetness that seeps into every draw, wrapping the smoke in an aromatic warmth that feels unmistakably Cuban-like. Available in boxes of 11, grab yours at JR Cigars.